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Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand
With eco-transition an inevitable global phenomenon, the entire textile chain is evolving to fulfil corresponding commitments and regulations. As Asia’s leading yarn and fibre trade fair, Yarn Expo has been at the forefront of promoting eco-friendliness in upstream sourcing. Celebrated for its international participation and comprehensive offerings, the autumn fair will present an array of over 500 exhibitors from around the world, many with diverse sustainable practices and products.
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INVISTA advances CORDURA® brand and nylon business to meet evolving customer needs
INVISTA today announced its continued investment in the CORDURA® brand and the nylon textile market, emphasizing the company's strategic focus on innovation, customer collaboration, and global supply chain excellence.
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Dyneema® launches new fiber for protective gloves
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announces its third generation of Dyneema® Diamond fiber. Surpassing cut protection and light-weight performance of prior-generation fiber, the new material enables gloves to be made using a single yarn technology – delivering built-in cut resistance without the need for reinforcement yarns. The result is a significant enhancement of comfort, dexterity, and user safety.
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GFC Dornbirn 2025: From carbon to circular - join the transformation
The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) returns from September 10–12, 2025, bringing together over 100 expert speakers, leading innovators, and global stakeholders for a focused and energizing program in Dornbirn, Austria. As global challenges mount—from decarbonization pressures to shifting markets—this year’s congress reaffirms its role as a key platform for forward-looking solutions and collaborative progress.
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Successfully passes Nadcap audit: Certification confirms highest standards in aerospace quality
Teijin Carbon Europe has successfully passed the Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) audit and has been awarded accreditation for non-metallic material manufacturing and testing.
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Yarn Expo Autumn set to inspire international exchange this September, with spotlight on sustainability and functionality
From 2 to 4 September, Yarn Expo Autumn 2025 will open at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), encouraging international engagement between upstream and downstream textile players. At the previous edition, around 540 global exhibitors forged meaningful connections onsite, with the participation of nearly 22,000 buyers from 81 countries and regions. Taking place alongside Intertextile Apparel, the show will continue to serve as a key yarn and fibre trade platform with a range of products and solutions on show, particularly innovations that meet eco-friendly and functional needs.
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Lenzing AG places new hybrid bond of EUR 500 million
The Lenzing Group, a leading global supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has successfully placed a new hybrid bond with a volume of EUR 500 mn. The bond, which has a non-call period of three years, was offered to both existing investors of the hybrid bond issued in December 2020 and new investors.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories successfully completes lab-to-field transition for three new spider silk production strains
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company” or “Kraig Labs”), a world leader in spider silk technology*, announces the successful completion of the first rearing cycles for its three newest recombinant spider silk production strains. These newly developed strains were transitioned from the Company’s R&D program into field production earlier this quarter and have now completed their first rearing cycle, delivering strong performance across key production metrics.
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Dyneema® innovation raises the bar for high-performance composites
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, has once again pushed the boundaries of fabric engineering — this time by increasing the Dyneema® layers in its latest advanced composite fabric material. These new Dyneema® Woven Composites take material performance to the next level by combining the unmatched strength of a Dyneema® composite core with a 100% Dyneema® abrasion-resistant woven face fabric.
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Celebrating 25 years of Biella Yarn
With the launch of the new 25th anniversary collection, Biella Yarn invites on an inspiring journey that began in the year 2000 and continues to this day. The new Fall/Winter 26/27 collection pays tribute to the timeless yarns that have shaped the range since the beginning. At the same time, it looks ahead – embracing innovation, smart technologies, and new digital possibilities while staying committed to environmentally responsible solutions.
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Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 ‘sparked dynamic dialogue’ between industry players in South China
Leveraging Shenzhen's geographical advantage and Guangdong’s production strength, Yarn Expo Shenzhen welcomed nearly 40,000 visits from 64 countries and regions[1]. The fair, which gave a platform to a range of yarn and fibre exhibitors, was held in conjunction with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, BIRD Fashion Fair and PH Value, together providing a comprehensive trading platform for the entire textile value chain. Across the show floor, the highly accessible fair drove momentum for buyers and suppliers alike.
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Durak Tekstil restructures operations in China and begins exporting to the region from Türkiye
Durak Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?. has revised its business strategy in the People's Republic of China, transitioning from local production to direct exports from Türkiye. With a presence in China since 2007, Durak Tekstil has long managed raw material supplies to Türkiye while manufacturing products at its Durak China facility for global brand producers across China and the broader Far East. This was made possible through a dedicated and experienced local team.
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151st General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange
Economic change and personnel decisions were the dominant themes on the agenda of the Annual General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 26 June 2025. During the meeting, the new Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the raw material association, which is now almost 153 years old, were elected. Fritz. A. Grobien will take over as President.
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