#Companies
Habasit acquires Charles Walker Ltd.
HABASIT ACQUIRES CHARLES WALKER LTD.
Habasit AG announced the acquisition of a majority of the equity of Charles Walker Holdings Limited of Bingley, Great Britain. Both parties have agree
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#Recycled_Fibers
Advancing the future of stretch: Fashion for Good launches new project to validate bio-based and recycled elastane
Launched today, Stretching Circularity is a collaborative project initiated by Fashion for Good dedicated to accelerating the adoption of lower-impact elastane alternatives that are compatible with circular textile systems. By validating bio-based and recycled elastane solutions through pilot-scale testing and demonstrator garments, the initiative aims to remove one of the most significant technical barriers to a circular textile economy.
#Knitting & Hosiery
Huixing acquires insolvent Mayer & Cie.
Insolvency proceedings for the circular knitting and braiding machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. were opened on December 1, 2025. Immediately following the opening of proceedings, the complete cessation of business operations was initiated. Most employees were subsequently given notice effective the end of February 2026. The production of the remaining orders in the circular knitting segment is expected to be completed by the end of the month. As early as December 2025, Mayer & Cie.’s braiding machine division was sold to an Italian investor.
#Spinning
Barmag: DTY efficiency for the future of fancy yarns
Fancy yarns continue to gain importance in the textile market: Whether in fashion, home textiles or the automotive industry - the trend towards individuality is fueling the demand for textured, haptically differentiated and at the same time comfortable yarns.”
#Knitting & Hosiery
The new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do
KARL MAYER’s new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER brings a breath of fresh air to raschel fabric production. The latest samples from the textile product development department of this innovative textile machine manufacturer demonstrate the extensive design possibilities on offer.
