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2026-05-21

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.

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Digital Printing

2026-05-19

Mimaki ‘Powers Possibilities’ with a market-diverse application and printer line-up at FESPA 2026

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, is bringing its “Print Different - Powering Possibilities” theme to life at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 (Fira de Barcelona, 19-22 May 2026), demonstrating how digital printing technology can turn ideas into high-value applications and new business opportunities.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-19

INDEX™26 Awards winners announced: Setting new benchmarks in nonwovens

The nonwovens industry has officially crowned its new winners. Today at the opening of INDEX™ 2026, five companies were honoured with the INDEX™ Awards, the industry’s highest accolade for technical excellence and forward-thinking design.

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Yarns

2026-05-19

From advanced fibres to eco‑focused yarns: Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 set to welcome global industry to Shanghai

From 25 – 27 August, Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) to reinforce its role as a key meeting point for the global yarn and fibre industry. With over 22,000 visitors, the previous edition gathered nearly 580 leading exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, showcasing advanced developments and creative applications that support innovative, sustainable textile design. The upcoming edition will not only present an extensive range of fibre and yarn products, but will also feature a comprehensive fringe programme, including industry forums and trend display areas, providing innovative upstream enterprises with a stage to introduce next‑generation materials and sustainable concepts.

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ITM 2026

2026-05-19

Monforts sees growing potential for technical textiles in Türkiye

For many years now, Türkiye has been one of the most important markets for textile finishing, coating and continuous dyeing equipment, making ITM 2026 from June 9-13 a key event for Germany’s Monforts. At the Istanbul exhibition at stand 1117D in Hall 11, the company will put the emphasis on its machines which continue to lead the field in conventional dyeing and finishing, and also highlight the strong opportunities for Turkish textile manufacturers in the growing field of technical textiles.

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Denim

2026-05-19

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

SOKO will present a range of sustainable denim finishing technologies and collaborative projects at the upcoming Denim Première Vision Milan on 20–21 May in Milan. At booth G27 in Superstudio Più, the company will showcase new chemical solutions designed to combine fashionable denim effects with reduced environmental impact.

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Digital Printing

2026-05-19

Kornit Digital announces commercial availability of Atlas MATRIX following successful global Beta program

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT, "Kornit Digital", "Kornit", or the "Company"), a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the Atlas MATRIX platform following the successful completion of a global beta program across leading production environments in Europe and North America. The announcement, made ahead of FESPA 2026 in Barcelona, marks a major milestone in the evolution of digital apparel production.

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INDEX 2026

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

INDEX 2026

“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Research & Development

Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Nonwovens

PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

INDEX 2026

ANDRITZ at INDEX ’26: Driving sustainability with next-generation nonwoven technologies

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: World’s leading nonwovens exhibition presents groundbreaking product launches, exclusive seminars and immersive experiences

INDEX 2026

The LYCRA Company launches LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber for nonwovens, advancing comfort and fit in disposable hygiene at INDEX™ 26

INDEX 2026

Innovations for today – solutions for tomorrow: Trützschler Nonwovens at INDEX™ 2026

ITM 2026

EVENEXT & BURSTMATIC II to headline Mesdan S.p.A. presentation at ITM 2026

Research & Development

Elastic yarns to become more recyclable and environmentally friendly in future

HIGHTEX 2026

HIGHTEX 2026 technical textile and nonwoven industry to gather in Istanbul

ITM 2026

The most comprehensive platform bringing together global textile investors: ITM 2026

ITM 2026

BB Engineering unveils new, patented “Val-uePack” spin pack at ITM

ITM 2026

ITM 2026: KARL MAYER presents new perspectives

Spinning

Specialist in fine counts: New type 2777 ceramic oiler

ITM 2026

Efficiency, quality and reliability: Stäubli solutions on display at ITM Istanbul 2026

Recycled Fibers

Syre expands partnership with Target to advance next-generation recycled materials at scale

INDEX 2026

CHT Group showcases innovative DURON fiber auxiliaries for nonwovens in Geneva

Recycling / Circular Economy

Project REWEAR investigates diverse economies of rewear as a global practice of circularity

INDEX 2026

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

Associations

Italian textile machinery sector faces weak start to 2026 despite domestic growth

Nonwovens

Temafa Maschinenfabrik GmbH supplies a complete decortication plant for processing hemp straw to Hanffaser Geiseltal eG

Techtextil 2026

FET’s revolutionary gel spinning system wins Techtextil Innovation Award

ITM 2026

Savio Macchine Tessili will exhibit at ITM Istanbul 2026 presenting its flagship technologies

ITM 2026

Rieter at ITM 2026: Spinning Redefined with Automation and Intelligence

ITM 2026

Experience Trützschler’s leading fiber processing technologies at ITM 2026

ITM 2026

Driving sustainable growth in Türkiye through advanced technology and strong partnerships

ITM 2026

Saurer at ITM 2026: Answering markets needs for flexibility

ITM 2026

Barmag and Neumag showcase innovations across all manmade fiber processes

Research & Development

Walter Reiners Foundation Prize awarded to three ITA graduates

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

New sourcing regions and sustainable solutions shape Texworld Paris 2026

Nonwovens

FILTECH 2026: Neumag Nonwoven showcases technologies for meltblown and spunbond

Texprocess 2026

AMANN reviews successful Texprocess 2026 and highlights innovations for circularity and performance

