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

TômTex is collaborating with nature to create a new class of materials for the apparel, automotive, and consumer goods industries. © TômTex

30/11/2022 – Biobased fabrics

Biobased fabrics

TômTex makes materials from food waste

The innovative materials science company TômTex offers a 100% bio-based material, created from food waste with two key ingredients: seashells or mushrooms. By Sibylle Michel

For 3 days, Apparel Sourcing Paris and Texworld Paris will put the focus on the main global offer for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury. © Messe Frankfurt

29/11/2022 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Evolution Paris: Return to pre-crisis levels

Texworld Evolution Paris will open its doors from 6 to 8 February 2023 at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. The participation is close to pre-crisis ... By Sibylle Michel

Social and personalized shopping experience applying virtual fitting room technology from Walmart’s acquisition of Zeekit. © Walmart

29/11/2022 – Modelling clothing with customers’ photos

Modelling clothing with customers’ photos

Walmart introduces virtual try-on technology

Multinational retail corporation Walmart Inc, upgrades consumer experience for fashion and apparel through AI-powered virtual try-on technology. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Thanks to the revised feeding system with selectable roller pressers and the new, automatic thread tension regulation, the machine can be operated with even greater process reliability and simplicity. © Pfaff

28/11/2022 – Sewing

Sewing

New programmable sewing workplace for sleeve setting from Pfaff

The “sleeve setting“ operation plays an important key role in the branch. The perfect sleeve setting will be ideally achieved with the new Pfaff 3834. By Sibylle Michel

Lars Wismer: “I look forward to being back on board at Messe Düsseldorf again and to working with a strong team to further expand the leading position of the two leading trade fairs and the international portfolios.” © Florian Treiber

28/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

A+A and Glasstec under new management

Lars Wismer becomes new Director of A+A, international trade fair for safety, security and health at work, as well as Glasstec, trade fair for the glass ... By Sibylle Michel

Getzner Textil has been working for years to continuously reduce heat, water and electricity consumption. © Marcel Hagen – Studio 22

25/11/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Getzner Textil makes operating sites more environmentally friendly

The experienced seventh generation team of the family-run company is committed to constantly improving their environmental output at all of the Group’s ... By Sibylle Michel

ImPuls provides ERP and merchandise management solutions tailored to support the fashion and lifestyle industry. © ImPuls

24/11/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Aptean adds Apparel ERP to its industry-specific software offerings

Aptean has announced the acquisition of ImPuls AG. The transaction expands Aptean’s global apparel software footprint. By Sibylle Michel