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On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 37/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 36/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Protective wear

Anti-static protective clothing in high demand

Growing demand for anti-static protective clothing is being driven by expansion of the electronics industry and growing awareness of workplace safety, according to “Anti-static technologies for performance apparel: opportunities in a fast growing market”, a 27-page report ... By Editorial staff

The eco-fabric movement

How sustainability is reshaping textiles

In recent years, the fashion and textile industry has witnessed a profound transformation driven by a more informed and environmentally aware consumer base. The global shift is reshaping the industry, not just in clothing design, but down to the fibres, fabrics, and accessories ... By Editorial staff

This year's lightweight design of the shoe upper largely dispenses with lining material, reducing polyester consumption by 30% and improving material efficiency. © Huafeng

22/08/2025 – Sustainable sportswear

Sustainable sportswear

Recycled high-tech textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Reducing the carbon footprint has become a driving force in the textile industry. However, this is particularly challenging in the manufacture of sportswear, ... By Sibylle Michel

The stalks of the sorghum plant can be turned into fibres that are not only lightweight, but strong. © Kiran/stock.adobe.com

21/08/2025 – New natural fiber

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, ... By Editorial staff

From left to right: Stefan Radlmayr (PNW, CEO), Philipp Ebbinghaus (Sandler AG, future CEO), Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (Sandler AG, Board Member & CCO), Dr. Manuel Clauss (PNW, COO) and Dr. Ulrich Scheufelen (PNW, Senior Consultant). © Sandler AG

20/08/2025 – Partnership

Partnership

Sandler and Phoenix Non Woven cooperate

Nonwoven fabric specialist Sandler is acquiring expertise in wet laid nonwoven technology through a stake in the company. The company aims to reinforce ... By Jasmin Deschner

The dyes can be easily integrated into existing dye-house equipment and are compatible with cotton, wool, silk and linen, and viscose fabrics. © Zeefier

19/08/2025 – Turning the tide

Turning the tide

Natural textile dyes from seaweed

Zeefier creates 100% natural textile dyes from seaweed, sustainably sourcing raw materials from European sea farms, coastal wash-ups, and industrial side ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-33 Copyright Lichtzauber — CEO Rainer Mestermann has been leading the company since 2011 and has helped Mahlo successfully expand beyond the textile sector. © Lichtzauber

18/08/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Echoic-folks-Getzner-Textil-Copyright-Getzner-Textil.jpg — Inspired by global cultural influences, “Echoic Folks” stands for a timeless aesthetic. © Getzner Textil

18/08/2025 – Between tradition and innovation

Between tradition and innovation

What autumn/winter 2026/27 will look like

The new autumn and winter collection 2026/27 from Getzner Textil tells stories of origin, change, and the future. Four curated colour worlds – “Echoic ... By Sibylle Michel

The CLO zFab Kit, which includes three innovative devices – the zFab Cutter, the zFab Draper, and the zFab Scanner – will be available exclusively to CLO’s Enterprise clients. © CLO Virtual Fashion

14/08/2025 – CLO unveils the zFab Kit

CLO unveils the zFab Kit

AI-powered fabric digitization system

CLO Virtual Fashion, an industry leader in 3D garment visualization and design technology, announced the launch of the all-new CLO zFab Kit, a groundbreaking ... By Editorial staff