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2026-04-02

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

Covestro will present a broad portfolio of material innovations for textile coatings, adhesive films and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) at Techtextil 2026 (Hall 11.0, Booth C79). The exhibits will demonstrate how advanced solutions can enhance durability, recyclability and manufacturing efficiency across applications such as automotive, infrastructure, protective apparel and sportswear. A particular focus will be on more sustainable coating technologies, including antimicrobial systems based on INSQIN® in combination with AGXX from Heraeus Precious Metals, as well as the integration of Pontacol® thermoplastic adhesive films into Covestro’s offering.


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Textile processing

2026-03-30

Jeanologia showcases the future of product development

Jeanologia is showcasing how software is transforming product development in the fashion industry at PI Apparel Europe: The Fashion Technology Show, taking place on March 30–31 in London.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-03-30

Groz-Beckert showcases cross-segment innovations for technical textiles in Frankfurt

From April 21 to 24, 2026, Groz-Beckert will present its latest innovations and solutions across the product areas of knitting, weaving, nonwovens and sewing at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (Hall 12, Booth B90).

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Techtextil 2026

2026-03-30

VANDEWIELE Group at Techtextil 2026 – Textile innovations together

The VANDEWIELEGroup will showcase its latest technologies for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt from April 21–24 (Hall 12.0, Stand C21). As a global leader in textile machinery, the group brings together specialised brands to support the evolving demands of high-performance textile applications. Visitors will discover solutions in laboratory testing, yarn joining, yarn feeding and thread tension monitoring, designed to create measurable value across the textile value chain.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-03-27

LineONE – Smart performance, smart investment at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (April 21–24, Hall 12, Booth C79), AUTEFA Solutions will present its LineONE concepts for cost-efficient nonwoven production. As a full-line supplier for nonwoven production lines, AUTEFA Solutions covers the entire process chain – from fibre opening through to web bonding. With its LineONE line concepts, the company combines proven technologies into well-balanced, cost-efficient turnkey solutions. These concepts are designed for capacity expansions, modernisation projects and new production lines, offering robust design and high flexibility for applications such as filtration, geotextiles and automotive.

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Europe

2026-03-27

EU and Australia strengthen relations with Security and Defence Partnership and Trade Agreement

The EU and Australia have today announced the adoption of a groundbreaking Security and Defence Partnership. They have also concluded negotiations for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) and agreed to launch formal negotiations for the association of Australia to Horizon Europe, the world's largest funding programme for research and innovation. With these steps, the EU and Australia are delivering mutually beneficial outcomes and further reinforcing their already close relations in a time of geopolitical uncertainty.

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Technical Textiles

2026-03-27

DuPont introduces Tyvek® APX™ 400 protective coverall, setting a new benchmark for extreme breathability

DuPont (NYSE:DD) announced the launch of the Tyvek® APX™ 400 protective coverall, the first in a new generation of extremely breathable disposable chemical protection garments. Manufactured using DuPont™ Tyvek® APX™ groundbreaking fabric, the new garment combines 360° protection and durability with extreme breathability, taking worker comfort and safety to a whole new level.

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Spinning

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Techtextil 2026

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Recycling / Circular Economy

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Sustainability

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Research & Development

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Digital Printing

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Home Textiles

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Textile chemistry

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Nonwovens

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Research & Development

Hof University develops sustainable textile coating for the fashion of tomorrow from mushrooms

Technical Textiles

Mattes & Amann Group unveils TE-PAC at AIX

Recycling / Circular Economy

Reconomy joins leading alliance to accelerate textile recycling in Europe

Recycling / Circular Economy

Circ awarded on TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 list

Raw Materials

Textile Exchange publishes cotton Life Cycle Assessment study to strengthen impact data

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BW Converting to present its Baldwin TexCoat® G4 at Techtextil 2026

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Crealet to showcase electronic warp feeding solutions at techtextil 2026

Raw Materials

Fashion for Good mobilises industry to adopt mass balance attribution and accelerate decarbonisation

Techtextil 2026

Italian textile machinery innovation takes center stage in Frankfurt for Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Between innovation pressure and production readiness: Techtextil 2026 showcases market-ready defence textiles

Yarns

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 concludes, connecting buyers with innovative selection of sustainable yarns and fibres

Techtextil 2026

ANDRITZ at Techtextil 2026: Sustainability and advanced technologies

Textile processing

Major expansion for ACG Kinna follows record year

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants

Techtextil 2026

Shima Seiki showcases WHOLEGARMENT® and 3D knitting solutions for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026

Raw Materials

The 83rd Plenary Meeting: Reports from the ICAC Secretariat

Research & Development

Textilfabrik 7.0 launched: Mönchengladbach becomes a real-world lab for sustainable textile production

Techtextil 2026

Future ready nonwovens and fiber processing solutions – Meet Trützschler at Techtextil 2026

Recycling / Circular Economy

Europe needs tipping point to scale textile-to-textile recycling, BCG and ReHubs say

Digital Printing

Former ASOS CEO Nick Beighton joins Kornit Digital to help shape the future of on-demand fashion

Techtextil 2026

Gebr. Otto highlights versatility at Techtextil with regional supply chains, yarn innovations and new hygiene segment

Europe

Commission presents proposal for EU Inc. - unlocking the full potential of the Single Market for Europe's entrepreneurs

Man-Made Fibers

OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis

Sustainability

Experts publish APAC policy priorities

Spinning

Temco launches a new DTY all-in-one solution

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI announces partnership with CLO Virtual Fashion

