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2026-06-11

Better Cotton Initiative welcomes new and returning Council members

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has confirmed a series of appointments and reappointments to its Council, the multistakeholder board responsible for BCI’s strategic direction.

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ITM 2026

2026-06-09

Uster’s new Recycling Opening Index guides spinners to the perfect blend

Uster AFIS 6 now offers the key data for better decisions when blending recycled fibers. Process control is decisive in determining the quality and economic outcome. The new R Recycling Module of AFIS 6 introduces the Recycling Opening Index (ROI), so spinners can optimize their circularity credentials. It was officially launched at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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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.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-08

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

Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, today announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is expected to be commissioned by 2028, and the second line is expected to be commissioned by 2030.

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ITM 2026

2026-06-05

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

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious organizations in the textile technologies sector, opens its doors to visitors between June 9-13. Expected to break records in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, as well as the technological vision it presents, ITM 2026 will transform into a global trade hub with machine sales, and new business collaborations.

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Nonwoven machines

2026-06-04

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

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. Commissioning of the production line is scheduled for the end of 2026.

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Weaving

2026-06-04

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

Itema proudly announces an important industrial milestone: in early May, the first Itema projectile weaving machines manufactured in Italy were successfully produced at the Group’s headquarters in Colzate.

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News Archive
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

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

Research & Development

“Production is a product”

Knitting & Hosiery

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

Associations

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

Textile processing

YKK invests USD 150 million in new manufacturing facility in India

ITM 2026

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

Recycling / Circular Economy

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

Technical Textiles

Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of advanced manufacturing facility in North Carolina

ITM 2026

Trützschler’s Integrated Draw Frame IDF 3: Unlocking the full potential of short fiber processing

Technical Textiles

Cinte Techtextil China maps textile future with specialised zones and forward-looking fringe events

Yarn & Fiber

Next week’s focus: Intertextile Shenzhen & Yarn Expo Shenzhen fuse textile tradition with sustainable, digital trends

Nonwovens

2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award® finalists revealed

Nonwovens

Magnera introduces Universa™

Raw Materials

CSITC adds ABRAPA as a round trial sample provider

Recycled Fibers

Carbios and Wankai postpone startup of China’s first PET biorecycling plant to 2028

Sustainability

Closing the Footwear Loop reveals challenges and opportunities for circular footwear

Technical Textiles

“ We have multiple companies and divisions operating in textiles, and we decided to integrate them into one platform. ”

ITM 2026

New Monforts systems deliver round-the-clock production for Kipaş

ITM 2026

SHIMA SEIKI to show complete knitting and cutting workflow at ITM 2026

Raw Materials

Dr N Vigneshwaran is named 2026 ICAC Researcher of the Year

Raw Materials

Global Cotton area and production are projected to decline in the 2026/27 Season

Natural Fibers

European Flax-Linen & Hemp step into advanced manufacturing: Enabling filament winding, 3D printing and high-performance composite processes

ITM 2026

SETEX turns dyeing and finishing data into daily production control

Technical Textiles

Fifteen years of Autoneum – From spin off to global technology leader

Textile chemistry

The CHT Group GmbH awarded Best Managed Company 2026

Nonwoven machines

Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

ITM 2026

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Man-Made Fibers

The updated poster on biodegradable Polymers in various environments has been released

ITM 2026

Vandewiele Group presents integrated textile innovations at ITM 2026

ITM 2026

KARL MAYER strengthens customer partnerships in Türkiye

ITM 2026

Mayer & Cie. Global is getting ready for ITM 2026

Texprocess 2026

Eton’s AI-driven sorting system targets growing resale market

Recycling / Circular Economy

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 to spotlight the companies turning textile circularity into industrial reality

ITM 2026

Driving digitalization, efficiency, and Smart Manufacturing across textiles and carpets

Natural Fibers

The Good Cashmere Standard expands Animal Welfare Assessment on audited farms

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: A strong edition in a challenging context, confirming Geneva’s role as a global hub for innovation in the nonwovens sector

Digital Printing

Mimaki celebrates Triple EDP Award win at FESPA 2026

Technical Textiles

Ahlstrom launches advanced glass microfiber media offering energy efficiency and longer lifetime for HVAC systems

Europe

Circular economy offers the EU win-win on environment and economy

Associations

Turkmenistan: Italian textile machinery focuses on high technology and specialization

Associations

Egypt: Workshop on Italian textile technologies concludes

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Textile ETP launches digital transformation strategy, calling for urgent collective action across the value chain

ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

Visitor registration now open for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles unveils Trends 2027 alongside new lifestyle zone and product expansion

