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Resilience for the global textile industry: Heimtextil 2025 records visitor increase and showcased future interior design

Resilience for the global textile industry: Heimtextil 2025 records visitor increase and showcased future interior design

Fairs, Textile
17 January 2025. Heimtextil 2025 ended with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, another increase in exhibitors and visitors as well as with top satisfaction ratings. Over four days, more than 50,000 buyers experienced the latest collections, materials and textile solutions for the entire interior design at first hand from over 3,000 exhibitors. The Heimtextil Trends 25/26 by Alcova Milano and the installation ‘among-us’ by star designer Patricia Urquiola set new standards for interior design, retail and hospitality. The content programme centered on AI-driven design, sustainable production processes and future interiors. ‘142 participating nations, growth in exhibitors and a ten percent increase in visitors show: trade fairs are in more demand than ever. In times of persi
BTM 2025 “BURSA TEXTILE MACHINERY FAIR” PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS HAVE STARTED

BTM 2025 “BURSA TEXTILE MACHINERY FAIR” PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS HAVE STARTED

Associations, Dyeing – Finishing, Fairs, Fibers, General, Industry 4.0, Knitting, Nonwoven, Printing & Digital Printing, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling, Technical Textiles, Testing, Textile, Weaving
The heart of the textile world will beat in Bursa between November 19-22, 2025! Bursa Textile Machinery Fair brings together leading textile machinery manufacturers, distributors and professionals from Turkey and the world. This major event offers unique opportunities for those looking for innovative solutions in the textile industry. Bursa Textile Machinery Fair is organized on a large area of ​​17,000 m² and brings a new breath to the textile sector with the participation of over 150 companies and more than 250 brands. Leading companies in the sector will come together to exhibit their latest technology textile machines, production solutions and automation systems. The future of textile and ready-to-wear production will take shape at this fair. Wide Participant Profile: Bursa Texti
Show dates announced for next spring’s Intertextile Apparel in wake of internationality rise at both 2024 shows

Show dates announced for next spring’s Intertextile Apparel in wake of internationality rise at both 2024 shows

Fairs, Textile
Shanghai, 2 October 2024. Spring’s doubling of international visitor numbers was followed by another strong rise at the recent Autumn Edition, with overseas participants at both declaring the fair back in business. Following that success, the organisers have announced that the next Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will take place from 11 – 13 March 2025. Highlights at the upcoming Spring Edition include the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum for Spring / Summer 2026, the return of Econogy Hub and the Digital Solutions Zone, as well as an expansive fringe programme that will amplify the themes apparent across the fairground. Returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the upcoming show will focus on several pillars: fashionable fabrics a
German Company MAMMUT is Participating in the International IBIA EXPO 2024 Fair to be held between 25-28 September 2024.

German Company MAMMUT is Participating in the International IBIA EXPO 2024 Fair to be held between 25-28 September 2024.

Fairs
One of the world's most important quilting machine manufacturers, German-based company, announced that it will participate in IBIA EXPO 2024 organized in the field of mattress components and technologies. The fair, which will take place between September 25-28, stands out as an important event on an international scale where the latest innovations and technologies in the sector are exhibited. 's participation in IBIA EXPO 2024 once again demonstrates the company's trust in the fair and the sector. At the fair, MAMMUT's latest quilting machines and innovative solutions produced with superior German technology will be introduced to visitors. Known for its innovative approaches in the sector, MAMMUT aims to attract attention by exhibiting its high-quality products and technological comp...
63nd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria

63nd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria

Fairs, Fibers
The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day. The energy transition: a burden to industry or a chance for energy innovations? Rudolf Zauner, VERBUND AG expert for renewable energies, will start the opening day of the Dornbirn GFC with a plenary lecture on this question. With further decarbonization, the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free and renewable energy sources, energy innovations and sector coupling for further and systemic solutions are moving into focus. Rudolf Zauner presents innovative energy solutions from Verbund AG and discusses what can be achieve
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open.

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open.

Fairs, Fibers
What’s New in the World of Cellulose Fibre and Biosynthetics? Latest developments in the sustainable textile industry will be introduced and discussed at the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open. The well-established annual “Cellulose Fibres Conference”, organised by nova-Institute, is preparing for a new round in 2025 with a broader focus. The textile industry is constantly on the lookout for sustainable solutions, as they are urgently needed to meet the EU’s climate change targets. The fashion industry has a large CO2 footprint (10 % of total global emissions), which needs to be reduced in favour of the Green Deal requirements. Textile waste management and microplastic pol
Human Intelligence: Intertextile Directions Trends for Autumn / Winter 2025-26 revealed

Human Intelligence: Intertextile Directions Trends for Autumn / Winter 2025-26 revealed

Fairs, Textile
For three decades, Intertextile has been at the forefront of the textile industry, evolving alongside the ever-changing fashion landscape. To uncover the latest fabrics and accessories trends, the Intertextile Directions Trend Committee was established in 1998. Two years later, the first Intertextile Directions Trend Forum was launched at the fair. As the fair celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Trend Forum, a popular destination for in-vogue buyers, will unveil must-have fabrics for Autumn / Winter 2025-26. Under the overarching theme Human Intelligence, four key trends will be explored – UTILITY, CALM, PLURALISM, and PROJECTION – from 27 – 29 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.  Representing various global fashion capitals, the Committee is comprised
Intertextile Apparel ushers in 30th anniversary on back of international buyer surge

Intertextile Apparel ushers in 30th anniversary on back of international buyer surge

Fairs, Textile
Following the recent Spring Edition’s doubling of international visitor numbers1, which overall welcomed nearly 90,000 trade buyers from 116 countries and regions, the fair’s organisers are eager to build on that success for the upcoming Autumn Edition. Fuelled by strong domestic and international reach, and with product zones that cater to varying sourcing requirements, the global apparel flagship is set to forge ahead for its anniversary, boosted by China’s burgeoning visa-free policy. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition is celebrating its three-decade milestone from 27 – 29 August 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).  In addition to visitors at the latest Spring Edition displaying significant purchasing intent, which saw a higher than usu
Long partnership, strong performance

Long partnership, strong performance

Spinning - Yarn
Zagis S.A. de C.V. is a family-owned spinning and knitting company in Tepeji del Río, Mexico, with a long history and big ambitions for a more sustainable future. Innovation is at the heart of its 60- year success story. By partnering with Trützschler, it is embracing cutting-edge technologies that boost efficiency, optimize quality and save resources – including the TCO 21 comber! Today, Zagis S.A. de C.V. is a fourth-generation business with a leading position in the Latin American textile industry. Its spinning and knitting facilities are able to process a huge variety of fibers, with cotton as its main raw material alongside polyester / cotton blends. Its portfolio covers yarns including ring, open end and airjet spinning. And Zagis is now targeting further success worldwide.
BekaertDeslee and CMC Textiles celebrate a successful collaboration at the INDIA mattresstech expo

BekaertDeslee and CMC Textiles celebrate a successful collaboration at the INDIA mattresstech expo

Textile
BekaertDeslee and CMC Textiles showcased their groundbreaking innovations, including the TERRA collection inspired by sustainability and comfort, along with innovative and sustainable technologies at the INDIA mattresstech expo. BekaertDeslee, the world's leading specialist in mattress textiles and sleep solutions, joined forces with CMC Textiles, the leader of yarn texturizing and mattress fabric manufacturing company based in India, to establish a strategic collaboration. The joint venture, formalized after two years of extensive talks, represents a significant milestone for both companies, positioning them as key players in the international mattress and bedding market. The successful collaboration was kickstarted at the INDIA mattresstech expo held between February 22nd and Febru...