Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-04

Focus on the entire process chain in nonwovens manufacturing

In an exclusive event with hand-picked customers from the nonwovens industry, Oerlikon Neumag and eight partner companies provided information on process innovations along the nonwovens value chain on July 2 and 3 of this year.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2025-07-03

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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Denim

2025-07-03

Cone Denim to launch collaborative hub The Cone Collective

Cone Denim® will debut The Cone Collective, a virtual hub for its cross collaborations with designers and students at the end of June. The Cone Collective is a creative initiative within Cone Denim aimed at supporting and highlighting designers, brands, and students who help tell Cone’s story using its denim fabric through unique creations and art.

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Carpets

2025-07-03

DOMOTEX 2026 gains momentum

DOMOTEX 2026 in Hannover is experiencing strong exhibitor demand. The expanded concept focusing on holistic interior design is receiving broad approval across the market. Companies such as Kronospan, Weitzer Parkett, Amorim, Unilin, Classen, Saint-Gobain, and many others have already confirmed their participation.

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Textile processing

2025-07-03

Strong presences by Pfaff Industrial and KSL at Garmenttech in Istanbul

The GarmentTech 2025 trade fair took place in Istanbul from June 25 - 28. Istanbul, as the gateway to the Middle East, is an important trade fair spot for the textile and leather processing industry. PFAFF INDUSTRIAL presented more than 30 high-quality solutions at the impressive TEKSMAK booth.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-03

CEO of Suominen Corporation changes

Suominen Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Charles Héaulmé, current Chair of the Board, as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Héaulmé will start at the latest August 11, 2025.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-03

N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy

Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking for recycling solutions for end-of-life vehicles to meet sustainability targets and comply with new regulations that are accelerating the automotive industry’s transition toward a circular economy. In response, Autoneum has developed the N-Join1 carpet. This innovative, monomaterial carpet system, made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for latex and adhesives, thereby offering an eco-friendly solution for vehicle interiors.

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Raw Materials

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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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Composites

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-07-03

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.

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Research & Development

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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

2025-07-03

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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-07-03

Culp reports FY2025 results and completes restructuring to support future growth

Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP), a leading supplier of fabrics for bedding and upholstered furniture, has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 27, 2025. Despite continued macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, the company completed its restructuring plan and entered fiscal 2026 with a leaner, more efficient operating model.

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Europe

2025-07-03

EU's Climate Law presents a new way to get to 2040

The European Commission today proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels, as requested by the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024-2029. It will give certainty to investors, innovation, strengthen industrial leadership of our businesses, and increase Europe's energy security. Just this week, the latest Eurobarometer showed strong citizens support for EU climate action, providing a solid mandate to stay the course of the EU's clean transition agenda.

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Research & Development

2025-07-03

New funding available for textile research

The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025, to be considered.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-03

INDA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of the WIPPES Act (HR 2269)

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2269). The WIPPES Act, which creates national standards for “Do Not Flush” labeling for non-flushable wipes, passed out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December of 2023, and today it cleared the House floor in a voice vote. The Senate version of the bill (S. 1092) advanced out of the Senate Science, Commerce, and Energy Committee.

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Sustainability

2025-07-03

Cascale has announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure. Saini, who currently serves on Cascale’s Board of Directors, will lead the organization as it advances key 2025 strategic priorities and continues its global search for a permanent CEO.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-07-03

Infinited Fiber Company appoints new chair and board members to drive next growth phase

Infinited Fiber Company has announced key changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2025. The new appointments are designed to support the company’s strategic focus on scaling its proprietary Infinna™ technology, expanding partnerships across the textile value chain, and preparing for industrial-level investment.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-07-03

Circ® and Zalando launch first collection featuring Circ Lyocell

Circ®, a leading innovator in textile-to-textile recycling, announces its first brand collaboration with Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. The two companies have joined forces to unveil the first-ever pieces from Zalando’s private label Anna Field made with Circ Lyocell – a next-gen material derived in part from recycled polycotton textile waste.

