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Top 5 of the Week – 38/2026

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

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

ITMF-International-Collaboration-Award-2026-Copyright-Archroma.jpg — HeiQ and Archroma win ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026. © Archroma

22/09/2026 – Swiss textile partners recognised

Swiss textile partners recognised

HeiQ, Archroma win ITMF award

ITMF has awarded HeiQ and Archroma its International Collaboration Award 2026 for their strategic partnership, highlighting cooperation that supports ... By Editorial staff

Lagerhalle-Adobe-Stock-Copyright-Ashi-AdobeStock-generiert-mit-KI.jpeg — The new innovations are meant to reshape order fulfilment and returns management among other aspects. © Ashi-AdobeStock/generiert mit KI

22/09/2026 – New agent-based AI

New agent-based AI

Blue Yonder expands “Cognitive Solutions” portfolio

Blue Yonder has unveiled new retail enhancements designed to more tightly connect forecasting, inventory planning, order fulfilment, customer service ... By Sophie Starklauf

Hua Du has been appointed chief executive officer, effective September 14. © The Lycra Company

21/09/2026 – Leadership

Leadership

CEO change at The Lycra Company

Hua Du has served as CEO of The Lycra Company since September 14. Dean Williams, previously interim CEO, continues in his role as chief financial officer. By Daniel Keienburg

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