March 14, 2026
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Tete-A-Tete

‘We Want To Build More Sustainable & Long-term Relationships With Customers’

We offer numerous retrofit solutions that bring the innovations of our latest machines to existing installations. Through continuous upgrades, customers can maintain high productivity and efficiency throughout the machine’s lifetime, states Alexander Özbahadir in this exclusive interview with Textile Insights Associate Editor, Henry Dsouza. What will be the key priorities
Sustainability

Keeping Clothes In Circulation: How EU Research Is Transforming Textile Waste

Europe is taking bold steps to slash textile waste by up to 80% and make sustainable products the new standard. Across the continent, EU-funded researchers and manufacturers are working together to turn old clothes into high-quality new products, transforming the way Europe approaches textile recycling. In Waregem, north-west Belgium, an innovative machine accessible only
Economy

German Economic Outlook Weakens As LEI Falls

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for Germany fell for the second consecutive month in August 2025, declining 0.5% to 87.6 (2016=100), following a 0.2% drop in July. Despite the recent monthly declines, the LEI still recorded 0.3% growth over the past six months, the same pace as the previous six-month period. The Conference […]
Cotton

Australia Launches New Cotton Data Platform

Australia’s cotton sector is preparing for a major shift toward digital farming and enhanced supply chain transparency, with the launch of a new centralised data platform designed to streamline operations and boost global market confidence. Developed by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) in partnership with growers and industry stakeholders, the
Economy

Germany’s Fiscal Expansion Expected To Lift Growth Above Forecasts, Says Goldman Sachs

Germany’s plan to significantly increase spending on infrastructure and defence is set to push economic growth above its long-run potential and above current market expectations over the next several years, according to a new outlook from Goldman Sachs Research. The government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced €500 billion in infrastructure investment over 12
Event

Performance Days 2025 Fair Breaks Attendance Records

Performance Days concluded its latest edition on October 30, 2025, in Munich with record-breaking attendance and strong industry participation, reaffirming its status as the leading business platform for functional textiles. Over two days, the event attracted around 4,500 professional visitors and 515 exhibitors from across the globe. The fair impressed with its expanded
Cotton

Cotton LCAs Under Scrutiny For Misleading Comparisons

The latest industry guidance on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) is prompting the global cotton supply chain to reconsider how sustainability claims are measured and communicated. LCAs have become a standard tool for estimating the environmental impact of cotton production, but new analysis cautions that these assessments are often being applied inconsistently and interpreted