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Trade fairs

Heimtextil records visitor increase

Heimtextil 2025 ended with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, another increase in exhibitors and visitors as well as with top satisfaction ratings. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 3/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

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NEW: Special edition on composites

Be part of our special issue on composites on the occasion of JEC World 2025! Submit your contributions now and present your expertise to an international audience of experts. By Sibylle Michel

International Composites Fair

JEC World 2025 – “Pushing the Limits”

In less than two months, JEC World will open its doors to a celebration session – this 60th session promises to be the hub for business, inspiration, and innovation. By Editorial staff

TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station, the next milestone in the evolution of Stratasys 3D Fashion-technology. © Stratasys

29/10/2024 – 3D printing

3D printing

Stratasys introduces a new era in 3D printed fashion

The new TechStyle fabric alignment station meets high-end fashion demands to seamlessly integrate various technologies while printing with high accuracy. By Editorial staff

Effortless customization across materials: with “Trapis”, printing on natural fibres like cotton and silk is now faster and more cost-effective. © Mimaki

28/10/2024 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Mimaki's “Trapis” ushers in a sustainable future

For decades, polyester has been the cornerstone of the textile printing industry. Its compatibility with the digital sublimation process – a cost-effective, ... By Jasmin Deschner

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW43 — (L-R) Sindre Ostgard from Katapult Ocean, Lewis Shuler, Head of Innovation, Paradise Textiles and Adam Root, Founder and CEO of Matter. © Alpine Creations

28/10/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 43/2024

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 Sven Ramer

Tyvek is breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration and aging, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications across diverse industries. © DuPont

25/10/2024 – Nonwovens for a wide variety of applications

Nonwovens for a wide variety of applications

Lightweight and durable

DuPont Tyvek is a nonwoven material with a distinctive quality look and feel, which adds strength, durability, and long life to virtually every print application. ... By Jasmin Deschner

Invisiloft is less bulky than conventional padding while maintaining the same thermal performance. © Thermore

25/10/2024 – Insulation

Insulation

Invisiloft: extraordinary insulating capacity while minimizing bulk

Thermore Group, which has been innovating in the apparel insulation-alternative sector for 50 years, announces the launch of Invisiloft, an insulation ... By Sibylle Michel

Colourizd innovative QuantumColour technology enables the colouring of recycled materials without the need for bleaching or colour removal. © Colourizd

24/10/2024 – Sustainable Textiles

Sustainable Textiles

Colourizd and Re-Matters announce partnership

This collaboration aims to support the transformation of the industry by combining Colourizd cutting-edge dyeing technology with Re-Matters' circular ... By Editorial staff

Designed to extend the lifecycle of garments, the Circularity label empowers brands and manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices and make a positive environmental impact. © Testex

24/10/2024 – Testex Circularity

Testex Circularity

New certification for sustainable textiles

Testex, a company for textile testing and certification, announces the launch of its new Testex Circularity label, an initiative aimed at shaping the ... By Sibylle Michel