#Weaving

2026-08-19

More patterns, less effort: the MULTI-MATIC® at Rohleder

Rohleder is one of Europe’s most modern weaving mills. For over 80 years, the family-owned company has been developing and manufacturing premium fabrics for brands, retailers and private customers – 100% Made in Germany. This success is made possible by a consistent focus on design, quality, and functionality, as well as by continuous investment in state-of-the-art production facilities. Rohleder also relies on innovative technologies in warp preparation and has been collaborating with KARL MAYER for many years. As recently as 2023, a MULTI-MATIC® was delivered to the company’s headquarters in Konradsreuth.

Nonwovens

BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance lab in Mumbai

#Recycled Fibers

2026-08-18

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

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#Man-Made Fibers

2026-08-18

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

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Research & Development

Europe is committed to recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades

Functional Fabrics

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

Nonwoven machines

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

Exhibitions & Events

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

Raw Materials

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

#ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

2026-08-13

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 Shanghai showcases intelligent and sustainable manufacturing

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#Knitting & Hosiery

2026-08-13

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

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Older News

Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-13

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

Managed workwear service providers are demonstrating how commercial success and circularity can go hand in hand by extending garment lifespans through repair, laundering, reuse and recycling, according to “Managed workwear services—a circular textile economy ahead of the game”, a new 14‑page report from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.

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Raw Materials

2026-08-13

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

The Government of Uzbekistan and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will host the official World Cotton Day 2026 Partners Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on October 7.

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Exhibitions & Events

2026-08-13

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

Parque Vila Germânica has put its newest exhibition area into operation ahead of its traditional October festivities. Before hosting Oktoberfest, the venue will unveil a new space that increases its total exhibition area by nearly 15%, with its debut taking place during the 19th edition of Febratex, the largest textile technology trade fair in the Americas.

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Technical Textiles

2026-08-13

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

Following the successful certification of the AUDI E7X, the AUDI E5 has now achieved OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification for its entire vehicle cabin, making it the world's second vehicle to receive whole-cabin certification. With this latest achievement, AUDI remains the only automotive manufacturer whose complete model portfolio has obtained OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification for whole-cabin interiors.

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Sustainability

2026-08-13

Textile Exchange reports growth in certifications and industry engagement

Textile Exchange has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting continued growth in certified sites, industry participation and the development of its standards and membership structure. According to the report, more than 100,000 sites worldwide are now certified to Textile Exchange standards, more than three times the number recorded in 2020. Preliminary figures also indicate 12% year-on-year growth across the organization's current standards, including the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and the Responsible Animal Fiber standards.

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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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