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140 years of Création Baumann

Since 1886, Création baumann has been developing textiles for interior and contract applications in Langenthal, Switzerland. Over four generations, the family owned company has grown from a small linen producer into an internationally active specialist for high quality ... By Daniel Keienburg

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 27/2026

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

Digital industry communication

Texhub.World as a digital best case

Texhub.World is a digital experience platform launched by Südwesttextil in June 2025 to present the innovation, diversity and future viability of the textile and apparel industry in Baden-Württemberg in a new way. By Daniel Keienburg

Econogy Hub scales sustainable materials

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026

Amid shifting energy markets and stricter sustainability demands, the Econogy Hub gathers certifiers, fibre innovators and mills to present verified natural, bio-based and recycled options for resilient sourcing strategies. By Editorial staff

Septwolves-nachhaltige-Polo-Linie-Copyright-China-Wave.jpg — Septwolves presented a sustainable polo line made from natural fibres. © China Wave

15/07/2026 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

China Wave at Pitti Uomo 110

China Wave brought six Chinese labels to Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence and used the trade fair to connect brands with buyers, distributors, showrooms and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Ernst-Pelz-Preis-2026-UPM-und-Vaude-Copyright-Vaude.jpg — Vaude and UPM honoured for material innovation (left to right): Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Jochen Pelz, Member of the Board of the Ernst Pelz Foundation; René Bethmann, Innovation Manager at Vaude; Holger John, Sales Manager at UPM Next Generation Renewables; Michaela Kaniber, Bavarian Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism; and Peter Pelz, Founder and Chair of the Ernst Pelz Foundation Board of Trustees. © Vaude

15/07/2026 – Ernst Pelz Award 2026

Ernst Pelz Award 2026

Vaude and UPM: Award-Winning Innovation

UPM Next Generation Renewables and the sustainable outdoor brand Vaude have been awarded the 2026 Ernst Pelz Award for their joint development of the ... By Larissa Terwart

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-28 Copyright Amann Group — German headquarter of Amann since 175 years. © Amann Group

13/07/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 28/2026

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

09/07/2026 – Skills4circularity

Skills4circularity

Recycling technologies module builds skills for circular textiles

The Erasmus+ project Skills4circularity has developed its first training module on recycling technologies. It equips participants with knowledge of regulatory ... By Daniel Keienburg

08/07/2026 – Amann Group

Amann Group

Comprehensive Transformation Programme

The Amann Group is realigning its organisation through a comprehensive transformation programme in response to the profound changes taking place across ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

The Membryx GmbH team with Managing Directors Annette and Rick van Es (centre) © video & photoworkers.ch

08/07/2026 – Protective textiles

Protective textiles

Getzner takes majority in Membryx

Getzner Textil has increased its stake in Membryx GmbH to 70.5 percent and now holds the majority in the specialist for textile protective layers and ... By Daniel Keienburg

At A Penteadora in Unhais da Serra, Portugal, Andritz systems have been commissioned. © Andritz

06/07/2026 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Andritz: Textile recycling in Portugal

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production ... By Larissa Terwart