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Man-Made Fibers
2025-12-04
Teijin and Asahi Kasei to merge textile subsidiaries into joint venture
Teijin Limited and Asahi Kasei Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to integrate their textile subsidiaries Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. and Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation. The announcement was approved by Teijin’s Board of Directors on 1 December 2025 and marks a significant consolidation move within Japan’s advanced materials and textile sector.
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2025-12-04
Archroma and Fibre52® partner to scale next-generation low-temperature neutral-pH, bleach system for cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics
Archroma becomes the exclusive global distributor of Fibre52®’s patented chemistry—advancing a new standard in sustainable processing. Combined with Archroma’s AVITERA® SE dyes, the partnership delivers the industry’s most resource-efficient bleach-and-dye systems.
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2025-12-04
European Commission imposes registration on imports of PET spunbond from China
On 15 September 2025, the European Commission opened an Anti-dumping (AD) investigation into imports of PET spunbond from China following a complaint by the EU industry (AD738). On 2 December 2025, the Commission made imports of PET spunbond from China subject to registration. This is an important milestone in the proceedings.
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2025-12-03
Mayer & Cie. to shut down after failed search for investor – 270 jobs affected
Mayer & Cie., the long-established German manufacturer of circular knitting and braiding machines, will cease operations after its international search for an investor ended without success. The company, based in Albstadt-Tailfingen, had been undergoing insolvency proceedings in self-administration since its filing on 23 September 2025. As Schwarzwälder Bote reports, the insolvency court has now formally opened the proceedings, triggering the decision to wind down the business in an orderly process.
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2025-12-03
Trevira CS® ignites Heimtextil 2026 with "WE CARE" campaign
Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical company, announces its Trevira CS® brand’s powerful and socially responsible presentation at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from January 13 to 16, 2026. The impactful theme of the show: “WE CARE.”
...moreITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
2025-12-02
India becomes growth engine for the warp knitting industry
ITMA ASIA 2025 exceeded all expectations for KARL MAYER – above all thanks to the strong interest from India: around 30% of the qualified discussions were held with partners from this traditional textile country. The response underlines the growing importance of the Indian market, which could become the second largest sales region for KARL MAYER after China. The warp knitting industry in particular is developing dynamically.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
European research project addresses textile waste through integrated recycling technologies
Recycled_Fibers
CARBIOS and Wankai sign strategic PET biorecycling pact
Home Textiles
Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its upholstery business to GH Private Equity
Yarn & Fiber
Fulgar voice at the Milan Fashion Institute
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris unveils redesigned show layout for 2026
Industry 4.0 / Digitalization
Lenze receives IEC 62443-4-1 certification: TÜV Rheinland confirms cyber-secure development process
Digital Printing
Epson future proofs textile printing with Epson Textile Academy 2.0
Research & Development
Feasibility study shows potential to convert textile waste into PHB bioplastic
Research & Development
IRG Polymer Recycling wraps up productive 2025 project cycle
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Asteks and Nexrone launch global investment initiative
Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories launches significant hiring initiative to support expanded spider silk production footprint in Southeast Asia
Sustainability
Textile Exchange evolves its membership structure to unlock the next stage of collective action for climate and nature
Recycled_Fibers
PETCORE Europe announces Institutional EU Polyester Textile Circularity Summit for 2 December 2025
Textile chemistry
Archroma earns portfolio-wide Cradle to Cradle Certifications
Recycling / Circular Economy
Fashion for Good releases open-source blueprint for near-net-zero textile manufacturing
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
ISPO AWARDS 2025: this is the 2025 shortlist
Natural Fibers
Better Cotton Initiative partners with Uzbek government agency to offset certification costs
Recycling / Circular Economy
Eton’s role in automating the reuse market
ITM 2026
