ITMA 2023

2023-06-08

VDMA: Technologies for transforming the textile industry

ITMA 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for textile machinery, taking place in Milan, is once again marked by a significant presence of VDMA member companies. The 110 exhibiting VDMA members cover nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning, nonwovens, weaving, knitting, warp knitting, braiding and finishing. They are part of a strong German presence with a total of around 200 German exhibitors – including non-machine manufacturers – on approx. 17,700 square metres, covering 15% of total space.

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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2023-06-08

Twice the capacity and a softer hand

AIRO®2244 is one of Biancalani’s best sellers, with all of air natural drying talent, the mechanical softening action resulting in an unmistakable AIRO® HAND and versatile setting ready to follow the sustainability path of future trends. Well, AIRO®24 DUETTO by Biancalani Textile Machinery could be described as an AIRO®24 with double capacity but same dimensions. Let’s go into details.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2023-06-08

Coloreel expands reach in the Americas

Coloreel strengthens its position in the Americas market through the addition of two new key distributors. This expansion is fuelled by the growing demand for Coloreel's innovative solution for embroidery and the growing trend of on-demand production.

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Weaving

2023-06-08

Lindauer DORNIER presents its new A2 air-jet weaving machine for the first time at the ITMA (June 8 - 14, Milan, booth A106, hall 10). The successor of the A1 combines all outstanding features of its predecessor with numerous improvements and new functions for future-oriented fabric production on a completely new level.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-06-08

OutDoor by ISPO 2023 has once again written a success story from June, 04 to 06. After last year's brilliant restart as a live trade show at the MOC, Event Center Messe München, this year's trade show once again presented itself as THE global platform for the outdoor industry and community. Compared to the last edition, OutDoor by ISPO has grown enormously. With 35,000 square meters, the space at the MOC including the outdoor area is completely sold out.

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Digital Printing

2023-06-08

Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, has announced the introduction of two revolutionary technologies at ITMA 2023: a Textile Pigment Transfer Printing System and the Neo-Chromato Process. These innovations are showcased for the first time, and ahead of commercial availability, at the exhibition in Milan, Italy, solidifying Mimaki’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in the textile printing industry.

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Retail & Brands

2023-06-08

In 1Q2023, Inditex continued with a very robust operating performance due to the creativity of the teams and the strong execution of the fully integrated business model.

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Industry 4.0

2023-06-08

From spinning to finishing - Lenze makes textile machines more efficient

"Transforming the World of Textiles" - this is the motto of the world's largest trade fair for textile and apparel technology, ITMA 2023 in Milan (June 08 - 14). It shows: The textile industry is undergoing change. High demands on the sustainability and flexibility of machines, enormous cost pressure and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for machine manufacturers and operators. Digitalization can provide a remedy here. At ITMA, automation specialist Lenze will therefore be presenting not only hardware and software, but also its digital services and platform offerings.

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Retail & Brands

2023-06-08

H&M Foundation doubles GCA grant and winners to speed up textile industry transformation

Recyclable and biodegradable polyurethane, food waste polyester, circular dyeing, natural bio-colours, ultra high-performing textiles, seaweed material, AI textile sorting, corn husk and sugarcane fabric, zero waste pattern system, textile-to-textile recycling for polyesters – these are the ten Global Change Award winners 2023, sharing a €2 million grant from the non-profit H&M Foundation.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-06-08

Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has introduced a new processing solution that mitigates the yellowing of garments and fabrics made with wood-based cellulosic fibers during high-temperature production processes.

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Sustainability

2023-06-08

The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, received the Vienna Stock Exchange VÖNIX Sustainability Award at a ceremony yesterday evening. This is Austria’s most important sustainability prize for top companies listed on the stock market and was awarded to Lenzing for obtaining first place in the “Industrials” category. The prestigious prize recognizes companies that excel on the capital market due to their outstanding sustainability performance.

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Research & Development

2023-06-08

The globally active testing service provider Hohenstein is currently looking back on three decades of accreditation. For the first time in spring 1993, one of its laboratories received official certification to test textile products competently, reliably and impartially according to internationally recognized standards. With the expansion of its testing business, the company, headquartered in Boennigheim, Germany, has since gained numerous other accreditations for its globally positioned laboratory locations.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2023-06-08

Leading flat knitting technology firm SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, is participating in the International Textile Machinery Association exhibition (ITMA 2023) in Milan, Italy.SHIMA SEIKI's unswerving tradition of introducing new technology at ITMA under its guiding philosophy "Ever Onward" remains intact for 2023, with a brand-new lineup consisting of new machines and next-generation prototypes found at its booth in Hall 4, Stand D209.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-06-08

Officina39 maps its latest sustainable fashion technologies at ITMA.

