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

The Wyron truecycled yarn is used for the back parts of the Lotus’ Eletre and Emeya car seats. © Lotus Cars

05/06/2025 – Automotive Interior

Automotive Interior

Recycled yarn ensures sustainability in Lotus vehicles

High-quality recycled yarn is now being used in Lotus’ electric vehicles – thanks to the Truecycled process from Trützschler. The innovative material ... By Sibylle Michel

From left: Mr. Daniele Lelli of Multistampa, Enrica Lodi and e Ivan Spina of Cartes. © Cartes

05/06/2025 – Collaboration: Multistampa & Cartes

Collaboration: Multistampa & Cartes

From “love at first sight” to lasting impact

In February 2020, driven by the need to upgrade a screen printing unit for embellishment, Multistampa installed a Cartes GT360 printing and embellishment ... By Editorial staff

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 welcomed visionaries from across the speciality print industry to shape the future of print and develop forward-thinking business strategies. © Fespa

04/06/2025 – Strong track record

Strong track record

Fespa 2025 inspires with growth and new impetus

Fespa Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Personalization Experience took place at Messe Berlin from 6 to 9 May 2025. The presentations at the SmartHub ... By Sibylle Michel

Fabrics in the spotlight: In our special digital edition textile network EXTRA 1. © Kartika/stock.adobe.com/Mit KI generiert

03/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Our summer special for fabrics & accessories

Whether it’s Milano Unica, Texworld NYC or other international industry events – summer offers numerous opportunities to put your collections in the spotlight. ... By Editorial staff

According to Peter Alderath, General Manager DACH & BeNeLux at Kornit Digital, the Kornit Apollo digital production system has the highest output on the market with 700,000 t-shirts per year for systems like these that only require a single operator. © Meisenbach GmbH

02/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 22/2025

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

100% recycled wool padding offers a fresh alternative to conventional fill. © Suedwolle

30/05/2025 – New collection

New collection

Suedwolle Group redefines wool outerwear

As part of its Suedwebs Innovation Hub, Suedwolle Group presents a new collection of down jackets that redefines how natural fibres can be used in outerwear. ... By Editorial staff

Featuring a lineup of exhibitors from China, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, the fair will unveil a diverse tapestry of fabrics and accessories suited for ladieswear, casualwear, denim, suiting, shirting, functional wear, sportswear, swimwear, and lingerie. © Messe Frankfurt

29/05/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Two new zones will debut at Intertextile Shenzhen 2025

One of South China’s leading industry events – Intertextile Shenzhen – is preparing to showcase the latest global fashion trends and innovations from ... By Editorial staff