Textile

May122025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New leadership for Swiss Textile Machinery Association

Swissmem textile machinery industry sector elects president and board The Swiss Textile Machinery Association is the representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services. Its general assembly on May 8 elected experienced industry leaders as president and board members. The association’s new president is Davide Maccabruni, CEO of Uster Technologies AG. His role is to lead the board in defining strategies and key focus areas. Assessing the challenges facing the industry, Maccabruni states: “The Swiss textile machinery industry still holds unique strengths that can secure its success well into the future. To achieve this, however, we must focus on aligning our capabilities, working together, and supporting one another.” A new member of the associ

May72025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Heimtextil expands mattress area with strong German brands – ‘Sleep & Meet’ area to be launched in 2026

Fairs, Textile

Heimtextil, the leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design, is strategically expanding the Smart Bedding segment. A new exhibitor area will be created for the January 2026 edition: Sleep & Meet. This newly designed format will take up around a quarter of Hall 4.0. Numerous well-known brands from the mattress sector have already registered to take part. With a clear structure and a high-quality environment, Sleep & Meet offers bedding retailers, hospitality and volume buyers direct access to relevant companies and industry participants, new product range perspectives and valuable business contacts. Numerous strong German brands from the mattress sector will be exhibiting at Heimtextil 2026. Well-known companies such as Auping Germany, Bettwar...

May62025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Trützschler India relocates to ultra-modern manufacturing plant in Sanand

Fibers, General, Spinning - Yarn, Textile

Trützschler India proudly celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This strategic relocation from the previous Ahmedabad site to the new facility is set to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The Trützschler and Schürenkrämer families and the Trützschler Group management team, alongside Trützschler India CEO Joseph Thomson, warmly welcomed a distinguished group of guests, including Shri Bhupendra Bhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Achim Fabig, Consulate General of Germany in India and Shri Parshottam Ji Rupala, Member of Parliament. In addition, many of Trützschler's valued customers, long-time partners and dedicated colleagues joined the celebration for a day of inspiring speeches, netwo

Mar112025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition Opened Its Doors Today

Fairs, Textile

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, one of the largest meeting places for the global industry across the full spectrum of apparel textiles, opened its doors today in seven halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The industry flagship show, which will take place from March 11 to 13, will feature more than 3,100 exhibitors showcasing fashion fabrics and accessories; functional fashion; sustainability; and digital transformation, themes that will also be echoed in the show’s side programs. International and local exhibitors showcase their exclusive products on 190,000 square meters The International Hall (5.1) will provide a platform for exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, with new exhibitors including Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, Sweden

Feb192025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Creative designs, premium wool strongly positioned alongside other key international products at Intertextile Apparel

Fairs, General, Textile

In China’s garment manufacturing industry, imported textiles are often equated with quality output, boosting demand for international fabrics, designs and styles. Within Intertextile Apparel’s high-traffic International Hall from 11 – 13 March 2025, domestic buyers will be on the lookout for premium products at neighbouring zones SalonEurope, Premium Wool Zone, and Verve for Design, ranging from patterns and prints to wool fabrics, cotton shirting and components. Marking the show’s first return since its landmark 30th anniversary edition last autumn, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2025 will host over 3,000 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. International suppliers will be spaced across the Inte

Feb72025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Functionality, sustainability prominent as Intertextile Apparel reveals highlighted exhibitors for spring showcase

Fairs, Textile

Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, the show will spotlight a diverse range of products and services. As is the case for most other industries, the textile sector is making bigger strides towards sustainable practices. This trend is apparent throughout the value chain, with one promising development being the increasing use of recycled materials and bio-based fibres in functional textiles. Having gained prominence at recent editions of Intertextile Apparel, functional sustainability will be in evidence across the fairground at the upcoming Spring Edition, and in particular at two of the show’s featured zones – Econogy Hub and Functional Lab. Following its successful debut at last year’s Autumn Edition, the dedicated

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

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