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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

As COO, Lorenza Sartorelli will focus her responsibilities on the sustainable global alignment of the CHT Group’s operational functions. © CHT Group

09/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new COO of the CHT Group

The CHT Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli ... By Sibylle Michel

Jens Reinig is the new CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

08/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials

Jens Reinig, former Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Controlling at Freudenberg Performance Materials, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ... By Sibylle Michel

A positive outlook on the future of the textile industry: Our survey 2025 © CURIOS/stock.adobe.com

07/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 14/2025

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

Beaulieu International Group sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT). © Beaulieu International Group

07/04/2025 – Sale of technical textiles business

Sale of technical textiles business

B.I.G. sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP

Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known under the company name Beaulieu Technical Textiles ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair welcomed 463 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, marking a nearly 13% growth compared to the previous year. © Messe Frankfurt

04/04/2025 – Viatt 2025

Viatt 2025

Driving fashion, innovation and sustainability

At its second edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (Viatt) has once again proven a vital trade ... By Editorial staff

Arrival at the Hannover Messe, beautiful weather included. © Meisenbach GmbH

04/04/2025 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

Impressions from Hannover Messe 2025

The “Technical Textiles” pavilion is being held for the first time at Hannover Messe 2025. textile network editor-in-chief Sibylle Michel wanted to see ... By Editorial staff