ITM 2026

Groz-Beckert brings new knitting, weaving and nonwovens technologies to ITM 2026

ITM 2026

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Global size study for brands and retailers to optimize fit and market coverage

ITMA 2027

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Denim

Jeanologia brings “Billy” to China, the AI transforming denim design

Texprocess 2026

Sustainable embroidery materials and digital finishing attract attention at GUNOLD booth

INDEX 2026

Trützschler and Wisdom-Greentech held a signing ceremony for the ultra-high-speed 4.2m Air-Through Bonding (ATB) line

INDEX 2026

Wangjin holdings signs 10th production line agreement with Trützschler – Driving innovation in the eco-friendly nonwovens industry

INDEX 2026

Trützschler establishes in-depth strategic cooperation with Fujian Leo Group

Raw Materials

New U.S. cotton study uses real-world grower data to reveal where fiber impacts occur

Research & Development

TCLF: Resilient value chains in times of crises

Denim

Officina39 brings modular Low Temperature Reactive Dyeing and a new vision of denim efficiency to Denim Première Vision Milan 2026

Denim

ISKO unveils a new circular vision of color, texture and tactile innovation at Denim Première Vision Milan

INDEX 2026

INDEX 2026: Reicofil introduces RF 5.10 upgrade boosting output by 10 percent

Recycled Fibers

Lindex and BASF partner to bring textile-­to­-textile recycled polyamide to lingerie sector

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Tradition and Innovation – Phoenox Textiles Ltd. relies on state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from Brückner

ITM 2026

Uster FiberQ excels for recycled raw materials too

Digital Printing

EFI brings high-performance display graphics, packaging, and textile printing innovations to FESPA 2026

Digital Printing

Mimaki ‘Powers Possibilities’ with a market-diverse application and printer line-up at FESPA 2026

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26 Awards winners announced: Setting new benchmarks in nonwovens

Yarns

From advanced fibres to eco‑focused yarns: Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 set to welcome global industry to Shanghai

ITM 2026

Monforts sees growing potential for technical textiles in Türkiye

Denim

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

Digital Printing

Kornit Digital announces commercial availability of Atlas MATRIX following successful global Beta program

INDEX 2026

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

INDEX 2026

“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Research & Development

Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Nonwovens

PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

INDEX 2026

ANDRITZ at INDEX ’26: Driving sustainability with next-generation nonwoven technologies

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: World’s leading nonwovens exhibition presents groundbreaking product launches, exclusive seminars and immersive experiences

INDEX 2026

The LYCRA Company launches LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber for nonwovens, advancing comfort and fit in disposable hygiene at INDEX™ 26

INDEX 2026

Innovations for today – solutions for tomorrow: Trützschler Nonwovens at INDEX™ 2026

ITM 2026

EVENEXT & BURSTMATIC II to headline Mesdan S.p.A. presentation at ITM 2026

Research & Development

Elastic yarns to become more recyclable and environmentally friendly in future

HIGHTEX 2026

HIGHTEX 2026 technical textile and nonwoven industry to gather in Istanbul

ITM 2026

The most comprehensive platform bringing together global textile investors: ITM 2026

ITM 2026

BB Engineering unveils new, patented “ValuePack” spin pack at ITM

ITM 2026

ITM 2026: KARL MAYER presents new perspectives

Spinning

Specialist in fine counts: New type 2777 ceramic oiler

ITM 2026

Efficiency, quality and reliability: Stäubli solutions on display at ITM Istanbul 2026

Recycled Fibers

Syre expands partnership with Target to advance next-generation recycled materials at scale

INDEX 2026

CHT Group showcases innovative DURON fiber auxiliaries for nonwovens in Geneva

Recycling / Circular Economy

Project REWEAR investigates diverse economies of rewear as a global practice of circularity

INDEX 2026

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

Associations

Italian textile machinery sector faces weak start to 2026 despite domestic growth

Nonwovens

Temafa Maschinenfabrik GmbH supplies a complete decortication plant for processing hemp straw to Hanffaser Geiseltal eG

Techtextil 2026

FET’s revolutionary gel spinning system wins Techtextil Innovation Award

ITM 2026

Savio Macchine Tessili will exhibit at ITM Istanbul 2026 presenting its flagship technologies

ITM 2026

Rieter at ITM 2026: Spinning Redefined with Automation and Intelligence

ITM 2026

Experience Trützschler’s leading fiber processing technologies at ITM 2026

ITM 2026

Driving sustainable growth in Türkiye through advanced technology and strong partnerships

ITM 2026

Saurer at ITM 2026: Answering markets needs for flexibility

 
 
 
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