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Top 5 of the Week – 37/2026

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

Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

SmartTex Hub premieres

Texhibition marks its 10th edition by strengthening its B2B and business set-up and launching the SmartTex Hub dedicated to technical textiles. Visitors will find the new area in the foyer, alongside the Innovation Hub and the Trend Areas. By Daniel Keienburg

Mechanical Textile Recycling

Fibre Quality Is Determined in the Opening Process

Agatex has developed and industrially validated PFAS-free processing aids that reduce short fibres and dust while improving fibre length, carding performance and spinnability. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Conference

Dornbirn GFC 2026

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and forward-looking solutions. By Antje Schmidtpeter

“Reflective 30” shimmers and sparkles in the dark. © Gunold

11/09/2026 – Safety first

Safety first

Gunold: Always better reflected

If you’re out and about in fog or at dusk, you’ll want to feel safe during the darker months too – with Gunold’s “Reflective 30”, that’s no longer a problem. By Larissa Terwart

Intertextile-Shanghai-Home-Textiles-2026-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt--HK--Co-Ltd.jpg — Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Co Ltd

09/09/2026 – l Trade Fair

l Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and ... By Editorial staff

Mean fiber length distribution based on L(n) for different recycling waste types. © Uster Technologies AG

08/09/2026 – Recycled Fiber

Recycled Fiber

Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix classifies recycled cotton

Uster’s Recycled Fiber Matrix offers a two-dimensional way to assess mechanically recycled cotton. Based on AFIS 6 measurements, it grades lots A-D to ... By Daniel Keienburg

-Nachwuchsforscherprojekt-ConFiTex-Copyright-C--Zahn-WHZ.jpg — Project lead Prof Katharina Jebsen-Plättner (second from left), Prof Dr rer nat Hardy Müller (centre), and three early-career researchers from the “ConFiTex” project team. © C. Zahn/WHZ

07/09/2026 – Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

ConFiTex: Needles as a fibre raw material

ConFiTex at WHZ is investigating conifer needles, especially pine, as a cellulosic fibre material. The focus is on recovery, modification and textile ... 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

Heimtextil-Carpets-Rugs-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt-Jean-Luc-Valentin.jpg — Heimtextil 2027 in Frankfurt: Carpets & Rugs is being restructured. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

03/09/2026 – Global carpet industry smartly connected

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 ... 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