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Composites
2025-12-18
Sicomin appoints CS Kompozyty as exclusive Distributor for Poland
Sicomin is pleased to announce the appointment of CS Kompozyty as its exclusive distributor for Poland. The partnership will provide Polish composite manufacturers with comprehensive access to Sicomin's broad range of performance epoxy resins, green epoxies, hardeners, and adhesive solutions, supported by local technical expertise and rapid delivery capabilities.
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2025-12-18
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2026 returns to meet market demand with innovative bedding solutions
Returning in 2026, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition will take place from 11 to 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With rising daily pressures and increasing sleep disorders, demand for high-quality, functional, and sustainable bedding solutions is surging. The fair will spotlight innovative bedding products and technologies designed to meet these evolving consumer needs within this expanding market. Last year’s edition welcomed over 25,000 visitors from 85 countries and regions, reflecting a 7.5% increase in attendance and broader global participation.
...moreIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization
2025-12-18
Suzhou Tianyuan boosts costing accuracy to 98% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost
Coats Digital is delighted to announce that Suzhou Tianyuan Garments Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-quality sportswear and functional apparel for global brands such as Adidas, FILA, ANTA, and The North Face, has achieved remarkable productivity and cost management improvements following the implementation of Coats Digital’s award-winning method-time-cost optimisation solution, GSDCost.
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2025-12-18
Circulose and Birla Cellulose announce partnership agreement to advance circular textiles
Circulose, a leading producer of recycled textile pulp for the fashion and textile industry, and Birla Cellulose, a global leader in sustainable viscose fiber, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly accelerate textile recycling.
...moreHIGHTEX 2026
2025-12-18
Global vision in medical textiles meets at HIGHTEX 2026
Developments in the medical textile sector are already making HIGHTEX 2026 one of the most remarkable international meeting points in the region. A wide technological spectrum—from nonwoven technologies to meltblown lines, from spunbond production systems to advanced composite healthcare textiles—will come together at HIGHTEX 2026.
...moreNonwovens
2025-12-18
Ahlstrom launches Flow2Save™ filtration media: improved air quality and energy savings for HVAC applications
Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based materials, introduces an enhanced version of Flow2Save™ filtration media. The advanced solution is specifically designed to improve indoor air quality while significantly reducing energy consumption.
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Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories successfully completes production cycle, delivering over one million bam-1 alpha hybrid eggs for deployment
Man-Made Fibers
Fashion for Good-backed Spinnova consortium gains momentum with Tommy Hilfiger joining
Research & Development
More safety and comfort for protective clothing thanks to auxetic fabrics
Recycled_Fibers
Recycling mixed-fibre garments becomes a reality: RadiciGroup, The LYCRA Company and Triumph take circular fashion a step forward
Knitting & Hosiery
SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex
Research & Development
Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design
Natural Fibers
Human Rights Day: Cotton made in Africa reinforces its commitment to ensuring respect for human rights in cotton production
Knitting & Hosiery
The newcomers HKS 3-M EL ECO and HKS 4-M EL ECO set new standards in the tricot market
Research & Development
How innovations drive BASF’s success
Associations
Joint Statement: Urgent clarification needed on scope of Textiles EPR for PPE and Medical Devices
Textile chemistry
Archroma and Lilienweiss join forces to deliver faster and localized color management services in Europe
Recycling / Circular Economy
Textiles Recycling Expo announces collaboration with Future Fabrics Expo for 2026
Spinning
Details matter: How Trützschler cylinder wires boost efficiency in Pakistan’s spinning sector
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Navis TubeTex appoints Will McElheny as Business Development Manager for coatings technologies
Man-Made Fibers
Ascend Performance Materials secures court approval for restructuring and appoints new CEO
Textile chemistry
Indorama Ventures ranks first globally in ChemScore 2025 for excellence in chemicals management and environmental performance
Sustainability
YKK recognized with Top ‘A’ rating by CDP for climate change leadership for third consecutive year
Recycling / Circular Economy
Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally, new study finds
Exhibitions & Events
Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ShanghaiTex 2025
Man-Made Fibers
Teijin Carbon Europe receives EcoVadis Silver status – ranked among the top 15% of evaluated companies
Research & Development
Small tolerances, big impact and a recyclable alternative to elastane
Associations
Young researchers recognised for cutting-edge work in recycling, fibre technology and textile mechanics
Recycling / Circular Economy
Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 fuels innovation across key waste streams
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Navis TubeTex announces U.S. partnership with Icomatex
Recycling / Circular Economy
ADVANSA launches ADVA®tex: A new step toward textile-to-textile recycling
Knitting & Hosiery
KARL MAYER celebrates 35 years of EL pattern drive
Research & Development
The region of renewable raw materials: Central German Alliance for Bioplastics
Textile processing
YKK receives ISPO Textrends Awards for circular innovations
Heimtextil 2026
Global market overview: Carpets & Rugs strengthens the carpet industry with trends, expertise and an expanded portfolio
Textile chemistry
Archroma funds development of sustainable textile laboratory at Mumbai’s Institute of Chemical Technology
Nonwoven machines
Cooperation in the field of meltblown laboratory technology
New Materials
Bioworks’ plant-based fiber PlaX makes commercial debut in THE NORTH FACE and NEUTRALWORKS.
Textile chemistry
Archroma and Fibre52® partner to scale next-generation low-temperature neutral-pH, bleach system for cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics
Man-Made Fibers
Trevira CS® ignites Heimtextil 2026 with "WE CARE" campaign
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
India becomes growth engine for the warp knitting industry
Recycling / Circular Economy
European research project addresses textile waste through integrated recycling technologies
Recycled_Fibers
CARBIOS and Wankai sign strategic PET biorecycling pact
Home Textiles
Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its upholstery business to GH Private Equity
Yarn & Fiber
Fulgar voice at the Milan Fashion Institute
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris unveils redesigned show layout for 2026
Industry 4.0 / Digitalization
Lenze receives IEC 62443-4-1 certification: TÜV Rheinland confirms cyber-secure development process
Digital Printing
Epson future proofs textile printing with Epson Textile Academy 2.0
Research & Development
Feasibility study shows potential to convert textile waste into PHB bioplastic
Research & Development
IRG Polymer Recycling wraps up productive 2025 project cycle
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Asteks and Nexrone launch global investment initiative
Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories launches significant hiring initiative to support expanded spider silk production footprint in Southeast Asia
Sustainability
Textile Exchange evolves its membership structure to unlock the next stage of collective action for climate and nature
Recycled_Fibers
PETCORE Europe announces Institutional EU Polyester Textile Circularity Summit for 2 December 2025
Textile chemistry
Archroma earns portfolio-wide Cradle to Cradle Certifications
Recycling / Circular Economy
Fashion for Good releases open-source blueprint for near-net-zero textile manufacturing
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
ISPO AWARDS 2025: this is the 2025 shortlist
Natural Fibers
Better Cotton Initiative partners with Uzbek government agency to offset certification costs
Recycling / Circular Economy
Eton’s role in automating the reuse market
ITM 2026
An accessible World Show window for textile technology manufacturers and investors: ITM 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
YKK’s net-zero commitment drives new business strategy for decarbonization and circular economy
Recycling / Circular Economy
Global Circularity Protocol for business (GCP) launched at COP30
Technical Textiles
Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference Asia debuts in Mumbai: Pioneering fibre solutions and sustainability
Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories fulfilling order for customized spider silk application from leading performance sports brand
Man-Made Fibers
All aboard with Trevira CS®: Exhibiting IMO-tested flame-retardant textiles at CSI Show Hamburg
Recycling / Circular Economy
