Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-30

75 years of VLIESELINE®: The must-have for all professional tailors and sewing enthusiasts celebrates its jubilee

No one sees it but almost everyone's wearing it: VLIESELINE®, the multipurpose interlining fabric, adds stability, shape and warmth to almost every garment. Now, this groundbreaking material is celebrating its 75th jubilee, providing the perfect excuse for Weinheim-based Freudenberg to look back on an extraordinary success story.

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Research & Development

2023-03-30

Novel technology for hollow organ tumour therapy offers relief for millions of patients worldwide

Electromagnetically heatable nanomodified stent for the treatment of hollow organ tumours wins second place at the RWTH Innovation Award.

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Denim

2023-03-30

ROICA™ V550: the first degradable stretch solution for a new generation of denim

The international eco-tech yarn innovator and manufacturer ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei leads the way in circular stretch innovation at Kingpins Show, one of the key jeans supply chain events at international level.

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Sustainability

2023-03-30

Designing a sustainable future: WORTH Partnership Project unveils winning projects at Milan Design Week 2023

65 winning projects involving 149 partners from 34 European countries: these are the numbers of the first call of the WORTH Partnership Project, Europe's largest creative incubator funded by the European Union's COSME programme, dedicated to the promotion of transnational collaborations between designers, creatives, manufacturing companies (SMEs), crafters and technology companies.

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Market Analysis & Forecasts

2023-03-30

Smart textiles market to reach USD 16.51 Billion by 2030 due to advancements in material science and technology | by SNS insider

Based on SNS Insider analysis, the smart textiles market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years due to the increasing demand for wearable technology, sports and fitness applications, medical applications, advancements in material science and technology, and government initiatives and funding. SNS Insider reported that the Smart Textiles Market had a valuation of USD 2.97 billion in 2022, and is projected to achieve a market size of USD 16.51 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.9% during the forecast period spanning from 2023 to 2030.

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Textile chemistry

2023-03-30

TfS Product Carbon Footprint Guideline is now TÜV certified

TfS confirms that the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline developed in 2022 has been formally certified by TÜV Rheinland Energy. This is an important cornerstone of the implementation of the certification and auditing process that Together for Sustainability (TfS) is developing for the guideline.

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Sustainability

2023-03-30

Biomimicry Institute in search of the top nature-inspired startups in the world

Applications are now open for the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize®, a startup accelerator organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. The uniquely founder-focused program aims to propel nature-inspired startups towards marketplace growth with robust training and networking opportunities, and a $100,000 Prize awarded to the top ranked finalist. Applications are due April 28, 2023.

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Raw Materials

2023-03-30

Thrakika Ekkokistiria is one of the largest and oldest cotton ginning mills in Greece. Located just outside the town of Komotini in the Northwest of Greece, the company gins seed cotton and sells cotton lint to international merchants.

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Recycling

2023-03-30

Neutex, a leading specialty textile supplier, bets on Recover’s expertise in textile recycling to offer a range of sustainable home décor. The Germany-based leader in ready-made home accessories has opted for Recover’s low-impact recycled fiber as part of its commitment to sustainability. The pieces from this collection contain up to 50% Recover™ recycled cotton fiber made from post-industrial textile waste.

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Associations

2023-03-30

Over 80 people gathered in Bucharest, Romania, on 28 – 29 March 2023 for a major international conference. The event focused on how the textiles, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) industries in Southeast Europe can transition to more sustainable industries while remaining competitive in a fierce global market focused on ’fast fashion’.

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Denim

2023-03-30

They look and feel just like regular denim, but these jeans have a secret. They were made on a digital printer.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-30

Glatfelter Corporation announces successful completion of refinancing plan

Glatfelter Corporation (“Glatfelter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GLT) announced today that it has completed a series of refinancing transactions that leaves the Company well capitalized and strongly positioned to focus on its turnaround strategy.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-30

Prototype-scale laboratory facilities for the cost-effective, rapid introduction of biopolymers: decarbonisation without loss of performance

Environmental imperatives such as the EU’s ambition to become the first carbon neutral continent by 2050 are transformational for the nonwovens industry, and the introduction of novel materials demands the input and collaboration of materials, textile, chemical and mechanical engineers. As a natural area of applied research for NIRI’s expert multidisciplinary team, Steven Neill, Chief Technology Officer at NIRI looks at the development of biopolymer technology and highlights the prototype-scale laboratory facilities helping to make novel materials commercially viable, with lower financial risk.

