Knitting & Hosiery

2024-11-20

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at JIAM 2024

Leading textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan is exhibiting at the upcoming JIAM 2024 Japan International Apparel & Non-Apparel Manufacturing Trade Show in Osaka, Japan. At JIAM the company will be promoting all three of its main product lines: Computerized cutting machines (NC cutting machines); Computerized flat knitting machines; and Design software, to the international market. The company’s exhibition theme at JIAM 2024 is SHIMA SEIKI Reborn, referring to the renewal of SHIMA SEIKI’s commitment to innovation.

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Software

2024-11-20

Style3D Studio unveils groundbreaking V7.2 update

Style3D Studio has launched its highly anticipated version 7.2, introducing a suite of innovative features aimed at redefining workflows in 3D design and fashion technology. This latest update promises a transformative experience for users, with enhanced tools for real-time rendering, advanced grading, and industry-leading GPU-powered simulation capabilities.

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ITMA Asia + CITME 2024

2024-11-20

KARL MAYER Technische Textilien at ITMA ASIA + CITME - a presentation that opens up many opportunities

During ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, KARL MAYER presented “Master the Change” solutions for numerous areas of the textile industry, including the technical textiles segment. At its stand in the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center, the global player showed how the non-crimp fabrics from its highly productive composite machines can be used to exploit promising sales potential with lightweight construction applications.

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Denim

2024-11-20

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Advance Denim and Lenzing unveil LoopTy Collection

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, a leading producer of innovate stretch fibers has partnered with Lenzing, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and Advance Denim, the world-renowned Chinese denim manufacturer, to co-create a groundbreaking lifestyle stretch denim collection.“LoopTy Collection” was created by combining ROICA™ V550 (1), the degradable stretch fiber, with Lenzing’s resource efficient TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers (2), and Advance Denim's expertise in denim craftmanship.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2024-11-20

Successful CREATE PLUS training for Accord Knits / Flexknit employees at KARL MAYER (CHINA)

The KARL MAYER Academy is delighted about the successful training of the important STOLL customer Accord Knits in its branch at KARL MAYER (CHINA).

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Research & Development

2024-11-20

Bio-based polyesters for challenging long-term applications

Current bio-based plastics are often only suitable for short-lived applications, such as packaging, because they have inadequate long-term properties. The new project “Bio-based polyesters for challenging long-term applications” from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF aims to improve the long-term properties of bioplastics through targeted additivation in order to enable their use in technical applications. To do this, the researchers are looking for companies along the value chain that would also like to substitute petro-based plastics with bio-based solutions in long-lasting products.

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Digital Printing

2024-11-20

Breaking boundaries in fashion: Mimaki and FESPA France collaborate to redefine creativity with advanced digital printing

Innovation through collaboration is a mantra for Mimaki. By partnering with industry and creative professionals, Mimaki leverages diverse expertise and perspectives, fostering a culture of creativity, customization and responsiveness to market demands. When applying this approach to the fashion industry, the result couldn't be anything but exciting!

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2024-11-20

Recycled and Runway Ready: Naia™’s new creative expression leveraging AI technology

Naia™ from Eastman’s fibers set a superior standard in responsible fashion thanks to a process that changes the paradigm of circularity: Eastman’s carbon renewal technology. This technology breaks hard to recycle waste down into its molecular building blocks and recomposes them into high quality feedstock that can be used to create Naia™ Renew, a versatile, functional, traceable, biodegradable and compostable GRS-certified cellulosic fiber, ready to be transformed into new fashion collections without compromising style and comfort.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2024-11-19

From design to recycling: Navigating ESPR product requirements for a circular economy – policy roundtable

T-REX Project hosted a policy roundtable on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) in Brussels. The event encouraged an open exchange on key issues between stakeholders including brands, manufacturers, policymakers, and other key players in the textile industry ecosystem.

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Retail & Brands

2024-11-19

Cascale puts sustainability policy in spotlight as brand and retail leaders convene in Brussels

As the policy landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, understanding the implications of these changes is more critical than ever. From the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to the Ecodesing for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) , staying ahead of regulations isn’t just about compliance – it’s about positioning business for long-term success. To ensure that brands, retailers, manufacturers and supply chain partners in the apparel, footwear, textiles, and broader consumer goods sectors are well-equipped to keep pace, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, will host its Brand & Retail Forum: Brussels on December 4, sponsored by Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform and exclusive licensee of the Higg Index.

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Sustainability

2024-11-19

Cone Denim introduces first solar panel installation at mill in Jiaxing, China

Cone Denim® has taken the next step toward increasing renewable energy usage and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the construction and launch of its first rooftop solar project in Jiaxing, China.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2024-11-19

Textile ETP wraps up T-REX's Policy Roundtable

The T-REX project’s policy roundtable in Brussels on November 12 was a pivotal gathering of experts and leaders committed to advancing Europe’s sustainability efforts. Concluding the event, Secretary General Lutz Walter reflected on the discussions and emphasized the core themes that resonated throughout the day.

