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

Fibre composite components increase the precision and service life of the plant systems. © Vombaur

18/01/2023 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Preforms from vombaur increase performance and service life

Lightweight components offer innovation and savings potential. This also applies to the lightweight and resilient components made of composite textiles ... By Sibylle Michel

Heimtextil 2023 ended with concentrated intercontinental strength. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

18/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Heimtextil 2023 ends with great internationality

With 44,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors together from 129 nations, the global textile industry was on site in Frankfurt for four days from January 10–13 ... By Sibylle Michel

The Home-Compostable Polybag Project is the third Fashion for Good polybag project following the Circular Polybag Pilot and Reusable Packaging projects. © Michael Dziedzic

17/01/2023 – Recycling

Recycling

Compostable alternatives to landfill polybags

Fashion for Good has launched the Home-Compostable Polybag Project, a pilot to test alternatives to conventional single-use polybags. By Sibylle Michel

Both parties will offer 2D-based & 3D-based one-stop solutions for business clients. © Assyst

17/01/2023 – Merger

Merger

Assyst and Style3D join forces

Assyst GmbH is as of now part of Style3D. The German fashion technology market leader and the leading 3D software company are joining forces. By Sibylle Michel

With 900 international exhibitors on a total area of around 42,500 sqm, the Munich Fabric Start is strongly booked. © Munich Fabric Start

16/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Sustainability and digitalisation at Munich Fabric Start

The international fabric trade show Munich Fabric Start is initiating a combined area for sustainability and digitalisation in the centre of the show in ... By Sibylle Michel

The Project launches at factories in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. © Deuter

16/01/2023 – Supply chain – digital complaints system

Supply chain – digital complaints system

Atlat’s software enables digital connection with workers worldwide

Backpack pioneer and sleeping bag expert Deuter has teamed up with start-up company Atlat to improve workers’ rights further down its supply chain in Vietnam. By Sibylle Michel

13/01/2023 – Call for Papers

Call for Papers

The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference

From May 15 to 17, 2023, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) will host The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference in Denkendorf, ... By Sibylle Michel