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ITMA 2023

2023-03-30

Mayer & Cie. will show a braiding machine at ITMA 2023

When ITMA opens in Milan on 8 June 2023, the textile machinery manufacturer Mayer & Cie. will be there for the first time with both of its business units: circular knitting machines and braiding machines. Along with the circular knitting machines Mayer & Cie. is exhibiting a braiding machine at its stand E101 in Hall 2. The company focuses on similar features in both areas: sound machines fitted out with solutions that make braiders and circular knitting machines more efficient, longer-lasting and thereby more valuable.

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Digital Printing

2023-03-30

Kornit Digital further extends its powerful end-to-end digital production portfolio

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 the Company is set to unveil its new Smart Curing and Rapid SizeShifter solutions at TecStyle Visions 2023 – designed to help customers accelerate textile production processes, streamline time-to-market, and grow their business faster with state-of-the-art “Smart manufacturing” capabilities.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-03-30

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Overwhelming response from exhibitors and visitors alike

From March 15-16, 2023, the spring edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS kicked off on the fairgrounds of Messe München with a fully booked out crowd in Hall A1. With around 2,685 visitors, the event organizers were particularly pleased with numbers up on the previous winter fair. High attendances were particularly evident at the Expert Talks on both days, which provided information on the latest color and fabric trends, news on developments in sustainability and new technologies from fiber manufacturers.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2023-03-30

Visitor registration opens for Summer 2023 Edition of Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and Home Textiles Sourcing

The East Coast’s largest sourcing event returns in a big way with brand new suppliers and sourcing opportunities.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-03-30

SGL Carbon will present a new 50k carbon fiber at JEC World 2023. The new SIGRAFIL® C T50-4.9/235 carbon fiber will match the high strength requirements for common pressure vessel designs and exhibits a high elongation capacity. It also enables further applications in market segments that require high strength and elongation.

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Denim

2023-03-30

Cone Denim® has established a certified supply chain for recycled cotton in Mexico. The company’s Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification now includes a closed-loop process for recycled cotton, providing customers with verification and documentation of recycled cotton used in the manufacturing of Cone Denim fabrics in the Western Hemisphere.

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Spinning

2023-03-30

The consequences of the devastating earthquake in Turkey continue to demand solidarity with the people affected. This includes employees of the textile machinery manufacturer Trützschler, which operates service locations in the Gaziantep and Kahramanmas areas. As an immediate relief measure, the company set up an internal fundraising campaign across all of its sites worldwide. A total of 260,000 euros have been collected thanks to current and former Trützschler employees and their networks.

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Recycling

2023-03-30

On the sidelines of the Intertextile Shanghai fair, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell and the leading Chinese viscose manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou announced the next step in their partnership to make fashion circular that stretches back to 2018. The two companies’ new shared ambition is to offer manufacturers and brands Circulose® viscose fibers made from 100% recycled textiles in commercial quantities starting in 2024. The collaboration has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

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Sustainability

2023-03-30

GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum

A new Standard revision process that allows for greater collaboration, record high numbers of both Certification Bodies and Certified Facilities, and a consumer awareness campaign that reached millions were among the highlights of 2022

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Recycling

2023-03-30

Renewcell and Lyocell fiber producer CTA Green Fibre sign letter of intent

The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with China Textile Academy Green Fibre Co. Ltd., an innovative Chinese lyocell fiber producer, concerning a long-term commercial collaboration around man-made cellulosic fiber production. The agreement affirms the two companies’ intent to work together to supply lyocell textile fibers made using Circulose®, the 100% recycled textile pulp made by Renewcell, to global fashion brands in the coming years. The agreement has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

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Raw Materials

2023-03-30

Price trends in natural fibres

The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) has released its report on price trends and production for the beginning of 2023. Here, International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) highlights key findings for cotton, silk, jute, sisal, and of course wool. All numbers are provided by DNFI .

