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Strategic partnership

Coats and Tajima elevate embroidery

Coats and Tajima are aligning threads, machines and software to tackle quality and consistency in premium embroidery. Their Embroidery Service Centres offer integrated support from design to production worldwide. By Editorial staff

Supply resilience in protective textiles

Techtextil 2026 brought together the defence supply chain

Supply security has become a defining issue for protective textiles in defence procurement. At Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 in Frankfurt, key players from across the textile value chain met to translate demanding specifications into deployable, compliant systems. By Daniel Keienburg

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 29/2026

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

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 world's first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester. By Larissa Terwart

The “Adidas PRO WORK“ collection makes its debut. © adidas

24/07/2026 – Range of safety footwear

Range of safety footwear

adidas moves into the personal protective equipment segment

With the new “Adidas PRO WORK” collection, adidas is entering the personal protective equipment (PPE) segment, bringing the safety footwear to market ... By Larissa Terwart

22/07/2026 – Elastic Premium, Performance and Pro Shield

Elastic Premium, Performance and Pro Shield

Fritsche fabrics for protective clothing

Greater freedom of movement without elastane, weight savings of up to 10 % and up to 500,000 Martindale rubs. Fritsche combines three fabric concepts ... By Daniel Keienburg

At the Berlin Fashion Week in early July, the German textile and fashion industry focused on building strong networks with policymakers and young designers. © textil+mode

16/07/2026 – Berlin Fashion Week / Neo.Fashion.2026

Berlin Fashion Week / Neo.Fashion.2026

Next.Level.Network supports emerging fashion talent

More than 100 emerging designers presented their graduate collections at Neo.Fashion.2026. With Next.Level.Network, Gesamtverband textil+mode links young ... By Daniel Keienburg

15/07/2026 – Gunold

Gunold

Invisible thread for discreet seams and embroidery effects

The polyester monofilament Invisible from Gunold is designed for applications where seams and attachments should recede into the background. By Daniel Keienburg

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

”The products accompany me throughout everyday life, while travelling or spending time outdoors – and they reflect the values that matter to me," says Felix Neureuther. © Jonas Melcher

14/07/2026 – When Shared Values Bring People Together

When Shared Values Bring People Together

Felix Neureuther and Tom Fyfe Announce Partnership

The German merino apparel brand Tom Fyfe has entered into a partnership with the former alpine ski racer, Felix Neureuther, who will represent as its ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

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