In our latest issue, everything revolves around technical textiles that are shaping the future of vehicle interiors, such as special 3D coatings, advanced textile finishing processes and innovative chemical solutions. We also cover the trending topic of digitalization in all its facets. Anja Merker, Managing Director of the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Smarte Kreisläufe, explains in an interview how digitalization can support the implementation of EU directives and reporting obligations. In the fashion section, textile network author Angelika Frank presents the groundbreaking trend forecasts for the fall/winter 2025/26 season by well-known trend researcher Li Edelkoort. The issue is rounded off with a look at the latest developments in nonwovens.