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Textile chemistry

2023-03-30

Full ZDHC certification for leather chemicals: PULCRA CHEMICALS

About 350 newly introduced products of PULCRA Chemicals have been uplifted to ZDHC Gateway, via ZDHC certification by the prestigious Chem-MAP BLC Leather Technology Center. Thus, all leather chemicals of PULCRA are now fully certified in ZDHC. The ZHDC MRSL addresses hazardous substances used in manufacturing that could be released into the environment.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-03-30

Toray scoops prestigious Chemical Society of Japan Prize for advanced textile development

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has won the Chemical Society of Japan’s Award for Technical Development for 2022 for the “Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fiber Cross-Section Morphology.” This is the second straight year for Toray to receive recognition in this prize category for its advances in nanotechnology.

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Recycling

2023-03-30

Textile ETP in Paris to discuss textile circular economy and Industry 5.0

On 29 March, Textile ETP Secretary General Lutz Walter spent the day in Paris, France, to discuss the future of textiles with various industry stakeholders.

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Raw Materials

2023-03-30

Cotton Incorporated shares the features of cotton in honor of national wear pajamas to work day

This year, Cotton Incorporated celebrates 50 years of the Seal of Cotton, the iconic logo that indicates a product contains cotton. Since 1973, the trademark has come to symbolize the attributes of this natural, sustainable, dependable, hardworking material.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-30

VEOCEL™ upgrades lyocell shortcut fiber offering for the flushable market

Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has announced the launch of its upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers by VEOCEL™ for the flushable market. The upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers not only have high dispersibility, which make them ideal for use in flushable wipes, they also have an upgraded finish, an added benefit for wipes manufacturers. The upgraded finish enhances efficiency of the wipe production process, improves the processability of fibers and helps to create higher quality products. The fibers are also offered as carbon neutral1, thus contributing to a global push to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-03-30

“Advancing Circularity”: Lenzing presents its online Sustainability Report 2022

The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has published its Sustainability Report 2022 today. The title of “Advancing Circularity” underlines the company’s efforts to drive forward the transformation from a linear to a circular business model in the textile and nonwoven industries. The report was produced in accordance with the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Austrian Sustainability and Diversity Improvement Act (NaDiVeG), and was audited by KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-30

Autoneum publishes Corporate Responsibility Report 2022

In 2022, Autoneum made further measurable progress in the areas of environment, people and communities, governance and compliance. In addition, the Company committed to ambitious science-based targets, which were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in January 2023. In the reporting year, Autoneum succeeded in further reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions and continued to expand its recycling capabilities on a global scale.

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Retail & Brands

2023-03-30

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2022 is published

H&M Group has worked with sustainability for many years and 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the company’s sustainability reporting. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB’s integrated Annual and Sustainability Report is launched today and is available on the group’s website hmgroup.com. A printed version will be sent by post to shareholders that have requested it.

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Europe

2023-03-30

Speech by President von der Leyen on EU-China relations to the Mercator Institute for China Studies and the European Policy Centre

Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be here at this very special event co-hosted by two of Europe's most knowledgeable and independent-minded think tanks. In a time when global affairs are becoming harder to decrypt – and in an era where facts are routinely challenged – the work that you do at these think tanks has never been more important for Europe.

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Europe

2023-03-30

Commission proposes more transparency and less red tape for companies to improve business environment in the EU

Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law. The proposal aims to facilitate cross-border companies' operations and to increase business transparency and trust by making more information about companies publicly available at EU level. It will also cut red tape for cross-border businesses, saving around €?437 million of administrative burden per year, thanks to an EU Company Certificate or the application of the “once-only principle”.

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Yarn & Fiber

2023-03-29

Beaulieu International Group and Arenal announce partnership to drive growth of padel in Belgium and Netherlands

Padel pioneers Arenal and Artificial Grass specialists B.I.G. are pleased to announce the two companies have signed a long-term partnership to drive the growth of padel in the Belgian and Dutch markets. Over the last two years, padel has been growing exponentially, and as two market leaders, B.I.G. and Arenal are looking to further develop the sport. Arenal is a leading operator of padel courts in Belgium, looking to expand under the leadership of Marc Coucke, while B.I.G. is today a leading provider for artificial grass surfaces for padel, ready to market its products under its Act Sports brand.

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Composites

2023-03-29

Less C02 consumption + sustainable + recyclable = composites made by ITA at JEC World 2023

Sustainability first - this is the principle of the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University in hall 6 booth S74 at JEC World 2023. ITA combines various lightweight construction technologies to reduce C02 emissions and to use renewable and/or recyclable raw materials. ITA presents innovations in the production of reinforcing fibres and in the textile processing of high-modulus fibres. It also shows the impregnation of high-modulus fibres with thermosetting and thermoplastic matrix systems.

