#Functional Fabrics

2026-08-13

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

With its upcoming October 13–14, 2026 edition, PERFORMANCE DAYS is placing the spotlight on one of the textile industry’s most important transformations: “Bio-Based Materials – From Fiber to Fabric”, a two-part Focus Topic exploring the future of bio-based innovation across the textile value chain. Part 1, presented in October 2026, will focus on fibers and next-generation material developments, while Part 2 at the March 2027 edition will shift the perspective toward dyeing, finishing, additives, and processing technologies.

Nonwoven machines

MENANG rapidly resumes production with new ANDRITZ airlay line after major fire

#Exhibitions & Events

2026-08-13

Febratex 2026 to be the largest edition of the leading textile trade fair in the Americas with 10 exhibition halls

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#Raw Materials

2026-08-13

Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trip brings international stakeholders closer to Brazil’s cotton production chain

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ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 Shanghai showcases intelligent and sustainable manufacturing

Knitting & Hosiery

The new RJ 4/2 EL revolutionizes body mapping and expands creative possibilities – from smart lingerie to sporty athleisure designs

Recycling / Circular Economy

Managed workwear services are providing a blueprint for the circular textile economy

Raw Materials

World Cotton Day 2026 to bring global cotton and textile community to Tashkent on October 7

Exhibitions & Events

New exhibition sector at Parque Vila Germânica debuts at full capacity during Febratex 2026

#Technical Textiles

2026-08-13

AUDI E5 earns Whole-Cabin OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification, reinforcing a new benchmark for healthier vehicle interiors

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#Sustainability

2026-08-13

Textile Exchange reports growth in certifications and industry engagement

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Older News

Textile chemistry

2026-08-13

bluesign updates chemical reference lists with stronger PFAS restrictions

bluesign has published the 2026 editions of its three core chemical reference lists, introducing updated substance limits and testing requirements in line with the latest scientific findings and regulatory developments.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-13

Eco-design as the foundation of circular textiles

Based on the results of an extensive European analysis, the Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity is currently developing three practice-based training modules covering recycling technologies, eco-design for the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing. This was preceded by a comprehensive company survey and a joint analysis conducted by the project partners under the leadership of IVGT. The results show that the greatest challenges lie not so much in a lack of technology as in skills gaps.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-08-13

Usha Yarns secures growth equity investment from Fullerton Carbon Action Fund

Usha Yarns Limited (“Usha Yarns”), a producer of high-quality recycled yarns with advanced, well established production processes, announced a growth equity investment from the Fullerton Carbon Action Fund (“Fullerton”), a private equity strategy managed by Fullerton Fund Management that backs established mid-market companies across Emerging Asia to accelerate decarbonisation.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2026-08-06

SHIMA SEIKI brings new flat knitting technologies to FEBRATEX 2026

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TEXTIL LTDA., will exhibit at the Brazilian Textile Industry Fair (FEBRATEX 2026) this month. On display will be a roundup of SHIMA SEIKI computerized flat knitting technology, represented by WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines featuring a brand-new model with high productivity and excellent cost performance, a glove knitting machine and the latest digital solutions.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-08-06

Lenzing reports improved half-year results and advances strategic transformation

Despite a persistently challenging market environment in the first half of 2026, characterized by volatile energy and raw material prices, subdued global consumer demand and intensified competition from Asia, the Lenzing Group significantly improved its financial performance. Net result after tax more than doubled to EUR 35.6 million, compared with EUR 15.2 million in the first half of 2025. Free cash flow increased to EUR 45.8 million, while EBITDA amounted to EUR 239.2 million. Revenue totaled EUR 1.27 billion, compared with EUR 1.34 billion in the previous year.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-06

German 'ZOLL' turns end-of-life uniforms into valuable raw materials

Together with CWS Workwear, the German Customs Administration is extending the life cycle of service uniforms through reuse, recycling and material recovery, demonstrating how circular economy principles can be successfully implemented in the public sector while delivering significant savings.

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