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Top 5 of the Week – 36/2026

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

Global carpet industry smartly connected

Heimtextil 2027 Preview

New structure, new links to distribution channels: Carpets & Rugs will move into several halls and gain a premium segment. Bed, Bath & Living will also add ‘Comfort & Connect’ as a central meeting point. By Daniel Keienburg

Ordering starts from September

PFAS-free: Fristads Multinorm Green

Multinorm protection in one collection, plus measurable environmental metrics: Multinorm Green combines certified standards with EPD transparency. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Circularity

Alliance for textile circularity launches in Germany

The Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie (textil+mode) and the German Retail Association (HDE) have launched the “Alliance for Textile Circularity” in Berlin. By Daniel Keienburg

Heike Metschies, project manager at STFI, notes: “Initial results are already available in the form of rectangular profiles with hemp reinforcement and a thermoplastic matrix. We were able to present these at AGRA 26 in Leipzig to, among others, the Saxon Minister of State for the Environment and Agriculture, Georg-Ludwig von Breitenbuch, and to a large specialist audience at Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main.“ © STFI

07/09/2026 – STFI and IWU Project

STFI and IWU Project

Regional hemp bast for lightweight construction profiles

CannaPul: STFI and Fraunhofer IWU in Chemnitz are developing lightweight construction profiles from regional hemp bast. The focus is on continuous fibre ... By Daniel Keienburg

Mr. William Wong, Group Director of Menang, at the restarted airlay production line. © Andritz AG

04/09/2026 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Menang replaces airlay line at its Malaysian site

After a major fire in mid-March 2026, Menang resumed production within only four months. A new Andritz airlay line was ordered at the end of March and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Circular-Textile-Days-Copyright-Rainister---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — Circular Textile Days returns for its 6th edition on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at the Koepelhal in Tilburg. © Rainister / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

02/09/2026 – Recycling

Recycling

Circular Textile Days 2026 returns to Tilburg

Rising costs, increasing legislation and global competition from cheap imports are forcing difficult decisions across the textile value chain. Circular ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-35 Copyright Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies... — After drawing nearly 460 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions and over 17,000 visits in 2026, VIATT 2027 again links suppliers and buyers across the textile value chain at SECC. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

31/08/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 35/2026

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

Messe-Frankfurt-France--Texworld-Paris-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt-France.jpg — The 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris brings together the full spectrum of sourcing opportunities. © Messe Frankfurt France

28/08/2026 – 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Avantex spotlights AI x circularity

Avantex at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris (31 Aug–2 Sep 2026) gathers around 30 tech-focused exhibitors and adds Texpertise Focus AI x SPOTT, plus a ... By Editorial staff

27/08/2026 – CottonBee

CottonBee

Color differences in textile printing

Designs are usually created in RGB on screen, but colour on fabric is built with inks or dyes that react differently depending on fibre type, surface and ... By Sophie Starklauf

27/08/2026 – Munich Fabric Start

Munich Fabric Start

VIeW: Follow-up at Dampfdom

On 8 and 9 September 2026, VIeW takes place at the Dampfdom in Motorworld Munich, presenting a curated portfolio of around 70 premium collections for ... By Antje Schmidtpeter