Fertigung

Monforts has retrofitted a dual heating unit to the most recent Montex stenter at JPF, to fully benefit from the option of operating with either steam or gas. © Monforts

17/06/2025 – Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

Monforts dual heating adds new options for JPF

Energy efficiency has become critical to the continued competitiveness of Portugal’s textile manufacturing industry and all avenues for resource savings ... By Editorial staff

Knowledge knits smarter – thanks to knitlink, Mayer & Cie. digital platform. © Mayer & Cie.

23/05/2025 – Machine control system

Machine control system

Mayer & Cie.’s new machine control system

The new machine control system “Control 5.0” from Mayer & Cie. makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing ... By Jasmin Deschner

The cotton is cultivated on 400 hectares in Seville and Córdoba, where it is harvested and ginned, before being spun and knitted in Portugal. © Pyratex

21/03/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Pyratex launches new “0km” supply chain

Pyratex, a Spanish textile pioneer, announces a new “0km” supply chain using cotton cultivated in Spain. By Editorial staff

Left: The silicone emulsion with homogeneous size distribution of the emulsion droplets. Right: Poor silicone emulsion with large emulsion droplets. © Zschimmer & Schwarz

18/03/2025 – Carbon fiber production

Carbon fiber production

New spin finish optimizes the production process

Carbon fibers play a central role in high-tech industries such as aviation, the automotive industry and renewable energies. Their exceptional mechanical ... By Sibylle Michel

Ekoten Tekstil’s real-time AI monitoring system improves precision, minimises waste, and significantly reduces the environmental impact of textile production. © Ekoten Tekstil

17/02/2025 – Sustainable through digitalization

Sustainable through digitalization

AI innovation driving water efficiency in textile manufacturing

Ekoten Tekstil is transforming production with the help of artificial intelligence, which detects errors, ensures superior fabric quality and prevents ... By Sibylle Michel

“Working with Matic has been a fantastic experience,” says Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing, Kavalan. © Kavalan

05/02/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Kavalan and Matic set new sustainability standard

Leading manufacturer of low environmental impact PVC-free wide format materials, Kavalan, shares details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer ... By Editorial staff

23/01/2025 – RISE

RISE

Empowering women in the garment sector

The initiative Rise is promoting sustainable transformation to improve the rights of female workers and gender equality in the garment, footwear and textile ... By Editorial staff