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Lenzing invests EUR 27 million in US facility to expand specialty fibers for nonwovens
The Lenzing Group is investing EUR 27 million (USD 31 million) to expand specialty fiber production capabilities at its lyocell fiber site in Mobile, Alabama, USA. The investment forms part of the company’s “Grow NW. Reset TX.” strategy and will strengthen its global Nonwovens business, with a particular focus on short-cut fibers and customized wood-based solutions for specialty applications.
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ITA spin-off TERNAfil wins third place at KUER.NRW 2026 with MAXCarbon technology
The Aachen-based ITA spin-off TERNAfil GmbH has secured third place in the KUER.NRW Business Plan Competition 2026 with MAXCarbon, an innovative carbon-ceramic hybrid fibre developed for applications in the hydrogen economy. The technology combines the mechanical properties of carbon fibres with the thermal and corrosion resistance of ceramic materials.
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Jeanologia and Sue Barrett explore new interpretations of camouflage in COMMON GROUND
Jeanologia has collaborated with Sue Barrett, founder of Denim Forum, to create COMMON GROUND, a new denim collection that reinterprets camouflage through nature-inspired patterns, vintage garments and modern finishing technologies. Developed as part of Jeanologia’s Denim Métiers initiative, the project combines archival references and creative experimentation with laser and ozone technologies to explore new possibilities in contemporary denim design.
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Heimtextil 2027 strengthens its sleep segment with leading brands and new international suppliers
From high-quality mattresses and innovative sleep systems to international sourcing solutions, Heimtextil 2027 brings together the full diversity of the sleep market. Established brands will showcase their products in Hall 4.0. With Sleep & Meet, Heimtextil continues its collaboration with the German Mattress Industry Association (Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e. V.).
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Barmag’s single-stage Bi-Shrinkage concept impresses with yarn quality and efficiency
The Indian company Garden Silk Mills Pvt. Ltd. adopts Barmag's new single-stage Bi-Shrinkage Yarn (BSY) spinning concept based on WINGS FDY PLUS eco. The systems, which have been in operation for about a year, deliver excellent yarn quality with very good productivity.
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Get into pole position for ITMA 2027: German technology delegations open for pre-registration
International textile manufacturers can now pre-register for the Global Textile Technology Mission, taking place in Germany from 12 to 17 September 2027. Four thematic technology routes will provide selected participants with first-hand insights into leading German textile machinery manufacturers and research institutes ahead of ITMA 2027 in Hanover. The deadline for expressions of interest is 11 December 2026.
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