textile network

Raw material management for recycled denim

FiberQ stabilises recycled denim

Recycled raw materials challenge shade control and efficiency in denim spinning. Orta in Türkiye uses Uster FiberQ to stabilise blends, cut trial runs and waste, and support productivity. By Editorial staff

International sourcing platform for the textile value chain

30 years of Munich Fabric Start

With the content project "30 Years. 30 Stories." and a reduced brand architecture, Munich Fabric Start looks back on three decades of industry developments while sharpening its profile as an international business platform and source of inspiration. By Daniel Keienburg

Digital tracking for technical textiles

STFI presents low-code tracking system

In the production of technical textiles, customised products in small batches with ever-shorter life cycles are an ongoing trend. To contribute to the development and manufacture of such future products, companies not only need production expertise but also a reliable, ... By Daniel Keienburg

Climate-adaptive fabrics in focus

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Autumn Edition

Building on a 2025 edition that attracted more than 3,700 exhibitors and over 100,000 buyers, Intertextile's four themes connect trend-led design, advanced performance, sustainability and digitalisation into one comprehensive sourcing environment in Shanghai. By Daniel Keienburg

01/06/2026 – materials produced in a responsible way

materials produced in a responsible way

Performance Days to exhibit in Brussels

Performance Days will present its own exhibition stand at Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) 2026, taking place on June 24-25 in Brussels. By Antje Schmidtpeter

IACDE-Verband-bei-Gunold--Copyright-Reiner-Knochel---Gunold-.jpg — A visit from the IACDE association to the Gunold stand during Texprocess 2026. © Reiner Knochel - Gunold

28/05/2026 – Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026

Gunold reviews Texprocess 2026

More space, a broad product showcase, and a clear pull for sustainable threads and backings: Gunold reports a positive outcome from Texprocess 2026 and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Marwin Gedenk stresses that the pressure to act is high. Without short term stabilisation measures, he warns of a further loss of collection and sorting capacity with direct consequences for reuse, recycling and the textile circular economy in Germany. © bvse

27/05/2026 – Circular economy

Circular economy

Used textiles: bvse sees collection structures under pressure

After the German parliament's environment committee rejected temporary support measures, the bvse says commercial, charitable and municipal collectors ... By Daniel Keienburg

Hightex 2026: Technical Textile and Nonwoven Industry to Gather in Istanbul. © Hightex

27/05/2026 – Technical textiles and nonwovens in Istanbul

Technical textiles and nonwovens in Istanbul

Global nonwovens meet at Hightex 2026

From 9-13 June 2026, Istanbul becomes a sourcing hotspot for technical textiles and nonwovens, linking over 1,000 suppliers from 55 countries with investors ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-21 Copyright The Lycra Company — At INDEX 26 in Geneva, The LYCRA Company debuts “LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber“ for nonwovens, a next generation stretch solution that delivers enhanced comfort, a secure fit, and helps enable inclusive sizing for baby diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine care products. © The Lycra Company

26/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 21/2026

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

From left to right: Yusuf Azrak, Sales Agent Ilyas F. Azrak A.S.; Tobias Schäfer, Vice President ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile; Sami Azrak, Sales Agent Samec; Zafer Kutanoglu, Chairman of Aksan Kozmetik A.S.; Servet Gerz, General Manager of Aksan Kozmetik A.S. © Andritz

21/05/2026 – Orders

Orders

Andritz: Three hygiene projects in 2026

Three orders, three technologies, three regions: Andritz will supply a spunlace line to Turkiye, a WetlaceTM line to China, and three production lines ... By Daniel Keienburg

The awards recognise the individuals, companies and collaborative initiatives driving progress towards a more circular textiles industry. © AMI

20/05/2026 – Event preview

Event preview

Textiles Recycling Awards: Finalists

At the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards in Brussels, six categories highlight retailers, products, projects and technologies driving textile-to-textile ... By Editorial staff