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Review of the industry - week 29/2025

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

Personnel matter

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting under new leadership

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting Business Unit is working flat out to prepare for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The most important division of the renowned industry player will be presenting itself at the key textile machinery trade fair under new leadership. By Sibylle Michel

Personnel matter

Glasstec and A+A to be led by new Director Daniel Feische

On 1 September 2025 Daniel Feische will assume responsibility as Director for the Occupational Safety & Health and Glass Technologies portfolios at Messe Düsseldorf. From 1 December 2025 he will take full responsibility thus succeeding Lars Wismer in this role. By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Milano Unica: strong rise in global visitors

The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance –+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024. By Editorial staff

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

Fibre fragmentation is a significant topic of concern across the industry, with studies highlighting the potential threat to ecosystems and human health. © Jumpei (via Canva)

24/03/2025 – Research study

Research study

Fashion for Good launches “Behind the Break”

Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium launch “Behind the Break”: exploring Fibre Fragmentation – a landmark study investigating the key drivers ... By Editorial staff