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Techtextil und Texprocess 2028

The two leading trade fairs bring materials, technology and processing together at one site, with short distances between the halls. By Daniel Keienburg

Successful 39th Hof Nonwovens Days

With a total of 21 technical presentations, the symposium on 4 and 5 November offered a comprehensive insight into current developments and challenges in the nonwovens industry. By Antje Schmidtpeter

VIATT 2027

Best Platform for Networking

From 24 to 26 February 2027, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) takes place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. By Larissa Terwart

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

“Shape the Movement“

The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is focusing on a strategic repositioning from its next spring edition. The show takes place from 10 to 12 March 2027 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. By Larissa Terwart

08/09/2026 – Mechanical Textile Recycling

Mechanical Textile Recycling

Fibre Quality Is Determined in the Opening Process

Agatex has developed and industrially validated PFAS-free processing aids that reduce short fibres and dust while improving fibre length, carding performance ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

08/09/2026 – Conference

Conference

Dornbirn GFC 2026

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Mean fiber length distribution based on L(n) for different recycling waste types. © Uster Technologies AG

08/09/2026 – Recycled Fiber

Recycled Fiber

Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix classifies recycled cotton

Uster’s Recycled Fiber Matrix offers a two-dimensional way to assess mechanically recycled cotton. Based on AFIS 6 measurements, it grades lots A-D to ... By Daniel Keienburg

-Nachwuchsforscherprojekt-ConFiTex-Copyright-C--Zahn-WHZ.jpg — Project lead Prof Katharina Jebsen-Plättner (second from left), Prof Dr rer nat Hardy Müller (centre), and three early-career researchers from the “ConFiTex” project team. © C. Zahn/WHZ

07/09/2026 – Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

ConFiTex: Needles as a fibre raw material

ConFiTex at WHZ is investigating conifer needles, especially pine, as a cellulosic fibre material. The focus is on recovery, modification and textile ... By Daniel Keienburg

Heike Metschies, project manager at STFI, notes: “Initial results are already available in the form of rectangular profiles with hemp reinforcement and a thermoplastic matrix. We were able to present these at AGRA 26 in Leipzig to, among others, the Saxon Minister of State for the Environment and Agriculture, Georg-Ludwig von Breitenbuch, and to a large specialist audience at Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main.“ © STFI

07/09/2026 – STFI and IWU Project

STFI and IWU Project

Regional hemp bast for lightweight construction profiles

CannaPul: STFI and Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz are developing lightweight construction profiles from regional hemp bast. The focus is on continuous fibre ... By Daniel Keienburg

Mr. William Wong, Group Director of Menang, at the restarted airlay production line. © Andritz AG

04/09/2026 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Menang replaces airlay line at its Malaysian site

After a major fire in mid-March 2026, Menang resumed production within only four months. A new Andritz airlay line was ordered at the end of March and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Heimtextil-Carpets-Rugs-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt-Jean-Luc-Valentin.jpg — Heimtextil 2027 in Frankfurt: Carpets & Rugs is being restructured. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

03/09/2026 – Global carpet industry smartly connected

Global carpet industry smartly connected

Heimtextil 2027 Preview

New structure, new links to distribution channels: Carpets & Rugs will move into several halls and gain a premium segment. Bed, Bath & Living will also ... By Daniel Keienburg