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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

09/04/2025 – Hightex 2026

Hightex 2026

Technologies shaping the future of technical textiles

The Hightex 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, the first and only exhibition in Turkiye on its subject, will open its doors ... By Editorial staff

As COO, Lorenza Sartorelli will focus her responsibilities on the sustainable global alignment of the CHT Group’s operational functions. © CHT Group

09/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new COO of the CHT Group

The CHT Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli ... By Sibylle Michel

08/04/2025 – Awards

Awards

ITA receives Prose Award 2025

The winners of the Prose Award 2025 were announced: Roshan Paul and Thomas Gries from the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University were ... By Editorial staff

Jens Reinig is the new CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

08/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials

Jens Reinig, former Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Controlling at Freudenberg Performance Materials, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ... By Sibylle Michel

A positive outlook on the future of the textile industry: Our survey 2025 © CURIOS/stock.adobe.com

07/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 14/2025

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

Beaulieu International Group sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT). © Beaulieu International Group

07/04/2025 – Sale of technical textiles business

Sale of technical textiles business

B.I.G. sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP

Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known under the company name Beaulieu Technical Textiles ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair welcomed 463 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, marking a nearly 13% growth compared to the previous year. © Messe Frankfurt

04/04/2025 – Viatt 2025

Viatt 2025

Driving fashion, innovation and sustainability

At its second edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (Viatt) has once again proven a vital trade ... By Editorial staff