Cetex goes Abu Dhabi
At the end of May 2025, the time had come - a coating system to produce spread and impregnated fibre tapes was installed and put into operation by Cetex Institut gGmbH in Abu Dhabi, 4600 km away from Chemnitz. The system allows the parallel production of up to 10 spread and impregnated fibre tapes.
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Sustainability
bluesign releases 2025 revisions of its Chemical Reference Lists
Effective July 1, 2025, bluesign has published updated versions of its three core chemical reference lists: the bluesign® SYSTEM SUBSTANCES LIST (BSSL v16.0), the bluesign® SYSTEM BLACK LIMITS (BSBL v7.0), and the bluesign® RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (RSL v16.0). These updates reflect bluesign’s ongoing commitment to safe chemical management, environmental protection, and regulatory alignment.
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Textile processing
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition, Turkey's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, ended with intense participation. Bringing together leading brands of garment technologies and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted 14,627 professional visitors from 82 countries. The exhibition, which attracted great visitor interest, became a platform where innovations in the sector were introduced and important business connections were made.
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Knitting & Hosiery
Axel Wintermeyer is the new President of KARL MAYER’s Warp Knitting Business Unit
KARL MAYER's Warp Knitting Business Unit is working flat out to prepare for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The most important division of the renowned industry player will be presenting itself at the key textile machinery trade fair under new leadership.
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Celebrating 25 years of Biella Yarn
With the launch of the new 25th anniversary collection, Biella Yarn invites on an inspiring journey that began in the year 2000 and continues to this day. The new Fall/Winter 26/27 collection pays tribute to the timeless yarns that have shaped the range since the beginning. At the same time, it looks ahead – embracing innovation, smart technologies, and new digital possibilities while staying committed to environmentally responsible solutions.
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Associations
RSWM Ltd. joins ITMF as Corporate Member
RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group (India), is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns as well as knitted and denim fabric in India. The company exports a wide range of yarns and fabrics as well as denim products to over 70 countries across the globe.
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Sustainability
Veolia announces a major technological breakthrough, effective to achieve up to 99.9999% destruction of targeted PFAS
Veolia announces an unprecedented technological breakthrough in Europe in the fight against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." Developed in the Group’s global research centers, the patented Drop® technology enables the removal of these persistent pollutants with an efficiency rate of up to 99.9999%1 on several targeted PFAS. Veolia is currently deploying the patent across its 20 incineration lines dedicated to hazardous waste in France, Germany, Spain, Poland, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Hungary.
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H&M Group joins Circulose as scaling partner to make circularity at scale a reality
Circulose has entered a multi-year partnership with H&M Group - marking another pivotal step in scaling circular materials within the fashion industry.
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New bike backpack from VAUDE with innovative polyamide from BASF
The new TRAILCONTROL ZERO 20+ bike backpack from VAUDE, the leading manufacturer of sustainable outdoor clothing and equipment, sets new standards in collaboration with BASF. For the manufacturing of the backpack, VAUDE uses BASF's innovative Ultramid® ZeroPCF, a polyamide (PA) 6 with a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of zero.
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Getzner Textil takes fabric quality to the next level
At Milano Unica 2025, Getzner Textil AG will present enhancements to its white and black shirting fabrics — delivering qualities that stand out in the market thanks to increased durability and improved visual brilliance.
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Better Cotton Conference marks new phase
The 2025 annual conference of Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, marked a new phase for the organisation, with the introduction of its new CEO, the announcement that it will become a regenerative standard, and the initial snapshot of its first US Impact Report.
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Bangladesh positioned to lead sustainable apparel manufacturing
Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) has released “Bangladesh Country Report: Macroeconomic and Sustainability Analysis,” a comprehensive report detailing Bangladesh’s progress and potential to drive sustainable progress in the consumer goods industry. The report also reveals a pivotal opportunity to align with the Industry Decarbonization Roadmap (IDR), a sector-wide initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45 percent by 2030.
