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New and established highlights at Fespa 2025

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 is set to introduce its newest editions to its feature programme, SmartHub and the ESE Pavilion, as well as welcome the return of existing features such as the 2025 FESPA Awards. By Sibylle Michel

Personalisation Experience 2025

The power of personalisation

In today’s marketplace, there is a plethora of personalised products and items available to consumers. The personalised element of these products adds significant value to customers. In addition, it’s hard to ignore the growth in this market over the last decade, driven ... Duncan MacOwan, Head of Marketing & Events, Fespa

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 16/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

2024 financial year

CHT Group grows steadily and invests record-breaking amounts

Despite volatile markets, the CHT Group achieved robust sales growth last year and significantly increased its operating result – a sign of a clear strategic direction and future-oriented investments. By Sibylle Michel

Buyers were drawn to the quality and variety of offerings across different zones and multiple pavilions. © Messe Frankfurt

15/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concluded successfully

Yarn Expo Spring 2025 came to a successful close, setting a record with over 560 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and attracting nearly 24,000 ... By Editorial staff

Source: 8th-31st ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (31st: 17-26.03.2025) – last data point = March 2025. © ITMF

15/04/2025 – Economy

Economy

Results of the ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey

ITMF has released the results of its Global Textile Industry Survey for March 2025. This survey revealed a complex picture of a deteriorated business ... By Editorial staff

Both Edana and Inda urge policymakers to prioritize negotiations and seek mutually beneficial resolutions. © Edana

15/04/2025 – US Tariffs

US Tariffs

Edana and Inda advocate for collaboration on trade policies

Edana, the global association and voice representing the nonwovens and related industries, and Inda, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, ... By Editorial staff

Powered with 100% renewable energy and leveraging advanced technologies, RE&UP sets a new benchmark for sustainable, low-impact recycled textile fibres. © Re&Up

14/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 15/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

The new facility enhances the capacity to meet the increasing demand for innovative thread solutions in Bangladesh and across South Asia. © A&E Gütermann

14/04/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

A&E expands global footprint

Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E), has announced the opening of its new manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The new state-of-the-art ... By Sibylle Michel

Mahlo’s Qualiscan QMS is a modular web gauging system for measuring, logging and controlling critical process parameters over the entire working width of running web. © Mahlo

11/04/2025 – Quality measurement systems

Quality measurement systems

Modern measurement technology for medical textiles

Millions of people come into contact with medical textiles every day. From surgeons’ scrubs, which protect them and their patients from germs, to sterile ... By Jasmin Deschner

The upcoming edition of Yarn Expo Shenzhen will feature a range of yarns and fibres across seven zones. © Messe Frankfurt

10/04/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Yarn Expo Shenzhen returns in June

After attracting nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen ... By Editorial staff