textile network

Circular economy

Recycling of Carpets

Highly complex engineered technical textiles like industrially produced carpets have proved to be among the most difficult textile products to recycle. By Editorial staff

Sustainable HSNR project

“Knitcycle”: Yarn made from 100% recycled fibres

The research project “Knitcycle” by Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), in collaboration with Bache, shows that high-quality textile recycling is technically feasible. By Larissa Terwart

Trade fairs und events

Textiles Recycling Expo returns 2026

On 24-25 June 2026, Brussels Expo becomes a meeting point for brands, recyclers and policymakers seeking scalable answers to rising regulatory pressure in textile circularity. Focus on textile recycling and circularity. By Daniel Keienburg

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 24/2026

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

21/04/2026 – Advertisement

Product Variety & Service for Embroidery

At Texprocess 2026, taking place from April 21–24 in Frankfurt am Main, GUNOLD will present numerous hands-on examples related to embroidery in Hall 8, ... by GUNOLD GmbH

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21/04/2026 – Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, 2026. The textile network team will be on site to check out the exhibiting ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Innovation-Awards-Techtextil-Texprocess-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt.jpg — The winners of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 represent ten categories. A total of 17 projects were honoured for their contributions to sustainability, efficiency and automation. © Messe Frankfurt

21/04/2026 – Techtextil and Texprocess

Techtextil and Texprocess

Innovation Awards 2026

A total of 17 winners have been selected across ten award categories. The projects span fibres, materials, machinery and recycling technologies. Techtextil ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-16 Copyright Mayer Cie Global — Mayer & Cie. Global restarts its circular knitting operations in Albstadt following the completed asset transfer. © Mayer & Cie. Global

20/04/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 16/2026

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

Auf-dem-roten-Teppich-Copyright-Bernhard-Rampf-tim---Staatliches-Textil--und-Industriemuseum-Augsburg.jpg — The exhibition at tim presents pieces from more than two dozen Paris shows, illustrating the design evolution of Talbot Runhof. © Bernhard Rampf tim | Staatliches Textil- und Industriemuseum Augsburg

17/04/2026 – Couture Craft at the Museum

Couture Craft at the Museum

Talbot Runhof: 100 Couture Pieces

The exhibition at tim highlights how Talbot Runhof translate artistic influences into textile form, presenting over 100 couture pieces that reveal the ... By Daniel Keienburg

The Index 26 seminar programme covers market insights and regulatory topics. © INDEX™

17/04/2026 – International nonwovens exhibition in Geneva

International nonwovens exhibition in Geneva

Index 26 highlights innovation

Scheduled in Geneva from 19 to 22 May, Index 26 offers industry insights ranging from filtration and geotextiles to hygiene, mobility and regulatory developments, ... By Daniel Keienburg

Neustart-Mayer---Cie--Global-Copyright-Mayer---Cie--Global.jpg — Mayer & Cie. Global restarts its circular knitting operations in Albstadt following the completed asset transfer. © Mayer & Cie. Global

16/04/2026 – Restart of the circular knitting business in Albstadt

Restart of the circular knitting business in Albstadt

Mayer & Cie.: Asset transfer completed and operations restarting

With the formal closing of the asset purchase agreement, Mayer & Cie. Global is resuming operations in Albstadt. The new owner focuses on technical continuity, ... By Daniel Keienburg