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Underscoring Mimaki’s commitment to greener print production
The print industry faces significant challenges in becoming sustainable, especially given its integral role in our daily lives. Each part of the industry has its own flaws that hinder environmental responsibility. From the chemical hazards of certain inks to the energy-intensive nature of printing technology, these issues collectively highlight that a shift towards more sustainable practices is urgently needed to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
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Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 ‘sparked dynamic dialogue’ between industry players in South China
Leveraging Shenzhen's geographical advantage and Guangdong’s production strength, Yarn Expo Shenzhen welcomed nearly 40,000 visits from 64 countries and regions[1]. The fair, which gave a platform to a range of yarn and fibre exhibitors, was held in conjunction with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, BIRD Fashion Fair and PH Value, together providing a comprehensive trading platform for the entire textile value chain. Across the show floor, the highly accessible fair drove momentum for buyers and suppliers alike.
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Durak Tekstil restructures operations in China and begins exporting to the region from Türkiye
Durak Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?. has revised its business strategy in the People's Republic of China, transitioning from local production to direct exports from Türkiye. With a presence in China since 2007, Durak Tekstil has long managed raw material supplies to Türkiye while manufacturing products at its Durak China facility for global brand producers across China and the broader Far East. This was made possible through a dedicated and experienced local team.
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FLYING WHALES selects HEXCEL for the supply of composites materials for its LCA60T AIRSHIP
In order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, FLYING WHALES (FLWH) and HEXCEL are collaborating on an exciting project to develop the most adapted solutions for airship structures.
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Raw Materials
Aid by Trade Foundation receives Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025
On the evening of 25 June, the Hamburg-based Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) received the Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025. Prof. Dr Michael Otto, the foundation’s founder and a prominent entrepreneur, accepted the award at a ceremony held at the German Bundestag. The Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Dr Bärbel Kofler, presented the award in the presence of guests from politics, business and civil society as well as representatives of African embassies.
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Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Turkiye's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, opened its doors with the participation of 249 companies and company representatives and a record number of visitors from 82 countries. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will host the leading manufacturers and brands of garment technologies in Istanbul for 4 days, will be a platform where innovations that shape the sector are exhibited, the foundations of global collaborations are laid and the production approach of the future is shed light on.
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RE&UP hosts industry dialogue on scaling textile recycling at Future Fabrics Expo
At this year’s Future Fabrics Expo, RE&UP brought together stakeholders from across the value chain for a private breakfast session titled: “Yesterday’s garments, today’s raw materials – what’s holding us back?”
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151st General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange
Economic change and personnel decisions were the dominant themes on the agenda of the Annual General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 26 June 2025. During the meeting, the new Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the raw material association, which is now almost 153 years old, were elected. Fritz. A. Grobien will take over as President.
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Ahlstrom expands its FibRoc® portfolio delivering the ultimate solution for wall liner
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, expands its FibRoc® portfolio, a platform of high-performance materials for durable applications. In addition to Flooring, Ceiling and Plasterboard the range now includes the segment of Wall Liner, offering extensive, flexible and high-performance solutions.
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Syre announces Gap Inc., Houdini, and Target as strategic Launch Partners to accelerate the great textile shift
Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, today announces a strategic partnership with Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target as part of its commercial launch. The Launch Partners will play a critical role in bringing circular polyester to the broader market, accelerating adoption, and shaping the future of the textile industry.
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Teijin Frontier develops a next-generation stretch fabric
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced today that it has developed a next-generation stretch fabric made of an extra-fine three-dimensional structure with randomly sized crimps. The newly developed fabric combines exceptional elasticity with a soft, airy texture and a natural uneven surface that helps make the fabric lightweight while providing quick drying and moisture wicking performance.
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Circ® and Selenis enter strategic partnership to scale textile-to-textile polyester production in Europe
Circ®, a global textile-to-textile recycling leader, today announced a strategic partnership with?Selenis, a global polyester manufacturing company based in Portugal, to toll and polymerize thousands of metric tons of Circ Polyester at industrial scale. This agreement significantly advances the commercial production of Circ Polyester in Europe and marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to scale circular alternatives to both polyester and man-made cellulosics (lyocell) in the fashion supply chain.
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Global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024
In 2024, global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors decreased by -40% and -39%, respectively (year-on-year). Deliveries of long-staple spindles increased by +62%. The number of draw-texturing spindles improved by +77% and shipped shuttle-less looms grew by +32%. Shipments of large circular knitting machines deteriorated by -15% and shipped flat knitting machines registered a 16%-increase. The sum of all deliveries in the finishing segment slightly rose by +6%.
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