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Raw Materials

2024-11-20

The ICAC issues the final statement from Its 82nd Plenary Meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has released the Final Statement from its 82nd Plenary Meeting, which was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 30 to October 3, 2024. The Final Statement is now being translated into Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish; the documents will be posted on www.icac.org in the coming days.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2024-11-19

Sport, health, fashion: The highlights of ISPO Munich 2024

Rethink the world of sports and shape it together: that’s what ISPO Munich 2024 (3 to 5 December 2024) is calling for with this year’s main topics Retail & Sustainability, Health & Fashion, and Tech/AI & Sports Extended. With over 2,400 exhibitors, topic-specific hubs and an extensive programme featuring prominent speakers, the upcoming event will set new standards and show how technology, sustainability and health are revolutionising the sports industry. With a total of five conferences, the accompanying conference programme offers deeper insights into various topics.

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Europe

2024-11-19

Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast: A gradual rebound in an adverse environment

After a prolonged period of stagnation, the EU economy is returning to modest growth, while the disinflation process continues. The European Commission's Autumn Forecast projects GDP growth in 2024 at 0.9% in the EU and 0.8% in the euro area. Economic activity is forecast to accelerate to 1.5% in the EU and to 1.3% in the euro area in 2025, and to 1.8% in the EU and 1.6% in the euro area in 2026.

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Associations

2024-11-19

European and Mercosur business associations ask swift conclusion of EU-Mercosur FTA

In a joint call from both sides of the Atlantic, 78 business associations representing a diverse array of industries from the EU and Mercosur ask their governments to expedite the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The statement underscores the strategic importance of reinforcing trade links, fostering investments and promoting sustainable development, which this historic agreement is built to deliver.

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Yarn & Fiber

2024-11-19

Not so micro: an exploration of the impact of fibre fragmentation

Small to the point of invisible, extremely persistent and all around us, fibre fragments represent one of the hidden costs we pay with our garments across all market segments, from activewear to luxury, posing a risk to our ecosystems and our health. This article informs readers about the ongoing discussions regarding definitions used in the industry, as well as pathways of fibre fragments and the current solutions to mitigate their impact.

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Raw Materials

2024-11-19

Fashion for Good launches the Feedstock Assessment for Biosynthetic Innovation

Fashion for Good is excited to announce the launch of the Feedstock Assessment for Biosynthetic Innovation, an initiative in collaboration with Bestseller, On and other brands aimed at accelerating the industry’s shift towards alternatives to fossil-fuel polymers. The assessment will be conducted in partnership with industry experts, the nova-Institute.

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Europe

2024-11-19

EU takes action: German textile and fashion industry welcomes opening of proceedings against Chinese online retailer

“Brussels is taking action. This is a good sign. Online retailers that violate EU law and deceive and endanger consumers must be held accountable,” said Uwe Mazura.

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2024-11-19

Cascale and Worldly publish analysis on California’s climate laws

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform, have published an analysis of California’s new climate laws, which are set to reshape corporate environmental reporting in the United States. The paper examines the implications of two key laws—the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261)—which will require businesses operating in California to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and assess climate-related financial risks.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2024-11-19

Autoneum acquires majority shareholding in Chinese automotive supplier Jiangsu Huanyu Group

Today, Autoneum signed an agreement to acquire 70 percent of the shares of Jiangsu Huanyu Group, a leading automotive supplier for acoustic and thermal management in China. Business Group Asia is thus expanding its customer base to include major Chinese vehicle manufacturers such as BYD, BAIC and GAC, and will significantly increase its annual revenue. The transaction is scheduled to close in March 2025.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2024-11-19

Magnera emerges as a new global leader in the specialty materials and nonwovens industry

Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) announced the successful completion of the merger between Berry Global Group Inc.’s (NYSE: BERY) Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global Nonwovens and Films business (the “HHNF Business”) and Glatfelter, resulting in the creation of Magnera (NYSE: MAGN) (pronounced ‘Mag-nair-uh’), the largest nonwovens company in the world, with a broad platform of solutions for the specialty materials industry. Magnera has begun trading on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol “MAGN” on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

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Weaving

2024-11-14

Lindauer DORNIER appoints new technical managing director

Lindauer DORNIER GmbH is strengthening its management team. Dr Holger Niemeier will take over the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as of 1 November 2024 and will thus be responsible for the technological developments of the internationally operating machine and plant manufacturer in future.

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Raw Materials

2024-11-14

Teijin Frontier announces global availability of biodegradable BIOFRONT® PLA resin

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., today announced the global availability of its BIOFRONT® polylactic acid (PLA) resin, which biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers and soil compared to conventional PLA products. Incorporation of a novel biodegradation accelerator in the polymer can enhance its decomposition rate without significantly compromising strength, crystallinity or moldability. This resin, named to signify cutting-edge biotechnology, is now fully commercialized in Japan and internationally.

