#Recycled Fibers

2026-08-18

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

As brands and retailers explore more diversified and responsive sourcing networks, the Naia™ brand from Eastman is strengthening its engagement with the textile and apparel value chain across the western hemisphere. From August 18–20, the company will participate for the first time in Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala, a regional meeting point for apparel sourcing, manufacturing and nearshoring.

Man-Made Fibers

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

#Research & Development

2026-08-18

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

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#Functional Fabrics

2026-08-13

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

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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

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 Shanghai showcases intelligent and sustainable manufacturing

Knitting & Hosiery

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

#Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-13

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

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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

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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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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-08-13

Eco-design as the foundation of circular textiles

Based on the results of an extensive European analysis, the Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity is currently developing three practice-based training modules covering recycling technologies, eco-design for the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing. This was preceded by a comprehensive company survey and a joint analysis conducted by the project partners under the leadership of IVGT. The results show that the greatest challenges lie not so much in a lack of technology as in skills gaps.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-08-13

Usha Yarns secures growth equity investment from Fullerton Carbon Action Fund

Usha Yarns Limited (“Usha Yarns”), a producer of high-quality recycled yarns with advanced, well established production processes, announced a growth equity investment from the Fullerton Carbon Action Fund (“Fullerton”), a private equity strategy managed by Fullerton Fund Management that backs established mid-market companies across Emerging Asia to accelerate decarbonisation.

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