textile network

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

Source: 8th-31st ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (31st: 17-26.03.2025) – last data point = March 2025. © ITMF

15/04/2025 – Economy

Economy

Results of the ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey

ITMF has released the results of its Global Textile Industry Survey for March 2025. This survey revealed a complex picture of a deteriorated business ... By Editorial staff

Both Edana and Inda urge policymakers to prioritize negotiations and seek mutually beneficial resolutions. © Edana

15/04/2025 – US Tariffs

US Tariffs

Edana and Inda advocate for collaboration on trade policies

Edana, the global association and voice representing the nonwovens and related industries, and Inda, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, ... By Editorial staff

Powered with 100% renewable energy and leveraging advanced technologies, RE&UP sets a new benchmark for sustainable, low-impact recycled textile fibres. © Re&Up

14/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 15/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

The new facility enhances the capacity to meet the increasing demand for innovative thread solutions in Bangladesh and across South Asia. © A&E Gütermann

14/04/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

A&E expands global footprint

Thread manufacturer American & Efird (A&E), has announced the opening of its new manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The new state-of-the-art ... By Sibylle Michel

Mahlo’s Qualiscan QMS is a modular web gauging system for measuring, logging and controlling critical process parameters over the entire working width of running web. © Mahlo

11/04/2025 – Quality measurement systems

Quality measurement systems

Modern measurement technology for medical textiles

Millions of people come into contact with medical textiles every day. From surgeons’ scrubs, which protect them and their patients from germs, to sterile ... By Jasmin Deschner

The upcoming edition of Yarn Expo Shenzhen will feature a range of yarns and fibres across seven zones. © Messe Frankfurt

10/04/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Yarn Expo Shenzhen returns in June

After attracting nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen ... By Editorial staff

09/04/2025 – Hightex 2026

Hightex 2026

Technologies shaping the future of technical textiles

The Hightex 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, the first and only exhibition in Turkiye on its subject, will open its doors ... By Editorial staff