Awards
Vaude and UPM honoured for material innovation (left to right): Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Jochen Pelz, Member of the Board of the Ernst Pelz Foundation; René Bethmann, Innovation Manager at Vaude; Holger John, Sales Manager at UPM Next Generation Renewables; Michaela Kaniber, Bavarian Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism; and Peter Pelz, Founder and Chair of the Ernst Pelz Foundation Board of Trustees. © Vaude
15/07/2026 – Ernst Pelz Award 2026
Ernst Pelz Award 2026
25/02/2026 – Sustainability Rating
Sustainability Rating
COO Dr Lorenza Sartorelli accepted the award at the German Sustainability Award ceremony in the Products category. © CHT Germany
25/02/2026 – Proven Practices rethought
Proven Practices rethought
Technical warp knits are full of surprises and innovative potential, as the hollow fibre mats produced by Karl Mayer warp knitting machines with weft insertion demonstrate. © Karl Mayer
16/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights
Most‑Read Insights
ITA Institute Director Professor Dr Thomas Gries and Sabina Dann with the MSE certificate. © Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen
11/02/2026 – RWTH Aachen
RWTH Aachen
DTG printing uses inkjet technology to print high quality, full colour designs directly on to garments while DTF printing uses a polyester film to print bold and durable designs on to a fabric. © Zamrznuti tonovi/stock.adobe.com

