textile network

On our own behalf

The last issue of the year has been published!

In addition to many exciting topics, the current issue of textile network focuses on innovations and developments in functional clothing and textile finishing. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 47/2024

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

Textile printing

Innovative toolbox for digital pigment printing

Rudolf, a leading global supplier of speciality chemicals, announces a development in digital textile printing with the launch of the new Digital Pigment Printing Toolbox. By Jasmin Deschner

Sustainable car of the future. © Fraunhofer IAO

06/02/2023 – Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Tool supports the development of recyclable components

The Cyclometric tool is designed to ensure that all parts used are recyclable already during the development of automotive components. By Sibylle Michel

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel

In addition to textile finishing technology, there are also new collections of corporate fashion as well as promotional wear and workwear on show. © Landesmesse Stuttgart

02/02/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

TecStyle Visions: Special shows to look at, touch and take part in

From 30 March to 1 April, 2023, it’s that time again: TecStyle Visions is presenting as part of EXPO 4.0. at the Stuttgart trade fair centre in Germany. By Sibylle Michel

FibreTrace Mapped provides transparency in one easy to use, globally accessible platform with no fees attached. © Fibre Trace

01/02/2023 – Supply chain transparency

Supply chain transparency

New digital blockchain solution at no cost

FibreTrace has released a free digital traceability solution to the textile industry, which maps the global textile supply chain from fibre to retail. By Sibylle Michel

On a total exhibition area of around 42,500 sqm, more than 1,300 collections from around 900 international suppliers of the textile and apparel industry were shown. © Munich Fabric Start

31/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Munich Fabric Start gives a new impetus to the industry

At the winter edition of Munich Fabric Start, the predominant topics were material and colour trends for Spring/Summer 2024 as well as efficiency and ... By Sibylle Michel

New Managing Director Gunnar Meyer will focus especially on challenges such as the current energy crisis, alternative heating systems and sustainable textile finishing. © Monforts

30/01/2023 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New Managing Director for Monforts

Gunnar Meyer has been assigned the new Managing Director of A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Germany. By Sibylle Michel

Jumbo-Textil offers campers premium textile storage and fastening solutions. © Jumbo-Textil

27/01/2023 – Automotive

Automotive

Textile solutions for every camper van model

If you are a camper on the road, you have a lot of things with you: from toothpaste to coffee cups. Textile holder systems help you stow everything away ... By Sibylle Michel