textile network

Acquisition

Textilcolor acquires Schoeller Technologies

Textilcolor, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, announced the acquisition of Sevelen-based Schoeller Technologies AG from Schoeller Textil AG. By Sibylle Michel

Textile printing

Digital textile printing are set for rapid growth

Direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) digital textile printing are expected to experience rapid growth, according to a report called “Digital printing direct to fabrics and garments: developments and growth prospects” from Textiles Intelligence. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 30/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Kathrin Elling

Trade fair

Textiles Recycling Expo launches in USA

AMI is launching a US version of its Textiles Recycling Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina on April 29–30, 2026, bringing together the industry to address the pressing issue of textile waste. By Editorial staff

From left: Neil D’Cruze, Catharine Grant, Mr. Dongjie JIN, General Manager, Jilin, and Miki Tokashiki from Canopy. © Jilin

10/06/2025 – Sustainable production

Sustainable production

Jilin increases Next Gen Production

Jilin Chemical Fiber (JLC) has announced the expansion of two of its Next Generation (Next Gen) Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) product lines, signalling ... By Editorial staff

The International Hall at Cinte Techtextil China 2024, set to be upgraded in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

06/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

More key upgrades at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

The 2024 edition of Cinte Techtextil China saw an increase in visits and a 92% visitor satisfaction rate, with 84% of those surveyed intending to return ... By Editorial staff

The Wyron truecycled yarn is used for the back parts of the Lotus’ Eletre and Emeya car seats. © Lotus Cars

05/06/2025 – Automotive Interior

Automotive Interior

Recycled yarn ensures sustainability in Lotus vehicles

High-quality recycled yarn is now being used in Lotus’ electric vehicles – thanks to the Truecycled process from Trützschler. The innovative material ... By Sibylle Michel

From left: Mr. Daniele Lelli of Multistampa, Enrica Lodi and e Ivan Spina of Cartes. © Cartes

05/06/2025 – Collaboration: Multistampa & Cartes

Collaboration: Multistampa & Cartes

From “love at first sight” to lasting impact

In February 2020, driven by the need to upgrade a screen printing unit for embellishment, Multistampa installed a Cartes GT360 printing and embellishment ... By Editorial staff

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 welcomed visionaries from across the speciality print industry to shape the future of print and develop forward-thinking business strategies. © Fespa

04/06/2025 – Strong track record

Strong track record

Fespa 2025 inspires with growth and new impetus

Fespa Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalization Experience took place at Messe Berlin from 6 to 9 May 2025. The presentations at the SmartHub ... By Sibylle Michel

Fabrics in the spotlight: In our special digital edition textile network EXTRA 1. © Kartika/stock.adobe.com/Mit KI generiert

03/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Our summer special for fabrics & accessories

Whether it’s Milano Unica, Texworld NYC or other international industry events – summer offers numerous opportunities to put your collections in the spotlight. ... By Editorial staff

According to Peter Alderath, General Manager DACH & BeNeLux at Kornit Digital, the Kornit Apollo digital production system has the highest output on the market with 700,000 t-shirts per year for systems like these that only require a single operator. © Meisenbach GmbH

02/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 22/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg