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Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

The Lycra Company Showcases at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Presentations highlight advances in Textile-to-Textile Recycling and Sweat-Masking Technology. By Antje Schmidtpeter

ITMA Asia 2026

Barmag puts atmos.io centre stage

For ITMA Asia 2026 in Shanghai, Barmag is placing its atmos.io platform at the centre of its presentation, alongside spinning technology. By Daniel Keienburg

Interview with Anja Merker

Ready for the Digital Product Passport

Anja Merker, Managing Director of the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Smarte Kreisläufe, explains in this interview why structured corporate data is the key to successful AI implementation, what risks shadow AI entails and how companies can prepare for the Digital Product Passport ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

AI Motion Analysis

Coats Digital Launches GSD RealMotion

Coats Digital announced the launch of GSD RealMotion, an AI-powered solution that analyses shop-floor video and applies its GSD methodology to create structured, GSD-coded method studies. By Sophie Starklauf

New TxF330-800 direct-to-film (DTF) printer enhances automation and supports longer, continuous garment decoration. © Mimaki

19/09/2026 – direct-to-film printer

direct-to-film printer

Mimaki expands DTF colour gamut

Mimaki Europe has announced the TxF330-800, its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. New ink colours, an expanded ink system and automated maintenance features ... By Daniel Keienburg

18/09/2026 – Personnel appointment

Personnel appointment

Alvanon with two new senior executive appointments

Alvanon has announced two senior appointments: the US sizing-technology specialist has named Tabitha Chilton and Laura Berens as Regional Directors. By Larissa Terwart

Modern-garment-factory-Copyright-Meisenbach-Verlag---generiert-mit-KI.png — Connected garment production: despite growing automation, sewing remains a central, human-led operation. © Meisenbach Verlag - generiert mit KI

16/09/2026 – ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027

From machines to connected systems

Sewing remains labour-intensive, but almost everything around it is being automated and digitally linked at scale. Connected transport, cutting, machine ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

The DDP creates a structured database for traceability. It also makes the circular economy easier to understand. © Junkle

16/09/2026 – Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Digital Product Passport (DPP)

The Traceable Product History

With the Digital Product Passport (DPP), sustainability moves from being a promise to becoming a verifiable attribute. It provides structured, verifiable ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-37 Copyright Dornbirn GFC — To mark its 65th anniversary, Dornbirn GFC is expanding its established conference program with additional presentation sessions. © Dornbirn GFC

14/09/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 37/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

“Reflective 30” shimmers and sparkles in the dark. © Gunold

11/09/2026 – Safety first

Safety first

Gunold: Always better reflected

If you’re out and about in fog or at dusk, you’ll want to feel safe during the darker months too – with Gunold’s “Reflective 30”, that’s no longer a problem. By Larissa Terwart

Texhibition-Istanbul-2026-Copyright-Texhibition-Istanbul.jpg — More than 500 companies will exhibit at Texhibition Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center. © Texhibition Istanbul

09/09/2026 – Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

SmartTex Hub premieres

Texhibition marks its 10th edition by strengthening its B2B and business set-up and launching the SmartTex Hub dedicated to technical textiles. Visitors ... By Daniel Keienburg