The Italian company devoted to the sustainable conversion of fashion chemistry presents a whole panorama of ecological solutions at the “home edition” of the renowned Textile & Garment Technology Exhibition in Milan.

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ITMA 2023

2023-06-08

Sustainability first - ITA wins second and third prizes in the Research & Innovation Excellence Award in the field of sustainability at ITMA 2023

Eva Wingerath and Maryam Sodagar, Master's graduates of the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA), have been awarded second and third prize in the prestigious ITMA 2023 Sustainable Innovation - Research & Innovation Excellence Award in the field of sustainability for their Master's theses.

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Spinning

2023-06-08

ITMA 2023: Rieter System integration with intelligent technology for real-time optimization

Rieter’s new technology portfolio advances its systems approach by incorporating intelligence and engineering performance. Customers can now capitalize on more market opportunities and produce more economically. Cost savings as well as improvements in quality and efficiency help spinning mills increase their competitiveness.

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Digital Printing

2023-06-08

ITMA 2023: Kornit Digital unveils sustainable, on-demand production at scale with new Apollo Platform and Enhanced Atlas MAX PLUS

Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, announced today it is showcasing the game-changing Kornit Apollo platform at ITMA 2023 – offering the ultimate in high-throughput digital production at scale.

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Digital Printing

2023-06-08

ITMA 2023: Kornit Digital continues to reinvent and reimagine textile decoration with enhanced Presto MAX

Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashionx and textile production technologies, today announced the Company is taking the power of digital fashion to new heights with enhancements to the Kornit Presto MAX system for digital fabric decoration on demand.

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Textile chemistry

2023-06-08

Archroma and COLOURizd™ collaborate to make fashion more sustainable

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is teaming up with COLOURizd™, a global innovator specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, to set a new standard for the eco-friendlier production of sustainable textiles.

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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2023-06-08

Inditex and Jeanologia develop Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to reduce microfiber shedding in textiles

Inditex and Jeanologia have jointly developed Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to extract microfibers during garment fabrication and thus reduce subsequent shedding in domestic laundering.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-06-08

Trevira CS flies the flag at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami

Trevira CS is exhibiting for the first time at CSI Miami (Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas), booth # 1051. Taking place on 6 – 7 June, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, CSI will bring together buyers and suppliers involved in cruise ship interiors, including interior designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and suppliers.

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ITMA 2023

2023-06-08

Terrot exhibits machine model I3P 196 open width frame as well as its latest innovations at ITMA 2023

At ITMA Terrot will exhibit a highly flexible and productive I3P 196 „8-lock“, interlock and fine rib machine with open width frame that has been much demanded globally in the past years. The I3P 196 is a highly productive knitting machine and creates „8-lock“, interlock and modified structures like punto di roma, milano rib, piqué rodier and also racer mesh with maximum efficiency. Equipped with up to 4 needle tracks in cylinder cam and 2 needle tracks in dial cam the I3P 196 promises maximum flexibility and a wide range of pattern options.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-06-08

Thermore: from the mountains to the oceans

How can a product designed for mountain sports have a positive impact on our oceans? Everything on our wonderful planet is connected so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority for quite some time. For instance, the use of microfibers was banned from all Thermore products as microfibers are known to pollute lakes and oceans as well as contaminate the food we eat.

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Digital Printing

2023-06-08

DuPont™ Artistri® Inks expands pigment inks portfolio at ITMA 2023

DuPont™ Artistri®, a global leader in digital inkjet inks with over 30 years of innovation, will highlight the color of what’s next in digital textile printing, launching the Artistri® P1600 direct-to-film (DTF) pigment inks at stand E303, Hall 5, ITMA 2023 (June 8-14), Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy.

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Digital Printing

2023-06-08

Colorjet onboards Michele Riva as sales director for Emea, Lam & Nam markets.

ColorJet Group, the Leading digital Textile printer manufacturer, welcomes Michele Riva who is appointed as Sales Director, tasked with expanding operations in the EMEA, LAM & NAM Markets. With over 25 years of experience in leading industrial international businesses, Michele will spearhead the development and implementation of ColorJet’s sales strategy, collaborating closely with the Sales Channel teams to create innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the market. He shall be reporting to Mr Arun Varshney, Vice President & Global Business Head.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-06-08

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2023 well-placed to accelerate industry recovery

Shenzhen, China’s leading exporter and fastest-growing city[1] , is gearing up for the return of in-person business. With China easing its border entry requirements in January, the fair will inspire local and international key players to explore the latest trends and opportunities in South China. This year’s edition will be held from 6 – 8 November 2023 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Spanning 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, the rejuvenated fair will help yarn and fibre suppliers regain business lost to the pandemic.

