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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

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, and that is sorghum fibre. By Editorial staff

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 its innovative strength and expand into new markets. By Jasmin Deschner

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 streams. By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-28 Copyright Milano Unica — The international trade fair for high-end fabrics and accessories takes place at Rho Fiera Milano from July 8 to 10, 2025. © Milano Unica

14/07/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 28/2025

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 theme Push Sensation encourages breaking free from the ordinary, celebrating authenticity, and boldly pursuing a life filled with adventure and fantastical possibilities. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

14/07/2025 – Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Intertextile Directions trends revealed

At the heart of the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, themed Push Sensation, will ... By Editorial staff

Dresdner Spitzen’s latest collections offer creative inspiration and technical innovation for high-end fashion and lingerie. © Dresdner Gardinen- u. Spitzenmanufaktur

11/07/2025 – Premium-quality lace “Made in Germany”

Premium-quality lace “Made in Germany”

From eyelash galloons to hybrid laces

With its new collection, the German lace and warp knitting manufacturer Dresdner Spitzen demonstrates how contemporary lace design can achieve the highest ... By Sibylle Michel

Turning yarn into knitwear – at Edelweiss Jersey in Albstadt-Lautlingen in southern Germany. © Edelweiss Jersey

10/07/2025 – Sustainable knitted fabrics

Sustainable knitted fabrics

Local Fabric Makers set things in motion

„Lokalstoffmacher“ (Local Fabric Makers) – that’s Gebr. Otto, Edelweiss Jersey, and Textilveredlung Keller: three family-run companies from Baden-Württemberg ... By Sibylle Michel

Building on its second edition’s nearly 13% exhibitor growth, next year’s show floor will expand by 20%, from 15,000 to 18,000 sqm and cover the full area of Halls A and B. © Messe Frankfurt

09/07/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

VIATT 2026 unlocks broader opportunities

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for apparel, textiles and textile technologies (VIATT) will be returning to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention ... By Editorial staff

Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT: “I believe it is essential for our Association to be present at such a significant trade event.” © ACIMIT

08/07/2025 – ACIMIT at Milano Unica

ACIMIT at Milano Unica

Textile technology meets fashion

At the next edition of Milano Unica, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) will participate for the first time with an institutional ... By Editorial staff

Fourth generation: Marcus, Sebastian und Benjamin Mayer (from left to right). Sebastian Mayer is spart of the management team jointly led by Benjamin und Marcus Mayer. © Mayer&Cie

08/07/2025 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Mayer & Cie. celebrates 120 years of textile machinery from Albstadt

On July 8, 2025, Mayer & Cie will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, specializes in the production ... By Sibylle Michel