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News Archive
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New EREMA polyolefin plant outputs more than 4 tonnes per hour

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Better Cotton signs roadmap to future-proof Uzbekistan programme

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Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 – Driving innovation in sustainable materials management

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Successful at ITMA Asia 2024 - Saurer's technology highlights

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AbTF joins Make the Label Count initiative to promote fair assessment of natural fibres

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STOLL pushes the flat knitting industry in China

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Texcare 2024 presents the concentrated innovative power of the international textile care industry

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Convincing presentation, intensive discussions, agreed projects

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One step ahead in sun protection

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Italian Textile Machinery: Order intake down in the third quarter of 2024

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CHT receives adiFormulator Award 2024

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ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 enjoys strong local attendance

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Year-end sprint with the STOLL and KM.ON training program

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IVGT on tour in Albstadt

2024-11-01

Cotton made in Africa supports the development of West African textile production in Benin

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KARL MAYER and Highjet Group intensify their cooperation in Shanghai

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol achieves record growth, reinforcing commitment to sustainable practices and traceability

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Pioneering start-ups join ITMF

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INDA calls for abstracts for the 2025 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference

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JigMaster – most gentle and versatile

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PRSA 2024: trinamiX presents their portfolio of versatile plastic and textile identification solutions to the Southeast-Asian market

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IDÉ House of Brands introduces a new collection of bluesign® PRODUCTS for b2b sports and leisure brand, iwear

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Textile Exchange Conference 2024’s “The case for change” theme sets the stage for RE&UP to discuss the future of textile-to-textile recycling

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Eastman Naia™ brings its own groundbreaking “Case for change” to the Textile Exchange Conference 2024.

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The world’s first 100% “fiber-to-fiber” biorecycled clothing unveiled by multi-brand consortium

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Functional contract textiles: the multi-talents at Heimtextil 2025

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Trade association Matratzen-Industrie e.V. at Heimtextil 2025: focus on circular economy

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Iluna Group and the new dimension of beachwear

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Ternua makes progress in circularity with a 50% mono-material fw 2025-2026 collection

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Twenty years of Sustainability Report for RadiciGroup

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Source Fashion announces new dates for February 2025

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STFI Theme Day: Advancing technologies for a circular textile economy

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Rieter places bond for a total of CHF 65 Million

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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions continues to rely on online training center

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Bio-Derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber samples make global debut at Kingpins Amsterdam

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Locomotive sector of Turkish Economy; Ready-to-Wear and garment meet at Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition

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Arthur Hoeld, Executive Board Member for global sales, to step down from the Executive Board of Adidas - Mathieu Sidokpohou appointed as successor

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Inditex and UNI Global Union renew their global agreement

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H&M Foundation launches new round of Global Change Award with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050

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Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

2024-10-24

Crisis in Europe’s textiles sorting and recycling sector could trigger a domino effect

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BCF yarn producer Sitong expands polyester capacities

2024-10-24

Minna Rouru appointed Chief People & Communications Officer at Suominen

2024-10-24

HeiQ announces return to private company structure

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ISKO makes its return to Kingpins Amsterdam and launches its SS26 collection

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VIATT 2025 set to advance sustainability and digitalisation in Vietnam’s textile industry

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Rieter's new machine business will decline dramatically in 2024

2024-10-24

SAITEX MILL in Vietnam joins bluesign® System Partner as part of bluesign's Global Denim Initiative

2024-10-24

Flipts & Dobbels opens new pathways for biocomposites within VIBES Initiative

2024-10-24

Top European manufacturer boosts production capacity with kornit Apollo

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Benefit from the growing trend for sun protection

2024-10-24

Autoneum presented corporate strategy and medium-term targets with planned revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion

2024-10-24

Project update: Focus on supply chain readiness and environmental permits

2024-10-24

First tests for pilot plant for chemical recycling of textiles successful

2024-10-24

AMSilk announces successful partnership negotiation with Ajinomoto for industrial fermentation

2024-10-24

Italian textile machinery at Expotextil Peru

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INVISTA to continue HMD production in Orange, Texas

2024-10-17

ITMA ASIA + CITME kick-off of the KARL MAYER GROUP with high visitor response

2024-10-17

Cleanzone Award 2024 goes to DITF and DASTEX

2024-10-17

PERFORMANCE DAYS with a comprehensive range of topics

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Global stage for inspiration: Heimtextil expands product range and makes textile interior design more visible than ever before

2024-10-17

New impulses for the textile care industry: Texcare 2024 supporting programme

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New PLEVA representation in North America

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MIC Spa organized a “Future of Denim Production" event in Egypt

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Groz-Beckert at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2024 in Shanghai

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Rieter Ring Spinning System powers Beste’s fully traceable supply chain

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Lenzing, Kaihara Denim and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei launch SAISEI Collection, premium stretch denim line made of recycled materials

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Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei lands at Smart Closet initiative with “A Dress For Venice”

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BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio with products with reduced and, for the first time, net zero CO2 footprints

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Kordsa hosts International Composites United Innovation Day

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Archroma brings “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” innovations to PERFORMANCE DAYS 2024

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Authentico® by Schneider Group returns to Textile Exchange Conference with the fabric collections of the Marzotto Group brands