textile network

Personnel matter

Karl Mayer appoints Christian Botschek as Managing Director

Textile machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer expands its management team: Christian Botschek has taken responsibility for production, assembly and prototype construction since July. By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 34/2025

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

Crisis and future of Swiss sheep’s wool

Swiss wool between potential and pressure

The purchase of Swiss wool was suspended in spring 2025 – a consequence of shrinking demand and a lack of infrastructure. What happens when a natural material with unique properties can no longer find a market? By Editorial staff

Textile printing

Mimaki to exhibit at Texworld Paris

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, announces its participation in Texworld Paris, taking place from 15th-17th September at Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget. By Editorial staff

The new initiative will enable consumers to access detailed information about a garment's production, from fabric creation to dyeing processes, all the way through to the final product. © Odlo

24/06/2025 – Digital Product Passport

Digital Product Passport

Trimco Group supports Odlo’s DPP journey

Odlo, a pioneer in performance apparel for nearly 80 years, has partnered with Trimco Group to pave the way for a more traceable future with the launch ... By Editorial staff

The Alliance is designed to accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, expand international reach, and foster long-term industry growth. © Edana/Inda

23/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 25/2025

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

The Altag Fibre Club brings together a consortium of forward-thinking value supply chain partners. © AltMat

23/06/2025 – Collaboration

Collaboration

Fashion for Good and Altmat launch Altag Fibre Club

Fashion for Good announced a strategic partnership with Altmat, a pioneering materials science company transforming agricultural waste into high-value ... By Editorial staff

Performance Materials provides high-performance solutions that support agriculture, recreation, and specialty industries. © Solmax

20/06/2025 – Technical textiles

Technical textiles

Solmax launches Performance Materials

Solmax launches a new Performance Materials platform, the next chapter in the integration of a long-standing legacy of TenCate Geosynthetics and Propex, ... By Editorial staff

Re&Up Next-Gen Polyester Chips are polyester chips resulting from the recycling of pre-consumer textile waste. © Re&Up

20/06/2025 – Certifications

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous ... By Editorial staff

19/06/2025 – Formation

Formation

Inda & Edana approve GNA Formation

The Boards of Directors of Inda and Edana have officially approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA) and have concurrently agreed to ... By Editorial staff

19/06/2025 – Autumn Edition 2025

Autumn Edition 2025

Intertextile Shanghai: 16 zones and new fringe programme

To stay ahead of evolving market trends and sourcing needs, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return with an enhanced showcase ... By Editorial staff