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Spinning

2023-06-08

Change in the Group Executive Committee

Kurt Ledermann, CFO at the Rieter Group since 2019, is to leave the Group Executive Committee in August 2023 for personal reasons to pursue a career opportunity outside the Rieter Group.

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News Archive
2023-06-08

EFI Reggiani to showcase innovative textile solutions that deliver true sustainability and enable the move of mass production to digital on-demand workflows

2023-06-08

Ciao Milano: Visit the Trützschler Group at ITMA 2023

2023-06-08

ITMA ASIA + CITME show owners extend cooperation to launch combined exhibition in Singapore

2023-06-08

ITMA 2023 opens with mega showcase of innovative solutions to transform the textile and garment industry

2023-06-08

Program announced for RISE® 2023 – Research, innovation & science for engineered fabrics

2023-06-08

Grasim Cellulosic Division Vilayat wins "CII-ITC Award for Excellence in Environment Management"

2023-06-08

GOTS, ESA and Marple launch world-first cotton monitoring project

2023-06-08

Modern Meadow announces partnership with Navis TubeTex to revolutionize the textile manufacturing process with sustainable solutions

2023-06-08

VF Corporation to launch operations at new state-of-the-art distribution center in Ontario, California

2023-06-08

DyStar Africa sells manufacturing site to Oakland Polymers

2023-06-08

ANDRITZ strengthens nonwovens business by acquiring Dan-Web

2023-06-08

The European Textile and Fashion industry meeting in Milan today: how “Textiles 5.0” can support the competitiveness of our sector.

2023-06-07

Polyester, "fibre to fibre" recycling: it can be done!

2023-06-07

Cotton's slow period continues ... but planting decisions are coming soon

2023-06-07

SCTI and Together for Sustainability (TfS) to collaborate in driving transformational change for the textile and leather industries

2023-06-07

Multifunctional flame retardant fabric with comfort at its core by Carrington Textiles

2023-06-07

Renewcell X Inovafil X Saurer – the story of a sustainable fiber’s journey to ITMA

2023-06-07

European fashion retailer C&A adopts Coats Digital’s GSDCost to create a more transparent, responsible & sustainable supply chai

2023-06-07

Fraunhofer ITWM, Siriotek and Bematic Combine Their Nonwovens Expertise

2023-06-05

The world as a guest at Mahlo

2023-06-03

iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen puts quality at the centre of sustainable finishing

2023-06-01

Introducing new swimwear fabric for circularity

2023-06-01

Itema Group at ITMA 2023: the new EVO range and a complete offering for the weaving industry

2023-06-01

ETF Machinefabriek shows new non-wovens rolling machine

2023-06-01

Chic Hong Kong grand opening at COCO Park Shenzhen

2023-06-01

Three times a winner: Celliant® with Repreve® wins third consecutive award

2023-06-01

Close to customers – the key to shared success

2023-06-01

Freudenberg opens new competence center for apparel interlinings in Italy

2023-06-01

Boer Group advances sorting capabilities with innovative trinamiX solution for textile identification

2023-06-01

Complete control with the BTMA at ITMA 2023

2023-06-01

Exhibitors drawn to Cinte Techtextil China 2023’s resurgent European Zone

2023-06-01

Jeanologia launches the era of air in the textile industry at ITMA 2023, more eco-efficient, digital and automated

2023-06-01

Flexible warp knitting machine with weft insertion and more

2023-06-01

High up with green nets

2023-06-01

Swedish textile machinery is driving sustainability through digitalisation at ITMA 2023

2023-06-01

European Parliament does not recognise the strength and commitment of the European Textile Industry

2023-06-01

Joining forces for ring spinning optimization

2023-06-01

Beaulieu Technical Textiles sets new benchmark for nursery groundcovers with RECOVER launch

2023-06-01

Upcycling minds think alike

2023-05-31

VeriVide’s new UltraView – sustainable colour consistency

2023-05-31

Artificial intelligence in fabric inspection

2023-05-30

VANDEWIELE Group brings countless innovations to ITMA

2023-05-30

Muratec will introduce new automatic winder at ITMA 2023

2023-05-26

Coloreel reaches milestone with its 100th patent, strengthening its robust patent portfolio

2023-05-25

Texworld Paris is already sold out!

