Technical Textiles

Smart-Textiles-Copyright-panophotograph---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — In Zeulenroda, Thuringia, companies and experts will gather at the Smart Textiles User Forum to discuss smart textiles in the context of medicine, medical engineering, occupational safety and resilience. © panophotograph / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

02/02/2026 – Forum

Forum

TITV Greiz presents programme for Smart Textiles event

The Smart Textiles User Forum, taking place on 4 and 5 March 2026, will focus on textile solutions for medical and safety applications. Several programme ... By Daniel Keienburg

Andritz-AG-Michael-Waupotitsch--Vice-President-Textile-Recycling--Copyright-Andritz-AG.jpg — Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling. © Andritz AG

15/01/2026 – Interview with Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG

Interview with Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG

How fashion brands conserve valuable resources

With decades of experience in textile recycling, the Andritz Group possesses the expertise and cutting-edge solutions needed to unlock the enormous potential ... By Sabine Stenzel

Innovationstag-DITF-Copyright-DC---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — New fibre and recycling processes, energy savings in production and AI-based quality control will be presented in Denkendorf. © DC / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

09/01/2026 – Germany’s textile sector focuses on innovation

Germany’s textile sector focuses on innovation

Research and industry meet at Denkendorf’s Innovation Day 2026

Despite a subdued economic climate up to autumn 2025, the DITF Denkendorf Innovation Day on 26 February 2026 will serve as a sign of renewal through technology. By Daniel Keienburg

Baumwolle-in-einer-Hand-Copyright-fivan---stock-adobe-com-generiert-mit-KI.jpg — Recycled cotton fibres show clear differences from new material, influencing yarn quality. Experts at the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen explain which parameters are key. © fivan / stock.adobe.com generiert mit KI

23/12/2025 – Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Recycled Fibre Quality in Focus

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together research and industry experts to examine how recycled cotton fibres can be assessed more ... By Daniel Keienburg

Archroma and Lilienweiss are joining forces to offer faster and sustainable colour management solutions across Europe. From 2026 onwards, Lilienweiss will provide regional access to Archromas Colour Atlas and colour standard services from its dyeing and laboratory facilities in Stuttgart. © Archroma

13/12/2025 – Strategic partnership

Strategic partnership

Archroma partners with Lilienweiss

A new collaboration between Archroma and Lilienweiss expands the worlds largest colour management network into Europe, uniting global innovation in sustainable ... By Daniel Keienburg

Gunold’s specialty thread "Glowy": soft pastel tones by day, glowing brilliance at night. © Reiner Knochel

21/11/2025 – Fibres and yarns

Fibres and yarns

Luminous textiles: “Glowy” by Gunold

Gunold’s "Glowy" thread combines functionality and design, offering fluorescent effects that enhance textiles for safety, children’s clothing, and creative ... By Editorial staff

Made-in-green-Copyright-Fristads---OEKOTEX--Made-in-Green-.jpg — Fristads has certified approximately 20 products from its core and best-selling range, with more to be added continuously. © Fristads / OEKOTEX® Made in Green

04/11/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Made in Green: Fristads Strengthens Transparency

By introducing the Made in Green label, Fristads demonstrates how social and environmental responsibility can be integrated into workwear. By Daniel Keienburg