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing advances its transformation: Higher EBITDA, stronger free cash flow and more than EUR 200 million in cost savings

Man-Made Fibers

“Lead Transformation – Generate Impact”: Lenzing presents its 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report

Techtextil 2026

Precision, performance and progress: British textile machinery at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Techtextil 2026

STFI presents concepts for the textile circular economy and solutions for a healthy and safe life at Techtextil

Techtextil 2026

Cetex: Textile innovations “Made in Saxony” at Techtextil

Composites

Kordsa showcases its global expertise in material technologies at JEC World 2026

HIGHTEX 2026

The global meeting point of the technical Textiles and nonwoven industry: HIGHTEX 2026

Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI reshape textile processing

Techtextil 2026

Smart sensors, smart savings - Reducing energy and cost in textile finishing

Techtextil 2026

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Nonwovens

INDA honors four industry leaders with 2026 Lifetime Service and Technical Achievement Awards

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Navis TubeTex and Fibroline announce upcoming Innovation Days

Associations

Azerbaijan Textile Association (ATA) becomes member of ITMF

Techtextil 2026

DIENES at Techtextil 2026: Flexible pilot lines for bio-based fiber development

Texprocess 2026

Gunold showcases embroidery product range and services at Texprocess

Nonwovens

EDANA and more than 70 industry organisations call for consistent exemptions in EU packaging regulation

Raw Materials

A Powerful Opening: Global thought leaders launch the International Cotton Conference Bremen

Techtextil 2026

Where performance becomes product strategy: Techtextil 2026 puts functional apparel in the spotlight

Denim

Jeanologia launches Billy

INDEX 2026

EDANA unveils nominees for INDEX™26 Awards: Highlighting the next generation of nonwoven excellence

Raw Materials

Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security

Natural Fibers

Beyond Cotton: Natural Fibres in the Spotlight at the Bremen Cotton Conference - Branded by DNFI

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Coats to showcase innovative reinforcement and filler materials for leather goods and accessories at APLF 2026

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Design, innovation and sustainability propel VIATT 2026’s expanding role in ASEAN textile sourcing

Nonwovens

Sandler turns financial stability into a catalyst for shaping the future

Composites

JEC Composites Startup Booster: 2026 winners announced

Techtextil 2026

Textile Chemicals & Dyes: Innovation in Textile Chemistry moves into focus at Techtextil 2026

ITM 2026

ITM 2026 will bring the global textile technologies industry together in Istanbul

Digital Printing

FESPA confirms participation from leading exhibiting suppliers and brands for inaugural textile event

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® wins the iF Design Award 2026

Recycling / Circular Economy

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 fuels innovation at the intersection of AI and Circular Economy

Yarn & Fiber

Teijin Carbon strengthens high‑end sports offering with advanced prepreg and resin technologies for next‑generation bicycle performance

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: Pioneering highlights at the World’s leading nonwovens exhibition

Recycled Fibers

Circ deepens access to recycled fibers with Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. partnership agreement

Man-Made Fibers

AMSilk appoints Jeno Schadrack as CFO ahead of key growth financing round

Textile processing

Automatex introduces game changing quilting machine

Techtextil 2026

RETECH showcases high-precision godets for high-performance fiber processing at Techtextil 2026

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

BW Converting expands Southeast Asian presence with new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia

Recycled Fibers

Worn Again Technologies unveils the Accelerator

Knitting & Hosiery

Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Monforts unveils interactive digital platform for textile finishers

Techtextil 2026

Knowledge that drives progress: Techtextil and Texprocess forums strengthen the global textile industry with a future-oriented programme

Techtextil 2026

Enhanced protection without added weight: Innovative technology for flame-retardant textiles doubles reaction time and ensures high wearing comfort

Composites

JEC WORLD 2026 opens: Paris becomes the World Capital of composites

Raw Materials

International Women’s Day: Cotton made in Africa strengthens equality for women through targeted investments

Spinning

Barmag presents the next generation of POY production – energy-efficient and partial-automated

Composites

More affordable, environmentally friendly hydrogen pressure tanks at ITA-JEC booth

Textile chemistry

DyStar Group announces Board transition to drive innovation

Recycling / Circular Economy

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Yarns

UNIFI® introduces Luxel™: A Linen-inspired, easy-care performance yarn

Research & Development

Pioneer of the first hour: Michael Carus steps down after more than 30 years from nova-Institute’s Management

Composites

Teijin Carbon advances sustainability leadership with EcoVadis, CDP reporting and expanding Tenax Next™ sustainable carbon fiber portfolio

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER (China) celebrates its 30th anniversary

Digital Printing

UK Manufacturer Basic Prints commits to digital-first production model with dual investment in Kornit Digital’s Apollo

Spinning

Development of bio-based polyethylene fibers for textile applications – BB Engineering partici-pates in the bioPEtex research project

Techtextil 2026

Saurer sets new standards at Techtextil 2026

Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition opens next week to spotlight smart textiles, sleep trends and sustainable sourcing

Man-Made Fibers

Toray develops AURLIST™ polyester filament fiber with luxurious luster and ultra-fine structure

Recycling / Circular Economy

Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance to support textile-to-textile recycling policy

Recycling / Circular Economy

Circ announces new Fiber Club partners to accelerate commercial adoption of recycled textiles

Sustainability

GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product

Sustainability

The nova-Institute establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to lay the groundwork for industrial defossilisation

Raw Materials

ICAC projects slight decline in production, relative stability for consumption

Techtextil 2026

High-performance yarns for tomorrow's mobility

 
 
 
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