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Yarn Expo Spring: Shanghai 2027

Sourcing requirements are getting more complex, and buyers are asking for credible environmental and supply-chain credentials. Yarn Expo Spring returns to Shanghai, 10–12 March 2027, at NECC. By Daniel Keienburg

Sustainability

CHT: Look good for longer with “BeSoStrong”

You never want to wear out your favorite articles of clothing after just one season. With “BeSoStrong“, the CHT Group, Tübingen, has developed an innovative finish that specifically strengthens cotton and other cellulose fibers, giving textiles a new level of durability ... By Larissa Terwart

Microfibers no one sees

Something happens in the wash that the naked eye cannot see. Fiber fragments break loose and enter the wastewater. Livinguard Better Fresh works where the problem starts: at the fiber surface. Depending on fiber and fabric type, up to 80% less microfiber is released than ... von Livinguard Technologies

Performance Days

More room for knowledge and exchange

The October edition brings Expert Talks, a new Breakout Stage and the Sustainability Exchange to Messe München, with more than 590 exhibitors across three halls. By Sophie Starklauf

The BrightBio film is laminated directly onto the NovaPolyPEF textile, providing both the functional layer and bond without the need for a separate adhesive layer. © Brightplus Oy

07/10/2026 – BrightBio x Brightplus

BrightBio x Brightplus

A new bio-based approach to performance textiles

A new material development brings together complementary bio-based technologies to explore another way forward. The new material concept will make its ... By Editorial staff

For the Sequence Trail Line, ORTOVOX combines 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled polyester with built-in odour control from Microban. © Ortovox

06/10/2026 – Partnership

Partnership

Microban and Ortovox partner up

For the Sequence Trail Line, Ortovox combines 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled polyester with built-in odour control from Microban. Both partners ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-40_Copyright STFI — Copolymer composition and photos of the finished textile with an ethylene glycol droplet. © STFI

05/10/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 40/2026

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

In 2027, a series of events will take place at the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen. © Karl Mayer

01/10/2026 – 90 Years of Innovation

90 Years of Innovation

Karl Mayer: Event Series for Anniversary

In its anniversary year 2027, textile expert Karl Mayer from Obertshausen is planning a series of events for customers, partners and industry experts ... By Larissa Terwart

During the transition, the current Eterna online shop will continue to be operated by Shirts of Europe GmbH as an independent distribution partner. © ETERNA

30/09/2026 – Strategic new start for Eterna

Strategic new start for Eterna

Eterna to reposition itself as an independent premium brand

Eterna is set to become an independent international premium shirt brand under the umbrella of the Olymp Bezner Group. The move centres on a renewed focus ... By Daniel Keienburg

Dr--Fabian-Schreiber--Geschaeftsfuehrender-Direktor-des-TITV-Greiz-Copyright-TITV-Greiz.jpg — With a symbolic ribbon-cutting, Dr Fabian Schreiber, Managing Director of TITV Greiz, opened the Start-up Base. © TITV Greiz

30/09/2026 – Research

Research

Start-up Base opens at TITV Greiz

TITV Greiz has opened a Start-up Base. Founders and young companies are offered space and infrastructure, plus access to the institute’s know-how and ... By Daniel Keienburg

29/09/2026 – STFI

STFI

An eco-friendly alternative to fluorocarbon finishing

By Daniel Keienburg