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A+A in Düsseldorf

Carrington Sets New Standards

British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles presents twelve innovative workwear fabrics at A+A. 75 percent of the new collection features stretch technology, eight fabrics incorporate sustainable fibres. By Daniel Keienburg

Textile machinery sector in crisis

Mayer & Cie Files for Restructuring

German circular knitting machine manufacturer enters self-administration as global trade conflicts and competitive pressures reduce export demand, while maintaining operations during restructuring process. By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 40/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

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Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, the durable silicone softener is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important. © Archroma

26/09/2025 – Textile innovation

Textile innovation

Archroma launches lasting cotton softener

Swiss speciality chemicals leader introduces Siligen D2W Liq C, the first silicone softener that maintains both cotton absorbency and luxurious handfeel ... By Editorial staff

European textile and clothing federations are calling on the EU to have both the means and the obligation to act immediately to protect its businesses, its workers and the environment. © Euratex

25/09/2025 – Alliance for responsible fashion

Alliance for responsible fashion

European Federations unite against ultra-fast fashion

European textile industry leaders unite at Première Vision to address ultra fast fashion crisis, demanding stricter customs controls and platform accountability ... By Editorial staff

The T-CAN system represents Trützschler's latest automation technology for transforming sliver transport processes in spinning preparation. © Trützschler

24/09/2025 – ITMA Asia

ITMA Asia

Trützschler unveils smart automation

Smart automation takes centre stage as Trützschler presents T-CAN system and advanced nonwovens technology at Singapore expo, offering solutions for labor-constrained ... By Editorial staff

The event will take place from October 7-10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa in Porto, Portugal. © TIWC

23/09/2025 – The 93rd Textile Institute World Conference

The 93rd Textile Institute World Conference

Global textile research themes to converge at TWIC 2025

The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference has now been announced, with over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-DE-KW-38 Copyright Mariafirda-Stock.Adobe.com+ai — The demand for workwear is greater than ever before, and today's workforce faces new challenges every day that require them to rethink and adapt. © Mariafirda / Stock.Adobe.com + ai

22/09/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 38/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

The 17th colloquium on “recycling for textiles” will take place at the Hotel Chemnitzer Hof in Chemnitz (here is a picture of the 16th colloquium in 2023). © STFI

19/09/2025 – Conference with accompanying trade exhibition in Chemnitz

Conference with accompanying trade exhibition in Chemnitz

17th Colloquium on “Recycling for Textiles”

On 3 and 4 December 2025, the 17th colloquium on recycling for textiles will take place at the Hotel Chemnitzer Hof. By Jasmin Deschner

Manhatten-Associates-Henri-Seroux-Copyright-Manhattan-Associates.jpg — Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President Europe at Manhattan Associates, advocates for responsible, ethical supply chains in the age of ultra-fast fashion. © Manhattan Associates

18/09/2025 – Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Europe’s bipolar obsession with fast fashion

Cheap, fast and everywhere: Chinese ultrafast fashion giants Shein and Temu are flooding Europe with low-quality goods, dodging taxes, exploiting legal ... Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President, Europe at Manhattan Associates