textile network

Thermal management for functional textiles

Microclimate Control with Outlast

At the heart of Outlast technology is microencapsulated natural wax that absorbs, stores and releases heat. The aim: more stable comfort in activewear, workwear, everyday garments and bedding. By Daniel Keienburg

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based research projects "Hanfknit" and "ReHemp" bring concrete, circular material solutions into the ongoing discussion on ... By Daniel Keienburg

Wildland PPE fabrics for extreme conditions

Eco-Dry earns King's Award for PPE

British mill AW Hainsworth has developed Eco-Dry, a lighter, more breathable PPE fabric. It is already used by around 70% of Australian wildland firefighters facing extreme heat. By Editorial staff

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Why Proactive Temperature Regulation Creates Measurable Added Value

Most functional textiles only react once perspiration has already set in. But what if a textile intervenes before it gets to that point? An independent laboratory study by Japanese research company Skinos Co., Ltd. investigated exactly this – using a controlled crossover ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-20 Copyright Epson — The SureColor SC-F20000 is Epson's first dye-sublimation printer equipped with eight printheads, each offering 3,200 nozzles. © Epson

18/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 20/2026

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

The-Lycra-Company-Image-Kind-und-Mann-Copyright-The-Lycra-Company.jpg — 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

18/05/2026

The LYCRA Company Launches Fiber for Nonwovens

The LYCRA Company, a leader in innovative and sustainable fibers for apparel and personal care, today announced the official global launch of “LYCRA® ... By Larissa Terwart

12/05/2026 – SureColor SC-F20000

SureColor SC-F20000

Epson launches 76.8-inch dye-sublimation printer

Epson has introduced the SureColor SC-F20000, a high-productivity dye-sublimation printer designed to help print service providers and sportswear manufacturers ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-19 Copyright Lemonkey-AdobeStock-generiert mit KI — At IFAT in Munich, the German textile and fashion industry announces the creation of a Joint Producer Body for Textiles to help shape a textile EPR system with clear ecological steering effects and binding producer involvement. © Lemonkey / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

11/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 19/2026

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

Alistair Williamson, vice president of product sustainability at The Lycra Company, guides the company’s next chapter of sustainability strategy. © The Lycra Company

08/05/2026 – Executive appointment

Executive appointment

Lycra strengthens sustainability leadership

Lycra has appointed longtime executive Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability. In this role he will guide the company's next ... By Daniel Keienburg

Marina-Elena-Wachs-erhaelt-Wilhelm-Lorch-Preis-2026-Copyright-Marina-Elena-Wachs.jpg — Professor Dr Marina-Elena Wachs (right), from the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at Hochschule Niederrhein, is the recipient of the Wilhelm Lorch Award 2026 for her project "Textil Designen in XR-Lernräumen". © Marina Elena Wachs

07/05/2026 – Hochschule Niederrhein

Hochschule Niederrhein

XR learning spaces for textile design

For her project “Textil Designen in XR-Lernräumen” Professor Marina-Elena Wachs receives a 10,000 euro grant. By Daniel Keienburg

Textil-Recycling-Copyright-Lemonkey---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — At IFAT in Munich, the German textile and fashion industry announces the creation of a Joint Producer Body for Textiles to help shape a textile EPR system with clear ecological steering effects and binding producer involvement. © Lemonkey / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

06/05/2026 – Extended producer responsibility in Germany

Extended producer responsibility in Germany

Textile industry sets up joint producer body

Germany’s textile and fashion industry has announced the creation of a Joint Producer Body for Textiles. The new structure is intended to support a functioning, ... By Daniel Keienburg