
The goal of the collaboration is to develop a new generation of high-quality yarns made from recycled cotton. © RE&UP
The textile industry finds itself in a persistently challenging time – we at textile network are also feeling the uncertainties that affect many of you. However, in the midst of this difficult situation, there are also numerous developments in the industry that offer hope and confidence. To help our readers focus on the positive progress and promising prospects for 2025, we conducted a survey with various companies from several textile sectors. We wanted to know: What developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? The answers we received give us a valuable insight into the future of the textile industry and show that innovation, cohesion and adaptability can be the keys to success, especially in difficult times.
According to the latest data, in 2024, compared to data from 2023, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.6% to 2,976, 400 tonnes, and by 2.9% in surface area resulting in 85.1 billion square meters of nonwovens being manufactured. © Edana
Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E), has announced the opening of its new manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The new state-of-the-art facility strengthens its global manufacturing network. © A&E Gütermann
Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E), has announced the opening of its new manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The new state-of-the-art facility strengthens its global manufacturing network. © A&E Gütermann
Powered with 100% renewable energy and leveraging advanced technologies, RE&UP sets a new benchmark for sustainable, low-impact recycled textile fibres. © Re&Up
Johannes Freund, Anna-Maria Freund and Bernhard Freund, Management, Bitzer + Single GmbH. © Bitzer + Single GmbH
Christoph Hausner (left) and Christoph Heubeck, Managing Directors of TVU Textilveredlungsunion GmbH and TVU Garnvertrieb GmbH © TVU