Raw Materials
Indian textile leaders explore U.S. cotton’s advantages at Cotton Usa™ seminars
Cotton Council International (CCI) hosted its inaugural COTTON USA™ seminars in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, highlighting the competitive advantages of U.S. cotton to nearly 100 representatives from Indian textile mills. The events are part of the growing collaboration between the U.S. cotton industry and India’s textile sector.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Redefining nonwovens carding with the X-Series
Nonwoven textile producers are getting squeezed by two powerful forces. On one side, costs for energy and fibers are rising. On the other, customers demand increasing levels of quality, flexibility and sustainability. Two next-generation nonwoven cards from Trützschler are now easing that pressure – by improving performance, boosting resource-efficiency and giving nonwovens the X-factor!
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Yarn & Fiber
Lenzing AG places new hybrid bond of EUR 500 million
The Lenzing Group, a leading global supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has successfully placed a new hybrid bond with a volume of EUR 500 mn. The bond, which has a non-call period of three years, was offered to both existing investors of the hybrid bond issued in December 2020 and new investors.
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Home Textiles
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 to feature comprehensive product diversity
As the highly anticipated fair approaches, exhibitors are preparing to spotlight the latest developments in the home textiles industry. Taking place from 20 – 22 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, this leading event will bring together key players from across the sector. Visitors can expect to discover emerging trends in bedding, towelling, carpets, rugs, table and kitchen linens, upholstery, curtain fabrics, and more.
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MEL Composites and Carrocerías Ayats collaborate on lightweight composite window frames
MEL Composites is proud to announce its ongoing collaboration with Spanish bus and coach manufacturer Carrocerías Ayats, showcasing the benefits of advanced composite technologies and scalable manufacturing processes originally developed for the sporting goods sector. The joint development of lightweight composite window frame covers demonstrates how MEL’s process innovation can be successfully transferred to the transportation industry to meet new regulatory and performance goals.
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Textile chemistry
SANITIZED and RUDOLF announce exclusive distribution partnership for Sanitized® textile technologies
SANITIZED AG, a global leader in hygiene function and material protection technologies, and Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG, a leading global specialty chemical company, are pleased to jointly announce a new exclusive distribution partnership. Effective February 1, 2026, RUDOLF will become the exclusive distributor of Sanitized® textile additives worldwide. A transition period will begin on September 1, 2025, during which both the current and new distributors will ensure continuity of supply and support to customers.
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Knitting & Hosiery
Mayer & Cie. celebrates anniversary: 120 years of textile machinery from Albstadt
On July 8, 2025, Mayer & Cie will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, specializes in the production and sales of circular knitting and braiding machines. Almost all its products are exported, and the green MCT logo on the machines is recognized by knitters around the world as a symbol of precision, durability, and reliability.
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WickView Moisture Management Tester endorsed by new AATCC industry standard
James Heal’s WickView Moisture Management Tester now has an official industry standard, with the new test method just released by The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), TM217-2025 – Liquid Moisture Management Vertical and Horizontal Wicking - Image Analysis.
...moreCetex 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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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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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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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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OECD assessment of GOTS indicates strong alignment with international due diligence frameworks
Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), announces today the conclusion of an OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. The OECD evaluated the standard against its Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector and found GOTS to demonstrate strong alignment across all six steps of the due diligence framework.
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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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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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Recycling / Circular Economy
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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