Texpertise – Global Network for the Entire Textile Industry

The future of technical textiles in Europe

Lutz Walter explores opportunities, risks and innovation strategies shaping the future of Europe’s technical textiles industry.

Technical textiles

A key to the circular economy

Discover how loopamid® enables high-quality textile recycling and advances circular production for synthetic fibres.

Technical textiles

From fibre to heating solution

A paper-thin heating mat made from cellulose fibres shows how efficiency and comfort can be combined in new ways – scalable and versatile.

Technical textiles

Engineering Resilient Futures: A Journey Through Taiwan Textile Select

“Taiwan Textile Select” at Techtextil Frankfurt: Hall 11.1, D79B. Explore advanced materials & connect at Happy Hours and Product Launch!

Technical textiles

Building resilience for future-ready textile companies

AI, 5G and cybersecurity drive resilience as textile companies adapt to volatility and build future-ready operations.

Technical textiles

Textile industry 2026: Current acquisitions and investments set trends

Four recent acquisitions and investments in the European and North American textile industry. Read now!

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How Chemnitz is carrying its textile heritage into the future

How Chemnitz is carrying its textile heritage into the future with innovation, start-ups and high-tech. Read part 2 now.

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Next Level Nylon: Polyamide alternatives are changing the market

Biobased and recycled polyamides are reshaping nylon’s future – driving circularity without compromising performance.

Technical textiles

Current state of the alternative leathers market

Explore how bio-based leathers expand beyond fashion into new industries. Discover key players & innovations now!

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Adaptive insulation

Discover how adaptive insulation could revolutionise building energy use. Read the ReVaD project insights now!

Technical textiles

Flexible battery that adapts to textiles’ shapes

Discover a battery that flows like fabric. Explore the future of e-textiles and wearable tech – read the innovation now!

Technical textiles

Could an e-textile revolutionise robot dexterity?

Discover how skin-like e-textiles improve robotic touch, grip & precision in surgery, prosthetics and manufacturing!

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Come play

Explore how Meyers & Fügmann turn materials into dialogue. Read the full interview and rediscover design as an adventure!

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“The natural-fibre industry has reinvented itself time and again”

From jute to composites—discover insights from WGC’s Thomas Bressler on the past, present & future of natural fibres. Read now!

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Digital and real

Why smart fabrics are still emerging tech—and what’s next. Read the expert interview on wearable design and innovation now!

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Furniture made from textile offcuts

Discover how the RecyTube project transforms textile waste into sustainable furniture and advances circular design innovation.

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How “sleep wellness” is fuelling the industry

Sleep wellness drives growth in bedding & mattresses. Explore trends, innovations & opportunities—learn more today!

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First feel … then see: How spaces come alive

Experience how spaces come alive: discover how materials, layers and textile surfaces shape atmosphere, orientation and sustainable work environments.

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Architecture with AI: Between algorithm and craftsmanship

How AI is reshaping design, organisation and craftsmanship: Tim Fu on architecture between innovation and responsibility.

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When fabrics look back at us – Patricia Urquiola’s “among-all”

How “among-all” transforms textiles into responsive counterparts at Heimtextil 2026. Read the story.

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Circular interior design: Responsibility from the outset

How material health for disassembly are transforming interior design – insights into circular practice without greenwashing.

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A conversation on design and leadership with Mauro Brigham

How leadership, material knowledge and experimentation shape sustainable design. Read now and learn more!

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Balance and contrast

Discover how designer Tara Bernerd uses fabrics, textures and layering to shape unique hospitality spaces. Read the interview now.

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New Work concept: Inspired by a day in Munich

Local charm meets global work culture: an office that turns Munich’s essence into a living experience.

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Circular thinking, acoustic precision: Inside Création Baumann’s quiet revolution

How Création Baumann turns fabric remnants into high-end acoustic panels – where Swiss precision meets circular design.

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Comfort in the smallest of spaces

Discover how architect Bo Le-Mentzel shows that tiny living can be both comfortable and inspiring — read the full interview now on smart design!

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Good Room Acoustics with Sheep’s Wool

Discover how “Woopies” panels turn wool into zero-waste acoustic solutions. Explore the innovation behind sound and style!

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“We sell a mood enhancer”

Discover how Hohenberger wallpapers blend design, values & sustainability. Read the full interview with CEO Ralf Taubert now!

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Carpet trends: from oversize to sustainability

Explore 2025's top carpet trends – from bold patterns to eco fibres. Discover what’s shaping interiors now!

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How the pineapple gets into the quilt

How Sanders-Kauffmann and start-up Re-Root-Tex turn pineapple leaves into sustainable, plant-based bedding comfort.

