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Performance Days to exhibit in Brussels

Performance Days will present its own exhibition stand at Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) 2026, taking place on June 24-25 in Brussels. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 22/2026

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

Technical textiles and nonwovens in Istanbul

Global nonwovens meet at Hightex 2026

From 9-13 June 2026, Istanbul becomes a sourcing hotspot for technical textiles and nonwovens, linking over 1,000 suppliers from 55 countries with investors and professional buyers. By Daniel Keienburg

Texprocess 2026

Gunold reviews Texprocess 2026

More space, a broad product showcase, and a clear pull for sustainable threads and backings: Gunold reports a positive outcome from Texprocess 2026 and points to the topics most in demand at its booth. By Daniel Keienburg

The awards recognise the individuals, companies and collaborative initiatives driving progress towards a more circular textiles industry. © AMI

20/05/2026 – Event preview

Event preview

Textiles Recycling Awards: Finalists

At the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards in Brussels, six categories highlight retailers, products, projects and technologies driving textile-to-textile ... By Editorial staff

The RF 5.10 Upgrade enables at least 10 percent higher output, improving profitability. © Reifenhäuser

20/05/2026 – Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Reicofil highlights RF 5.10, RF Core and AI

Reifenhäuser Reicofil is using Index 2026 in Geneva to showcase how it wants to push output, line efficiency and new applications in nonwovens. The company ... By Daniel Keienburg

Hochschulprojekte--ReHemp--und--Hanfknit--Copyright-Gregor-Fischer---Fotografie.jpg — Madita Fischer presents the university projects “ReHemp” and “Hanfknit” to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. © Gregor Fischer – Fotografie

19/05/2026 – Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-20 Copyright Epson — The SureColor SC-F20000 is Epson's first dye-sublimation printer equipped with eight printheads, each offering 3,200 nozzles. © Epson

18/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 20/2026

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

The-Lycra-Company-Image-Kind-und-Mann-Copyright-The-Lycra-Company.jpg — At INDEX 26 in Geneva, The LYCRA Company debuts “LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber“ for nonwovens, a next generation stretch solution that delivers enhanced comfort, a secure fit, and helps enable inclusive sizing for baby diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine care products. © The Lycra Company

18/05/2026 – INDEX 26

INDEX 26

The LYCRA Company Launches Fiber for Nonwovens

The LYCRA Company, a leader in innovative and sustainable fibers for apparel and personal care, today announced the official global launch of “LYCRA® ... By Larissa Terwart

Outlast-Technologies-Copyright-Outlast-Technologies-GmbH.jpg — Outlast technology with microencapsulated natural wax buffers temperature peaks in the textile microclimate and helps to reduce overheating and sweat formation. © Outlast Technologies GmbH

14/05/2026 – Thermal management for functional textiles

Thermal management for functional textiles

Microclimate Control with Outlast

At the heart of Outlast technology is microencapsulated natural wax that absorbs, stores and releases heat. The aim: more stable comfort in activewear, ... By Daniel Keienburg

12/05/2026 – SureColor SC-F20000

SureColor SC-F20000

Epson launches 76.8-inch dye-sublimation printer

Epson has introduced the SureColor SC-F20000, a high-productivity dye-sublimation printer designed to help print service providers and sportswear manufacturers ... By Daniel Keienburg