textile network

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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

Compas open-width compacting and finishing machine saves chemicals and water. © Sperotto Rimar

28/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sperotto Rimar offers a range of sustainable technologies

Sperotto Rimar follows two energy-saving strategies in machine development for fabric finishing – solutions that respect valuable resources and the environment. By Sibylle Michel

Riri, headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is a market leader in metal accessories manufacturing. © Riri

28/12/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Oerlikon signs agreement to acquire Riri

Oerlikon has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry. By Sibylle Michel

“ITM Uzbekistan” will be the meeting point of textile and garment machinery manufacturers in Central Asia. © ITM

27/12/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

ITM Exhibition expands with ITM Uzbekistan to Central Asia regions

ITM- International Textile Machinery Exhibition will be held in a country other than Turkey for the first time next year under the name “ITM Uzbekistan”. By Sibylle Michel

As well as improving mask manufacturing, the ProQuIV solution can also be used to optimize the production parameters for other applications involving these versatile technical textiles. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

23/12/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

ProQuIV optimizes the production of nonwoven masks

Fraunhofer researchers at ITWM have developed a technology which helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwovens. By Sibylle Michel

The Aquinox is the latest development from Xaar’s ImagineX platform. © Xaar

22/12/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Xaar Aquinox printhead for aqueous inkjet printing

Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group, has launched its revolutionary printhead – the Xaar Aquinox – delivering exceptional reliability, creativity, ... By Sibylle Michel

TrinamiX's mobile NIR spectroscopy solution can detect more than 15 textile types and compositions, making sorting easier. © TrinamiX

21/12/2022 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Identify textile materials with mobile NIR spectroscopy

TrinamiX introduces handheld solution for convenient identification of more than 15 textile types and compositions for better sorting. By Sibylle Michel

21/12/2022 – Happy holidays!

Happy holidays!

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas 2022

Merry Christmas and a good start into a peaceful and successful year 2023 from your textile network team! By Sibylle Michel