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Summer Innatex 2026: Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories at the July 2026 edition of Innatex. © INNATEX Scope Marketing

18/06/2026 – Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Summer Innatex 2026: international trade fair for sustainable textiles

Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories ... By Daniel Keienburg

Symbolische-Grafik-FlexCycle-Projekt-Copyright-FlexCycle.jpg — The new European research project “FlexCycle” focuses on the development of innovative robotics and AI solutions. © FlexCycle

17/06/2026 – Circular economy and robotics

Circular economy and robotics

EU project FlexCycle recycles textiles

The focus is on autonomous systems with flexible end-effectors that can dismantle textiles, cables and fuel cells, recover precious-metal catalysts and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-24 Copyright STFI — At STFI, research was conducted into how a tracking and tracing system should best be designed for adaptable processes with flexible, order-based staff and machine allocation, for both modern and existing machinery, and how this can be adapted. © STFI

15/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 24/2026

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

Textiles-Recycling-Expo-Copyright-Textiles-Recycling-Expo.jpg — Positioned as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity, Textiles Recycling Expo will return to Brussels Expo for its second edition. © Textiles Recycling Expo

11/06/2026 – Trade fairs und events

Trade fairs und events

Textiles Recycling Expo returns 2026

On 24-25 June 2026, Brussels Expo becomes a meeting point for brands, recyclers and policymakers seeking scalable answers to rising regulatory pressure ... By Daniel Keienburg

Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt---Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics.jpg — Intertextile Apparel returns this August with new focus on pet textiles and climate-adaptive innovation. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

10/06/2026 – Climate-adaptive fabrics in focus

Climate-adaptive fabrics in focus

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Autumn Edition

Building on a 2025 edition that attracted more than 3,700 exhibitors and over 100,000 buyers, Intertextile's four themes connect trend-led design, advanced ... By Daniel Keienburg

30-Jahre-Munich-Fabric-Start-Copyright-Munich-Fabric-Start.jpg — 30 years of Munich Fabric Start: International sourcing platform for the textile value chain. © Munich Fabric Start

10/06/2026 – International sourcing platform for the textile value chain

International sourcing platform for the textile value chain

30 years of Munich Fabric Start

With the content project "30 Years. 30 Stories." and a reduced brand architecture, Munich Fabric Start looks back on three decades of industry developments ... By Daniel Keienburg

At STFI, research was conducted into how a tracking and tracing system should best be designed for adaptable processes with flexible, order-based staff and machine allocation, for both modern and existing machinery, and how this can be adapted. © STFI

09/06/2026 – Digital tracking for technical textiles

Digital tracking for technical textiles

STFI presents low-code tracking system

In the production of technical textiles, customised products in small batches with ever-shorter life cycles are an ongoing trend. To contribute to the ... By Daniel Keienburg