#Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-07-09

Ence and ShareTex begin initial testing of the ATENEA innovation project to promote textile recycling in Spain

Ence and ShareTex are making progress on the Atenea R&D project, which aims to develop a complete value chain for textile recycling in Spain. Specifically, the goal of the ATENEA project—which is funded by the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI)—is to connect all the necessary stages for the recovery of textile waste, from collection and management, through recycling and transformation into new raw materials, to their incorporation into new textile products.

Recycling / Circular Economy

DePoly Inaugurates its Showcase Plant in Monthey Switzerland

#Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-07-09

Commission clarifies rules on plastic bottles recycling

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#Sustainability

2026-07-09

Global Standards establishes new non-profit foundation to strengthen governance

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Textile chemistry

DyStar releases FY2025 sustainability report, marking a new milestone towards its 2030 targets

Research & Development

TERIS reaches milestone: Fraunhofer consortium develops new standards for tire analysis

Textile processing

Pathfinder expands into Mexico to support growth across Latin America

Yarn & Fiber

R-Evenge chooses Q-NOVA® yarn by Fulgar for its line of technical socks dedicated to wellness

Recycling / Circular Economy

Recyc'Elit presents progress in chemical recycling of polycotton waste

#Functional Fabrics

2026-07-09

Ahlstrom launches breathable ChemoGard BVB fabric to enhance protection and comfort in chemotherapy handling

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#Raw Materials

2026-07-09

AMSilk and Ajinomoto Foods Europe expand partnership to enable industrial-scale production of silk proteins

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Older News

Textile chemistry

2026-07-09

CHT Group introduces ARRISTAN 7220 for durable soft finishes on coloured and white textiles

The CHT Group has expanded its portfolio of textile finishing solutions with the introduction of ARRISTAN 7220, a non-ionic silicone microemulsion designed to deliver an exceptionally soft handle while maintaining high durability and process reliability.

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Technical Textiles

2026-07-09

FILTREX™ India 2026 to bring global filtration leaders together in New Delhi

EDANA, the voice of nonwovens, in partnership with the Business Coordination House (BCH), will welcome filtration professionals from across the world to FILTREX™ India 2026, taking place on 7–8 October 2026 at the Eros Hotel, New Delhi.

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Spinning

2026-07-08

Ibrahim Fibres and Trützschler: A strong partnership enters its next phase with the TC 30Si

For more than two decades, Ibrahim Fibres and Trützschler have grown side by side, driven by a shared ambition to continuously improve spinning performance, strengthen technology leadership and set new benchmarks in the textile industry. Today, Ibrahim Fibres is a leading yarn and polyester staple fiber manufacturer in Pakistan. The company operates the largest number of Trützschler cards in the country, with more than 200 machines running across its mills in Faisalabad, and plays an important role in one of Asia’s largest textile industries.

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Digital Printing

2026-07-08

USColorworks expands digital platform with Kornit Atlas MATRIX and Atlas MAX PLUS solutions

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, today announced that USColorworks, a North Carolina-based apparel decoration and fulfillment company specializing in custom and on-demand printing for retail and promotional markets, has expanded its Kornit digital production platform with the addition of Atlas MATRIX and Atlas MAX PLUS systems to deliver high-quality, on-demand apparel across cotton, blended fabrics and polyester.

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Functional Fabrics

2026-07-08

CovationBio introduces two new bio-based innovations at Functional Fabric Fair New York

Covation Biomaterials LLC (“CovationBio®”) is showcasing its two new bio-based innovations, Xatryx® and Sorona® elasterell-p fiber, at this year’s Functional Fabric Fair in New York City, July 7–9, 2026. Attendees can visit CovationBio at Booth #404 to explore this next generation of bio-based performance materials.

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Research & Development

2026-07-08

Geotextiles made from recycled materials: GREEN leads the way into the industry

For the industry, recycled materials are creating new opportunities in geotextile production. In the GREEN project, the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE demonstrates that recycled polypro-pylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and high-density polyeth-ylene (HDPE) can be processed into nonwovens, fibers, and membranes that meet industrial requirements. This creates opportunities for use in existing production lines and new value chains in the geotextile market.

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