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News Archive
2023-03-29

Tex-giang adopts Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan

2023-03-29

Freudenberg launches apparel industry’s first 100% rTPE base content interlining series

2023-03-29

Recycled yarn – the future reality now

2023-03-29

Candidates for the 2023 ICAC Research Associates Program must apply by 9 April

2023-03-28

Better Cotton hosts multistakeholder event in West Africa

2023-03-23

Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric

2023-03-23

Delivery of "Thermofix TFE" Flatbelt Laminator

2023-03-23

EU’s proposed crackdown on greenwashing takes aim at bogus certification, falls short of banning climate-washing claims

2023-03-23

Haelixa added to the Denim Deal

2023-03-23

Global melt blown nonwovens market size & analysis

2023-03-23

ACCELERATING CIRCULARITY launches cellulosic textile-to-textile trials in Europe

2023-03-23

75 years of Trützschler in Mönchengladbach: On its birthday, the long-established company wishes for young talent

2023-03-23

World Water Day 2023: How much water does cotton use?

2023-03-23

ANDRITZ strengthens its digitalization portfolio to model autonomous operation based on digital twin technology

2023-03-23

ExxonMobil showcases model baby diaper incorporating its portfolio of products for innovative hygiene solutions at INDEX™23

2023-03-23

Six materials nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

2023-03-23

Next level apparel and Grupo M partner to provide nearshore production

2023-03-23

Hong Kong Export Index rebounds sharply trader sentiment upturns as border reopens

2023-03-23

Flexible Bend Control: The game-changer for perfect carding gap settings

2023-03-23

BRÜCKNER presents new trends of the machinery technology on INDEX Geneva

2023-03-23

Registration for the 38th World Fashion Convention now open!

2023-03-23

SGL Carbon reports best operating result in more than ten years - transformation successfully completed

2023-03-23

SABIC announces appointment of Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Board

2023-03-23

Keeping sustainability sustainable: The ISPO Award will now include an anti-greenwashing check conducted by the expert Louisa Smith

2023-03-23

Birla Cellulose retains the highest 'Dark Green Shirt' category for three consecutive years in the Canopy Hot Button report

2023-03-23

Inditex signs €15m agreement with Conservation International to scale regenerative agricultural systems

2023-03-23

New Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Lenze Group

2023-03-23

Consumer protection: enabling sustainable choices and ending greenwashing

2023-03-23

Right to repair: Commission introduces new consumer rights for easy and attractive repairs

2023-03-23

Net-Zero Industry Act: Making the EU the home of clean technologies manufacturing and green jobs

2023-03-23

Joint Statement on online sales loophole

2023-03-23

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas spotlight education, training and innovation for the 2023 edition

2023-03-23

Package with digital innovations

2023-03-23

Fully booked: strong showing of exhibitors at next week’s Yarn Expo Spring 2023

2023-03-23

Iconic fashion producer Motty Reif and Kornit Digital CEO Ronen Samuel opened ‘Kornit 2023 Tel Aviv FAC Fashion Week’ with meaningful and exciting gala

2023-03-23

Radici EcoMaterials means 360-degree sustainability

2023-03-22

Mahlo presents a wide range of sensors at INDEX23

2023-03-22

Purecare launches premium Celliant® viscose bedding offering

2023-03-22

HAKRO en route to a circular economy

2023-03-20

Innovative nonwovens production by ANDRITZ at INDEX23

2023-03-20

BTMA welcomes digital dyeing and finishing pioneer Alchemie

2023-03-20

Trützschler will present efficient manufacturing of fiber-based nonwovens at INDEX23

2023-03-19

100% naturally sourced yarn: RadiciGroup launches Biofeel® Eleven

2023-03-17

INDEX™ : Sustainable nonwovens developments for Geneva

2023-03-16

Heimtextil 2024 launches with adapted hall structure and separate segment for Carpets & Rugs

2023-03-16

Intertextile Apparel’s fringe programme – expert insights on industry’s evolution

2023-03-16

Sampe Europe and JEC expand their cooperation partnership about events and mutual community activation

2023-03-16

Coats Digital partners with the Manchester Fashion Institute

2023-03-16

bluefiber at BAU trade fair 2023

2023-03-16

DNFI at Heimtextil 2023: Trade Fair in Frankfurt succeeds

2023-03-16

Innovation in digital color management for textiles

2023-03-16

For every visitor attending the fairs ONE SQUARE METER OF SOIL will be rejuvenated

