#Research & Development

2026-09-01

From smart jackets to laser technology: Mona Neubaur explores Textile Factory 7.0

As part of her summer tour, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Mona Neubaur, visited Textilfabrik 7.0 in Mönchengladbach to experience the project’s innovations first-hand. Under the motto “smart and clean”, the visit focused on innovative technologies and sustainable alternatives for textile production - from smart jackets to the decolourisation of textiles using fungal cultures.

CINTE Techtextil China 2026

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 has opened today, bringing global innovations and resources to Shanghai

#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-08-31

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris opens with focus on AI, circularity and new sourcing regions

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#Raw Materials

2026-08-27

Brazil sets new cotton export record and consolidates global leadership

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Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative partners with Avalo in AI plant breeding for climate-resilient cotton

Man-Made Fibers

The LYCRA Company expands its co-creation vision through an immersive Lifestyle District at Intertextile Shanghai.

Natural Fibers

Plastic-free stretch technologies drive new direction for denim innovation

Man-Made Fibers

Bemberg and Anita Dongre collaborate once again to launch “BREATH” collection

Weaving

"Dynamic markets do not only create uncertainty – they also create opportunities."

#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2026-08-27

Ready for the future: PI Cottex chooses Brückner again for reliable quality and efficiency

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#Recycled Fibers

2026-08-27

Circ expands access to recycled fibers through partnership agreement with Shenghong

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-08-27

Lenzing shareholders approve €300 million capital increase

Shareholders of Lenzing AG have approved a capital increase of approximately €300 million, providing financial support for the company's recently announced "Grow Nonwovens, Reset Textiles" strategy.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-08-27

Dyneema® to unveil next-generation mooring fiber at SMM 2026

Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, will introduce Dyneema® SK80 fiber at SMM 2026 (Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Marine Technology), the world’s leading international maritime trade fair, held in Hamburg, Germany.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-27

Non-refundable grant issued for R&D project ReNaTe

matterr is pleased to announce that the ReNaTe project has received funding approval from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of Lower Saxony.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-08-27

Hong Kong strengthens position as Asia's leading sustainable fashion hub

Hong Kong's position as one of Asia's most prominent sustainable fashion hubs has been further strengthened, with the HKTDC ESG Index 2026 released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for the fashion industry rising to 65.5 in 2026, up 2.3 percentage points from 2025. The increase reflects growing industry confidence in Hong Kong as a premier platform for sustainable fashion development and ESG-related business opportunities.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-08-27

Capturing malodor rather than masking it: Indorama Ventures presents innovative odor capturing technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in fibers and nonwovens serving customers in hygiene and technical markets, will present its latest technological innovation in odor management at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress.

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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2026-08-26

Monforts on the move in textile growth markets

During September, specialists from Monforts will be attending events in two of the fastest growing countries for textile manufacturing – Kenya and Uzbekistan – before once again looking forward to meeting customers old and new at the 2026 Igatex exhibition which is taking place in Lahore, Pakistan, from October 15-18.

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