#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2013-03-04

Xetma Vollenweider – Positive review of the year 2012

The German-Swiss company Xetma Vollenweider with its more than 160 years of tradition in developing and manufacturing finishing systems for textiles looks back to a very successful financial year.

Xetma Vollenweider is well-known primarily for its high-performance machines in the field of textile shearing and of Soft Touch applications with which unique finishing results are achieved. Besides of the technologies Brushing & Emerizing as well as Raising & Shearing the product line of carpet shearing machines was very successful in the previous year. For the longest-standing manufacturer of shearing machines meant the newly developed carpet shearing machine X-PLORE XCS the breakthrough in this market segment. Especially in working widths over 5,000 mm numerous carpet shearing projects worldwide could be successfully realized last year.

According to the motto Swiss Technology – Made in Germany every product of Xetma Vollenweider is manufactured completely in Germany. Therefore the brand Xetma Vollenweider stands for highest quality, reliability and longevity. As a member of the VDMA Campaign “Blue Competence” Xetma Vollenweider takes account of the sustainability policy of its products and activities.

Contactless measurement of coating for Technical Textiles with PLEVA AF 310 and AF 120

Textiles used for protection and defense must perform reliably – whether they are protective garments, tents, tarpaulins, covers, or technical carrier materials. Properties such as flame resistance, water repellency, weather resistance, or defined air permeability are often only achieved through precise coating, finishing, or printing processes.

EFI Reggiani and Danitech Group announce strategic multi-year agreement for Mezzera textile finishing machinery

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), through its subsidiary EFI Reggiani (Reggiani Macchine S.p.A.), together with Danitech Engineering and Solutions Srl (Italy) and Suzhou Danitech Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd (China), announces a multi-year license and manufacturing agreement covering the Mezzera and Jaeggli textile finishing machinery portfolio.

Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers

Benninger AG from Switzerland and Grupo NS from Brazil announce joined forces to support textile customers across Brazil with a strong portfolio of textile wet processing technologies, practical application know-how, and reliable local service. The cooperation combines Benninger's long-standing engineering expertise in textile finishing and dyeing with Grupo NS's deep understanding of the Brazilian textile market, customer needs, and service requirements.

EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear now in force

The European Union's ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear has entered into force. Since July 19, 2026, large companies across the EU have been prohibited from destroying unsold textile products, while medium-sized companies will be required to comply with the same rules from 2030.

Eastman Naia™ brings its inside-out denim vision to Kingpins New York

Following its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam, Eastman Naia™ brings the next chapter of its denim story to Kingpins New York, taking place July 22–23. At Booth Green 7, Naia™ presents its denim proposition built around three complementary design directions: Performance Denim, Fashion Denim and Authentic Denim.