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2026-10-22

From textile waste to spinning-grade fiber: STADLER Group engineers integrated sorting solution for IGERS in Italy

As technology partner, STADLER worked alongside IGERS on its new plant in San Pietro Mosezzo, Novara, from the first process discussions to the final layout – integrating key treatment equipment into one system and supplying the fully automated sorting line. Together, the two companies have taken IGERS' patented textile recycling process from vision to industrial reality.

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Digital Printing

2026-10-15

Blue Tomato accelerates agile retail apparel production with Kornit Digital

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global pioneer in on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, is highlighting how Blue Tomato, Europe’s largest board sports retailer, is using two Kornit Atlas MAX PLUS systems to support a more agile approach to in-house apparel production. The systems are helping Blue Tomato respond faster to changing consumer trends, produce high-quality apparel for its network of 86 retail stores across Europe and reduce inventory by printing only what the market demands.

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Textile chemistry

2026-10-15

SANITIZED and RUDOLF join forces to extend textile performance and wearability

Long-lasting performance textiles require solutions that address a wide range of consumer expectations, from lasting freshness and comfort to reliable protection against the elements. SANITIZED and RUDOLF are highlighting their latest innovations, demonstrating how specialized textile technologies can support the functional durability and wearability of modern apparel.

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Denim

2026-10-15

The beauty of imperfection: Officina39 explores denim's next chapters

Officina39 returns to Kingpins Amsterdam on October 14–15, booth White 01, with a creative and technological program that brings together its new Spring/Summer 2028 collection, advances in denim finishing and collaborations spanning design, fabric development, fashion and publishing. At the center of the presentation of the Italian company is a shared idea: that distinctive aesthetics, responsible chemistry and efficient industrial processes can evolve together, opening new creative possibilities for contemporary denim.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-10-15

Eastman Naia™ brings versatility to Kingpins Amsterdam

Denim continues to evolve, responding to changing consumer expectations for comfort, adaptability and functionality across different styles, occasions and seasons. At Kingpins Amsterdam, taking place October 14–15, Eastman Naia™ highlights how the versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber can help manufacturers address different denim needs through thoughtful fiber blending, while preserving the distinctive character of denim.

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ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

2026-10-15

Stäubli supports Asia’s weaving industry with solutions across the full value chain

From PCB fiberglass fabrics to denim production, and from premium Jacquard weaving to 3D technical textiles, Stäubli continues to drive the transformation of Asia's textile industry through innovative technologies. With reliable machine performance, advanced automation solutions, and a comprehensive service offering covering the entire equipment lifecycle, Stäubli is committed to helping weaving mills enhance productivity and overall operational efficiency, enabling them to better meet future market challenges.

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Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

2026-10-15

Jeanologia presents expanded EIM platform and COMMON GROUND collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

Jeanologia is presenting two approaches to textile product development at Kingpins Amsterdam on October 14–15: measuring the environmental impact of textile production and exploring new creative possibilities through garment finishing technologies.

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News Archive
Software

UNIFEQ Europe adopts Coats Digital’s GSDCost and AI-powered GSDQuest to support rapid growth

Spinning

STC Extrusion GmbH: Specialist in artificial turf and technical monofilaments

Associations

EURATEX urges Member States to prioritise competitiveness in the next EU budget

Recycling / Circular Economy

Canopy shifts focus towards recycling and traceability in updated Hot Button criteria

Associations

Data and skills, not algorithms, hold back AI adoption in textiles, finds ITMF and ITA white paper

Denim

ISKO unveils SS28 collection’s theme at Kingpins Amsterdam: “Color the experience”.

