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This year's lightweight design of the shoe upper largely dispenses with lining material, reducing polyester consumption by 30% and improving material efficiency. © Huafeng

 
22/08/2025 – Sustainable sportswear

Sustainable sportswear

Recycled high-tech textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Reducing the carbon footprint has become a driving force in the textile industry. However, this is particularly challenging in the manufacture of sportswear, ... By  Sibylle Michel
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From left to right: Stefan Radlmayr (PNW, CEO), Philipp Ebbinghaus (Sandler AG, future CEO), Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (Sandler AG, Board Member & CCO), Dr. Manuel Clauss (PNW, COO) and Dr. Ulrich Scheufelen (PNW, Senior Consultant). © Sandler AG

 
20/08/2025 – Partnership

Partnership

Sandler and Phoenix Non Woven cooperate

Nonwoven fabric specialist Sandler is acquiring expertise in wet laid nonwoven technology through a stake in the company. The company aims to reinforce ... By  Jasmin Deschner
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The dyes can be easily integrated into existing dye-house equipment and are compatible with cotton, wool, silk and linen, and viscose fabrics. © Zeefier

 
19/08/2025 – Turning the tide

Turning the tide

Natural textile dyes from seaweed

Zeefier creates 100% natural textile dyes from seaweed, sustainably sourcing raw materials from European sea farms, coastal wash-ups, and industrial side ... By  Editorial staff
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CEO Rainer Mestermann has been leading the company since 2011 and has helped Mahlo successfully expand beyond the textile sector. © Lichtzauber

 
18/08/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2025

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  Kathrin Elling
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Hagen Lotzmann, new Managing Director of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles, is looking forward to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 with great anticipation. © Karl Mayer

 
14/08/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Hagen Lotzmann is the head of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles

Karl Mayer Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann has taken over the position at the head of the company ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Traditional polyacrylate or copolymer washing-off agents frequently fall short in fully eliminating unfixed dye from fabrics. © Archroma

 
12/08/2025 – Reactive dyeing

Reactive dyeing

Archroma introduces new washing-off auxiliary

Archroma launched “Cyclanon XC-W e”, an innovative washing-off auxiliary that improves productivity and reduces resource consumption in cellulosic dyeing ... By  Editorial staff
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Markus Nicolaus on his new role: “I look forward to working with our dedicated and highly qualified team to drive forward the strategic realignment worldwide.” © Amann

 
12/08/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New management team at Amann Group

The Amann Group Advisory Board has decided on a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company’s new CEO, ... By  Sibylle Michel