2023-05-25

Global 3D Woven Fabrics Market Report 2023: Sector is expected to reach $266.3 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 14.1%

2023-05-25

MTLC: EU Commission’s Green Claims Directive

2023-05-25

Energy-efficient and ecological production processes

2023-05-25

Innovation in testing protective clothing and PPE

2023-05-25

TOLKAR to change the atmosphere of ITMA 2023 with ozone technology

2023-05-25

Master the change with digital solutions

2023-05-25

Itema participates at SZTIE 2023: on show the new Itema rapier weaving machine Galileo-RX

2023-05-25

Big bang: 20 years of BLUEZONE

2023-05-25

Green label: Sustainable machinery certification for AQUARIA®

2023-05-25

Raff Military Textile strengthens ties with Latin America, expands export of military textiles

2023-05-25

Innovative recycling to combat plastic waste

2023-05-25

ZDHC and OEKO-TEX® strengthen collaboration to enhance the industry’s environmental performance

2023-05-25

Bangladesh lifts fumigation requirements on U.S. Cotton following CCI-sponsored U.S. Cotton Tour

2023-05-25

Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory

2023-05-25

Lenze is taking drive performance to the next level with the i750 servo inverter

2023-05-25

Infinited Fiber Company and SOEX sign agreement on textile waste feedstock for Infinited Fiber´s Flagship factory

2023-05-25

The Fashion Pact to scale joint action towards a nature-positive and net-zero future with appointment of Helena Helmersson as new Co-Chair

2023-05-25

adidas to release existing YEEZY product in May 2023

2023-05-25

Trevira GmbH is now called Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH - Trevira® product brands to be retained

2023-05-25

Global Upcycled Denim Products Market Report 2023: Rising adoption of sustainable and environment-friendly products drives growth

2023-05-25

Cerie International improves on-time delivery by 10% with Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan

2023-05-25

Way2ITMA: Recycling technologies offered by VDMA members

2023-05-25

Insempra and Fibers365 announce successful testing of second-generation feedstock to manufacture fermentation-based products

2023-05-25

Unifi, makers of REPREVE®, announces fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards

2023-05-25

Changes regarding exception rules for the use of fibres and materials

2023-05-25

INDA releases new North American nonwoven materials annual study

2023-05-25

DyStar launches eco-advanced indigo dyeing

2023-05-25

Birla Cellulose partners with TextileGenesis to provide traceability and transparency solutions

2023-05-25

VF Corporation reports in-line fourth quarter revenue and earnings, declares dividend of $0.30 per share, and issues fiscal 2024 outlook

2023-05-25

Policy guidance under the European Semester: Sustaining reforms and investments to secure the EU's long-term prosperity, competitiveness, fairness and resilience

2023-05-24

Savio winding and air-jet spinning innovations at ITMA 2023

2023-05-24

Tajima DG16 now integrates Coloreel tools for efficient design creation

2023-05-24

LAIP, dyeing technology consistency with environmental and market needs.

2023-05-24

The winning project is "Grow Your Own Couture" by Piero D’angelo

2023-05-24

Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei on stage for “A Dress for Venice"

2023-05-24

ZIMMER AUSTRIA will be exhibiting at ITMA 2023 in Milan, Italy to introduce some of their latest innovations

2023-05-24

Yarn Expo Autumn sews up dates for August return

2023-05-24

KARL MAYER GROUP and Lenzing Group collaborate to empower sustainable and aesthetic innovations in flat and warp knits

2023-05-24

Freudenberg receives “Material Health” certification for comfortemp® product series

2023-05-24

From Jacquard’s lightbulb moment to TMAS at ITMA 2023

2023-05-24

Italian textile machinery: Drop in orders for 2023 first quarter

2023-05-24

Tecnorama: Innovating the textile dyeing industry with mechatronics

2023-05-24

MultiMode®: from lab to production of biobased textile and technical filament yarns

2023-05-22

Sails produced by Ogemar put to sea with Durak Tekstil threads

2023-05-22

Perfect dyeing and finishing every time with Goller

2023-05-18

KnitExcellence from Goller at ITMA 2023

2023-05-18

New inspection technologies for improved production processes

2023-05-17

Groz-Beckert presents its highlights and innovations at ITMA in Milan

2023-05-17

Amba Projex supports growth for India’s Candour Techtex

2023-05-17

Pleva will present advanced technology for energy-efficiency and sophisticated processes at ITMA 2023

2023-05-17

SHIMA SEIKI presents a brand-new lineup mostly consisting of new machines and next-generation prototypes at ITMA 2023

2023-05-17

Manfred Hackl is Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year

2023-05-17

AUTEFA Solutions - Pioneer in sustainability with innovative solutions

2023-05-17

ICA Bremen: Successful ‘Cotton Classing & Testing’

2023-05-17

Revisiting GCA Alumni: How EON, Dimpora & saltyco are powering the future textile industry