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2026-02-19

Esquel Group adds two new extra-long staple cotton varieties approved

Esquel Group’s Xinjiang Research & Development Center has successfully developed two new Sea Island cotton (Extra-Long-Staple cotton, ELS cotton) varieties named “Yuan Loong 37” and “Yuan Loong 42,” which have been officially approved and granted registration numbers. Both varieties have also obtained Plant Variety Rights certificates, marking another significant breakthrough for the Group in cotton breeding and commercial application.

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2026-02-19

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

Circ®, a global leader in textile‑to‑textile recycling, announced the scaling of its Fiber Club initiative. Building on the success of the inaugural program, Circ is bringing together a new group of brand partners: the lifestyle brand Madewell (under J.Crew Group), sustainable fashion brand Reformation, and European retailer C&A, alongside supply chain partners Lenzing and Linz Textil.

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Functional Fabrics

2026-02-19

Advansa launches Allerban®+ – biocide-free dust mite allergen protection for bedding

German fibre manufacturer Advansa has introduced Allerban®+, a new generation of bedding fibre designed to provide dust mite allergen protection without the use of biocides. The development reflects a growing market shift towards healthier and more sustainable home textile solutions.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-02-19

Global Standard strengthens presence in Southeast Asia at VIATT 2026

Global Standard will participate in the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2026, organized by Messe Frankfurt, the first textile trade show in the APAC region this year. Global Standard will host a booth and Felica Shi will lead a seminar on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The trade fair will take place from February 26 to 28, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Yarns

2026-02-19

Fedur selects Dyneema® for protective vests supplied to the Spanish National Police

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, is collaborating with body armor manufacturer FEDUR S.A., to deliver cutting-edge ballistic protection to Spain’s national police service, the Policia Nacional.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-02-17

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Spinning

2026-02-17

A breakthrough innovation for diaper manufacturers

Developed and manufactured by Mesdan, Italy, the Loop knotter type 093E is a special version of the well-known Loop knotter, specifically designed to join hygiene-grade spandex yarns used in the personal care industry.

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News Archive
Textiles & Apparel / Garment

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Sustainability

Ying McGuire becomes new CEO of Cascale

Technical Textiles

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

Raw Materials

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

Spinning

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Weaving

Stäubli demonstrates how innovation translates into real benefits for weaving mills at SITEX 2026

Weaving

Itema exhibits the two best-selling high-end rapier weaving machines of the Region, R9500EVO and Galileo-RX at SITEX 2026

ITM 2026

The hub of smart and sustainable transformation in yarn technologies: ITM 2026

Research & Development

New DIN SPEC assesses environmental impact of textile fragments in soil

Europe

Antwerp Declaration community urges EU leaders to deliver emergency measures as Europe’s competitiveness crisis deepens

Research & Development

Solid Air Dynamics wins second place at RWTH Innovation Award

Recycled_Fibers

Advancing the future of stretch: Fashion for Good launches new project to validate bio-based and recycled elastane

Knitting & Hosiery

Huixing acquires insolvent Mayer & Cie.

Spinning

Barmag: DTY efficiency for the future of fancy yarns

Europe

New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes

Textile processing

Pfaff Industrial announces new managing director

Raw Materials

2026 production plan set for a record 10 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoon per month

Knitting & Hosiery

The new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do

Research & Development

Testing and research laboratory ensures safe and more sustainable products worldwide

Spinning

Perfect quality through collaboration: Machinery from Trützschler, Toyota and Murata at Zirve Tekstil

Associations

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Research & Development

Award-winning research for sustainable carbon fibre cycles

Technical Textiles

Carrington Textiles and Pincroft unite defence expertise at Enforce Tac

Yarns

Eastman introduces Naia™ Lyte at Première Vision Paris, marking a major breakthrough in fiber tenacity for cellulose acetate filament yarn performance

Functional Fabrics

“Action helps us change what we do!”

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Pets in fashion: functional and sustainable textiles find new market at Intertextile Apparel

Sustainability

VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile AB and accelerates industrialization of new fibers

Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative marks certification anniversary with progress update and accreditation

Raw Materials

Cotton Incorporated appoints Bev Sylvester as Chief Marketing Officer

Composites

Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp expands bio-materials presence at JEC World 2026

Europe

FITA, ABIT and EURATEX underline strategic importance of Mercosur – EU Partnership Agreement for the textile and apparel industry

Composites

Breaking new ground in Technical Textiles: Stäubli at JEC World 2026

Yarns

Durak Tekstil to showcase its innovations for mattress industry at ISPA EXPO 2026

Spinning

Monitor, adjust, perfect

Weaving

Groz-Beckert launches comprehensive Reed Portfolio in Ichalkaranji to advance weaving excellence in India

Sustainability

OEKO-TEX® chooses TextileGenesis to advance digital traceability for organic cotton

Europe

Commission adopts a first-ever EU Visa Strategy

Man-Made Fibers

INVISTA, Epoch Biodesign sign MoU to advance development of post-consumer recycled Nylon 6,6

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

IFCO 2026 has started today: Istanbul’s fashion expertise as a global business platform linking design, production, and trade

