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2026-10-29
VistaPrint increases apparel production capacity with Kornit Apollo
Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT), a provider of on-demand digital textile production technologies, reports that VistaPrint has significantly increased its apparel production capacity through the implementation of the Kornit Apollo system. The installation has enabled the international print and design company to add approximately 25,000 units of weekly production capacity while improving production speed, operational efficiency and order turnaround times.
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2026-10-29
Picanol to unveil new AirOne airjet weaving machine at ITMA Asia 2026
From November 20 to 24, 2026, Picanol will present the world premiere of its new AirOne generation of airjet weaving machines at ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai. Developed in response to the latest requirements in basic woven fabric production, AirOne marks an important expansion of Picanol’s airjet weaving portfolio. Featuring a newly developed crank shedding motion, the machine combines high performance and low energy consumption with advanced digitalisation and ease of operation.
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2026-10-29
China and India: Different market dynamics create opportunities for Swiss textile machinery
Ahead of ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai and India ITME in Greater Noida, Swiss Textile Machinery highlights the contrasting industrial structures, investment priorities and technological requirements of two of the world's most important textile manufacturing markets.
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2026-10-29
Savio presents intelligent winding and air-jet spinning technologies at ITMA Asia 2026
At ITMA Asia Shanghai 2026, Savio will showcase its latest developments in winding and spinning technology, focusing on artificial intelligence, automation and digital integration. The spotlight will be on two machines: the Proxima Smartconer®, Savio’s next-generation winding platform, and the Lybra Smartspinner®, an air-jet spinning solution designed for flexible yarn production and a wide range of textile applications.
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2026-10-29
Mahlo introduces AI-supported Orthopac RVMC-20 plus at ITMA Asia 2026
From November 20 to 24, 2026, Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG will present its system portfolio for the textile industry at ITMA Asia in Shanghai. Together with its local sales and service partner Kuantex and Mahlo China, the Bavarian technology specialist will demonstrate at Booth C22 in Hall 7.1 how intelligent measurement and control technology can improve the quality and efficiency of textile production processes. The spotlight will be on the new Orthopac RVMC-20 plus, which combines precise weft straightening with fully integrated process control.
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2026-10-29
Catalyst Club connects fashion industry leaders and emerging talent at Kingpins Amsterdam
Following its debut in Florence, Catalyst Club hosted its second networking event during the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, bringing together international fashion and denim industry representatives to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
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Research & Development
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Research & Development
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Recycling / Circular Economy
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Man-Made Fibers
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Natural Fibers
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Textile chemistry
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Recycled Fibers
Eastman Naia™ highlights circularity and responsible sourcing at Textile Exchange 2026
Recycling / Circular Economy
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Research & Development
Aachen Summer School: Textiles become smart through 3D printing and origami
ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Trützschler to showcase innovations in spinning preparation and nonwovens at ITMA Asia 2026
Man-Made Fibers
ADVANSA's ALLERBAN®+ receives Allergy UK Seal of Approval
Functional Fabrics
ROICA™ brings global textile innovation to Functional Fabric Fair Portland
Recycled Fibers
Toray develops Polyester-Nylon fiber containing at least 93% recycled material by mass
ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Mayer & Cie. Global gears up tor ITMA Asia 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Vietnam’s market evolution creates new sourcing opportunities at VIATT 2027
Heimtextil 2027
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Recycled Fibers
Eastman Naia™ brings versatility to Kingpins Amsterdam
ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Stäubli supports Asia’s weaving industry with solutions across the full value chain
Industry 4.0 / Digitalization
Jeanologia presents expanded EIM platform and COMMON GROUND collection at Kingpins Amsterdam
Software
UNIFEQ Europe adopts Coats Digital’s GSDCost and AI-powered GSDQuest to support rapid growth
Recycling / Circular Economy
Canopy shifts focus towards recycling and traceability in updated Hot Button criteria
Associations
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Associations
Brazil: The Italian textile and textile-machinery sector takes centre stage at two workshops
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
Recycling / Circular Economy
Syre appoints Tim King as CEO
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
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
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
Recycling / Circular Economy
NEUMÜHLE launches mono-material hoodie designed for textile recycling
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
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
Recycling / Circular Economy
nova-Institute launches groundbreaking Advanced Recycling Database for strategic market insight
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
