#ITM 2026

2026-06-23

Positive market signals for KARL MAYER at ITM 2026

KARL MAYER is pleased with its participation as an exhibitor at ITM 2026. Faced with the challenges of rising domestic costs and fierce competition from low-priced Asian markets, the industry leader had traveled to Istanbul with mixed feelings – yet still draws a really positive conclusion.

Recycling / Circular Economy

The textile industry in transition

#Research & Development

2026-06-18

GenuTrace client advisory: Is your cotton supply chain UFLPA ready?

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#Carpets

2026-06-18

DOMOTEX Hannover 2028 off to a strong start with expanded portfolio

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Knitting & Hosiery

STOLL: Agreement signed for the divestiture of selected assets

Research & Development

TERNAfil wins first place at PitchMiUp Night 2026 in Minden

Nonwovens

Lenzing Group highlights scalable, bio-based nonwovens solutions at leading global industry fairs

Research & Development

Carbon-ceramic hybrid fibre proves its worth – NRW Minister for Science Mona Neubaur congratulates ITA start-up TERNAfil

Digital Printing

DTF vs DTG Printing - The technologies shaping today’s custom merchandise market

#Associations

2026-06-18

Towards pragmatic and harmonised labelling in the EU

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#Spinning

2026-06-18

"We will become a recycling powerhouse"

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Older News

Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-18

Spinnova’s partner NZ TEX GROUP supports scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre

NZ TEX GROUP, Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner based in Bangladesh, supports the scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre by joining the Spinnova ecosystem. NZ TEX GROUP and Spinnova have jointly developed fabrics, including denim, over several years, and the partners are now formalising and strengthening their cooperation through the ecosystem model.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-18

Christian Wichert appointed Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth

AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), a global leader in advanced biomaterials made from silk proteins, today announces the appointment of Christian Wichert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 June. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in AMSilk’s journey, as the Company advances from development through scale-up to commercialization.

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Sustainability

2026-06-18

Textile Exchange unveils agenda for 2026 conference in Vancouver

Textile Exchange has released the agenda for its 2026 Conference, which will take place from October 12–16 in Vancouver, Canada. Under the theme “The Implementation Era,” the event will focus on translating sustainability commitments into practical action and scaling solutions across businesses, supply systems, and landscapes.

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Associations

2026-06-18

Textile PRO Forum calls for greater harmonisation of textile EPR systems across Europe

The Textile PRO Forum has published a new analysis highlighting the need for greater harmonisation of textile Extended Producer Responsibility systems across Europe. The document, Toward harmonised Textile EPR Systems in Europe: analysis and recommendations, presents the results of work carried out by Workstream 1 of the Textile PRO Forum, led by Dr. Eng. Viola Corbellini, Strategic Development and Innovation Expert at Erion Textiles, and Eng. Luca Campadello, General Director at Erion Textiles. The workstream focused on reducing administrative burden for textile producers by identifying areas where procedures could be better aligned across countries.

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ITM 2026

2026-06-17

ITM 2026 concludes with strong visitor interest and robust trade volume despite global uncertainties

ITM 2026, one of the world's most prestigious organizations in the field of textile technologies, concluded with remarkable success. Held during a period of global economic fluctuations, regional uncertainties, and postponed investment decisions, ITM 2026 once again demonstrated the strength and future-oriented spirit of the textile technology sector. Welcoming 48,257 professional visitors and investors from 105 different countries, ITM 2026 provided momentum to the textile sector as an event where billions of euros worth of machinery sales and significant business collaborations were realized.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-17

ROICA™ launches new global brand identity and digital experience

ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber developed by Asahi Kasei, today announced the launch of its new global brand identity, including a new key visual and a fully redesigned website. This milestone initiative marks the beginning of a new phase in ROICA™’s evolution as a global brand.

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