textile network

On our own behalf

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

The Indigo Color technology: Significant savings achieved in water, electricity and chemical usage during fiber production process enhances sustainability of finished products. © Lenzing

30/09/2022 – Award

Award

Lenzing won 2022 ITMF Award for Sustainability and Innovation

Tencel Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology by Lenzing was presented with the award for Sustainability and Innovation at the ITMF Annual Conference ... By Editorial staff

The latest machine generation RF5 sets benchmarks in terms of quality, performance, availability, efficiency, and machine intelligence. © Reifenhäuser

29/09/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

PFNonwovens invests in Reicofil RF5 technology in South Africa

Reifenhäuser Reicofil announces the sale of an RF5 SMMS 3200 nonwovens line to PFNonwovens for their production facility in South Africa. By Sibylle Michel

28/09/2022 – Award

Award

European Fashion Award FASH 2022 at Berlin Fashion Week

Three young fashion designers – one student and two graduates – were honoured with the European Fashion Award FASH 2022 during Berlin Fashion Week. By Sibylle Michel

Michael Jänecke, Show Director of Techtextil and Texprocess, retires with effect from 1 January 2023. © Messe Frankfurt

28/09/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess with a new management team

The textile trade fairs Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess will be held under new management. Michael Jänecke retires with effect from 1 January 2023. By Sibylle Michel

The Freudenberg plant at the new site in Nantong, covering an area of around 50,000 square meters, went into operation in 2021: the Apparel Technical Solution Center has now been integrated here. © Freudenberg

27/09/2022 – Expanding innovation capabilities

Expanding innovation capabilities

Freudenberg establishes ATSC Center – Asia

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has announced the establishment of the Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia at its Nantong factory in China ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Connected PIM by Lectra is based on Lectra’s existing and proven technological solutions: Kubix Link and Neteven. © Lectra

26/09/2022 – PIM solution designed for fashion

PIM solution designed for fashion

Lectra launches Connected PIM by Lectra

The Product Information Management (PIM) solution, natively connected to all sales channels, allows fashion players to maximize their online sales. By Sibylle Michel

The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) receives the ITMF Award International Cooperation for its project Star-Network – Sustainable Textile of the Asian Region. © ITMF

26/09/2022 – Awards

Awards

ITMF Awards 2022 presented for the first time

At the ITMF Annual Conference 2022 which was held in Davos, Switzerland, ITMF presented for the first time the so called ITMF Awards in two categories. By Sibylle Michel