Associations

Brazil: The Italian textile and textile-machinery sector takes centre stage at two workshops

India ITME 2026

KARL MAYER highlights new technologies and growth opportunities at INDIA ITME 2026

Textile chemistry

Nicca names Archroma exclusive ZELAN™ distributor, extending a decade-long legacy

Functional Fabrics

ROICA™ presents stretch textile innovations from nine partners at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2026

IGATEX 2026

SHIMA SEIKI to showcase flat knitting and digital design solutions at IGATEX Pakistan 2026

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Brazilian market leader Cedro Têxtil focuses on greater efficiency, sustainability, and product quality with Brückner

Recycling / Circular Economy

The Or Foundation, adidas, BESTSELLER, H&M Group, and Inditex launch Apparel Recovery Coalition, responding to impacts of post-consumer textile exports

Digital Printing

Growth at the speed of demand: Kornit Digital brings digital textile innovation to PERFORMANCE DAYS 2026

Denim

Officina39 and Gold Girl Co. explore unconventional materials in denim at Kingpins Amsterdam

IGATEX 2026

Impressive savings with Monforts’ stand-alone air/air heat exchanger

Denim

MK SONS Denim Research to make its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam

Recycling / Circular Economy

Syre appoints Tim King as CEO

Weaving

Stäubli showcases its global expertise in 3D weaving through its Technical Weaving Systems center of excellence

IGATEX 2026

BW Converting, Archroma and Monforts to highlight precision spray finishing at IGATEX Pakistan 2026

India ITME 2026

Barmag to showcase next-generation spinning technologies and smart factory solutions at India ITME 2026

Recycled Fibers

Recover™ launches Recover™One, a 100% recycled fiber blend range that eliminates downstream overdyeing

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing and Kaihara to debut REMOD denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

Research & Development

25 years of medical devices: ITVP combines experience with innovation

IGATEX 2026

IGATEX Pakistan 2026 to showcase textile machinery and manufacturing technologies in Lahore

Recycling / Circular Economy

Samsara Eco survey highlights link between garment durability and brand loyalty

Recycled Fibers

Circ and Huafon partner to scale textile-to-textile recycling in China

Recycling / Circular Economy

Textile-to-textile recycling faces major economic and infrastructure barriers to achieving commercial scale

Associations

ITMF survey shows slight improvement in global textile industry despite continued pressure

Recycling / Circular Economy

Fashion for Good launches Cotton Reloop Matrix Project to unlock commercial scale for recycled cotton

Digital Printing

Italian textile finishing specialist injects digital agility into luxury textile manufacturing with Kornit Digital

Recycling / Circular Economy

ReHubs names Béatrice Moureaux CEO to advance textile recycling in Europe

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

YKK subsidiary Golden Hill Tower Limited marks 25 years of operations in Myanmar

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI to showcase digital product creation at Apparel Sourcing Week

Digital Printing

SNA GZ accelerates its on-demand production strategy with Kornit Digital

Recycling / Circular Economy

NEUMÜHLE launches mono-material hoodie designed for textile recycling

Raw Materials

New Cotton Review examines competitiveness, market risk, and opportunities

Knitting & Hosiery

Long John puts KARL MAYER's RDJ 7/3 into operation and strengthens its position as a market leader

Research & Development

An eco-friendly alternative to fluorocarbon treatments

ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

TMAS members drive textile technology innovation ahead of ITMA Asia

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

EIM evolves into a new Environmental Intelligence to measure the impact of textile production

Recycled Fibers

Carbios and Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium validate recycled polyester production from complex waste

Heimtextil 2027

Patricia Urquiola in the Trend Space: Evolution and new design elements for Heimtextil 2027

Associations

VDMA Textile Machinery with new Executive Board

Spinning

Closer to customers: Trützschler Card Clothing expands service network in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador

Spinning

Rieter appoints Daniel Lippuner as new CEO as Thomas Oetterli steps down

Raw Materials

Kraig Labs ships first commercial spider silk yarn

Recycling / Circular Economy

New Look, M&S, Sainsbury's and Oxfam join forces to boost the UK’s circular textile economy

Man-Made Fibers

DuPont launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution for consumer & industrial applications

Man-Made Fibers

Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei Advance complete business integration and launch TA Frontier Co., Ltd.

