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The textile network issue 2/2025 has been published!

In our latest issue, we use practical examples to show how AI, CAD and smart software are changing the textile industry. Also in focus: modern textile finishing – from innovative textile printing and new coatings to personalised design. Get your copy now and stay informed ... By Sibylle Michel

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We are currently conducting a reader survey in order to further develop our range of services and tailor our content even better to your interests. We are looking forward to your participation! By Editorial staff

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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

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Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Over 25,000 visitors attended the show – an overall 8% increase compared to the previous Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

03/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai concludes amid strong demand

Fuelled by robust demand, the fair wrapped up successfully on 13 March in Shanghai. Over 370 exhibitors engaged with more than 25,000 visitors from 85 ... By Editorial staff

Passing on the baton: CFO Philipp Ebbinghaus (middle) takes on as CEO of Sandler while current CEO Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler (right) is to become Chairman of the Supervisory Board, both as of August 1, 2025. Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (left) remains as Member of Management Board. © Sandler AG

03/04/2025 – Personnel Matter

Personnel Matter

Generation change at Sandler AG

The Supervisory Board of Sandler AG made significant decisions regarding the company’s future leadership. Effective August 1, 2025, Philipp Ebbinghaus ... By Editorial staff

Powered with 100% renewable energy and leveraging advanced technologies, RE&UP sets a new benchmark for sustainable, low-impact recycled textile fibres. © Re&Up

02/04/2025 – Partnership

Partnership

Puma and RE&UP announce collaboration

Sports company Puma and RE&UP Recycling Technologies have signed a Letter of Intent to scale a fully circular textile solution, transforming textile waste ... By Jasmin Deschner

The rise has been driven by growing interest in the Ventile ECO range. © Ventile

01/04/2025 – Business

Business

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 ... By Editorial staff

Stefan Gertsch, CEO Gertsch Consulting & Mode Vision © Gertsch Consulting

31/03/2025 – On our own behalf

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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

Uster Technologies brought textile industry leaders together to discuss the current issues in using recycled raw material at Uster headquarters in Switzerland. © Uster

31/03/2025 – Expert Panel Discussion

Expert Panel Discussion

Recycled yarns – what about the costs?

Uster Technologies brought textile industry leaders together in Switzerland to discuss the current issues in using recycled raw material. A delegation ... By Editorial staff

Johannes Freund, Anna-Maria Freund and Bernhard Freund, Management, Bitzer + Single GmbH. © Bitzer + Single GmbH

28/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Bitzer & Single GmbH

Johannes Freund, Anna-Maria Freund und Bernhard Freund’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff