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2026-01-21

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

Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH has unveiled the new T-Frame, a universal machine frame platform for large-diameter circular knitting machines. Designed to meet growing demands for flexibility, stability, and operational safety, the T-Frame provides a next-generation foundation for both current and future industrial knitting machines, combining German engineering expertise with a modular, future-ready design approach.

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Digital Printing

2026-01-15

Mimaki upgrades TS330 series for vibrant and seamless dye sublimation printing

The TS330 Series now provides users with an extended colour gamut, offering the flexibility to serve different markets profitably from one solution – from fashion to décor to signage – with improved colour vibrancy, fidelity and accuracy. Mimaki also introduces a larger solution to the TS330 Series, the TS330-1800, able to accommodate single-piece, wide textile fabrics, ideal for larger home décor applications.

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Sustainability

2026-01-15

Storm Creek achieves bluesign® PRODUCT status

Storm Creek (ASI#/PPAI#) is proud to announce a meaningful sustainability milestone: the company has achieved bluesign® PRODUCT status: becoming the first US-based supplier in the promotional products industry to earn this globally respected certification. While this marks an industry first, for Storm Creek, it represents something far more important: a continuation of doing what they believe is right.

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ITM 2026

2026-01-15

ITM 2026: The meeting point of green transformation and the digital future in the textile industry

Shaping the transformation of the textile industry, the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition is set to lead the sector into the future with a strong focus on sustainable production and digital technologies. From environmentally friendly machinery to smart manufacturing systems, from energy-efficient solutions to artificial intelligence–supported applications, ITM 2026 will present a broad vision that defines the roadmap of textile technologies for the industry.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-01-15

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026: Innovation as a Key Driver of the Textile Future

Innovations are the textile industry’s response to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and continued restraint in investment. Today, this became clear at the press conference of the leading international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess. In a panel discussion, industry representatives explored how innovation is accelerating the transformation of the textile sector – from artificial intelligence to sustainable materials and new production models. This innovative strength is concentrated in the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards, which showcase pioneering solutions driving the textile transformation.

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Spinning

2026-01-15

Efficiency reimagined: economical, precise, compact

At this year's PaintExpo in Karlsruhe (April 14–17), Barmag will present an optimized design of its paint metering pump (Hall 3, Booth 3344). It impresses with its low weight, increased productivity, and extended service life. Specially developed for compact robot arms, the pump enables high-precision and economical paint application – ideal for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and renewable energies.

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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2026-01-15

Monforts announces leadership transition in 2026

Effective from January 1, 2026, Volker Gingter, has been appointed the new Managing Director of A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and will steer the fortunes of the leading dyeing and finishing technology company going forward.

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News Archive
Man-Made Fibers

Fourth CDP Triple “A” Rating reinforces Lenzing’s leadership in sustainability

Recycling / Circular Economy

From local actions to industrial innovations: SOLSTICE shares mid-project results

Associations

Textile machinery: the upcoming Colombiatex 2026 speaks Italian

Digital Printing

Call for speakers and partners: Kornit Konnections 2026

Digital Printing

Sold-out industrial inkjet print technology showcase signals accelerating adoption across advanced manufacturing

Research & Development

Sustainable athletic wear made from bio-based Polyethylene

Textile chemistry

Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to textile industry

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

YKK collaborates with Coloro to deliver data-driven color ffeasibility for zippers

Heimtextil 2026

Eastman Naia™ expands All-Night Comfort at Heimtextil 2026

Heimtextil 2026

Stability in volatile markets: Heimtextil 2026 launches with 3,000 exhibitors and design expertise from Patricia Urquiola

Research & Development

Innovation center for textile circular economy inaugurated

Research & Development

Sustainable design of Geosynthetics and roof underlayments made from recyclates

Associations

Waste2Fashion: FTTH Committed to advancing Circular Fashion in the Mediterranean

Associations

AATCC announces 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition winners

Nonwoven machines

Yanpai expands nonwovens capacity with two new ANDRITZ needlepunch lines

Natural Fibers

Dr. Jane Dever inducted into the 2025 Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame

Yarns

INVISTA proposes plant closures and production shift to strengthen global competitiveness

Research & Development

India, ITA and innovation – enhanced cooperation in research, implementation and bilateral projects such as hydrogen mobility

Yarns

January 2026 marks Asahi Kasei’s restart of Bemberg production in restored sections of the Nobeoka facility

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Stefan Moll becomes new CEO of the machinery manufacturer

Spinning

Barmag's new texturing machine impresses the market

Nonwovens

FiltXPO™ 2026: Call for conference presentations

Technical Textiles

Techtextil India 2025 concludes on a stellar note: Sports textile, circular supply chains, bio-based materials and resource-efficient manufacturing under spotlight

