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2026-05-28

Driving digitalization, efficiency, and Smart Manufacturing across textiles and carpets

At this year’s ITM, BMSvision proudly showcases its next leap forward in digital manufacturing excellence. As a long-standing global pioneer in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textile and plastics industries, BMSvision continues to accelerate digital transformation by delivering powerful, data-driven solutions that boost productivity, enhance quality and support sustainable growth. Visit BMSvision at the Vandewiele booth in Hall 7, Booth 710, to experience the future of textiles manufacturing.

#Textiles & Apparel / Garment
2026-05-21

Global size study for brands and retailers to optimize fit and market coverage

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Denim

2026-05-21

Jeanologia brings “Billy” to China, the AI transforming denim design

The denim industry is turning its attention to Hangzhou this week, where a new edition of Kingpins, the leading international trade show for the sector, takes place on May 21 and 22. There, the Spanish company Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile industry, is introducing its latest innovation to the Chinese market: “Billy”, the first artificial intelligence specifically developed for denim finishing design.

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Texprocess 2026

2026-05-21

Sustainable embroidery materials and digital finishing attract attention at GUNOLD booth

More exhibition space, more visitors, and a high level of international participation: GUNOLD’s concept for this year’s Texprocess 2026, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21 to 24, 2026, was a complete success. “Our decision to showcase our entire product range alongside application examples and expert tips was very well received,” says Marketing Director Stephan Gunold, delighted with the positive outcome of the trade show. The focus was particularly on the Stockstadt-based company’s sustainable products as well as its laser, engraving, and sublimation services.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-21

Trützschler and Wisdom-Greentech held a signing ceremony for the ultra-high-speed 4.2m Air-Through Bonding (ATB) line

On May 20, 2026, Trützschler and Wisdom-Greentech, a Chinese customer specializing in high-end maternal, infant & child care industry and related disposable nonwoven products, held a signing ceremony for the purchase of a ultra-high-speed 4.2m ATB line in Geneva, Switzerland. This cooperation not only represents a deepened partnership between the two parties in the ATB sector, but also marks a new milestone in production efficiency for the high-end maternal, infant and child care product industry chain. This jointly developed 4.2m ATB line is more than just an investment. It stands as a milestone achievement of Sino-German technological cooperation, empowering the high-end hygiene industry including feminine care, adult care and related disposable nonwoven products, and realizing a dual breakthrough in production capacity and product quality.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-21

Wangjin holdings signs 10th production line agreement with Trützschler – Driving innovation in the eco-friendly nonwovens industry

Wangjin Holdings and Trützschler held a grand signing ceremony for the Pulp X Spunlace Nonwoven Production Line, alongside the successful commissioning ceremony of Line 3 of Zhejiang Jinnuo Medical New Material Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Wangjin Holdings, in Geneva, Switzerland on May 20, 2026. The newly signed Pulp X production line marks the 10th production line that Wangjin Holdings has introduced from Trützschler. It is not only the strategic implementation outcome of Wangjin Holdings' decade-long deep cultivation and continuous layout in the nonwovens sector, but also demonstrates its unwavering commitment to leading the innovative development of the global eco-friendly nonwovens industry, injecting powerful new momentum into the industry's green transformation.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-21

Trützschler establishes in-depth strategic cooperation with Fujian Leo Group

The strategic cooperation signing ceremony between Trützschler and Fujian Leo Group, a Chinese customer specializing in the R&D, production and sales of personal hygiene products for ten 4.2m Air-Through-Bonding (ATB) lines was grandly held in Geneva, Switzerland. The signing marks a new milestone in the partnership. Leveraging Trützschler’s advanced nonwoven technology, Fujian Leo Group will complete a large-scale production line upgrade, further consolidate its production capacity advantages and strengthen its core competitiveness in the industry.

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Raw Materials

2026-05-21

New U.S. cotton study uses real-world grower data to reveal where fiber impacts occur

Cotton Incorporated has released a critically reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) of U.S. cotton fiber production that examines how cotton’s environmental impacts are measured and where meaningful improvements can be made across the value chain. The new data, grounded in real‑world grower inputs, measures what drives U.S. cotton’s environmental footprint from field to gin.

