#Recycled Fibers

2026-07-15

Recover™ and Ünteks Group partner to scale recycled cotton in knitwear

Recover(TM), a global producer of low‐impact, high‐quality recycled cotton fiber, announces a new partnership with Ünteks Group, a vertically integrated textile manufacturer based in Turkey. The collaboration focuses on the development of circular knit fabrics and garments, combining Recover’s recycled cotton fiber with Ünteks Group’s integrated capabilities across knitting, dyeing, printing, and garment production.

Spinning

STEELTOP®: A new benchmark in flat tops for spinning preparation

#Textile processing

2026-07-14

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

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#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-07-14

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris highlights evolving global sourcing landscape

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Textile processing

Dedicated car seat model of SHIMA SEIKI’s P-CAM® R Cutting Machine unveiled

Research & Development

ALADIN paves the way for circular and demand-driven textile production in Europe

Nonwovens

Katharina Obergruber appointed to the Management Board of Sandler AG

Recycling / Circular Economy

Ence and ShareTex begin initial testing of the ATENEA innovation project to promote textile recycling in Spain

Recycling / Circular Economy

DePoly Inaugurates its Showcase Plant in Monthey Switzerland

#Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-07-09

Commission clarifies rules on plastic bottles recycling

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#Sustainability

2026-07-09

Global Standards establishes new non-profit foundation to strengthen governance

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Older News

Textile chemistry

2026-07-09

DyStar releases FY2025 sustainability report, marking a new milestone towards its 2030 targets

DyStar, a leading specialty chemicals company with more than a century of expertise in product development and innovation, today announced the release of its FY2025 Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey and reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation.

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Research & Development

2026-07-09

TERIS reaches milestone: Fraunhofer consortium develops new standards for tire analysis

In the “TERIS” project, the Fraunhofer institutes ICT, IGD, and IWM—led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF—have reached a decisive milestone. For the first time, the teams aim to generate, analyse, and predict tire wear in the laboratory in a standardized and practical manner. As part of this milestone, results are now available on reference abrasion, particle analysis, tribological models, AI-based surface analysis, a test bench concept, and methods for accelerated aging and VOC detection. The tire industry, testing services, and environmental agencies will in future benefit from reliable, rapid laboratory procedures for emissions assessment.

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Textile processing

2026-07-09

Pathfinder expands into Mexico to support growth across Latin America

Pathfinder Australia Pty Ltd, a global manufacturer of advanced cutting room technology for the textile and related industries, today announced the launch of Tecnología de Corte Pathfinder, S. de R.L. de C.V., its new Mexico-based subsidiary.

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Yarn & Fiber

2026-07-09

R-Evenge chooses Q-NOVA® yarn by Fulgar for its line of technical socks dedicated to wellness

Q-NOVA®, Fulgar’s sustainable polyamide 6.6 yarn, has been selected by R-Evenge for the development of its collection of technical socks dedicated to wellness, fitness, and water-based activities.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-07-09

Recyc'Elit presents progress in chemical recycling of polycotton waste

French recycling technology company Recyc'Elit showcased the latest progress in its chemical recycling technology during the second National Polymer Recycling Conference, organised by AXELERA and POLYMERIS in Clermont-Ferrand, France, on 30 June and 1 July 2026.

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Functional Fabrics

2026-07-09

Ahlstrom launches breathable ChemoGard BVB fabric to enhance protection and comfort in chemotherapy handling

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, announces today the launch of ChemoGard BVB, a breathable protective apparel fabric designed for chemotherapy drug handling in clinical, laboratory, and operating room environments.

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