#Man-Made Fibers

Teijin Carbon and A&P Technology launch high-performance BIMAX TPUD braided fabric for scalable composite manufacturing

Teijin Carbon, in collaboration with A&P Technology, today announced a joint innovation in advanced composite materials. IMS65 PAEK Bimax® biaxial fabric is a rate enabling solution using Teijin Carbon’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK product, a thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape. It is designed to meet growing demand for scalable, high-speed production of composites in aerospace, space, defense and other evolving markets.

#Technical Textiles

PERFORMANCE DAYS Autumn Fair 2025: full house in Munich

On October, 29–30, 2025, PERFORMANCE DAYS opens its doors in Munich – fully booked, with bustling halls, top-tier exhibitors, and a diverse supporting program, the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and sustainable textile innovations once again confirms its relevance for the industry. Visitors can look forward to a varied program with high-profile exhibitors, new areas, inspiring Trend Forums, the current Focus Topic, and an expanded Footwear Area. Another highlight: the Innovation Hub by FFE, a curated area in cooperation with the Future Fabrics Expo.

#Technical Textiles

Cinte Techtextil China proves to be dynamic international platform and launchpad for new market potential

After three days of facilitating meaningful exchange for numerous applications of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 concluded on 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Feedback across the fairground was highly positive, especially from first-time exhibitors and buyers who valued the platform’s capability to create new opportunities both in China and overseas markets.

#Technical Textiles

Bally Ribbon Mills highlights advanced webbing solutions for the parachute industry

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, highlights its advanced webbing solutions for the parachute industry. With a longstanding reputation for quality and innovation, BRM's webbing is designed to meet the critical demands of aerospace and commercial parachute applications, ensuring optimal performance, strength, and durability.

#Technical Textiles

Royal visit celebrates Pincroft role in military textiles

Pincroft Dyeing and Printing, a global leader in military fabric printing, dyeing and finishing, welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Adlington site in Lancashire on Tuesday 9 September 2025, to showcase a £1.5 million investment in advanced camouflage printing technology.

#Technical Textiles

IAA 2025: Redefining Mobility Through Innovation and Sustainability

The IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich is all about transformation. With its key themes of mobility, technology, sustainability and smart infrastructure, the trade fair is setting the tone for the future of mobility. As the global leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, Autoneum contributes to these developments with innovative and resource-efficient solutions – from material development to series production. In addition to its standard product portfolio, the company is now also developing specialized components for battery-powered mobility – with a focus on occupant protection and battery safety.

#Technical Textiles

Milliken acquires South Carolina Textile facility

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina. The transaction strengthens Milliken’s domestic operations and position in technical textiles.

#Technical Textiles

Carrington Textiles expands military range with ProTact by Haartz®

Global military fabrics manufacturer Carrington Textiles has partnered with Haartz® GmbH to bring the ProTact by Haartz® range of laminated fabrics to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

#CINTE Techtextil China 2025

Refreshed fringe programme set to inspire industry evolution at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

Industries around the world are transforming to meet modern demands – with technology advancing, markets changing, and sustainability as vital as ever – and the technical textiles and nonwovens sector is no exception. At this year’s Cinte Techtextil China, fringe events will be organised into four key segments to help industry players adapt: Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Industry Insight. With an impactful lineup of events, speakers, and product showcases, the organisers expect the array to draw significant interest at the show, taking place 3 – 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

#Technical Textiles

Techtextil India announces strategic tie-up for launching ‘ReCycle Zone’

In a major push to advance circularity and environmental accountability in the technical textiles sector, Techtextil India 2025 will launch the dedicated ‘ReCycle Zone’ in collaboration with the Society of Plastics Engineers India (SPE India). Reclaim, Reuse and Reimagine are among the key features of the zone at the upcoming edition of Techtextil India scheduled from 19th – 21st November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

#Technical Textiles

Autoneum delivers solid HY 2025 results and confirms full-year guidance

Autoneum has posted a resilient performance for the first half of 2025, achieving revenue of CHF 1,171.6 million and an EBIT margin of 5.3% despite ongoing market volatility in the global automotive industry. The acquisition of a 70% stake in Jiangsu Huanyu Group contributed 4.6% inorganic growth, strengthening the Group’s presence in the key Chinese market.

#Knitting & Hosiery

Hagen Lotzmann is the new Managing Director of KARL MAYER Technical Textiles

KARL MAYER Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann – a manager and expert from within the company's own ranks – has taken over the position at the head of the company and, at the same time, the role of President of the KARL MAYER Technical Textiles business unit.

#Technical Textiles

Flexi-Light PET: Outstanding, sustainable sound insulation for vehicles

Polyurethane foam has traditionally been used to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in vehicles, contributing to passenger comfort. At the Automotive Acoustics Conference in Constance, Germany, Autoneum presented a polyester felt-based sound insulation system that is lightweight, resilient and shapeable, thus combining best-in-class acoustic performance and precise contours with enhanced recyclability.

#Yarn & Fiber

UNIFI® launches FORTISYN™, an inherently durable yarn for military and tactical gear

UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launched Fortisyn™, an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for ultimate durability in tactical applications. This innovative yarn provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength, offering a robust solution for military and first responder uniforms and tactical gear. Fortisyn is available made-in-USA for Berry Amendment compliant applications.

#HIGHTEX 2024

Technologies shaping the future of technical textiles at HIGHTEX 2026 exhibition

The HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition, the first and only exhibition in Turkiye on its subject, will open its doors at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between June 9-13, 2026. The exhibition will bring together leading technical textile and nonwoven technology manufacturers from all over the world and will host revolutionary innovations, especially in the fields of nonwoven fabrics and smart textiles, shaping the future of the industry.

#Techtextil 2024

Focus on road safety and health protection - Oerlikon presents sustainable technologies at Techtextil 2024

At this year's Techtextil in Frankfurt from April 23 to 26, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions will inform trade visitors about technologies for the production of technical textiles. At the VDMA joint stand in Hall 12 C55/56, the focus will be on sustainable solutions in the areas of safety, automotive and health.

#Spinning

High-quality fiber and yarn production solutions for highest demands in technical textiles

At this year’s Techtextil India, the Polymer Processing Solutions Division of the Swiss Oerlikon group will be presenting the trade audience with new applications, special processes and sustainable solutions focusing on the production of industrial textiles. Between September 9 and 12, the discussions at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Mumbai, Pavilion 3, H32 will be concentrating on airbags, seat belts, tire cord, geotextiles, filter nonwovens and their diverse applications.
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