2023-03-16

3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure directly in the shoe

2023-03-16

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches new membership category

2023-03-16

The future of emergency response production: RESERVIST Project Final Event at European Conference on protective clothing

2023-03-16

Standard fiber debuts new Tempur-Pedic® brand of pet products at global Pet Expo

2023-03-16

Executive cotton update March 2023

2023-03-16

Traceability: Connecting the textile value chain

2023-03-16

Italian Textile Machinery at ITMA 2023: Sustainability and digitalization a winning asset for Italian technology

2023-03-16

Suominen’s HYDRASPUN® Circula is a shortlist candidate for the INDEX™23 Awards

2023-03-16

Cotton Incorporated Board creates new position in anticipation of CEO succession plan

2023-03-16

Revolutionary Sensil® Bynature Nylon 6.6 earns ISCC+ certification to help apparel brands and retailers reduce carbon footprint

2023-03-16

adidas launches the Parley Pack – Its first football boot pack designed to help reduce plastic waste

2023-03-16

Tailored contrasts and sheer fluidity make waves at the BOSS Miami fashion show

2023-03-16

Covestro drives circular economy forward with high-performance PU composites

2023-03-16

Major investments in climate neutrality and machinery: Lindauer DORNIER gears up for a successful future

2023-03-16

Digital in smart circuits - ITA supports SMEs in digitisation and sustainability

2023-03-16

Program announced for World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference

2023-03-16

IISD report encourages adoption of voluntary sustainability standards such as better cotton in South Asian cotton sector

2023-03-16

Milliken & Company: "Anything. Everywhere."

2023-03-16

…and the award goes to: Sustainable fashion on demand

2023-03-16

Indorama Ventures and Polymateria sign exclusive partnership

2023-03-16

With DYNACOLL® eCO, Evonik introduces more sustainable polyesters for the adhesives industry

2023-03-16

Bacteria-based cellulose fibre Nullarbor™ (“No Trees“) wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023” Award against strong competition

2023-03-16

Trend barometer ISPO Award 2023: Outdoor continuing to boom with clever products for discerning athletes

2023-03-16

Teijin develops industry's thinnest level gas-diffusion layer for smaller and more functional fuel cells

2023-03-15

GOTS Version 7.0 released: Major leap forward for the sustainable all-inclusive solution for organic fibre processing

2023-03-15

Albany International announces CEO succession plan

2023-03-15

VF Corporation named as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for seventh consecutive year

2023-03-15

Invitation to Renewcell’s Capital Markets Day on 11 May, 2023

2023-03-15

First 3D measurement study to improve garment sizing for children

2023-03-15

The H&M group’s sales development in the first quarter 2023

2023-03-13

Carbon fibers from lignin - a new process for economical production

2023-03-13

ISKO’s Ctrl+Z material science – now bluesign® APPROVED

2023-03-09

Groz-Beckert’s WarpMasterPlus – successful presentation in Asia

2023-03-09

Celliant with repreve from Hologenix receives second prestigious recognition

2023-03-09

Clariant presents Integrated Report 2022

2023-03-09

A unique product created with Swedish innovation

2023-03-09

Using headwind as tailwind, with the KARL MAYER GROUP's solutions to ITMA

2023-03-09

CO2 neutral textile finishing only a vision of the future?

2023-03-09

Create. Align. Compare. Make the difference: Nora Kühner on the importance of transformation for the industry

2023-03-09

Global nonwoven filter media market size projected to reach USD 10.0 Billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 6.2%: Latest research study

2023-03-09

Industrial fabrics market size expected to rise USD 209.48 Billion by 2028 | at a CAGR of 6.3%

2023-03-09

e-con: A big step towards a more sustainable future

2023-03-09

Conference in Berlin: Flame retardancy for composites applications in the transport sector

2023-03-09

USD 1 billion meltblown nonwovens industry faces period of readjustment, latest Smithers market report finds

2023-03-09

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has tracked over 3 million kilograms of cotton

2023-03-09

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches Decarbonization Guide for Members

2023-03-09

Alkaram & Recover™ create sustainable home textiles

2023-03-09

HUGO BOSS with record year 2022