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Review of the industry - week 43/2025

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

Lycra at MarediModa

Sustainable swimwear innovation

Lycra’s EcoMade fiber makes waves at MarediModa 2025, offering a sustainable solution for swimwear and athleisure without compromising performance. By Editorial staff

Yarn Expo Shanghai – Spring 2026

Sustainable yarn innovations at Yarn Expo 2026

From 11–13 March 2026, Yarn Expo Spring will spotlight the latest sustainable yarn and fibre innovations, driving the industry’s eco-friendly transformation. By Editorial staff

Trade Fairs

Heimtextil 2026: Trends and AI at the Forefront

From 13 to 16 January 2026, Heimtextil will showcase cutting-edge trends and AI-driven innovations, offering strategic solutions for the global textile industry. By Jasmin Deschner

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-41 Copyright Mayer&Cie — Current knitting machine: The crisis at Mayer & Cie. exemplifies the challenges facing German textile machinery manufacturers in global competition. © Mayer&Cie

13/10/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 41/2025

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

The innovation demonstrates how established textile technologies can unlock new market opportunities through targeted development. © André Leischner

13/10/2025 – Karl Mayer at ITMA Asia

Karl Mayer at ITMA Asia

Seersucker reinvented: 3D bubble tech

Karl Mayer unveils innovative seersucker WARP KNITS with three-dimensional bubble effects at ITMA Asia. The new 4-bar tricot machine enables sweeping ... By Jasmin Deschner

Strategic partnership: Heraeus Precious Metals and Rudolf jointly bring innovative AGXX technology to the textile industry. © Heraeus

10/10/2025 – Cooperation

Cooperation

Heraeus and Rudolf: AGXX Tech for Textiles

A strategic alliance promises to transform textile functionalisation through catalytic precious metal technology that continuously regenerates itself. By Daniel Keienburg

09/10/2025 – A+A in Düsseldorf

A+A in Düsseldorf

Carrington Sets New Standards

British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles presents twelve innovative workwear fabrics at A+A. 75 percent of the new collection features stretch ... By Daniel Keienburg

Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 reaffirmed its standing as a premier industry platform by uniting over 22,000 visitors from 111 countries and regions with nearly 580 exhibitors. © Messe Frankfurt

09/10/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Yarn Expo 2025 showcases global, green trends

Held concurrently with three other leading textile fairs, Yarn Expo offered a comprehensive sourcing hub where international and domestic buyers could ... By Editorial staff

The project aims to validate how hemp content can exceed 20% and reach 50% and beyond in denim applications. © Fashion for Good

08/10/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Fashion for Good launches “Beyond50 Denim”

Fashion for Good, together with leading global brands Bestseller, C&A, PDS Limited, Reformation, and Target, launched “Beyond50 Denim”: combining cottonised ... By Editorial staff

Current knitting machine: The crisis at Mayer & Cie. exemplifies the challenges facing German textile machinery manufacturers in global competition. © Mayer&Cie

07/10/2025 – Textile machinery sector in crisis

Textile machinery sector in crisis

Mayer & Cie Files for Restructuring

German circular knitting machine manufacturer enters self-administration as global trade conflicts and competitive pressures reduce export demand, while ... By Daniel Keienburg