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AW27-28 trends at Munich fabric start

From 14 to 16 July 2026, Munich fabric start will present around 650 collections at the Moc munich, accompanied by an extensive programme of keynotes, panels, trend lectures and discussions on the stage. The focus spans AI, circular economy, EPR, material innovation and ... 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

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

textil-mode-Neo-Fashion-2026-Copyright-Gesamtverband-textil-mode.jpg — Neo.Fashion.2026 provides a catwalk for emerging talent. © Gesamtverband textil+mode

01/07/2026 – Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

textil+mode: Strong partner for young talent

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Neo.Fashion.2026 (July 2nd to 4th) is sending a clear message – with a particularly strong focus on networking, career ... By Larissa Terwart

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-26 Copyright IVGT — Recycling, traceability, eco-design and digitalisation are among the key future topics for the European textile industry. The Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity, involving 21 partners from twelve countries, investigates which skills are needed, with IVGT contributing the industry perspective as the German partner. © IVGT

29/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 26/2026

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

29/06/2026 – Advertisement

More precision and efficiency with AI

With ELSEAMTEX for contactless seam detection and ELWARP for precise warp thread recognition, Erhardt+Leimer is transforming the production of textiles ... Erhardt+Leimer

26/06/2026 – Premiere of OS+H Middle East in Dubai postponed to 2027

Premiere of OS+H Middle East in Dubai postponed to 2027

OS+H Middle East to debut in 2027

Messe Düsseldorf has postponed the premiere of OS+H Middle East in Dubai to 24-26 May 2027. The move is intended to provide exhibitors, partners and visitors ... By Daniel Keienburg

Recycling, traceability, eco-design and digitalisation are among the key future topics for the European textile industry. The Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity, involving 21 partners from twelve countries, investigates which skills are needed, with IVGT contributing the industry perspective as the German partner. © IVGT

25/06/2026 – IVGT

IVGT

Erasmus+ Projekt Skills4Circularity

Recycling, traceability, eco-design and digitalisation are among the key future challenges facing the European textile industry. The Erasmus+ project ... By Daniel Keienburg

A guided site visit at VEIT Group also provided valuable insights into advanced production and processing technologies. © Veit GmbH

24/06/2026 – Protective Wear Days 2026

Protective Wear Days 2026

Expertise, Exchange and New Perspectives

Follow-up report on the ‘Protective Wear Days 2026’ in Landsberg: Expertise, networking and new perspectives for the protective clothing industry. By Antje Schmidtpeter