Research & Development

Kick-off for the Textile Production of the Future: Establishment of a Textile Technology and Development Centre in Mönchengladbach, Germany

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER and Lenzing partner to advance warp knitting with scalable cellulose fiber solutions

Textile chemistry

RUDOLF gets the exclusive global distribution rights for Sanitized® textile technologies

Europe

ICAC to support European Commission on pending PEF legislation

Raw Materials

Cotton production continues to exceed consumption, some growers shift away from cotton

Home Textiles

‘Crucial for sourcing’ why buyers plan to return for Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2026

Technical Textiles

Cinte Techtextil China 2026: redefining business encounters for trending sub-sectors and cutting-edge technologies

Spinning

Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag

Digital Printing

Epson launches SureColor G9000: high-production Direct-To-Film printer delivering greater productivity and reliability

Nonwoven machines

Three ANDRITZ spunlace lines start operating at Alar Silk Road New Materials in China

Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative opens enrollment in the US with promising opportunities for producers

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at GMMSA Expo India

Research & Development

Bio-based fibers with good flame retardancy

Nonwovens

ENDURANCE Program: Driving operational sustainability at Magnera

Digital Printing

Maximising print efficiency exploring ink saving features for modern print production

Knitting & Hosiery

KARL MAYER opens a new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTRE – a new era of textile innovation begins

Technical Textiles

Autoneum reports solid revenue, achieves strong EBIT margin of well above 5 percent in fiscal year 2025

Sustainability

Apparel Impact Institute announces strategic realignment of climate solutions portfolio to accelerate decarbonization

Nonwovens

Redefining wetness indicator with new backside printing technology

Recycling / Circular Economy

Sahil Kaushik appointed CEO of Infinited Fiber as the company advances a phased path to commercial scale

Nonwovens

Suominen launches three-year profitability improvement program and introduces new operating model and leadership team

Nonwovens

Suominen reports weaker 2025 results amid market pressure and US supply incidents; no dividend proposed

Man-Made Fibers

Beaulieu International Group announces acquisition of fibre company

Denim

ISKO’s denim language at Bluezone

Natural Fibers

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

Research & Development

Exchange data between textile companies openly, securely and cost-effectively without a central platform – ITA makes it possible

Man-Made Fibers

Kelheim Fibres GmbH informs about the closure of operations

Europe

EU and India conclude landmark Free Trade Agreement

Spinning

atmos.io paves the way to the digital factory

Exhibitions & Events

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 to spotlight synthetic yarn innovation and eco-friendly yarn and fibre trends

Recycling / Circular Economy

trinamiX with new management

Exhibitions & Events

VIATT 2026 announces inaugural lifestyle Trend Forum: Unified vision for S/S 2027 across fashion, home, and tech

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Precision jet dyeing moves towards industrial scale as Alchemie partners with Acatel

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Monforts customers make strong showing at Heimtextil 2026

Associations

Industry associations warn against state-run EPR models in the EU

Fabrics

MUNICH FABRIC START: Between Attitude and Sensuality

Denim

organIQ seek: smart alternative to potassium permanganate

Functional Fabrics

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Focus topic shifts to the beginning of the value chain

Knitting & Hosiery

Proven performance, optimised costs – the new RE 6 EL

Associations

European business associations celebrate the signature of the EU-Mercosur FTA

Carpets

New DOMOTEX impresses across the Board – A complete success

Natural Fibers

AMSilk’s silk protein yarns debut in Balenciaga collection

Spinning

Barmag honored as Gold Partner

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

ROICA: Where distinction and intention shape the future of apparel industry at Milano Unica

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

How Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026 reflects shifts in global textile and apparel sourcing

Recycling / Circular Economy

Reju announces site selection for first U.S. industrial sized facility regeneration hub in Rochester, New York

Sustainability

Cascale Forum: Colombo convenes 500+ manufacturers brands, and stakeholders to advance capacity building and collaboration across the consumer goods industry

Associations

INDA announces future dates and locations for FiltXPO™ and IDEA® events

New Materials

Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners announce strategic joint investment in Natural Fiber Welding Inc.

Textile chemistry

Archroma brings high-impact textile innovations to Colombiatex 2026

Knitting & Hosiery

Terrot introduces T-Frame platform to redefine stability and flexibility in large-diameter circular knitting

Business

Canopy introduces a first-of-its-kind $2 billion USD investment blueprint to decarbonize global materials supply chains

Yarns

Biella Yarn launches Collection “Reimagined” for Spring/Summer 2027 with fresh approach to fibre design

Recycled_Fibers

Circular progress: Trevira® CS Eco fabrics can now be made using textile-recycled, permanently flame-retardant fibers and yarns

Textile chemistry

Devan unveils innovative textile solutions to enhance comfort during sleep at Heimtextil 2026

HIGHTEX 2026

HIGHTEX 2026: The Gateway to the Future of Sportech Textiles

Heimtextil 2026

Confidence driving the textile industry: Heimtextil 2026 sharpened its global market relevance by attracting more top-level decision-makers

Recycled_Fibers

Borealis invests EUR 49 million in Burghausen, Germany to accelerate design for circularity

Associations

Latest news from Bremen: ICAC Plenary Meeting to take place right before the International Cotton Conference

 
 
 
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