Sustainability

A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests

Techtextil 2026

Young talents honoured – 60 years Walter Reiners Foundation

Recycling / Circular Economy

RE&UP contributes to Global Fashion Summit 2026 circularity discussion

Denim

Denim moves towards sustainability

Textile processing

YKK joins ZDHC as a Signatory Supplier, strengthening commitment to eliminating hazardous chemicals

Recycling / Circular Economy

Europe’s textile future at a turning point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint aims to scale recycling and unlock investment opportunities

Research & Development

Regional hemp bast for lightweight construction profiles

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital launches Konnections 365

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026: KARL MAYER impresses as an innovative sector partner

ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027 opens Start-Up Valley applications following success stories from 2023

Associations

BTMA backs global growth while investing in future UK leaders

Raw Materials

China projected to increase cotton production, yields, and imports in 2026/27

Raw Materials

ICAC launches Carbon Credits Initiative to deliver new income streams to cotton farmers

Sustainability

Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen

Raw Materials

ECCO introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

Man-Made Fibers

The LYCRA Company strengthens sustainability leadership, appoints Alistair Williamson as VP of Product Sustainability

Raw Materials

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories reports major progress converting record-setting spider silk cocoon production into reeled silk

Textile processing

trinamiX mobile NIR spectroscopy: New applications for the footwear and textile industry

Sustainability

bluesign technologies introduces bluepass

Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026: Style3D | ASSYST showcases AI, 3D, 2D and automation and meets strong industry response

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Smart Quality Control for Technical Textiles

Digital Printing

FESPA’s new textile event set to debut in Barcelona this May

Raw Materials

Fiber traceability - A vehicle to ensure sustainability or injustice?

Textile chemistry

Officina39 expands in South Asia with dual trade show presence and new low-impact dyeing innovation

Research & Development

ITA spin-off Solid Air (SA) Dynamics reaches the semi-finals of the Rice Business Plan Competition

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Knitting & Hosiery

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

Natural Fibers

Natural Fiber Welding Inc. debuts PLIANT™ PCS, a 100-percent biobased outsole compound for the footwear industry

Techtextil 2026

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

INDEX 2026

Italian Textile Machinery heads to Geneva for Index 2026

Textile processing

Vivien Altmann-Morelli new Director of Texcare

Recycling / Circular Economy

Efficient recycling of textile PET

Spinning

Barmag Huitong Engineering technology makes PA6 direct spinning economically viable

Techtextil 2026

Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

RE&UP to showcase Next-Gen circularity in ISKO Pro workwear at Techtextil

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil & Texprocess 2026: Global benchmark for textile innovation – Performance Apparel Textiles takes centre stage at the opening

Recycled Fibers

Circulose and CTA announce collaboration to enable lyocell fibers using CIRCULOSE® pulp

Heimtextil 2027

Heimtextil celebrates Milan Design Week honoring partnerships with Patricia Urquiola and Alcova Milano

Texprocess 2026

Kornit Digital expands digital production into footwear and technical textiles with Presto MAX PLUS

Textile processing

NATULON® zipper series surpasses 50% of YKK’s global zipper sales

Smart Textiles

Covestro, FILK Freiberg, and OUT e.V. develop flexible, conductive polymer smart textile system

HIGHTEX 2026

Global growth in the technical textile sector drives interest in HIGHTEX 2026 to its peak

Techtextil 2026

RUDOLF is pioneering the future of technical textiles by developing innovative, functional solutions

Denim

Eastman Naia™ debuts at Kingpins Amsterdam, transforming Denim from the inside out

Denim

ISKO introduces a new chapter of denim innovation at Kingpins Amsterdam with FW 27/28

Techtextil 2026

Asahi Kasei Advance to showcase high-performance non-woven and fibers at Techtextil 2026

Texprocess 2026

VEIT Group presents product highlights and innovations at Texprocess 2026

Spinning

Rieter Annual General Meeting 2026: Shareholders approve all board proposals

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Texhibition Istanbul signals stability and global connectivity

Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Techtextil 2026

VDMA members at Techtextil: Smart technologies for technical textiles

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

Techtextil 2026

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

ITM 2026

The address for environmentally friendly dyeing and finishing systems: ITM 2026

Techtextil 2026

Smart textiles can also be sustainable, eco-friendly and AI-powered – ITA at Techtextil 2026

Denim

TENCEL™ Lyocell - HV100 achieves global denim availability in six months; Vol. 2 debuts at Kingpins Amsterdam

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital acquires PrintFactory to accelerate the industry’s transition to digital, on-demand production

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Knitting & Hosiery

Closing completed – Mayer & Cie. Global starts business operations

Texprocess 2026

Between investment restraint and modernization pressure

Nonwovens

Suominen AGM 2026: no dividend, Board composition confirmed, share buyback authorized

Associations

Europe is losing its textile industry

Techtextil 2026

Archroma showcases innovations delivering performance without compromise at Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026 recognition for the UK’s FET

Techtextil 2026

Lower CO2, stronger bonds: Indorama Ventures enables customers’ performance at Techtextil

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital redefines apparel production for the on-demand era unveiling Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026

Techtextil 2026

Dornbirn GFC to meet industry at Techtextil 2026 and invites innovators to join Innovation Forum

 
 
 
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