Yarns

Acelon introduces new functional yarns for fire safety and comfort applications

Man-Made Fibers

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories takes possession of three strategic mulberry fields advancing massive spider silk production ramp-up

Associations

SIMTA joins ITMF as Corporate Member

Yarns

Durak Tekstil enters 2026 with positive momentum, strengthens its global market focus

Heimtextil 2026

Global textile expertise meets high-end contract design: Heimtextil and Hospitality Interiors Europe announce partnership starting 2027

Software

Tunicotex Group boosts OTDP to 85%, cuts planning time by 25% & expands production capacity by 40%

Knitting & Hosiery

Live more beautifully and comfortably with Warp Knits

Associations

Driving innovation in technical textiles, digitalisation and testing

Heimtextil 2026

Artificial Intelligence in focus: Heimtextil 2026 prepares global textile industry for the future with strong content programme

Weaving

Lindauer Dornier announces leadership transition in weaving machine business

Heimtextil 2026

Texpertise Focus AI: Messe Frankfurt puts Artificial Intelligence centre stage at its international textile and apparel trade fairs

Technical Textiles

Autoneum and Polestar set new benchmarks for passenger experience and sustainability

Natural Fibers

Cashmere producers stress the importance of The Good Cashmere Standard®

Composites

MEL Composites delivers advanced hull infusion for Técnico Solar Boat’s hydrogen-powered São Gabriel 01

Composites

Sicomin appoints CS Kompozyty as exclusive Distributor for Poland

Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2026 returns to meet market demand with innovative bedding solutions

Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Suzhou Tianyuan boosts costing accuracy to 98% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost

Recycled_Fibers

Circulose and Birla Cellulose announce partnership agreement to advance circular textiles

HIGHTEX 2026

Global vision in medical textiles meets at HIGHTEX 2026

Nonwovens

Ahlstrom launches Flow2Save™ filtration media: improved air quality and energy savings for HVAC applications

Nonwovens

Magnera introduces innovative solution for healthcare and beyond, focusing on safety and sustainability

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

Yarns

Textile Exchange publishes the final criteria for its new Materials Matter Standard, marking a pivotal shift in connecting certification to impact

Denim

Jeanologia celebrates its 30th anniversary transforming how jeans are produced worldwide

Associations

Businesses urge European Commission to allow continued sale of products already lawfully placed on the market before the Empowering Consumers Directive’s application to avoid unnecessary waste and costs

Nonwovens

EDANA wraps up its Sustainability & Policy Forum 2025: Uniting the industry and EU policymakers to navigate the future of nonwovens

Heimtextil 2026

Mimaki demonstrates versatile, simple TRAPIS textile printing at Heimtextil 2026

ITM 2026

The Technology Hub for global denim trends: ITM 2026

Natural Fibers

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen: Let´s Talk about Cotton!

Recycled_Fibers

Leading fashion brands step up to unlock the next chapter of Circulose

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

Spinning

First PA66 spinning plant with EvoQuench successfully commissioned

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Research & Development

Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Man-Made Fibers

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Spinning

Saurer Technologies Twisting Solutions at ICFE 2026

Textile chemistry

PIGMENTURA by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category

Natural Fibers

Human Rights Day: Cotton made in Africa reinforces its commitment to ensuring respect for human rights in cotton production

Man-Made Fibers

ARMEDANGELS to develop more sustainable products with SPINNOVA® fibre

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing AG announces new leadership and establishment of Executive Committee

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

Home Textiles

Culp reports improved operating results in Q2 as restructuring gains traction

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

Nonwovens

Turning diaper waste into new value: BASF, Essity and TU Wien pioneer circular solutions

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

Weaving

Itema announces strategic partnership with Ivy Decarb to accelerate decarbonization in weaving process

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

Weaving

Vandewiele Group: Innovation across the textile value chain at ICFE Istanbul 2026

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.

Composites

JEC World 2026 reveals the list of finalists for the Innovation Awards

Man-Made Fibers

Teijin and Asahi Kasei to merge textile subsidiaries into joint venture

Textile chemistry

Archroma and Fibre52® partner to scale next-generation low-temperature neutral-pH, bleach system for cotton and cotton/polyester fabrics

Nonwovens

European Commission imposes registration on imports of PET spunbond from China

Knitting & Hosiery

Mayer & Cie. to shut down after failed search for investor – 270 jobs affected

Man-Made Fibers

Trevira CS® ignites Heimtextil 2026 with "WE CARE" campaign

 
 
 
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