textile network

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

“Real change requires a supply chain law that holds all companies accountable,” insists CEO Antje von Dewitz. © Vaude

26/03/2025 – Fair working conditions

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded ... By Sibylle Michel

Andreas Merkel, CEO, Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG © Gebr. Otto

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG

Andreas Merkel’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Folker Stachetzki, Head of Marketing, Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH © Brother

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH

Folker Stachetzki’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

The latest innovations reflect market preferences and functionality that brands and retailers need to get ahead of ever-evolving market conditions. © Centric

25/03/2025 – Software

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with ... By Editorial staff

Werner Moser, Sales Director, Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG. © Mattes & Ammann

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG

Werner Moser’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Martin Zürcher, CEO Heberlein Technology AG. © Heberlein Technology

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Heberlein Technology AG

Martin Zürcher's answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

The TF30 weaving machine ensures gentle yarn handling for high-performance fibers. © Stäubli

24/03/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 12/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg