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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 sastisfaction 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

With the new system, Jumbo-Textil offers an innovative, length-adjustable textile solution for securing bags on the bike. © Jumbo-Textil

11/10/2024 – Textile luggage solution

Textile luggage solution

Flexible luggage for the bicycle industry

Jumbo-Textil has developed a completely new luggage securing system for the front carrier: FlexiFix reliably secures the various bags in one easy step. By Sibylle Michel

Valia Fashion optimizes the resources used in the cutting room and improves profitability. © Lectra

11/10/2024 – Cloud based digital platform

Cloud based digital platform

Lectra revolutionizes clothing production with Valia Fashion

Valia Fashion, a new digital platform from Lectra, connects all production stages in manufacturing, making them more sustainable and modern. The innovative ... By Sibylle Michel

Performance Days is fully booked, confirming its role as a key comprehensive information platform for the industry. © Performance Days

10/10/2024 – Functional fabric fair

Functional fabric fair

Performance Days with new special areas

Performance Days, taking place October 23 - 24 at Messe München in halls A1 and A2, will present new innovative special areas. By Sibylle Michel

Robert van de Kerkhof (on the left), President of the Austrian Fibers Institute, opened the 63rd Dornbirn GFC and introduced Matthias W. Gluth (in the middle) as the new Managing Director. © Meisenbach

09/10/2024 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

Our impressions of the Dornbirn fiber conference

In September, industry experts, innovators and researchers met at the Dornbirn GFC to exchange ideas and drive forward the future of fibers and textiles. ... By Sibylle Michel

The 63rd Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn provided a unique forum for industry experts, innovators and researchers to exchange ideas and drive the future of fibers and textiles. © Dornbirn GFC

09/10/2024 – Final report

Final report

Seminal topics at 63rd Dornbirn GFC

textile network visited the 63rd Dornbirn GFC, the platform for innovations in the fiber and textile industry, in September to get an idea of the latest ... By Sibylle Michel

From now on, Dr. Christian Rink (on the left) will form the Management Board together with CEO Eva Baumann. © CHT

08/10/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Dr. Christian Rink is the new CFO of the CHT Group

As of October 1, 2024, Dr. Christian Rink took over the position of global CFO of the CHT Group held by Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller on an interim basis. By Sibylle Michel

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW40 — The integration significantly reduces time-to-market for knitwear and saves costs. © Style3D | ASSYST

07/10/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 40/2024

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