textile network

Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

textil+mode: Strong partner for young talent

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Neo.Fashion.2026 (July 2nd to 4th) is sending a clear message – with a particularly strong focus on networking, career opportunities, and international collaboration. By Larissa Terwart

Digital industry communication

Texhub.World as a digital best case

Texhub.World is a digital experience platform launched by Südwesttextil in June 2025 to present the innovation, diversity and future viability of the textile and apparel industry in Baden-Württemberg in a new way. By Daniel Keienburg

Econogy Hub scales sustainable materials

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2026

Amid shifting energy markets and stricter sustainability demands, the Econogy Hub gathers certifiers, fibre innovators and mills to present verified natural, bio-based and recycled options for resilient sourcing strategies. By Editorial staff

More precision and efficiency with AI

With ELSEAMTEX for contactless seam detection and ELWARP for precise warp thread recognition, Erhardt+Leimer is transforming the production of textiles with AI-powered sensor technology. The result is higher process reliability, improved product quality, reduced waste, and ... Erhardt+Leimer

The General Assembly also confirmed the composition of the Euratex Presidency Team, which will support the President in steering the organisation’s strategic direction. From left to right: Ismail Kolunsag (Vice President), IHKIB, Türkiye, Franz Peter Falke (Treasurer), T+M, Germany, Barbara Cimmino (Vice-President), Confindustria Moda, Italy, Mario Jorge Machado (President) and Gregory Marchant (Vice President), UIT, France. © Euratex

19/06/2026 – The European Apparel and Textile Organisation)

The European Apparel and Textile Organisation)

Euratex backs Machado for new term

Representing around 200,000 EU textile and clothing companies, Euratex reaffirms Machado to lead a competitiveness-first industrial agenda. He insists ... By Editorial staff

A central highlight was the recognition of Lenzing DualWipe with the prestigious Index Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the Index fair in Geneva. © Lenzing AG

19/06/2026 – Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Index 26 Award for Lenzing DualWipe

From Cidpex in China via Techtextil in Frankfurt to Index in Geneva, the Lenzing Group presented ready-for-market, bio-based nonwoven solutions in the ... By Daniel Keienburg

Summer Innatex 2026: Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories at the July 2026 edition of Innatex. © INNATEX Scope Marketing

18/06/2026 – Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Summer Innatex 2026: international trade fair for sustainable textiles

Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories ... By Daniel Keienburg

Symbolische-Grafik-FlexCycle-Projekt-Copyright-FlexCycle.jpg — The new European research project “FlexCycle” focuses on the development of innovative robotics and AI solutions. © FlexCycle

17/06/2026 – Circular economy and robotics

Circular economy and robotics

EU project FlexCycle recycles textiles

The focus is on autonomous systems with flexible end-effectors that can dismantle textiles, cables and fuel cells, recover precious-metal catalysts and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Teppiche--Copyright-Carlene-AdobeStock---generiert-mit-KI-.jpeg — Modern industrially produced carpets are very difficult to recycle. © Carlene-AdobeStock / generiert mit KI

16/06/2026 – Circular economy

Circular economy

Recycling of Carpets

Highly complex engineered technical textiles like industrially produced carpets have proved to be among the most difficult textile products to recycle. By Editorial staff

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-24 Copyright STFI — At STFI, research was conducted into how a tracking and tracing system should best be designed for adaptable processes with flexible, order-based staff and machine allocation, for both modern and existing machinery, and how this can be adapted. © STFI

15/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 24/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

According to Hochschule Niederrhein, the FTB team visited Bache, where new knitted yarns had been developed as part of “KnitCycle” that were said to consist of up to 100% recycled material and could be processed again into high-quality textiles. © FTB

15/06/2026 – Sustainable HSNR project

Sustainable HSNR project

“Knitcycle”: Yarn made from 100% recycled fibres

The research project “Knitcycle” by Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), in collaboration with Bache, shows that high-quality textile recycling is technically ... By Larissa Terwart