An accessible World Show window for textile technology manufacturers and investors: ITM 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
YKK’s net-zero commitment drives new business strategy for decarbonization and circular economy
Recycling / Circular Economy
Global Circularity Protocol for business (GCP) launched at COP30
Technical Textiles
Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference Asia debuts in Mumbai: Pioneering fibre solutions and sustainability
Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories fulfilling order for customized spider silk application from leading performance sports brand
Man-Made Fibers
All aboard with Trevira CS®: Exhibiting IMO-tested flame-retardant textiles at CSI Show Hamburg
Recycling / Circular Economy
CirTex Community discusses technical, social and regulatory pathways for textile circularity
Natural Fibers
38th International Cotton Conference Bremen launches registration and unveils key topics
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression
Recycling / Circular Economy
Nanollose creates the world’s first wearable fashion garment made from liquid waste
Research & Development
Catching heart disease early with AI-based sensor system
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Singapore edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME makes successful presentation
Technical Textiles
Techtextil India 2025: Weaving India’s journey toward global functional textile leadership
Man-Made Fibers
The LYCRA Company announces grand opening of its largest global Spandex production facility in China
Man-Made Fibers
The LYCRA Company, Dovetail Workwear and Sapphire Finishing Mills Collaborate on COOLSWAP™
Sustainability
RadiciGroup: 21st Sustainability Report published
Embroidery
Delicate by day, glowing by night
Industry 4.0 / Digitalization
Mango joins TextileGenesis pioneering traceability solution, a Lectra company, for a transparent value chain
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
BW Converting to promote sustainable finishing solutions with A.T.E. at Techtextil India 2025
New Materials
From premiums to parity: How Fashion for Good is rewriting the economics of new materials
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Knitex Industries Ltd. (Mondol Group) invests in advanced Mahlo technology
Heimtextil 2026
Room for more: experience brand diversity at Heimtextil 2026
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Third Monforts Thermex for Turkey’s Altoteks
Natural Fibers
G. Modiano Ltd. and G. Schneider SpA announce a pivotal agreement to secure the future of wool production excellence in Europe
Recycled_Fibers
Indorama Ventures’ Fibers business and Jiaren Chemical Recycling form joint venture to enhance global textile circularity
Recycled_Fibers
Syre announces partnership with Nike to scale circular Polyester
Recycling / Circular Economy
Toray develops recycling technology that retains carbon fiber strength and surface quality
Research & Development
Panty liners prevent bacterial vaginosis
Research & Development
Soft interfaces: Textile-integrated light switches, made possible by printable Liquid Metal Ink
Functional Fabrics
PERFORMANCE DAYS sets benchmarks with record attendance & strong industry presence
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
ISPO 2025: Dynamism, innovation, and strong impulses through close industry dialogue
Europe
EU aims to advance global clean transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement at UN's COP30
Recycling / Circular Economy
EURATEX calls for a competitive and harmonised Circular Economy Act For Textiles
Nonwoven machines
ANDRITZ collaborates with Tandem Repeat on solutions to produce novel sustainable fiber
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
A+A 2025: innovations and know-how for tomorrow’s world of work
Man-Made Fibers
Indorama Ventures and Indovinya Global Leaders represent the Group at the Climate Action Innovation Zone in São Paulo
Functional Fabrics
Getzner Textil launches new getzspace® three-dimensional weaving at Functional Fabric Fair
Associations
Mr. Juan Parès (Spain) elected as new ITMF President
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
MUNICH FABRIC START: Strategic repositioning of the show’s summer term to late July 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
New Retviews study by Lectra: the luxury market in 2025, between margin protection strategies and new iconic pieces
Man-Made Fibers
CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics forges ahead with launch of next-gen flame resistant fabric solution at A+A
Recycling / Circular Economy
RE&UP debuts at Ecomondo 2025 to showcase circular fashion innovation
Natural Fibers
Bangladesh becomes World's largest importer in 2024/25 after China cuts imports by 65% to 1.1 million tonnes
Textile chemistry
TEXTILCOLOR AG launches strategic collaboration with Alpex, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil in the field of Pyroshell™ flame protection
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
T-CAN – Revolutionizing can transport
Nonwovens
