textile network

Ernst Pelz Award 2026

Vaude and UPM: Award-Winning Innovation

UPM Next Generation Renewables and the sustainable outdoor brand Vaude have been awarded the 2026 Ernst Pelz Award for their joint development of the world's first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester. By Larissa Terwart

Gunold

Invisible thread for discreet seams and embroidery effects

The polyester monofilament Invisible from Gunold is designed for applications where seams and attachments should recede into the background. By Daniel Keienburg

Trade fairs

China Wave at Pitti Uomo 110

China Wave brought six Chinese labels to Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence and used the trade fair to connect brands with buyers, distributors, showrooms and premium boutiques from around the world. By Daniel Keienburg

Interior textiles and acoustic solutions

140 years of Création Baumann

Since 1886, Création baumann has been developing textiles for interior and contract applications in Langenthal, Switzerland. Over four generations, the family owned company has grown from a small linen producer into an internationally active specialist for high quality ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-27 Copyright Messe Frankfurt-Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics — The Econogy Hub underscores the connection between ecological responsibility and economic performance, highlighting how material innovation supports both environmental progress and commercial success. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

06/07/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 27/2026

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

At A Penteadora in Unhais da Serra, Portugal, Andritz systems have been commissioned. © Andritz

06/07/2026 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Andritz: Textile recycling in Portugal

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production ... By Larissa Terwart

Textiles-Recycling-Expo-2026-Copyright-Textiles-Recycling-Expo.jpg — Panel discussion at Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 in Brussels, where industry experts explore pathways to increased textile recycling and circularity. © Textiles Recycling Expo

02/07/2026 – Trade fair textile recycling and circularity

Trade fair textile recycling and circularity

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 grows in Brussels

With a new VIP lounge, an expanded Industry Alliance Hub and the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards, the 2026 edition consolidated the event's profile ... By Daniel Keienburg

textil-mode-Neo-Fashion-2026-Copyright-Gesamtverband-textil-mode.jpg — Neo.Fashion.2026 provides a catwalk for emerging talent. © Gesamtverband textil+mode

01/07/2026 – Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

textil+mode: Strong partner for young talent

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Neo.Fashion.2026 (July 2nd to 4th) is sending a clear message – with a particularly strong focus on networking, career ... By Larissa Terwart

Texhub.World has recorded more than 350,000 visits. The accompanying communication activities have generated over 225 million impressions. © Südwesttextil

01/07/2026 – Digital industry communication

Digital industry communication

Texhub.World as a digital best case

Texhub.World is a digital experience platform launched by Südwesttextil in June 2025 to present the innovation, diversity and future viability of the ... By Daniel Keienburg

Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics-2026-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt---Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics.jpg — The Econogy Hub underscores the connection between ecological responsibility and economic performance, highlighting how material innovation supports both environmental progress and commercial success. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

30/06/2026 – Econogy Hub scales sustainable materials

Econogy Hub scales sustainable materials

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026

Amid shifting energy markets and stricter sustainability demands, the Econogy Hub gathers certifiers, fibre innovators and mills to present verified natural, ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-26 Copyright IVGT — Recycling, traceability, eco-design and digitalisation are among the key future topics for the European textile industry. The Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity, involving 21 partners from twelve countries, investigates which skills are needed, with IVGT contributing the industry perspective as the German partner. © IVGT

29/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 26/2026

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