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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

MehlerHeytex products are used, for example, in truck tarpaulins and container covers. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

27/03/2025 – New corporate brand

New corporate brand

Merger of Mehler Texnologies and Heytex

Effective immediately, Mehler Texnologies and Heytex, both part of the Freudenberg Group, will operate together under the new name MehlerHeytex. By Sibylle Michel

“Real change requires a supply chain law that holds all companies accountable,” insists CEO Antje von Dewitz. © Vaude

26/03/2025 – Fair working conditions

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded ... By Sibylle Michel

Andreas Merkel, CEO, Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG © Gebr. Otto

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG

Andreas Merkel’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Folker Stachetzki, Head of Marketing, Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH © Brother

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH

Folker Stachetzki’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

The latest innovations reflect market preferences and functionality that brands and retailers need to get ahead of ever-evolving market conditions. © Centric

25/03/2025 – Software

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with ... By Editorial staff

Werner Moser, Sales Director, Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG. © Mattes & Ammann

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG

Werner Moser’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Martin Zürcher, CEO Heberlein Technology AG. © Heberlein Technology

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Heberlein Technology AG

Martin Zürcher's answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff