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Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 40/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Strategic new start for Eterna

Eterna to reposition itself as an independent premium brand

Eterna is set to become an independent international premium shirt brand under the umbrella of the Olymp Bezner Group. The move centres on a renewed focus on the shirt and on making premium the standard across the entire brand. The former premium line “1863 by Eterna” will ... By Daniel Keienburg

Research

Start-up Base opens at TITV Greiz

TITV Greiz has opened a Start-up Base. Founders and young companies are offered space and infrastructure, plus access to the institute’s know-how and research infrastructure. By Daniel Keienburg

90 Years of Innovation

Karl Mayer: Event Series for Anniversary

In its anniversary year 2027, textile expert Karl Mayer from Obertshausen is planning a series of events for customers, partners and industry experts from around the world. By Larissa Terwart

Lagerhalle-Adobe-Stock-Copyright-Ashi-AdobeStock-generiert-mit-KI.jpeg — The new innovations are meant to reshape order fulfilment and returns management among other aspects. © Ashi-AdobeStock/generiert mit KI

22/09/2026 – New agent-based AI

New agent-based AI

Blue Yonder expands “Cognitive Solutions” portfolio

Blue Yonder has unveiled new retail enhancements designed to more tightly connect forecasting, inventory planning, order fulfilment, customer service ... By Sophie Starklauf

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-38 Copyright Coats Digital KI-generiert — GSD RealMotion includes a searchable central library of reusable method studies and institutional knowledge. © Coats Digital/KI-generiert

21/09/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 38/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Hua Du has been appointed chief executive officer, effective September 14. © The Lycra Company

21/09/2026 – Leadership

Leadership

CEO change at The Lycra Company

Hua Du has served as CEO of The Lycra Company since September 14. Dean Williams, previously interim CEO, continues in his role as chief financial officer. By Daniel Keienburg

New TxF330-800 direct-to-film (DTF) printer enhances automation and supports longer, continuous garment decoration. © Mimaki

19/09/2026 – direct-to-film printer

direct-to-film printer

Mimaki expands DTF colour gamut

Mimaki Europe has announced the TxF330-800, its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. New ink colours, an expanded ink system and automated maintenance features ... By Daniel Keienburg

18/09/2026 – Personnel appointment

Personnel appointment

Alvanon with two new senior executive appointments

Alvanon has announced two senior appointments: the US sizing-technology specialist has named Tabitha Chilton and Laura Berens as Regional Directors. By Larissa Terwart

The development of The LYCRA Company’s COOLMAX CloakFX fiber, which minimizes the appearance of sweat on fabrics, will be presented at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2026. © The LYCRA Company

17/09/2026 – Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

The Lycra Company Showcases at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Presentations highlight advances in Textile-to-Textile Recycling and Sweat-Masking Technology. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Modern-garment-factory-Copyright-Meisenbach-Verlag---generiert-mit-KI.png — Connected garment production: despite growing automation, sewing remains a central, human-led operation. © Meisenbach Verlag - generiert mit KI

16/09/2026 – ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027

From machines to connected systems

Sewing remains labour-intensive, but almost everything around it is being automated and digitally linked at scale. Connected transport, cutting, machine ... By Antje Schmidtpeter