Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Sandler AG & Phoenix Non Woven—new partnership, new opportunities
Sandler AG invests in wet-laid technology to strengthen its innovation pipeline and broaden market reach. Schwarzenbach an der Saale, Germany, July 24, 2025. Sandler AG, a global leader in nonwoven textiles, has acquired a 24.9% stake in Phoenix Non Woven GmbH & Co. KG, a pioneering company based in Lenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Phoenix emerged as an innovative spin-off from the former Scheufelen paper factory and specializes in the production of high-performance nonwovens using wet-laid technology.
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Research & Development
Next-generation sustainable carbon fibers: versatile, high-performance and economical
Whether in hydrogen tanks, batteries, fuel cells or for shielding sensitive electronics – carbon fibers are used in a wide range of advanced applications. At the Potsdam Science Park, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, in collaboration with Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, is developing novel carbon fibers based on cellulose.
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Research & Development
Stanford University: Roshan Paul included in the list of the world's top 2 percent of scientists
Dr Roshan Paul is one of the world's top 2 percent of scientists. Stanford University has therefore included him in its rankings for 2021, 2022 and 2024. Roshan Paul is Platform Leader of the Smart Finishing Group at Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University.
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Research & Development
New measurement methods for soundproofing textiles
Whether in restaurants, open-plan offices, or schools, we are confronted with loud background noise in our everyday lives. This noise pollution can cause stress and damage our health. Sound-absorbing materials are used to reduce noise. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a comprehensive system for measuring and predicting the acoustic properties of a wide variety of textiles. This research enables the development of a wide range of sound-absorbing or acoustically effective materials.
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Hohenstein achieves GLP Certification for Medical Device Testing
Since the middle of July, the testing service provider Hohenstein has been certified to conduct medical device testing in accordance with the internationally recognised Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standard. This certification comprehensively covers chemical, physical and biological safety testing of medical devices.
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Denim
Tonello launches URBAN FLORA at Kingpins New York
Tonello is proud to introduce URBAN FLORA, a new capsule collection making its debut at Kingpins New York. This latest project reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to responsibility, circularity, and aesthetic innovation in the world of garment dyeing.
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Denim
Eastman Naia™ transforms the denim narrative from the inside out at Kingpins, New York
At this year’s Kingpins New York, on display at Booth Y7, Eastman Naia™ unveils a four-look denim capsule collection created in collaboration with Advance Denim, one of the world’s leading sustainable denim mills, and LA-based denim designer Loren Cronk. This creative partnership unites fiber innovation, responsible manufacturing, and bold design into a shared vision which transforms denim from the inside out.
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ISKO to debut FW 26/27 collection at Kingpins New York
At Kingpins New York, ISKO unveils its FW 26/27 collection and the latest evolution of ISKO™ Luxury by PG, offering a forward-looking vision that redefines the denim landscape through innovation, performance, and responsibility.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories successfully completes lab-to-field transition for three new spider silk production strains
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company” or “Kraig Labs”), a world leader in spider silk technology*, announces the successful completion of the first rearing cycles for its three newest recombinant spider silk production strains. These newly developed strains were transitioned from the Company’s R&D program into field production earlier this quarter and have now completed their first rearing cycle, delivering strong performance across key production metrics.
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CARBIOS enters the r-PET market for tire textile filaments
CARBIOS (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB) announces the signing of a multi-year commercial agreement with Indorama Ventures, the global leader in PET production. This agreement covers the supply of biorecycled monomers from its Longlaville plant, which will be transformed into r-PET filaments by Indorama Ventures and then integrated by Michelin into the manufacturing of its tires.
...moreExtensive product range with top exhibitors: holistic interior design at Heimtextil 2026
From decorative and furniture fabrics to wallpaper, flooring and carpets, to mattresses, bed linen and table linen Heimtextil brings together a diverse product range for holistic interior design from 13 to 16 January 2026. Interior designers and buyers from the hospitality and retail sectors find the latest textile and non-textile material innovations under one roof. Leading brands and promising newcomers have already announced their participation. The new hall layout creates targeted synergies for an efficient trade fair visit.
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It’s the know-how that counts
The Textile Technology Centre is the pride of Heberlein. State-of-the-art equipment and a team of top experts guarantee the highest standards of support for customers. Heberlein is the leading provider of air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic continuous filament yarns and its clients enjoy added value in the form of practical help and guidance on textile processes and economic issues, with a special focus on filament yarn applications. This article provides insights into these comprehensive services.