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Sustainability

2025-07-03

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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News Archive
2025-07-02

Axel Wintermeyer is the new President of KARL MAYER’s Warp Knitting Business Unit

2025-07-02

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2025-06-27

H&M Group joins Circulose as scaling partner to make circularity at scale a reality

2025-06-26

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2025-06-26

Getzner Textil takes fabric quality to the next level

2025-06-26

Better Cotton Conference marks new phase

2025-06-26

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2025-06-26

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2025-06-26

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2025-06-26

Aid by Trade Foundation receives Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025

2025-06-26

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries

2025-06-26

RE&UP hosts industry dialogue on scaling textile recycling at Future Fabrics Expo

2025-06-26

151st General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange

2025-06-26

Ahlstrom expands its FibRoc® portfolio delivering the ultimate solution for wall liner

2025-06-26

Syre announces Gap Inc., Houdini, and Target as strategic Launch Partners to accelerate the great textile shift

2025-06-26

Teijin Frontier develops a next-generation stretch fabric

2025-06-26

Circ® and Selenis enter strategic partnership to scale textile-to-textile polyester production in Europe

2025-06-26

Global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024

2025-06-26

Textile Exchange unveils five-year strategy to 2030, doubling down on systems change

2025-06-24

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2025-06-24

Circulose launches CIRCULOSE® Forward to accelerate adoption in fashion supply chains

2025-06-23

Interstoff opts for advanced Svegea colarette systems

2025-06-19

NTB’s unique Monforts MONTEX business gets a full upgrade

2025-06-19

“Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry” event successfully held in Istanbul

2025-06-19

Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25

2025-06-19

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Future Fabrics Expo

2025-06-19

Better Cotton to become a regenerative standard

2025-06-19

Cotton Incorporated unveils reimagined CottonWorks platform

2025-06-19

Over 200,000 plastic bottles kept out of the Mediterranean thanks to Aerelle® Blue

2025-06-19

Early bird registration for EDANA’s Sustainability & Policy Forum is now open

2025-06-19

FET’s game changer for the biomedical market

2025-06-19

Carnet redefines modern tailoring at Pitti Uomo with an immersive new concept

2025-06-19

Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition prepares to bring together leading brands of the garment industry with global buyers

2025-06-19

Circulose partners with Mango to build circularity at scale

2025-06-19

TERNAfil wins 1st place in AC² Start-Up Competition

2025-06-19

Serendipity, AI and Circularity: EDANA Innovation Forum 2025 inspires bold ideas for the nonwovens sector

2025-06-19

Woolmark and COLOURizd™ introduce clean, low carbon QuantumCOLOUR™ textile colouring solution for wool

2025-06-19

Expanded halls, new product zones: VIATT 2026 unlocks broader opportunities

2025-06-19

KONGSBERG and HEXCEL sign a long-term partnership agreement

2025-06-19

Fashion for Good and Altmat to accelerate adoption of next-gen fibres through Altag® Fibre Club

2025-06-19

ITMA ASIA + CITME, SINGAPORE 2025 publishes exhibitor list

2025-06-19

Microban unveils a portfolio of PFAS-free water-resistant textile technologies

2025-06-19

East Providence firefighters receive non-PFAs turnout gear

2025-06-17

Textile Machinery at Milano Unica

2025-06-12

Overcoming labor shortage in Vietnam: Tra Ly Hung Yen Spinning

2025-06-12

INDA and EDANA Boards approve formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA)

2025-06-12

Pattern-controlled “pic-a-pic” setting of rapier release timing on right-hand side

2025-06-12

Reju COO Alain Poincheval Appointed Chairman of Petcore Europe’s Textile SIG

2025-06-12

DePoly wins SEF award for Deep Tech Innovation in PET Recycling

2025-06-12

tExtended 6th plenary meeting sets strategic priorities for next phase

2025-06-12

HKRITA and Epson develop silk-like regenerated fiber from cotton

2025-06-12

Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Textiles visits Graf in Rapperswil

