#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-07

AI, Start-ups, Research: Techtextil and Texprocess bring together players in the textile industry

From start-ups to universities and research institutes: at Techtextil and Texprocess, the world’s leading innovation trade fairs in Frankfurt am Main, exhibitors present future-oriented concepts for the global textile industry. With the international Campus & Research area, a strong participation from start-ups and the latest AI applications for textile processing, both trade fairs showcase current developments in the textile industry. By bringing together innovation, research and application, they enable new partnerships across the textile value chain.

Techtextil 2026

IVGT joint stand brings innovation and networking to Techtextil 2026

#Man-Made Fibers

2026-04-07

Indorama Ventures supports Southeast Asia’s textile customers with reliable regional supply and global innovative portfolio

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#Raw Materials

2026-04-02

New study shows low environmental impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania

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Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative strengthens regenerative focus in standard update

Man-Made Fibers

Selenis and Kintra Fibers partner to scale 100% bio-based synthetic fiber technology

Functional Fabrics

PERFORMANCE DAYS proves its relevance as the industry’s key meeting point

Recycling / Circular Economy

Reju secures €135 Million in Dutch NIKI Funding for industrial-scale textile-to-textile regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park, the Netherlands

Techtextil 2026

TTL showcases nonwoven and needlefelt solutions at Techtextil 2026

#Composites

2026-04-02

JEC World 2026 confirms its standing as the unmissable event for composites and their applications

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#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-02

Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

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Textile chemistry

2026-04-02

Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.

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Nonwovens

2026-04-02

INDA announces legislative champion and industry advocate awards

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the winners of its inaugural Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing policymakers and industry members for their support of the nonwovens industry’s advocacy agenda.

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Natural Fibers

2026-04-02

Global Standard gGmbH launches second public consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the textile industry (1–30 April 2026)

Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its second public consultation. The consultation will be open from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, inviting stakeholders across the textile and apparel value chain to provide input and contribute to the further development of this new Standard.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-04-02

Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company Sulzer joins Spinnova’s ecosystem

Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company, has joined Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to enable the availability of SPINNOVA® fibre in the textile materials market. Sulzer will contribute its expertise to support Spinnova’s development work.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-04-02

eeden is now a Canopy partner

eeden is committed to enable circular textiles by developing recycling technologies that turn textile waste into valuable raw materials. But the commitment goes further – eeden advocates for supply chain solutions that uphold responsible environmental and ethical standards, protecting global ecosystems including Ancient and Endangered Forests.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-04-02

Infinited Fiber Company’s environmental permit for Kemi advances to statutory appeal phase

Infinited Fiber has reached an important regulatory milestone in Finland, as the environmental permit process for a potential facility in Kemi has progressed to the statutory appeal phase.

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