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Redefining abundance: Sustainable interior design for a circular future

Discover how circular design reshapes interiors through sustainability and creativity. Read Sophie Green’s inspiring insights now!

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Biodegradable textiles for a future-proof interior design

Eco-friendly & stylish: explore how biodegradable textiles are shaping the future of interior design. Discover more now!

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Innovative textiles for the contract business 2025

Innovative contract textiles 2025: antimicrobial, durable & stylish. Explore expert insights from Jana Vonofakos now!

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The conviviality of space: Patricia Urquiola's textile installation “among-us”

Discover Patricia Urquiola's visionary textile installation “among-us”. Immerse yourself in the details!

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Order in experiment

Explore the creative world of Esser/Horn, where textile art meets design and innovation. Discover their unique vision today!

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Reversal of roles

Interview with Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, founders of Alcova Milano, an experimental platform for independent design.

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Sustainability when buying home textiles

Sustainability in home textiles: country differences, influence on purchasing decisions, materials, seals and trends. Find out more!

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With all senses

Explore Prof. Lesley Collier's insights on using textiles to improve cognitive well-being and workplace design. Learn more now!

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Regenerative design – just a new buzzword?

Find out all about regenerative design and its future! Read exciting insights and discover sustainable trends.

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AI meets Textiles

Discover how AI is revolutionising the textile industry in this interview with Anja Bisgaard Gaede. Stay ahead of the curve!

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“This is when sustainability quickly becomes a serious economic factor”

Learn how sustainability drives innovation and economic success in design. Read the full interview with Peter Ippolito now!

New Sensitivity

Explore Heimtextil Trends 24/25 – a new sensitivity with plant-based, bio-engineered and tech-driven textile innovations.

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‘Something’s happening on the wall’

Discover the world of wallpaper design with Felix Diener. Learn about creativity, sustainability, and his innovative clay wallpaper. Explore more!

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Commitment and transparency for a better future

Explore the role of home-textile leaders in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through innovation and social responsibility. Learn more!

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And yet it moves!

Discover how the home-textile industry is aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals through global innovation and transformation. Learn more!

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Dynamic thinking - sustainable change

Explore sustainable change in the textile industry with insights from Heimtextil 2023’s Texpertise Business Lunch. Join the movement!

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New & Next

Discover cutting-edge textile design concepts from global students at Heimtextil's 'New & Next' competition.

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Podcast: What can home textile retailers learn from nature's ecosystem?

Discover how natural ecosystems inspire home textile retail. Listen to the Heimtextil podcast episode with Anja Bisgard now!

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“We shouldn’t forget individual needs”

Discover how sleep researcher Dr. Christian Benedict explores sleep quality, its connection to our environment, and addressing individual needs.

From Jeans to Couch

Ikea & MUD Jeans unite for sustainable sofa covers made from recycled denim. Save water & cut emissions—shop sustainable innovation today!

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How finishing transforms fabrics

Explore how textile finishing combines design, function and sustainability – from mechanical precision to smart, eco-friendly surface treatments.

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Speed and stability define market demands

Why speed, stability & automation are reshaping digital textile printing. Explore trends and market demands now!

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Denim's next transition: recycling as a system

Denim recycling needs more than new fibers. Discover technologies, systems & circular models now!

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Can AI see what we miss? A new way of looking at textile quality

How AI transforms textile quality control: from real-time defect detection to connected data across the value chain and new skill demands.

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Rethinking production

Prof Dr Maike Rabe on sustainable supply chains, overproduction and Europe’s role in the textile industry.

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Footwear modularity enabling circularity

From glue-free design to take-back systems: discover how modular footwear enables circularity and redefines shoe design. Read now.

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Investment boosts across textile and apparel tech

Discover how new investments accelerate breakthroughs in textile and apparel tech. Read the full story now.

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IoT textile machinery: efficiency, precision and sustainability in focus

Discover how IoT-enabled textile machines boost efficiency, enable predictive maintenance and reduce waste across interior and technical applications.

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Chemnitz: European Capital of Culture 2025 and Textile Powerhouse

From heritage to high-tech: explore Chemnitz’s textile legacy as European Capital of Culture 2025. Read the full story now!

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Sustainability meets Hightech – the driving force behind textile innovation

Three innovators proving in very different ways that technology is the true catalyst for sustainable progress in textiles.

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The long road to a closed loop

Only 1% of clothing is recycled. Explore the hurdles and solutions for a circular future – read the full insights now!

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Transparency, security & efficiency in textile value chains

Blockchain in textile supply chains: boosting transparency, traceability & trust – from raw fibre to point of sale. Key use cases & industry insights.