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News Archive
Research & Development

TCLF: Resilient value chains in times of crises

Denim

Officina39 brings modular Low Temperature Reactive Dyeing and a new vision of denim efficiency to Denim Première Vision Milan 2026

Denim

ISKO unveils a new circular vision of color, texture and tactile innovation at Denim Première Vision Milan

INDEX 2026

INDEX 2026: Reicofil introduces RF 5.10 upgrade boosting output by 10 percent

Recycled Fibers

Lindex and BASF partner to bring textile-­to­-textile recycled polyamide to lingerie sector

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Tradition and Innovation – Phoenox Textiles Ltd. relies on state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from Brückner

ITM 2026

Uster FiberQ excels for recycled raw materials too

Digital Printing

EFI brings high-performance display graphics, packaging, and textile printing innovations to FESPA 2026

Digital Printing

Mimaki ‘Powers Possibilities’ with a market-diverse application and printer line-up at FESPA 2026

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26 Awards winners announced: Setting new benchmarks in nonwovens

Yarns

From advanced fibres to eco‑focused yarns: Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 set to welcome global industry to Shanghai

ITM 2026

Monforts sees growing potential for technical textiles in Türkiye

Denim

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital announces commercial availability of Atlas MATRIX following successful global Beta program

INDEX 2026

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

INDEX 2026

“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Research & Development

Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Nonwovens

PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

INDEX 2026

ANDRITZ at INDEX ’26: Driving sustainability with next-generation nonwoven technologies

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: World’s leading nonwovens exhibition presents groundbreaking product launches, exclusive seminars and immersive experiences

INDEX 2026

The LYCRA Company launches LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber for nonwovens, advancing comfort and fit in disposable hygiene at INDEX™ 26

INDEX 2026

Innovations for today – solutions for tomorrow: Trützschler Nonwovens at INDEX™ 2026

ITM 2026

EVENEXT & BURSTMATIC II to headline Mesdan S.p.A. presentation at ITM 2026

Research & Development

Elastic yarns to become more recyclable and environmentally friendly in future

HIGHTEX 2026

HIGHTEX 2026 technical textile and nonwoven industry to gather in Istanbul

ITM 2026

The most comprehensive platform bringing together global textile investors: ITM 2026

ITM 2026

BB Engineering unveils new, patented “Val-uePack” spin pack at ITM

ITM 2026

ITM 2026: KARL MAYER presents new perspectives

Spinning

Specialist in fine counts: New type 2777 ceramic oiler

ITM 2026

Efficiency, quality and reliability: Stäubli solutions on display at ITM Istanbul 2026

Recycled Fibers

Syre expands partnership with Target to advance next-generation recycled materials at scale

INDEX 2026

CHT Group showcases innovative DURON fiber auxiliaries for nonwovens in Geneva

Recycling / Circular Economy

Project REWEAR investigates diverse economies of rewear as a global practice of circularity

INDEX 2026

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

Associations

Italian textile machinery sector faces weak start to 2026 despite domestic growth

Nonwovens

Temafa Maschinenfabrik GmbH supplies a complete decortication plant for processing hemp straw to Hanffaser Geiseltal eG

Techtextil 2026

FET’s revolutionary gel spinning system wins Techtextil Innovation Award

ITM 2026

Savio Macchine Tessili will exhibit at ITM Istanbul 2026 presenting its flagship technologies

ITM 2026

Rieter at ITM 2026: Spinning Redefined with Automation and Intelligence

ITM 2026

Experience Trützschler’s leading fiber processing technologies at ITM 2026

ITM 2026

Driving sustainable growth in Türkiye through advanced technology and strong partnerships

ITM 2026

Saurer at ITM 2026: Answering markets needs for flexibility

ITM 2026

Barmag and Neumag showcase innovations across all manmade fiber processes

Research & Development

Walter Reiners Foundation Prize awarded to three ITA graduates

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

New sourcing regions and sustainable solutions shape Texworld Paris 2026

Nonwovens

FILTECH 2026: Neumag Nonwoven showcases technologies for meltblown and spunbond

Texprocess 2026

AMANN reviews successful Texprocess 2026 and highlights innovations for circularity and performance