2025-06-12

TOMRA Recycling appoints Katrin Fricke as its new Head and Executive Vice President (EVP)

2025-06-12

Spinnova updates its strategy

2025-06-12

Better Cotton announces Nick Weatherill as New CEO

2025-06-12

Cotton Incorporated hosts global dialogue in Hong Kong to lead cotton forward

2025-06-12

A/W 2026-2027 inspirations from Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

2025-06-12

BASF starts up new world-scale plant for hexamethylenediamine in Chalampé and expands PA 6.6 polymerization in Freiburg

2025-06-12

Technologies that shape the garment industry meet at Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition

2025-06-12

Refiberd announced as winner of Trailblazer Programme 2025 at Global Fashion Summit

2025-06-12

Global fashion leaders descend on Copenhagen to unveil new sustainability insights and initiatives

2025-06-12

Driving the future of textiles: RE&UP sparks momentum at Global Fashion Summit and Textiles Recycling Expo

2025-06-12

Ternua continues their commitment to circularity with a SS 2026 collection where 70% of the garments are mono-material

2025-06-12

Pincroft strengthens growth strategy with new appointment

2025-06-12

Antiviral tests on protective clothing for infection control

2025-06-12

Recover and TextileGenesis collaborate to verify supply chain integrity of recycled materials

2025-06-12

Textile Exchange reports progress and transformation in 2024 Annual Report

2025-06-12

Global textile value chain: Between stagnation and uneven recovery

2025-06-05

HKUST & Esquel unveil five-year study: Empowering students for sustainable innovation

2025-06-05

Registration opens for RISE® 2025: The future of nonwovens innovation and sustainability

2025-06-05

Autoneum appoints new Head Corporate Communications

2025-06-05

Suiting up Team Sonnenwagen with more sustainable sportswear created through a three-way partnership

2025-06-05

RE&UP becomes first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified® Circularity for all products

2025-06-05

Hexcel presents lightweight aerospace composite innovations at 55th International Paris Air Show

2025-06-05

Tour de LOOP Exclusive specialist trip to Chemnitz – textile art and design in the European Capital of Culture 2025

2025-06-05

Next week's Intertextile Shenzhen and Yarn Expo Shenzhen fringe events to promote eco-friendly and innovative fashion textile solutions

2025-06-05

How T-Shirt & Sons transformed production with the Kornit Apollo

2025-06-05

The ICAC releases its 2025/26 world cotton market projections

2025-06-05

Dr Charudatta Mayee is the 2025 ICAC Researcher of the Year

2025-06-03

Growing with a vision: BRÜCKNER opens branch office in India

2025-06-03

Aid by Trade Foundation turns 20, invests half a million Euros in new biodiversity fund

2025-06-03

ATP promotes Portuguese Textile Industry at Expo 2025 Osaka with “TEXTILE LIVE” Installation

2025-06-03

Fashion For Good and Arvind Limited launch future forward factories India

2025-05-30

Stäubli group expands manufacturing footprint in India with renewable energy connectors

2025-05-30

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025: meeting market evolution through 15+ product zones and refreshed fringe programme

2025-05-29

Ten bold ideas to decarbonise fashion: Meet the winners of Global Change Award 2025

2025-05-29

Pioneering EU funded T-REX Project celebrates completion and Rreveals blueprint for scaling textile-to-textile recycling in Europe

2025-05-29

EEA Scientific Committee elects new chair and vice-chairs

2025-05-29

Researchers develop living material from fungi

2025-05-29

Ratti named among Europe's and Italy’s top sustainability leaders for 2025

2025-05-29

Under Armour and UNLESS debuted compostable sportswear at Milan Design Week

2025-05-29

Infinited Fiber Company enters the next strategic phase under new leadership

2025-05-29

CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching

2025-05-29

CARBIOS signs its first biorecycled PET sales contracts with two global cosmetics leaders

2025-05-28

Expanding options at JPF with Monforts dual heating

2025-05-28

Empowering progress in textiles at Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas 2025