Trends

Munich-Fabric-Start-Copyright-Sorin---Munich-Fabric-Start.jpg — The Munich Fabric Start, featuring the integrated shows-within-a-show Bluezone, Keyhouse and The Source, takes place from 20 to 22 July 2027. © Sorin / Munich Fabric Start

28/10/2026 – New Dates for Summer 2027

New Dates for Summer 2027

Munich Fabric Start: What's New, Next & Soon

A new date for the next summer issue, an exclusive industry webinar at the end of October 2026 and preparations for the winter edition: there is plenty ... By Larissa Terwart

The “Adidas PRO WORK“ collection makes its debut. © adidas

24/07/2026 – Range of safety footwear

Range of safety footwear

adidas moves into the personal protective equipment segment

With the new “Adidas PRO WORK” collection, adidas is entering the personal protective equipment (PPE) segment, bringing the safety footwear to market ... By Larissa Terwart

At A Penteadora in Unhais da Serra, Portugal, Andritz systems have been commissioned. © Andritz

06/07/2026 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Andritz: Textile recycling in Portugal

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production ... By Larissa Terwart

01/06/2026 – materials produced in a responsible way

materials produced in a responsible way

Performance Days to exhibit in Brussels

Performance Days will present its own exhibition stand at Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) 2026, taking place on June 24-25 in Brussels. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Pantone Color of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. A lofty white whose aerated presence acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world. © Pantone

09/12/2025 – Colour trends

Colour trends

Pantone Color Of The Year 2026

Pantone introduces its Color of the Year 2026, pantone 11-4201 cloud dancer – a light, airy white that embodies serenity and conscious simplicity. Within ... By Daniel Keienburg

Echoic-folks-Getzner-Textil-Copyright-Getzner-Textil.jpg — Inspired by global cultural influences, “Echoic Folks” stands for a timeless aesthetic. © Getzner Textil

18/08/2025 – Between tradition and innovation

Between tradition and innovation

What autumn/winter 2026/27 will look like

The new autumn and winter collection 2026/27 from Getzner Textil tells stories of origin, change, and the future. Four curated colour worlds – “Echoic ... By Editorial staff

The theme Push Sensation encourages breaking free from the ordinary, celebrating authenticity, and boldly pursuing a life filled with adventure and fantastical possibilities. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

14/07/2025 – Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Intertextile Directions trends revealed

At the heart of the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, themed Push Sensation, will ... By Editorial staff