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Colorifix – colour extraction from microorganisms

Sustainable, scalable, self-produced: discover how Colorifix is redefining dyeing with biology. Read the full interview now!

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Enabling full potential of laser denim finishing

Discover how Jeanologia is scaling laser denim finishing—blending creativity, efficiency and sustainability. Read now!

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Colour from microbes: new paths for the textile industry

Discover how microbes turn CO₂ into dyes – explore climate-friendly colour innovation for textiles and beyond now!

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From coffee husks to vegan leather

Discover how “Piel de Café” turns coffee husks into textiles—empowering women & driving sustainability. Read more now!

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The evolution of sustainability certificates

How fewer, smarter standards can boost textile sustainability. Read now to explore the future of certification!

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Biological dyes as a key economic factor

Cut costs & emissions with biological dyes. Discover how Ever Dye’s innovation transforms textile colouring—read now!

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Digital sensitivity – when haptics become measurable

Discover how fabric feel becomes measurable with TSA. Explore the tech shaping the future of textile design today!

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The balancing act between function and sustainability and the role of fibres

Explore how fibre innovation shapes a sustainable textile future. Read now to discover key insights and solutions!

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Textile future “Made in Hong Kong”: Two labs revolutionize design and production with biotechnology and AI

Discover how biotech and AI are reshaping textiles. Explore NAMI & AiDLab's breakthroughs now!

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How post-industrial waste can be recycled successfully

Discover how post-industrial textile waste becomes climate-friendly products – explore the circular production success now!

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Weaving a new mindset

Discover how Caroline Hyde-Brown weaves tradition, plants & purpose into textiles – read the full interview now!

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The major transformation

The textile industry is transforming: Discover key sustainability trends, digital innovations & opportunities! Read more now.

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Transformation in textile dyeing – Colours from the sea

Discover eco-friendly seaweed dyeing—sustainable, versatile, and ready to scale. Read more now!

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New interfaces

“Off the Grid” merges craft with technology: Discover the innovative textile dyeing system! Read the full interview now.

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One for all. Making the circular economy work.

Experience how the textile circular economy & 3D printing create sustainable business models - discover now!

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One for all. Making the circular economy work

Deposit systems and recycling reinvented: Koziol and Beaulieu show how circular solutions can close material loops across industries. Read now!

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When robots and AI sort textile waste

Discover how AI and robots are transforming textile recycling. Learn about groundbreaking solutions now! Read more today.

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How efficient management can reduce textile waste and promote recycling

Discover how efficient post-industrial textile waste management promotes recycling & circularity. Learn more today!

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A better way to part

Discover how AI-driven textile sorting by reverse.fashion revolutionises recycling efficiency. Learn about sustainable innovations here!

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Amid challenges, innovation drives sports forward

Discover how innovation is shaping the future of sports amidst challenges. Join us to explore trends driving sustainable change!

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Weaving the future: Textiles and talent attraction

Dirk Vantyghem (EURATEX) on how innovation, sustainability and communication can attract a new generation to textiles.

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Michael McDonald, President of SPESA, on industry trends

Explore the future of textile manufacturing with Michael McDonald. Learn about AI, regionalization, and the latest industry trends.

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Dr. Charu Jain, Asia Pacific Sustainability Lead – TÜV Rheinland Group

Discover expert tips on improving sustainability in manufacturing with Dr. Charu Jain. Learn key strategies and the role of regulations.

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Sustainability in textile printing

Discover how digital printing can drive sustainability in textiles. Learn from experts Peter Buttiens & Thomas Poetz. Join the revolution!

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"It pays off to know each production step in detail"

Discover how Remei AG ensures sustainability with transparent supply chains, insetting, and innovations for climate protection and quality.

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A milestone for the textile industry

Discover the Green Machine: a breakthrough in recycling blended fibres, driving sustainability and innovation in the textile industry.

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'Bio' is not always 'bio'

Explore Fashion for Good's report on biomaterials: definitions, innovations, and challenges for sustainable textile production.

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The Circular Economy

Explore how circularity, transparency, and innovation reshape fashion toward a zero-waste, sustainable future.

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Textile to textile

Fibersort uses NIR technology to sort textiles by fibre, turning waste into valuable material for a circular economy. Learn more!

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Recycling Textiles

Learn about textile recycling innovations like mechanical and chemical processes to close the loop in fashion. Explore sustainable solutions now!

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Made to biodegrade

Discover regenerative innovations in textiles, including biodegradable materials like Microsilk and eucalyptus padding, driving sustainability.

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