textile network

Personnel matter

Karl Mayer appoints Christian Botschek as Managing Director

Textile machinery manufacturer Karl Mayer expands its management team: Christian Botschek has taken responsibility for production, assembly and prototype construction since July. By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 34/2025

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

Crisis and future of Swiss sheep’s wool

Swiss wool between potential and pressure

The purchase of Swiss wool was suspended in spring 2025 – a consequence of shrinking demand and a lack of infrastructure. What happens when a natural material with unique properties can no longer find a market? By Editorial staff

Textile printing

Mimaki to exhibit at Texworld Paris

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, announces its participation in Texworld Paris, taking place from 15th-17th September at Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget. By Editorial staff

The stalks of the sorghum plant can be turned into fibres that are not only lightweight, but strong. © Kiran/stock.adobe.com

21/08/2025 – New natural fiber

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, ... By Editorial staff

From left to right: Stefan Radlmayr (PNW, CEO), Philipp Ebbinghaus (Sandler AG, future CEO), Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (Sandler AG, Board Member & CCO), Dr. Manuel Clauss (PNW, COO) and Dr. Ulrich Scheufelen (PNW, Senior Consultant). © Sandler AG

20/08/2025 – Partnership

Partnership

Sandler and Phoenix Non Woven cooperate

Nonwoven fabric specialist Sandler is acquiring expertise in wet laid nonwoven technology through a stake in the company. The company aims to reinforce ... By Jasmin Deschner

The dyes can be easily integrated into existing dye-house equipment and are compatible with cotton, wool, silk and linen, and viscose fabrics. © Zeefier

19/08/2025 – Turning the tide

Turning the tide

Natural textile dyes from seaweed

Zeefier creates 100% natural textile dyes from seaweed, sustainably sourcing raw materials from European sea farms, coastal wash-ups, and industrial side ... By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-33 Copyright Lichtzauber — CEO Rainer Mestermann has been leading the company since 2011 and has helped Mahlo successfully expand beyond the textile sector. © Lichtzauber

18/08/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2025

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

Echoic-folks-Getzner-Textil-Copyright-Getzner-Textil.jpg — Inspired by global cultural influences, “Echoic Folks” stands for a timeless aesthetic. © Getzner Textil

18/08/2025 – Between tradition and innovation

Between tradition and innovation

What autumn/winter 2026/27 will look like

The new autumn and winter collection 2026/27 from Getzner Textil tells stories of origin, change, and the future. Four curated colour worlds – “Echoic ... By Sibylle Michel

The CLO zFab Kit, which includes three innovative devices – the zFab Cutter, the zFab Draper, and the zFab Scanner – will be available exclusively to CLO’s Enterprise clients. © CLO Virtual Fashion

14/08/2025 – CLO unveils the zFab Kit

CLO unveils the zFab Kit

AI-powered fabric digitization system

CLO Virtual Fashion, an industry leader in 3D garment visualization and design technology, announced the launch of the all-new CLO zFab Kit, a groundbreaking ... By Editorial staff

Hagen Lotzmann, new Managing Director of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles, is looking forward to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 with great anticipation. © Karl Mayer

14/08/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Hagen Lotzmann is the head of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles

Karl Mayer Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann has taken over the position at the head of the company ... By Sibylle Michel