Fairs

Jan312025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated

The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne It is getting exciting again in Cologne on 12 and 13 March for the cellulose fibres industry. Six new products have been nominated for the popular innovation award. The jury has selected six outstanding nominees that want to shape the future more sustainable with their pioneering products. Every year, the conference organisator nova-Institute together with award sponsor GIG Karasek honours companies that impress with their creativity, technological progress and ecological impact. The aim of the award is not only to re

Jan182025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Nov292024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Oct282024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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...

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Jul172024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

May202024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

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

Dec142023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Revolutionary Rapier Weaving Machine Ultimax

Fairs, Weaving

Picanol's completely new and revolutionary rapier weaving machine, Ultimax, was introduced in Asia for the first time. Held right after ITMA 2023 in Milan, ITMA ASIA + CITME once again presented an excellent opportunity for Picanol to demonstrate its technological leadership in air-jet and rapier weaving machines. ITMA ASIA + CITME visitors explored five different types of high-tech weaving machines and the PicConnect digital platform at Hall 3, Stand C11, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 19 to 23 November 2023. “It goes without saying that the current global business environment has become quite challenging. At Picanol, we are confident that these challenges can be overcome by choosing the right partner. We want to be the best possible partner for our