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Textile processing
2026-03-24
Major expansion for ACG Kinna follows record year
In response to growing demand for its full textile and finished product line automation services, ACG Kinna – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – has inaugurated a 1,000-square-metre expansion at its headquarters in Skene, Sweden.
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2026-03-24
YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.
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2026-03-24
Shima Seiki showcases WHOLEGARMENT® and 3D knitting solutions for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026
Leading textile technology solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, along with its Italian subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., will be participating in the Techtextil 2026 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany next month. On display will be WHOLEGARMENT® and other advanced three-dimensional knitting applications across a wide range of industries besides fashion apparel that are not typically associated with knitting, such as technical textiles using industrial materials and advanced three-dimensional knitting.
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2026-03-24
The 83rd Plenary Meeting: Reports from the ICAC Secretariat
Every year, one of the most anticipated sessions at the International Cotton Advisory Committee's (ICAC) Plenary Meeting is the Reports from the Secretariat — and the 83rd edition in Bremen, Germany, did not disappoint.
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2026-03-23
Textilfabrik 7.0 launched: Mönchengladbach becomes a real-world lab for sustainable textile production
With the official kick-off event of the Textilfabrik 7.0 (T7), a major transformation project for the German textile and apparel industry has been launched in the Monforts Quarter in Mönchengladbach. At the “Textile Roundtable,” an event format organized by the Zukunftsagentur Rheinisches Revier, representatives from industry, research, politics, and the regional economy came together to jointly lay the foundation for CO₂-neutral, circular, and economically viable textile production in Germany.
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2026-03-23
Future ready nonwovens and fiber processing solutions – Meet Trützschler at Techtextil 2026
From April 21 to 24, 2026, the Trützschler Group will present its future‑ready solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany. At Booth C61 in Hall 12.0, Trützschler Nonwovens will showcase its latest developments for efficient nonwovens production, including comprehensive service and consulting solutions. Highlights include the fully upgraded X‑Series nonwoven cards suitable for spunlace, needle‑punching and air‑through bonding (ATB) processes, as well as the T‑ONE digital working environment enhanced with new features. Trützschler Card Clothing will complement the presentation with a new card wire designed with a specially engineered surface for high‑performance nonwoven applications. Visitors can also take a closer look at Trützschler’s complete solution for the recycling of textile waste, TRUECYCLED.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
Europe needs tipping point to scale textile-to-textile recycling, BCG and ReHubs say
Digital Printing
Former ASOS CEO Nick Beighton joins Kornit Digital to help shape the future of on-demand fashion
Techtextil 2026
Gebr. Otto highlights versatility at Techtextil with regional supply chains, yarn innovations and new hygiene segment
Man-Made Fibers
OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis
Sustainability
Experts publish APAC policy priorities
Knitting & Hosiery
SHIMA SEIKI announces partnership with CLO Virtual Fashion
Man-Made Fibers
Lenzing advances its transformation: Higher EBITDA, stronger free cash flow and more than EUR 200 million in cost savings
Man-Made Fibers
“Lead Transformation – Generate Impact”: Lenzing presents its 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report
Techtextil 2026
Precision, performance and progress: British textile machinery at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026
Techtextil 2026
STFI presents concepts for the textile circular economy and solutions for a healthy and safe life at Techtextil
Techtextil 2026
Cetex: Textile innovations “Made in Saxony” at Techtextil
Nonwovens
INDA honors four industry leaders with 2026 Lifetime Service and Technical Achievement Awards
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Navis TubeTex and Fibroline announce upcoming Innovation Days
Raw Materials
A Powerful Opening: Global thought leaders launch the International Cotton Conference Bremen
Techtextil 2026
Where performance becomes product strategy: Techtextil 2026 puts functional apparel in the spotlight
INDEX 2026
EDANA unveils nominees for INDEX™26 Awards: Highlighting the next generation of nonwoven excellence
Raw Materials
Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security
Natural Fibers
Beyond Cotton: Natural Fibres in the Spotlight at the Bremen Cotton Conference - Branded by DNFI
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Coats to showcase innovative reinforcement and filler materials for leather goods and accessories at APLF 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Design, innovation and sustainability propel VIATT 2026’s expanding role in ASEAN textile sourcing
Techtextil 2026
Textile Chemicals & Dyes: Innovation in Textile Chemistry moves into focus at Techtextil 2026
Digital Printing
FESPA confirms participation from leading exhibiting suppliers and brands for inaugural textile event
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® wins the iF Design Award 2026
Recycling / Circular Economy
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 fuels innovation at the intersection of AI and Circular Economy
Recycled_Fibers
Circ deepens access to recycled fibers with Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. partnership agreement
Textile processing
Automatex introduces game changing quilting machine
Techtextil 2026
RETECH showcases high-precision godets for high-performance fiber processing at Techtextil 2026
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
BW Converting expands Southeast Asian presence with new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia
Recycled_Fibers
Worn Again Technologies unveils the Accelerator
Knitting & Hosiery
Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Monforts unveils interactive digital platform for textile finishers
Techtextil 2026
Knowledge that drives progress: Techtextil and Texprocess forums strengthen the global textile industry with a future-oriented programme
Raw Materials
International Women’s Day: Cotton made in Africa strengthens equality for women through targeted investments
Spinning
Barmag presents the next generation of POY production – energy-efficient and partial-automated
Textile chemistry
DyStar Group announces Board transition to drive innovation
Recycling / Circular Economy
Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up
Research & Development
Pioneer of the first hour: Michael Carus steps down after more than 30 years from nova-Institute’s Management
Knitting & Hosiery
KARL MAYER (China) celebrates its 30th anniversary
Digital Printing
UK Manufacturer Basic Prints commits to digital-first production model with dual investment in Kornit Digital’s Apollo
Techtextil 2026
Saurer sets new standards at Techtextil 2026
Man-Made Fibers
Toray develops AURLIST™ polyester filament fiber with luxurious luster and ultra-fine structure
Recycling / Circular Economy
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance to support textile-to-textile recycling policy
Recycling / Circular Economy
Circ announces new Fiber Club partners to accelerate commercial adoption of recycled textiles
Sustainability
GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Sustainability
The nova-Institute establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to lay the groundwork for industrial defossilisation
Techtextil 2026
High-performance yarns for tomorrow's mobility
Digital Printing
Keeping print inclusive: Empowering women in the print industry
Man-Made Fibers
Decarbonizing tire reinforcement: Indorama Ventures presents path to lower-carbon PET solutions at Tire Technology Conference
Recycled_Fibers
Selenis to double capacity in Portugal by Q3 2027 - Accelerating the Global transition to circular and low-carbon polyesters
Technical Textiles
Independent testing confirms no detectable PFAS in Milliken firefighter turnout gear fabrics
Home Textiles
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns in August as global sourcing hub and trend barometer for home textiles industry
Research & Development
Pellet press enables thermomechanical textile recycling on a pilot scale at ITA
Digital Printing
Hybris Productions scales licensed apparel production moving from screen to digital with Kornit Digital
Sustainability
Textile Exchange unveils commitment-based pathway for members to accelerate responsible raw material production
Associations
EDANA joins industry coalition urging a strong internal market legal basis for the New Circular Economy Act
Composites
STFI at JEC
Nonwovens
Change in Suominen Leadership Team: Minna Rouru to pursue new opportunities outside the company
Research & Development
