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VIATT-2026-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt---Vietnam-International-Trade-Fair-for-Apparel--Textiles-and-Textile-Technologies--VIATT-.jpg — Entrance to VIATT 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

16/02/2026 – Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

German Pavilion Debuts at VIATT

The 2026 edition of VIATT introduces the first German Pavilion, bringing together specialist suppliers with solutions across textiles, machinery and processing. ... By Daniel Keienburg

Lorpen is a pioneer in the development of T3 layer technology, the use of flat seams in toe caps and the use of compostable materials in its performance models. The company is now managed independently by its courageous employees. © Lorpen

15/01/2026 – Employee buyout

Employee buyout

Sock manufacturer Lorpen now operating independently

The Spanish functional and sports sock brand Lorpen is back on its own two feet. Parts of the management and workforce seized the opportunity to take ‘their ... By Editorial staff

Mit dem Projekt „Fashion Play“ soll das Ausmaß von Textilabfällen bei Kinderkleidung verdeutlicht werden. © Epson

16/01/2026 – Nachhaltigkeit

Nachhaltigkeit

Epson: Mode im Miniaturformat

Die Modedesignerin Priya Ahluwalia verwandelt Stoffreste in eine kreative Miniaturkollektion – diese lässt das Technologieunternehmen Epson im Rahmen ... By Larissa Terwart

Die CSP International Fashion Group setzt mit ihrer Marke Oroblù und der pflanzenbasierten Lycra EcoMade Faser auf Innovation und Verantwortung. Das Projekt zeigt, wie sich nachhaltige Polymertechnologie und modische Funktionalität vereinen lassen. © Oroblù

19/12/2025 – Nachhaltige Feinstrumpfhose

Nachhaltige Feinstrumpfhose

Oroblù und The Lycra Company setzen auf nachhaltige Strumpfmode

Mit einer neuen biologisch basierten Lycra EcoMade Faser präsentiert Oroblù eine Feinstrumpf-Innovation, die nachhaltige Materialien mit bewährter Performance ... By Daniel Keienburg

16/12/2025 – Strengthening sustainable textile supply chains

Strengthening sustainable textile supply chains

Textile label “Green Button” set for further development

The Green Button is now one of Germany’s best-known textile labels. A new phase has begun to further develop this state-run scheme as a central instrument ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-50 Copyright Pantone — Pantone Color of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. A lofty white whose aerated presence acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world. © Pantone

15/12/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 50/2025

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

Prof--Dr--Thomas-Gries--Janne-Warnecke-und-Peter-D--Dornier-Copyright-DITF.jpg — Janne Warnecke received the Walter Reiners Foundation Promotion Award from ITA Institute Director Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries and Peter D. Dornier (right), Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation. © DITF

10/12/2025 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg