textile network

ITA-Postdoc-Dr--Leonie-Beek-Copyright-Andreas-Schmitter.jpg — ITA-Forscherin Dr. Leonie Beek entwickelt bionisches Textil nach dem Vorbild schwimmender Blätter. © Andreas Schmitter

15/10/2025 – ITA – Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen

ITA – Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen

Bionik revolutioniert Ölfilterung

Paul Schlack-Preis 2025 für bahnbrechende Innovation: Hydrophobe Abstandsgewirke trennen Öl von Wasser nach dem Vorbild der Natur. Das wiederverwendbare ... By Daniel Keienburg

The project investigated options for the yield-oriented cultivation of apocynum ssp. (kendyr) on former cotton sites and the production of textile-processable fibre qualities. © STFI

11/09/2025 – International research cooperation

International research cooperation

Kendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative

In many arid regions of the world, particularly in Central Asia, decades of irrigation of cotton fields are increasingly leading to soil salinisation ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-33 Copyright Lichtzauber — CEO Rainer Mestermann has been leading the company since 2011 and has helped Mahlo successfully expand beyond the textile sector. © Lichtzauber

18/08/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2025

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 new duvet with spacer fabric filling offers effective climate regulation, improves sleep quality, and meets the highest standards in hygiene and sustainability. © Hochschule Hof

07/08/2025 – Textile innovation with deep impact

Textile innovation with deep impact

New duvet improves sleep climate with 3D warp-knitted spacer fabrics

Instead of deep rest, many people struggle through restless summer nights due to heat buildup and heavy sweating. A new textile development now addresses ... By Editorial staff

Next.Level.Network ist das neue Netzwerkformat in Kooperation mit Neo.Fashion. © Gesamtverband textil+mode

30/06/2025 – Networking-Event

Networking-Event

Premiere für Next.Level.Network bei Berlin Fashion Week

Next.Level.Network, die Netzwerkveranstaltung der Textil- und Modeindustrie in Kooperation mit der Neo.Fashion., findet am 3. Juli anlässlich der Berlin ... By Editorial staff

Das „Fun“ im Titel des Projekts steht nicht für Spaß, sondern für „Fungi“ (englisch für Pilze). © ITA

18/06/2025 – Projekt FunColor

Projekt FunColor

Biobasierte Textilfarben aus Pilzen

Das Projekt FunColor erforscht die Herstellung von Melanin-Farbstoffen auf Pilzbasis als biologischer Ersatz für chemisch-synthetisierte grau-braun-schwarze ... By Editorial staff

Fibre fragmentation is a significant topic of concern across the industry, with studies highlighting the potential threat to ecosystems and human health. © Jumpei (via Canva)

24/03/2025 – Research study

Research study

Fashion for Good launches “Behind the Break”

Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium launch “Behind the Break”: exploring Fibre Fragmentation – a landmark study investigating the key drivers ... By Editorial staff