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“With Value Milan and Prefab in New York, we are strategically expanding our global textile portfolio with highly focused formats that complement our established trade fairs," says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt. © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

 
05/08/2026 – Prefab in New York City

Prefab in New York City

Messe Frankfurt and Supima introduce Prefab

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its international textile network with the launch of Prefab, a new boutique-style sourcing event dedicated exclusively to ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Hands-on Emtec’s TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at Techtextil North America in Raleigh. © Emtec

 
04/08/2026 – Hands-on haptic testing

Hands-on haptic testing

Emtec’s tsa at techtextil north america

At booth 1431, Emtec electronic will demonstrate live how textile hand feel can be measured objectively and turned into digital data. Visitors are invited ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Sensors and control systems: Online coating control with Pleva AF 310 © Pleva

 
29/07/2026 – Sensors and control systems

Sensors and control systems

Online coating control with AF 310

Continuous, contactless online measurement helps keep coated technical textiles within specified parameters, cutting start-up waste and manual checks ... By  Editorial staff
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Supply resilience in protective textiles: Techtextil 2026 brought together the industrial supply chain. © Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

 
27/07/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 30/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Kathrin Elling
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27/07/2026 – New collection

New collection

Wacoal with Lycra: “Lace All Day”

Lace makes the leap from decorative detail to functional foundation in the new Spring/Summer 2027 collection presented by Wacoal in collaboration with ... By  Larissa Terwart
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The Cell Solution Protection fiber also meets the requirements of the German Armed Forces' Technical Delivery Specifications for materials containing permethrin. © Krakenimages.com / Adobe Stock

 
28/07/2026 – Cell Solution Protection

Cell Solution Protection

TTIK developed Lyocell fiber containing permethrin

The threat posed by biting or stinging insects is on the rise but what if pants, socks, or even T-shirts could offer their own built-in protection?  by Steffen Beikirch
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The “Adidas PRO WORK“ collection makes its debut. © adidas

 
24/07/2026 – Range of safety footwear

Range of safety footwear

adidas moves into the personal protective equipment segment

With the new “Adidas PRO WORK” collection, adidas is entering the personal protective equipment (PPE) segment, bringing the safety footwear to market ... By  Larissa Terwart