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The textile network issue 2/2025 has been published!

In our latest issue, we use practical examples to show how AI, CAD and smart software are changing the textile industry. Also in focus: modern textile finishing – from innovative textile printing and new coatings to personalised design. Get your copy now and stay informed ... By Sibylle Michel

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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Founder and CEO Ellen Mensink with activist Carice van Houten at the Brightfiber Textiles factory. © Renske Meinema

06/05/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice ... By Editorial staff

According to the latest data, in 2024, compared to data from 2023, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.6% to 2,976, 400 tonnes, and by 2.9% in surface area resulting in 85.1 billion square meters of nonwovens being manufactured. © Edana

05/05/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

05/05/2025 – Collaboration

Collaboration

RE&UP and Marchi & Fildi join forces

RE&UP partners with Marchi & Fildi to co-develop a new generation of premium recycled cotton yarns. The collaboration combines RE&UP’s textile-to-textile ... By Editorial staff

Kevin Devlin in front of the new Brückner stenter frame. © Brückner

02/05/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

William Clark & Sons invests in finishing plant from Brückner

William Clark & Sons, the world’s last remaining producer of beetled linen fabric, has relocated its production to a new site and invested in a modern ... By Sibylle Michel

Sanyou has been a key strategic partner of Circulose and remains the world’s largest user of Circulose pulp for fiber production. © Circulose

01/05/2025

Circulose and Tangshan Sanyou forge strategic partnership

Circulose, a global leader in recycled pulp production, has reached a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber, a frontrunner ... By Editorial staff

An exceptionally large number of new exhibitors have already registered for Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. © Jean-Luc Valentin / Messe Frankfurt

30/04/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present ... By Sibylle Michel

Located in Ninh Thuan province, recognised as Vietnam’s centre of green energy, NDT benefits from an abundance of renewable energy resources. © Suedwolle

30/04/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

Suedwolle Group opens new dyehouse in Vietnam

Suedwolle Group, a leading spinner of pure wool and wool blend worsted yarns, announces the opening of its new dyehouse, Ninh Thuan Dyeing Textile Co. ... By Editorial staff