#HIGHTEX 2026

2026-06-08

The heart of the technical textiles and nonwovens world will beat in Istanbul

Only 1 day remains until HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition opens its doors. Bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world, HIGHTEX 2026 is preparing to showcase the innovations shaping the future of the industry. As the countdown to this major event continues, Istanbul is once again getting ready to become the meeting point of the global technical textiles industry.

Man-Made Fibers

Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell capacity

#ITM 2026

2026-06-05

The future of textiles, the power of trade, and the summit of technology come together at ITM 2026

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#Nonwoven machines

2026-06-04

ATCO Hygienics, Uzbekistan, orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

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Weaving

Itema manufactures the first Projectile Weaving Machines “Made in Italy” at its Colzate Headquarters.

Spinning

Nico Pedretti appointed as Managing Director Graf Group

Yarn & Fiber

Lenzing AG appoints Georg Kasperkovitz as Chief Executive Officer

ITM 2026

ITM 2026: The new geography of textile production

ITM 2026

Sweden targets Türkiye’s textile future at ITM 2026

#Knitting & Hosiery

2026-06-04

TM WEFT, 270" – More width, more design freedom for the fashion world

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#Research & Development

2026-06-04

“Production is a product”

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Older News

Knitting & Hosiery

2026-06-04

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

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Associations

2026-06-04

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

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Textile processing

2026-06-04

YKK invests USD 150 million in new manufacturing facility in India

YKK Corporation has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing textile and apparel production hubs. The new factory will be built at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and will become the third manufacturing site of YKK India Private Limited. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028 and represents an investment of approximately USD 150 million, covering land, buildings, machinery and equipment.

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ITM 2026

2026-06-04

Marzoli promotes ‘Don’t Replace, Repower’ approach at ITM 2026

At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Marzoli will place a strong focus on spinning mill modernization, presenting retrofitting and reengineering solutions designed to improve efficiency, extend machine lifetime and maximize the value of existing assets.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-06-04

Mesdan to showcase laboratory-scale textile recycling solutions at Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

At Stand 2235 during the Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 in Brussels, Mesdan will present laboratory solutions designed to support the development and evaluation of textile-to-textile recycling processes.

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Technical Textiles

2026-06-04

Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of advanced manufacturing facility in North Carolina

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art extrusion coating manufacturing facility in Forest City, North Carolina, US on May 6, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, customers, partners and Trelleborg leadership to mark a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in innovation, capacity and sustainable operations. The new facility represents a significant investment and reinforces Trelleborg’s long-term commitment to advancing high-performance engineered coated fabric solutions for critical applications across aerospace, healthcare & medical, safety & protection and industrial markets.

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