News

The latest information at a glance

Here you will find news about Otto Specht and the leather and textile industry.

Product relaunch

AWD - 6 Pro

Water vapour permeability tester for leather, artificial leather and textile fabrics according to DIN EN ISO 14268 and IUP15.

Now back in stock!

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Innovation

Data transfer

The digital precision leather thickness gauges of the JDB series can be connected
to software via Bluetooth or USB cable for one-touch data transfer.
The JD Series can be connected with a cable.

Transfer direct measurement data to an Excel file or in an app.

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New office

Office renovation

We have renovated our office and warehouse building, which was built in 1956.
New windows reduce operating costs and the new interior design improves our atmosphere.
Modernization in the IT and software systems will improve our processes and make us even more efficient.
We are proud and look forward to welcoming you to our refurbished building.

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Leather transport trolley

Product news

The leather transport trolley is now available in four different models,
ideal for transport between process steps, as well as for leather storage.

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Product info

Product extension

We have added some products in the categories of measuring devices and thickness gauges.
You can find a wide range of Digital Gauges, as well as Moisture Meters for Textile and Paper with a wide range of accessories.

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Social Media

Follow us on LinkedIn

It is important for us to be continuously present with our company.
On our LinkedIn profile you will find current information about our products.
Please have a look and get in touch with us.

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Product info

Marking Pliers

With the marking pliers you can set your individual mark.
Due to the integrated lever transmission, no major force is necessary.
The suitable needle types numbers 0-9 and letters A-Z are available in a set.
For more information about the product, click here

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Product revision

Device for Determination of the Shrinkage Temperature (MBS)

Not only the design is new, also the materials have been optimized.
With the MBS you can determine the shrinkage temperature according to DIN EN ISO 3380.
For more information about the product, click here.

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Thickness Gauges Typ K 50

Small, portable and ideal for traveling, for example at trade fairs.
For more information about the product, click here.

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Fairs

Leather Trade Fairs & Textile Trade Fairs

2026 Leather trade fairs

07.02–09.02.2026 ILM International Leather Goods Fair – Germany – Fashion industry, clothing industry
11.02–13.02.2026 Lineapelle Milano – Italy – Leather, fashion industry, handbags
12.03.–14.03.2026 APLF – Hong Kong – Leather, fashion, socks, gloves, cashmere, bags, PU leather, clothing
02.04–5.04.2026 Morocco Leather & Shoes Fair – Morocco – Leather goods, shoes, accessories
01.07–02.07.2026 Freiberger Ledertage – Germany Filk Freiberg Institute (conference)
15.09–19.09.2026 Simac Tanning Tech – Italy – Machinery, leather goods, and tanning industry

2026 Textile trade fairs

27.01–29.01.2026 Munich Fabric Start – Germany – Portfolio of international fabric and accessory manufacturers
02.02–04.02.2026 Texworld – France – Fabrics, materials, fashion sourcing
11.03–13.03.2026 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabric – Germany – Fabrics & clothing materials, accessories
21.04–24.04.2026 Techtextil & Texprocess – Germany – Manufacturers of technical textiles, sewing technology suppliers
20.09–24.09.2026 ITMA ASIA + CITME – China – Machinery & testing equipment for the textile industry
07.10–09.10.2026 Textile Expo – Japan – Natural fibers, environmentally friendly fabrics, functional materials

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