Technical Textiles

Penn Solutions files for insolvency and launches investor process

Textile processing

YKK India holds groundbreaking ceremony for new plant in Southern India

Digital Printing

EFI and Agfa’s DPS Business to combine andform a global, full-service industrial inkjet company

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER invites the Global Textile Industry to celebrate its 90th anniversary at its German Headquarters in 2027

Digital Printing

IVO Textiles preserves six decades of textile craftsmanship with Kornit Digital

Associations

ITMF names three winners of the Sustainability & Innovation Award 2026

Recycling / Circular Economy

nova-Institute launches groundbreaking Advanced Recycling Database for strategic market insight

Yarns

Durak Maxibalance thread supports users’ movement and balance comfort

Europe

Textile ETP launches bioeconomy strategy for Europe’s textile industry

Yarns

Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 draws to a close, weaving sustainable innovation into global sourcing

Associations

TMAS technology behind the perfect little black dress

Associations

Italian textile machinery at TITAS 2026: strategic partnership and tailor-made solutions for the Taiwanese market

CINTE Techtextil China 2026

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 wraps up successfully, setting stage for next-gen advancement across key applications

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Turning new ideas into industrial reality at the Monforts ATC

ITMA 2027

20 Start-Ups selected for CEMATEX Start-Up Grant at ITMA 2027

Spinning

Barmag’s automated maintenance processes for quality, safety, and efficiency in spinning plants

Digital Printing

Leading UK garment decorator expands short-run apparel production and print-on-demand fulfillment with Kornit Digital

Man-Made Fibers

Selenis acquires Polisan Hellas assets and expands specialty copolyester production to more than 200,000 tonnes by 2028

Man-Made Fibers

Textile Exchange: reporting companies advance on preferred materials as global fiber production reaches new high

Heimtextil 2027

Therapeutic patterns and mythology as design inspiration: New Talent Area curated by Trendease at Heimtextil grows

Associations

ITMF names five winners of the Start-up Award 2026

Associations

HeiQ & Archroma and Lenzing & Armedangels win ITMF International Collaboration Awards 2026

Research & Development

180 years of TESTEX: From Zurich silk testing to global certification

Recycling / Circular Economy

Moving Advanced Recycling from Innovation to Implementation

Associations

German textile industry and retailers form alliance to shape textile EPR system

Sustainability

Cascale launches member-led process to shape 2030 strategy

Functional Fabrics

PERFORMANCE DAYS introduces Digital Design Journey with CLO and VIZOO

Nonwovens

INDA hires Ben Muller as executive director

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Intertextile Apparel concludes with strong global engagement and future-focused sourcing momentum

Sustainability

Jeanologia Sustainability Report highlights environmental impact of textile technologies

Sustainability

Global Standards announce launch of a new textile processing standard

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Orient Rongheng connects production planning across China and Bangladesh with FastReactPlan

Raw Materials

ALLIED expands down traceability with lot-level carbon footprint data

Sustainability

bluesign launches bluepass alongside first consumer-facing campaign

Fabrics

Texhibition Istanbul strengthens international sourcing profile with innovation and technical textiles

Spinning

Barmag showcases pump solutions for demanding PU applications at PU China 2026

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Lectra launches Apogy with agentic AI for fashion product development

Man-Made Fibers

Dutch court orders Shanghai Port Star to stop sales of HMPE link chains in EU

Associations

Automation, digitalization and new business models are shaping the future of footwear and leather technology

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI to showcase flat knitting and digital design solutions at Egypt Stitch & Tex

Associations

EURATEX calls for urgent action on industrial competitiveness

Raw Materials

Cotton made in Africa puts farmer dialogue at the heart of agricultural training

Sustainability

Wendy Woods named Chair of the Fashion for Good BV Board

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Coats Digital launches AI-powered GSD RealMotion for motion analysis

Textile chemistry

Archroma and Lameirinho partner in pioneering deployment of InOneGO single-step dyeing

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER launches extra-wide HKS 3-M EL for increased productivity

Research & Development

Reducing development times for technical textiles by accelerated thermo-oxidative aging in a high-pressure autoclave

Research & Development

ITA has developed a washable digital smart jacket with real-time feedback and an AI-powered app for rehabilitation

Nonwovens

25 years in the room: EDANA’s OUTLOOK™ returns to Cascais to shape a changing industry

Recycling / Circular Economy

Recover™ names Enes Adak and Fehmi Yüksel as Co-CEOs to accelerate its next growth phase

 
 
 
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