Trends & Innovations


The textile industry is one of the most innovative sectors of the value-added industry. Research institutions, students and innovative manufacturers work in networks on new developments for progress and sustainability. In this section, projects, prototypes and partnerships are presented.

Digitalization

Digitalization opens up completely new possibilities for textile manufacturers in the areas of management, innovation, production, maintenance & repair and quality. The latest solutions for this and their use in practice are presented in this section.

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Successful start
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R & D

Projects with and without public funding create important foundations for practical innovations and lead directly to new products, technologies or processes. In this section, promising projects for flat knitting and warp knitting are presented.

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Microfactory with mega-effects for the future
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Save electricity and benefit from subsidies using the MULTI-MATIC
Disrupted global textile and apparel value chains resulting in higher prices in the U.S.
Innovative fabrics set new trends in the textile industry
SHIFT –
The Microfactory
by VORN opens
Setting course for investment in Vietnam
3D crinkle look with
a feminine touch
Using warp knitting technology to create high-quality sportswear for everyone in India
PRODYE® keeps on going successfully in the denim market
Starting the year from pole position

Sustainability

The textile industry offers a wide range of solutions for a more sustainable world. However, it is itself, with its materials, technologies and processes, in the focus of optimizations for more environmental protection. Textile applications for more sustainability and contributions to a production with improved eco-balance are presented in this section.

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Investing in sizing technology from KARL MAYER

Market trends

Knowing what's in demand secures market share and business. In this section, we roam through important trade fairs for you, evaluate statistics, and talk to leading industry players.

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