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Top 5 of the Week – 10/2026

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

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Technical yarns and sustainable product concepts

TVU strengthens its technical yarns segment

Through continued investment in equipment and processes, TVU is enhancing its position in the field of technical yarns. The company is also expanding its portfolio with recyclable and compostable product concepts. By Daniel Keienburg

Messe Frankfurt

Techtextil 2026 welcomes more than 1,500 exhibitors

More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries will present their products and innovations at Techtextil 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt. Over 120 companies are participating for the first time. By Daniel Keienburg

Vaude completes PFAS removal across all product ranges. © Vaude

25/02/2026 – Complete removal across all product ranges

Complete removal across all product ranges

Vaude completes PFAS phase-out

The summer 2025 collection marks the end of Vaude's more than 15-year transition away from PFAS. All product groups are now manufactured without these ... By Daniel Keienburg

Cetex will showcase the ACPM 200P bending stiffness measuring device at Techtextil 2026. © Cetex

24/02/2026 – Hall 12.1/D51

Hall 12.1/D51

Cetex at Techtextil 2026

Cetex presents textile technologies from Saxony at the joint booth it coordinates. The stand brings together developments in machinery, testing equipment ... By Daniel Keienburg

VIATT-2026-Copyright--Messe-Frankfurt---Vietnam-International-Trade-Fair-for-Apparel--Textiles-and-Textile-Technologies--VIATT-.jpg — Connecting the ASEAN textile sector: sustainability, trends, and technology take centre stage at this week’s VIATT 2026. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

24/02/2026 – Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

VIATT 2026 opens this week

With new international group participations and dedicated areas for chemicals, dyes, and design insights, the 2026 edition strengthens its role as a regional ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-8 Copyright VIATT — Entrance to VIATT 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

23/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

Mechanisches-Recycling-fuer-ein-leistungsfaehiges-Garn--Copyright-Gebr--Otto.jpg — Celebrating the successful research and development project (from left to right): Andreas Merkel, Managing Director at Gebr. Otto; Werner Jochum, Head of Sales at Gebr. Otto; Thorsten Pitschke from the Bifa Environmental Institute; Cornelia Magno from Schwob AG (on screen); Dr. Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Recycling Atelier; Hans Spörry from Weseta; Reinhold Regittnig from Gebr. Otto; and Zlatko Donev, Production Manager at Weseta. © Gebr. Otto

23/02/2026 – Research and Development Project

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving ... By Daniel Keienburg

Technical filament yarns play a key role in airbag performance, forming part of the 30–35 kilograms installed in every modern vehicle. © Barmag

20/02/2026 – VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

Barmag at Techtextil 2026

Barmag will present technologies for producing industrial filament yarns used in airbags, seat belts and other technical applications, focusing on stable ... By Daniel Keienburg

Textile production in an international setting: The EU-Mercosur Agreement draws attention from industry organisations. © rarrarorro / stock.adobe.com

18/02/2026 – FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

Textile sector supports the agreement

The three organisations highlight the strategic relevance of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and point to predictable rules, integration and stronger ... By Daniel Keienburg