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Review of the industry - week 42/2025

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

Denim

Innovative Denim Technologies Unveiled

The Lycra Company introduced its “VintageFX” and EcoMade fibers at Kingpins Amsterdam, setting new standards for sustainable and functional denim. By Daniel Keienburg

A+A in Düsseldorf

Carrington Sets New Standards

British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles presents twelve innovative workwear fabrics at A+A. 75 percent of the new collection features stretch technology, eight fabrics incorporate sustainable fibres. By Daniel Keienburg

Textile machinery sector in crisis

Mayer & Cie Files for Restructuring

German circular knitting machine manufacturer enters self-administration as global trade conflicts and competitive pressures reduce export demand, while maintaining operations during restructuring process. By Daniel Keienburg

The global sustainable yarn market is expected to grow significantly. © Messe Frankfurt

21/10/2025 – Yarn Expo Shanghai – Spring 2026

Yarn Expo Shanghai – Spring 2026

Sustainable yarn innovations at Yarn Expo 2026

From 11–13 March 2026, Yarn Expo Spring will spotlight the latest sustainable yarn and fibre innovations, driving the industry’s eco-friendly transformation. By Editorial staff

The Stoll facility in Reutlingen – a site with a long tradition, set to close at the end of October 2025. © Alex Fischer

21/10/2025 – Karl Mayer Holding SE & Co. KG

Karl Mayer Holding SE & Co. KG

End of an Era: Stoll Reutlingen Plant Closure

Karl Mayer announces the closure of Stoll’s Reutlingen plant, marking the end of a historic chapter while ensuring service continuity for existing customers. By Jasmin Deschner

Brückner relax dryer Power-Dry PD-1. © Brückner

20/10/2025 – ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025

Brückner at ITMA: sustainable textile technology

The future of textile finishing: Brückner unveils new machines and digital services at ITMA ASIA 2025, revolutionising efficiency and sustainability in ... By Jasmin Deschner

The integration of forensic science and blockchain technology sets a new benchmark for supply chain transparency in the textile industry. © Adrian_Ehrbar

16/10/2025 – Haelixa and TextileGenesis collaborate

Haelixa and TextileGenesis collaborate

A new era of transparency

From fibre to retail: Haelixa and TextileGenesis unite physical and digital traceability, offering brands irrefutable proof of material authenticity. By Editorial staff

Asia Pacific Fibers' Re-petitive yarns are made from recycled polyester using BlockTexx's S.O.F.T. separation technology to process post-consumer textile waste. © BlockTexx

14/10/2025 – Textile-to-textile recycling solutions

Textile-to-textile recycling solutions

Asia Pacific Fibers teams with BlockTexx

New collaboration between Asia Pacific Fibers and BlockTexx aims to scale commercial textile-to-textile recycling solutions using S.O.F.T. separation ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-41 Copyright Mayer&Cie — Current knitting machine: The crisis at Mayer & Cie. exemplifies the challenges facing German textile machinery manufacturers in global competition. © Mayer&Cie

13/10/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 41/2025

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 innovation demonstrates how established textile technologies can unlock new market opportunities through targeted development. © André Leischner

13/10/2025 – Karl Mayer at ITMA Asia

Karl Mayer at ITMA Asia

Seersucker reinvented: 3D bubble tech

Karl Mayer unveils innovative seersucker WARP KNITS with three-dimensional bubble effects at ITMA Asia. The new 4-bar tricot machine enables sweeping ... By Jasmin Deschner