Technical Textiles

As we launch our new series, Ingeborg Neumann, President of the Textile + Fashion Confederation, speaks in an exclusive interview about an issue concerning many companies in the textile industry: What can be done about the growing shortage of skilled labour? © photothek/Kjer

25/01/2019 – Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Something must be done – fast!

This year, textile network will be taking a closer look at the lack of skilled staff and young talent in the textiles industry. By Editorial staff

“The coming Texprocess will be taking off even further,” says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles and Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt. About the Techtextil he said at the press conference in Frankfurt: “Every two years, Techtextil mirrors the range of applications for textile materials.” © Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin

24/01/2019 – Techtextil/Texprocess 2019

Techtextil/Texprocess 2019

Frankfurt becomes textile hot spot

This May, Techtextil and Texprocess, the two exhibition formats organised by Messe Frankfurt, are edging even closer together. By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Cotton in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

Fibre reinforced plastics are often used in lightweight construction due to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, their susceptibility ... By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Interview

Interview

Question Time: Demand for CmiA Cotton Increases

As an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has been committed to sustainable cotton production in Africa since 2005 ... By Editorial staff

The two main shareholders: Andreas Kielholz and Peter vom Baur (from the left) © A. Stecken

23/01/2019 – Vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil

Vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil

Bundling the expertise

Since the beginning of this year, the vom Baur and Jumbo-Textil companies, specialists for technical narrow textiles, have been moving ahead together. ... By Editorial staff

The competition “Texprocess Innovation Award” is now open for entries, which can be submitted until 18 February 2019! © Messe Frankfurt

23/01/2019 – Texprocess Innovation Award 2019

Texprocess Innovation Award 2019

Looking for new textile-processing ideas

The competition “Texprocess Innovation Award” is now open for entries, which can be submitted until 18 February 2019. By Editorial staff

Printed electronics at Lopec © Messe München

22/01/2019 – Wearable Technologies

Wearable Technologies

Clothes become data carriers

How would it be if sensors in shirts could monitor health and performance, shoes could detect pressure points, or clothes could be used for paying and ... By Editorial staff