#Natural Fibers

2026-06-30

Cotton made in Africa partners receive top marks in independent verifications

Cotton made in Africa® (CmiA) and CmiA Organic are two internationally recognised standards that aim to promote sustainable development in the African cotton sector south of the Sahara. To ensure the standards’ credibility among brands, retailers, and consumers, independent verifiers evaluate compliance on the ground. The verification results for 2025, now published in the Aggregated Verification & Implementation Report, were very strong: The verifiers awarded consistently very good remarks regarding management, people, prosperity, and the environment.

Associations

Bangladesh: Italian textile machinery mission stops in Dhaka and Chittagong

#Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-06-29

RE&UP establishes Fiber Club consortium to scale Next-Gen material sourcing

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#Yarns

2026-06-29

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 closes doors, advancing sustainable and innovative sourcing in South China

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Research & Development

2026 general meeting of the Friends and Supporters of RWTH Aachen at ITA

Natural Fibers

Cotton ConneXions Insight to Impact brings supply chain leaders together around cotton innovation

Knitting & Hosiery

Footwear innovation enabled by warp knitting technology– insights from New Balance

Natural Fibers

Cashmere specialist joins AbTF Board of Trustees

Recycling / Circular Economy

HKRITA signs MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem

#ITM 2026

2026-06-25

ITM 2028 opens exhibitor registration following successful 2026 edition

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#Spinning

2026-06-25

Object Carpet tests production of rPET BCF yarn on Neumag BCF line

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Older News

ITM 2026

2026-06-25

ITM 2026: Mayer & Cie. Global presents itself successfully at international industry trade fair

Mayer & Cie. Global has used ITM 2026 in Istanbul for its first major international appearance since the restart. Together with the Turkish representative Mayer Mümessillik, the company presented its premium circular knitting machines "Made in Germany", explained its future positioning within the group of companies and held talks with customers and representatives from numerous markets. The response to the restart was positive. The clear orientation of the company, the reliable worldwide network of representatives and the resumption of service and spare parts supply were welcomed by customers.

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Composites

2026-06-25

MEL Composites supports ELA Aviation with advanced composite materials

MEL Composites is supplying advanced composite materials and process consumables to ELA Aviation for the production of its next-generation gyroplanes. The collaboration underlines MEL Composites’ growing role in advanced aerospace mobility, providing lightweight materials designed to improve aircraft performance, manufacturing efficiency and structural reliability.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-25

Bemberg™ makes its debut with a dedicated space at Milano Unica

For the first time, Bemberg™ will exhibit with its own dedicated space at Milano Unica, the leading international trade show for premium textiles and accessories, taking place from 7th to 9th July at Rho Fiera Milano.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-06-25

Albany International reports progress with Cyclezyme on industrial textile recycling project

Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) reports continued progress in the ongoing project with Cyclezyme AB, a leader in advanced enzyme-based plastic recycling, based in Sweden. The project exemplifies leading edge innovation in materials science, focusing on the development of enzyme-based recycling of industrial textiles primarily consisting of polyester and polyamide, where there is currently a significant lack of effective solutions for circular material flows. The objective of the project is to establish enzymatic processes for depolymerization and recycling of technical textiles and high-performance industrial materials.

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Yarns

2026-06-25

Yarns and technologies in symbiosis: Biella Yarn presents Fall/Winter 2027/2028 collection “New Romance_”

Biella Yarn, the flat knitting brand of Suedwolle Group, launches new Fall/Winter 2027/2028 collection, inspired by the symbiosis of yarns and technologies – elements that blend, adapt and evolve together, forming something new without losing their origin. The name “Neu Romance_” reflects the emotional and neurological dimension of the yarns: a connection that engages the senses, experienced through material, touch and interaction. The collection is further brought to life through design collaborations, featuring selected yarns used in different design approaches.

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Natural Fibers

2026-06-24

Bremen Cotton Exchange: Fritz A. Grobien re-elected as President

The members of the Bremen Cotton Exchange have re-elected Fritz A. Grobien as President during the association’s 152nd General Assembly on June 18, 2026. The election confirms the organization’s commitment to maintaining its role as a leading international platform for the cotton and fiber industry amid a period of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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