Autor: Marc Küperkoch

With Mesh Structures at the Auxdefense From July 1st to 3rd, the 5th AuxDefense Conference was held on the island of Madeira, focusing on material innovations for the defence and security sector. As modern conflict scenarios continue to evolve and technological advancements accelerate, the development of innovative protection systems has become increasingly important. Dr. Thomas […]

From 24 to 26 June 2026, Pitti Immagine Filati opened its doors once again in Florence. As one of the world’s leading trade fairs for yarn manufacturers and distributors, it provides important inputs for the industry, particularly in the field of knitwear. Over the three days of the fair, exhibitors presented their yarn innovations and […]

Reutlingen, 21–23 June 2026On 22 June 2026, this year’s Annual General Meeting of the German regional section of the IFKT (IFWS) took place at the Texoversum in Reutlingen. Following a welcome address by the President, Reinhard Helbig, the former Managing Director, Ms von Bila, opened the meeting with an overview of membership trends over the […]

On 20 April 2026, members, guests and interested parties from XX countries came together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT). The anniversary event took place on the eve of Techtextil at the exhibition centre in Frankfurt am Main and offered numerous opportunities for professional exchange between representatives from […]

The year is 1956. Elvis Presley makes his first television appearance, superglue is invented, Morocco gains independence, and experts in knitting technology meet and found the IFKT. From 30th of July to 1st of August 1956, the Trade and Export Fair took place in Dornbirn, during which a textile fair was also held. It was […]