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Global Markets

Strong global turnout at Heimtextil 2026

A volatile market environment highlighted the importance of Heimtextil 2026, where 47000 buyers sought orientation, reliable partners and insights into shifting sourcing and industry dynamics. By Daniel Keienburg

Employee buyout

Sock manufacturer Lorpen now operating independently

The Spanish functional and sports sock brand Lorpen is back on its own two feet. Parts of the management and workforce seized the opportunity to take ‘their brand’ into their own hands. By Editorial staff

Interview with Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG

How fashion brands conserve valuable resources

With decades of experience in textile recycling, the Andritz Group possesses the expertise and cutting-edge solutions needed to unlock the enormous potential of resource recovery. Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG, explains how moving away ... By Sabine Stenzel

Promotional Products Industry

PSI 2026: Trends, AI and a Change of Venue

Three days of new products and technical services revealed current directions in the promotional products sector, while the event’s upcoming move to Cologne from 2027 was confirmed. By Daniel Keienburg

Weihnachtsbaeumchen-textil--Copyright-Puckung-AdobeStock---Generiert-mit-KI.jpeg — We wish you a wonderful festive season! © Puckung-AdobeStock – Generiert mit KI

18/12/2025 – Christmas Greetings

Christmas Greetings

Time to say THANK YOU

As the year draws to a close, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your loyalty, support and continued interest in our specialist media. By Antje Schmidtpeter

16/12/2025 – Strengthening sustainable textile supply chains

Strengthening sustainable textile supply chains

Textile label “Green Button” set for further development

The Green Button is now one of Germany’s best-known textile labels. A new phase has begun to further develop this state-run scheme as a central instrument ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-50 Copyright Pantone — Pantone Color of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. A lofty white whose aerated presence acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world. © Pantone

15/12/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 50/2025

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

More than 2,300 professionals from over 50 countries and some 830 companies gathered in the Italian fashion capital in November to explore the latest developments and trends for Spring/Summer 2027. © PREMIÈRE VISION

15/12/2025 – Inspiration from design, research and industry

Inspiration from design, research and industry

Denim Première Vision showcases the industry’s innovative drive

The fifth edition of Denim Première Vision in Milan once again demonstrated the remarkable innovative power of the international denim sector. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Archroma and Lilienweiss are joining forces to offer faster and sustainable colour management solutions across Europe. From 2026 onwards, Lilienweiss will provide regional access to Archromas Colour Atlas and colour standard services from its dyeing and laboratory facilities in Stuttgart. © Archroma

13/12/2025 – Strategic partnership

Strategic partnership

Archroma partners with Lilienweiss

A new collaboration between Archroma and Lilienweiss expands the worlds largest colour management network into Europe, uniting global innovation in sustainable ... By Daniel Keienburg

Prof--Dr--Thomas-Gries--Janne-Warnecke-und-Peter-D--Dornier-Copyright-DITF.jpg — Janne Warnecke received the Walter Reiners Foundation Promotion Award from ITA Institute Director Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries and Peter D. Dornier (right), Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation. © DITF

10/12/2025 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg

Betriebsschliessung-Copyright--piter2121---stock-adobe-com.jpg — Failed restructuring: Kelheim Fibres prepares for phase-out of production. © piter2121 / stock.adobe.com

10/12/2025 – Plant closure

Plant closure

Failed restructuring: Kelheim Fibres prepares for phase-out of production

Following the failed investor transaction originally planned with Munich-based LEO III Fund, Kelheim Fibres GmbH is preparing an orderly phase-out of ... By Daniel Keienburg