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Ventile reports record sales in France

Sustainable textile manufacturer, Ventile, has reported an 800% increase in total sales in France for the period January – December 2024, marking a record-breaking year for the company in the region. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 13/2025

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

textile network survey

Outlook 2025: Positive feedback from the industry

The textile industry is currently facing major challenges. We want to focus on the positive developments and have therefore conducted a survey with several textile companies. You can find their surprising responses on our topic page “Survey 2025”. By Sibylle Michel

New corporate brand

Merger of Mehler Texnologies and Heytex

Effective immediately, Mehler Texnologies and Heytex, both part of the Freudenberg Group, will operate together under the new name MehlerHeytex. By Sibylle Michel

The new, free-to-attend exhibition and conference will bring together professionals from across the textiles, fashion, waste and recycling industries. © AMI

06/03/2025 – Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels

Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels

Leading voices join conference programme

The first speakers have been announced for the Textiles Recycling Expo that takes place on 4-5 June 2025 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium. The trade fair will ... By Editorial staff

Rainer Keiemburg, Vice President for Industrial Lubricants at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, and Marcus Mayer, Managing Partner Mayer & Cie. signed the cooperation in Strasbourg on February 6, 2025. © Benjamin Hincker

03/03/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 9/2025

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

An Executive Guide reveals that Next-Gen Materials could represent 8% of the total fibre market by 2030, which is equivalent to approximately 13 million tons. © Fashion for Good - Boston Consulting Group

03/03/2025 – New report

New report

Next-Gen Materials to reach 8% of fibre market by 2030

New report from Fashion for Good and BCG unveils executive guide for scaling Next-Gen Materials advising industry leaders to pull individual and collective ... By Editorial staff

Highlighted exhibitor presenting functional pillow collections crafted from organic materials. © Messe Frankfurt

28/02/2025 – Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Spring Edition presents smart bedding technologies

From 11 to 13 March 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, visitors can explore these trends and discover the latest innovations, alongside ... By Editorial staff

Too much paperwork: According to a survey by Setlog, representatives of the consumer goods industry want nothing more from the new German government than a reduction in bureaucracy. © Scott Graham/unsplash

28/02/2025 – Setlog survey

Setlog survey

Most important task of the German government: Reducing bureaucracy

Reduce red tape and eliminate reporting obligations: If retailers of fast-moving consumer goods have their way, the new German government should put the ... By Sibylle Michel

A wide range of functional fabrics and accessories exhibitors across the fairground will showcase sustainable products at the upcoming Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt/Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

27/02/2025 – Trade Fair Shanghai

Trade Fair Shanghai

Intertextile Apparel reveals exhibitors

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will be held from 11 – 13 March 2025. Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s ... By Editorial staff

This Parisian event has established itself as an unmissable contact point for designers, buyers and suppliers of fabrics and finished products. © Messe Frankfurt

27/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

New sourcing opportunities at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris took place in a dynamic atmosphere. More than 8,500 international visitors made business connection ... By Editorial staff