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40 brands – 18 locations – 7 countries

Cotton Classics Roadshow in the anniversary year 2025

Textile wholesaler Cotton Classics is launching its 16th roadshow in January 2025. The mobile trade fair will stop at 18 locations in seven countries and present around 300 new products and three new brands. By Sibylle Michel

Season’s greetings

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas!

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it has been a year that has presented us in the textile industry with many challenges. Global changes, economic pressures and adapting to new conditions have put us all to the test. But despite these difficulties, it also shows what ... By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Filtech 2024: Growing number of visitors and exhibitors

The Filtech 2024 show was the largest event ever with 591+ exhibitors and will set a strong signal for further growth of the world-wide filtration and separation sector. By Editorial staff

Picture gallery

textile network at Filtech 2024

textile network visited the international trade fair for filtration and separation technology in Cologne, Germany, and was able to gather many positive impressions. We have captured these for you in our picture gallery. By Editorial staff

The pure and biodegradable PBS fulfills the requirements for a closed recycling process. © DITF

15/07/2024 – AiF project

AiF project

Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS

A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_EN_KW_28_Wochenrückblick — The summer issue of textile network is also a debut! © Meisenbach GmbH

15/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 28/2024

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 Sven Ramer

As a global meeting place for the industry, Hannover Messe offers an ideal platform for industrial companies and service providers. © Hannover Messe

12/07/2024 – Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Technical textiles at Hannover Messe for the first time

Hannover Messe, which will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025, will present the joint stand “Technical Textiles” for the first time in the “Future ... By Sibylle Michel

12/07/2024 – Yarn Expo Autumn

Yarn Expo Autumn

Elevate industry standards with sustainable innovations

With eco-friendly products in the spotlight, this year´s spring show signaled a positive outlook for the global yarn and fibre market. Set to continue ... By Editorial staff

11/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

“Capture the opportunities of the digital revolution”

As the textile industry seeks innovative solutions to meet evolving demands in sourcing, manufacturing, and retailing, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ... By Editorial staff

Countless materials are suitable for laser processing. Visitors can see the processing quality of the eurolaser systems for themselves on site. © eurolaser

10/07/2024 – Anniversary celebration

Anniversary celebration

International “Innovation Days” at eurolaser

The “Innovation Days” will take place at eurolaser GmbH in Lüneburg, Germany, on the 11th and 12th of September 2024. To mark its 30th anniversary, the ... By Sibylle Michel

Countries in China’s Belt-Road-Initiative accounted for more than 50 % of China’s textile and clothing exports. © stock.adobe.com/ sirisakboakaew

10/07/2024 – China’s textile exports

China’s textile exports

Slow recovery after the pandemic slump

The global markets are recovering and opening up to increased imports of textiles and garments, even though imports still remain below the pre-pandemic ... By Manik Mehta, New York