Sustainability

A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests

Techtextil 2026

Young talents honoured – 60 years Walter Reiners Foundation

Recycling / Circular Economy

RE&UP contributes to Global Fashion Summit 2026 circularity discussion

Denim

Denim moves towards sustainability

Textile processing

YKK joins ZDHC as a Signatory Supplier, strengthening commitment to eliminating hazardous chemicals

Recycling / Circular Economy

Europe’s textile future at a turning point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint aims to scale recycling and unlock investment opportunities

Research & Development

Regional hemp bast for lightweight construction profiles

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital launches Konnections 365

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026: KARL MAYER impresses as an innovative sector partner

ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027 opens Start-Up Valley applications following success stories from 2023

Associations

BTMA backs global growth while investing in future UK leaders

Raw Materials

China projected to increase cotton production, yields, and imports in 2026/27

Raw Materials

ICAC launches Carbon Credits Initiative to deliver new income streams to cotton farmers

Sustainability

Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen

Raw Materials

ECCO introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

Man-Made Fibers

The LYCRA Company strengthens sustainability leadership, appoints Alistair Williamson as VP of Product Sustainability

Raw Materials

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories reports major progress converting record-setting spider silk cocoon production into reeled silk

Textile processing

trinamiX mobile NIR spectroscopy: New applications for the footwear and textile industry

Sustainability

bluesign technologies introduces bluepass

Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026: Style3D | ASSYST showcases AI, 3D, 2D and automation and meets strong industry response

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Smart Quality Control for Technical Textiles

Digital Printing

FESPA’s new textile event set to debut in Barcelona this May

Raw Materials

Fiber traceability - A vehicle to ensure sustainability or injustice?

Textile chemistry

Officina39 expands in South Asia with dual trade show presence and new low-impact dyeing innovation

Research & Development

ITA spin-off Solid Air (SA) Dynamics reaches the semi-finals of the Rice Business Plan Competition

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Knitting & Hosiery

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

Natural Fibers

Natural Fiber Welding Inc. debuts PLIANT™ PCS, a 100-percent biobased outsole compound for the footwear industry

Techtextil 2026

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

INDEX 2026

Italian Textile Machinery heads to Geneva for Index 2026

Textile processing

Vivien Altmann-Morelli new Director of Texcare

Recycling / Circular Economy

Efficient recycling of textile PET

Spinning

Barmag Huitong Engineering technology makes PA6 direct spinning economically viable

Techtextil 2026

Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

RE&UP to showcase Next-Gen circularity in ISKO Pro workwear at Techtextil

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil & Texprocess 2026: Global benchmark for textile innovation – Performance Apparel Textiles takes centre stage at the opening

Recycled Fibers

Circulose and CTA announce collaboration to enable lyocell fibers using CIRCULOSE® pulp

Heimtextil 2027

Heimtextil celebrates Milan Design Week honoring partnerships with Patricia Urquiola and Alcova Milano

Texprocess 2026

Kornit Digital expands digital production into footwear and technical textiles with Presto MAX PLUS

Textile processing

NATULON® zipper series surpasses 50% of YKK’s global zipper sales

Smart Textiles

Covestro, FILK Freiberg, and OUT e.V. develop flexible, conductive polymer smart textile system

HIGHTEX 2026

Global growth in the technical textile sector drives interest in HIGHTEX 2026 to its peak

Techtextil 2026

RUDOLF is pioneering the future of technical textiles by developing innovative, functional solutions

Denim

Eastman Naia™ debuts at Kingpins Amsterdam, transforming Denim from the inside out

Denim

ISKO introduces a new chapter of denim innovation at Kingpins Amsterdam with FW 27/28

Techtextil 2026

Asahi Kasei Advance to showcase high-performance non-woven and fibers at Techtextil 2026

Texprocess 2026

VEIT Group presents product highlights and innovations at Texprocess 2026

Spinning

Rieter Annual General Meeting 2026: Shareholders approve all board proposals

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Texhibition Istanbul signals stability and global connectivity

Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Techtextil 2026

VDMA members at Techtextil: Smart technologies for technical textiles

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

Techtextil 2026

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

 
 
 
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