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Rieter demonstrates resilience in the challenging first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, Rieter recorded an order intake of CHF 355.4 million (first half of 2024: CHF 403.4 million). This corresponds to a decline of around 12% compared to the same period last year. The expected broader market recovery has led to shifts in investment decisions on the part of customers due to the global trade disputes (particularly US punitive tariffs) and the geopolitical uncertainty.
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Potential EU countermeasures on US fluff pulp risk driving up prices of diapers, menstrual products, and incontinence products
EDANA, the leading association representing the nonwovens and related industries, which include the manufacturers of hygiene products, such as menstrual products, adult incontinence and baby diapers, and their value chain, acknowledges the European Commission’s potential decision to implement countermeasures in response to the recently imposed US tariffs.
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Global exhibitors across sub-sectors confirmed for Cinte Techtextil China 2025
With 12 exhibiting countries and regions so far confirmed, Cinte Techtextil China is poised to present a dynamic industry platform, bridging the gap between Asian and Western markets. From 3 to 5 September in Shanghai, the fair will feature a full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens for 12 application areas, with a key highlight being 2025’s debut product category and zone – the Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone.
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TEXTILCOLOR AG acquires SCHOELLER TECHNOLOGIES AG
TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, today announces the acquisition of Sevelen-based Schoeller Technologies AG from Schoeller Textil AG. With this strategically important step, TEXTILCOLOR strengthens its position in the international market, expands its technology portfolio and creates new development capacities for future-oriented textile and chemical solutions.
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Spinning
Pure-Fiber expands with Trützschler spinning technology
Pure-Fiber Textile Technology Co. Ltd is one of the biggest producers of Muratec Vortex Spun (MVS) yarns in China. The company operates the world’s biggest blow room that exclusively uses Trützschler bale-openers – with currently eight in one workshop. Now, it is building two new spinning plants and has signed a big contract for a full spinning preparation line with more than 500 machines from Trützschler, including blow room equipment, carding machines and draw frames.
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Hygienix™ 2025 opens registration and tabletop exhibit reservations
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has opened registration and tabletop reservations for Hygienix™ 2025, taking place Nov. 17-20 at the Omni Orlando ChampionsGate Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida.
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Teaching Award for the Day Of The Faculty of mechanical science and engineering 2025
On June 28, 2025, almost 300 guests celebrated the Day of the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the Boulevardtheater Dresden. At this year's ceremony, over 60 graduates from the Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering and Natural Materials Technology and Material Science degree programs were given a ceremonial send-off into professional life, 9 doctoral graduates were congratulated on the successful completion of their dissertations and prizes worth a total of 13,500 euros were awarded.
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Reju and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems partner to further large-scale textile recycling in the U.K.
Reju™, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems, a key builder of ecosystems and infrastructures unlocking textile-to-textile recycling, today announced a partnership to further facilitate a circular textiles ecosystem in the U.K.
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Global Standard to launch new Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), calls for public consultation
Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the internationally recognised Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today announces the launch of the public consultation period for its new voluntary sustainability standard: the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
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Better Cotton enhances due diligence and decent work approaches in Uzbekistan
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced significant progress in the delivery of its Uzbekistan programme, including the adoption of stronger and more refined approaches to due diligence and decent work activities.
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Temco and Hengli celebrate 20 years of successful partnership
A shared commitment to precision and quality has defined the partnership between Temco and Hengli for over two decades. Since 2006, the Chinese yarn manufacturer has relied on Temco’s high-performance components to ensure the consistent excellence of its DTY (draw textured yarn) products.
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Inauguration of the branch office in Coimbatore, India
With the establishment of Brückner Textile India Pvt. Ltd., the Brückner Group, based in Leonberg, Germany, marks another important milestone in its long and successful company history. The new subsidiary in Coimbatore, India, brings Brückner significantly closer to its Indian customers – both geographically and strategically.
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Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG celebrates 80 years of company history
80 years of experience, innovation, and family spirit – this year, mechanical engineering company Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG from Saal an der Donau is celebrating a very special anniversary. Since its founding in 1945, Mahlo has evolved from a small pioneering workshop into a globally sought-after specialist in measurement and control technology.
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