Issue 1-2024 focuses on the near future. We asked key players in the textile and fashion industry how they are dealing with the current situation? Their answers and a look into the glass ball by Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh await you in the first print issue of the year. With the Frankfurt duo Techtextil and Texprocess, two important events are also on the calendar at the end of April, which, according to the organizer Messe Frankfurt, promise “outstanding innovative strength, a high degree of internationality and a unique product range”. In an interview with Sabine Scharrer, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing, we discuss the importance of the trade fair and present a preview. You will also find news from the fields of technical textiles and research & development in this issue. Enjoy reading!