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Textile innovation with deep impact

New duvet improves sleep climate with 3D warp-knitted spacer fabrics

Instead of deep rest, many people struggle through restless summer nights due to heat buildup and heavy sweating. A new textile development now addresses this exact problem and has the potential to significantly transform the bedding market. By Sibylle Michel

Panel discussion

Challenges in producing yarn from recycled fibers

What does it take to spin quality yarn from recycled fibers? Uster Technologies brought textile industry leaders together to discuss the role of technology, data and automation – as well as the current challenges in using recycled raw material. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

Mahlo celebrates 80 years of company history

80 years of experience, innovation, and family spirit – this year, mechanical engineering company Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG from Saal an der Donau, Germany, is celebrating a very special anniversary. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 31/2025

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

This joint stand “BMWE Young Innovators” is located in the themed area “Health at Work” in Hall 7. © Messe Düsseldorf

08/08/2025 – Innovative power at A+A 2025

Innovative power at A+A 2025

Eleven start-ups present tomorrow’s world of work

Eleven start-ups from Germany will be presenting themselves at the BMWE Young Innovators joint stand at A+A 2025. From November 4 to 7, 2025, in Düsseldorf, ... By Sibylle Michel

When surveyed, 82% of companies stated that digitization is a must. © SupplyX

04/08/2025 – SupplyX Barometer

SupplyX Barometer

Supply chain digitalisation remains a major challenge

While digitization within Supply Chain Management (SCM) has been widely acknowledged from a strategic point of view, it has not yet been fully implemented ... By Sibylle Michel

Recyclingfaser-TITK-Copyright-TITK---Steffen-Beikirch.jpg — The innovative recycled fibre has been used to make the polo shirt in a piqué fabric – with a soft feel and slight sheen. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

01/08/2025 – World premiere

World premiere

First polo shirt made from triple-recycled cellulose fiber

TITK Rudolstadt is breaking new ground in textile recycling. At the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, the Thuringian research institute presented a polo shirt ... By Sibylle Michel

Schoeller Technologies AG will be integrated into the new “Brand Management” business unit of Textilcolor AG. © Textilcolor

31/07/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Textilcolor acquires Schoeller Technologies

Textilcolor, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, announced the acquisition of Sevelen-based Schoeller Technologies AG from Schoeller Textil ... By Sibylle Michel

The industry-wide circularity action plan will be built in response to the escalating textile waste challenges across Europe. © ReHubs

30/07/2025 – Textil recycling

Textil recycling

Rehubs to build circularity roadmap

ReHubs is leading systemic change across the textile and apparel industry, bringing together key stakeholders to achieve ambitious circularity goals through ... By Editorial staff

“One thing is clear: without visibility, networks and strong partnerships, growth and impact stall. These awards are designed to change that – to offer pioneers the platform and support they need to thrive”, stated Chanel Trapman, founder of Mumster. © Mumster

29/07/2025

Mumster launches Fashion Pioneers Awards

Campaign agency Mumster announces the launch of the first edition of the annual Fashion Pioneers Awards. In partnership with the City of Amsterdam and ... By Editorial staff

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

29/07/2025 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Digital textile printing are set for rapid growth

Direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) digital textile printing are expected to experience rapid growth, according to a report called “Digital ... By Editorial staff