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RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg

Colour trends

Pantone Color Of The Year 2026

Pantone introduces its Color of the Year 2026, pantone 11-4201 cloud dancer – a light, airy white that embodies serenity and conscious simplicity. Within the fashion and textile industry, the tone highlights a growing movement toward minimal, reflective design and sustainable ... By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 49/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Technological advances in warp knitting

Karl Mayer: 35 years of EL technology

From the first trials with electric motors to the latest innovations presented at ITMA 2023, EL technology has shaped machine development at Karl Mayer for 35 years. By Daniel Keienburg

16/12/2024 – The European Life Anhidra Project

The European Life Anhidra Project

Project revolutionizes water management

The European Life Anhidra project reforms sustainable water management in the textile industry with a closed-loop, zero-discharge system. This sustainable ... By Editorial staff

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW50 — As with other Global Standard resources, the development of the GOTS “Due Diligence Handbook” for auditors was an inclusive process involving extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. © Global Organic Textile Standard

16/12/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 50/2024

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 Editorial staff

Demonstration samples - In order to obtain reproducible results and to be able to predict the deformation effects, the possibilities for defined stretching of the textiles were investigated. © STFI / Dirk Hanus

13/12/2024 – Research project

Research project

3D-printing on pre-stretched textiles

3D-printing on pre-stressed textiles is a current focus of research at Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e. V. (STFI), which is generating numerous ... By Editorial staff