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2026-09-10

25 years in the room: EDANA’s OUTLOOK™ returns to Cascais to shape a changing industry

The market does not wait, and it does not grant easy answers. Across the absorbent hygiene, personal care, and wipes sectors, business is undergoing a period of intense, necessary adjustment. New European rules on packaging, single-use items, product safety, and end-of-life are forcing companies to drop old assumptions about materials and performance. At the same time, producers must keep their goods safe, reliable, and affordable for the babies and aging adults, who rely on them every day.

#Research & Development
2026-09-10

ADD-ITC 2026 highlights strong industry participation

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Spinning

2026-09-10

Eltex takes the tension out of heat-setting

The ACT-MULTI system developed by Eltex – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – is bringing individual yarn tension monitoring and automatic control to the heat-setting process, helping manufacturers maintain consistent processing conditions across every yarn position.

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ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

2026-09-09

Three stages, multiple customer benefits: KARL MAYER during ITMA ASIA 2026

At ITMA ASIA in Shanghai, KARL MAYER will once again demonstrate that it understands the challenges facing the Asian textile industry – and will present tailor-made solutions.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2026-09-09

YDC 2026 names winners in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2026 (YDC) has named its winners at the conclusion of CENTRESTAGE in Hong Kong. Ten emerging local designers presented collections inspired by personal experiences and emotions, translating their ideas through distinctive tailoring, materials and craftsmanship.

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Spinning

2026-09-09

Heberlein reinforces its commitment to the Chinese market

Heberlein, globally recognised as a leading provider of air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic filament yarns, is consolidating its success in the Chinese market with its APh- and APe-series for DTY applications. Particularly in the field of Air Covering, Heberlein technologies combine excellent quality with significant savings in compressed-air consumption. A new service hub in Shengze City underlines the company’s long-term commitment in the Chinese market.

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Raw Materials

2026-09-09

Redesigned World Cotton Day website offers tools, ideas and inspiration

With World Cotton Day just one month away, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has launched a completely redesigned www.WorldCottonDay.com, creating a new global home for everyone who wants to learn about, celebrate, and support cotton.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-09-08

RE&UP’s Next-Gen Cotton fibers power Zalando private label t-shirt collection crafted from innovative recycled textiles

RE&UP Recycling Technologies’ Next-Gen Cotton powers a new collection from Zalando’s private labels, marking a step forward in bringing textile-to-textile recycled fibers into commercial fashion production. Launching on Zalando in August, the collection comprises five t-shirts across YOURTURN by Zalando and Even&Odd by Zalando, made from a circular-knit fabric blending 80% organic cotton with 20% RE&UP Next-Gen Cotton — textile-to-textile recycled fiber produced from textile waste. This is the first time RE&UP's recycled fibers feature in Zalando's private label assortment.

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Heimtextil 2027

Heimtextil Trends 27/28: ‘Home-Maxxing’ between performance and respite

Recycled Fibers

Driving circularity with Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix

Digital Printing

Mimaki advances DTF productivity and stability with new TxF330-800

Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 concludes as Asia’s premier hub for trend-led innovation

Raw Materials

ICAC’s 84th Plenary Meeting to be held March 24-26, 2027, in Alexandria, Egypt

Weaving

Lindauer DORNIER GmbH welcomes new apprentices and dual-study students

Raw Materials

Cotton Brazil Dialogues 2026 concludes with 50 international participants immersed in Brazilian cotton production

Research & Development

Novel flame-retardant and recyclable fiber-reinforced composite

Composites

WHILL selects Teijin’s tough, lightweight Carbon Fiber Composite for new last-mile mobility

Textile chemistry

ZymoChem secures $4 million in renewed federal funding to advance U.S. biomanufacturing of critical materials and their supply chains

Technical Textiles

RDJ 6/2 in E 32: Finesse in Motion

Knitting & Hosiery

3D designs with a wow factor made on HKS 4-M EL ECO: When crepe, ruffles, and sheer fabrics redefine fashion

Fabrics

Texhibition Istanbul to bring together more than 500 exhibitors for 10th edition

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

IFCO Istanbul strengthens international reach with 12,550 trade visitors

Spinning

Greater efficiency for tomorrow’s textile industry

Textile processing

Lectra strengthens its partnership with Caron Technology

Sustainability

New guidance to help organizations deliver the Material Matter Standard’s human rights commitments

Recycling / Circular Economy

Indorama Ventures advances circular fashion through RECO Collective 2026

Recycled Fibers

Circ expands global recycled polyester production with BHF offtake agreement

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE officially has kicked off

Raw Materials

Global cotton production projected to outpace consumption, but risks remain

Europe

European textile industry calls for €10 handling fee on ultra-fast-fashion imports

Research & Development

From smart jackets to laser technology: Mona Neubaur explores Textile Factory 7.0

CINTE Techtextil China 2026

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 has opened today, bringing global innovations and resources to Shanghai

Natural Fibers

Global garment trade nears USD 550 billion as competition intensifies

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris opens with focus on AI, circularity and new sourcing regions

Raw Materials

Brazil sets new cotton export record and consolidates global leadership

Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative partners with Avalo in AI plant breeding for climate-resilient cotton

Man-Made Fibers

The LYCRA Company expands its co-creation vision through an immersive Lifestyle District at Intertextile Shanghai.

Natural Fibers

Plastic-free stretch technologies drive new direction for denim innovation

Man-Made Fibers

Bemberg and Anita Dongre collaborate once again to launch “BREATH” collection

Weaving

"Dynamic markets do not only create uncertainty – they also create opportunities."

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Ready for the future: PI Cottex chooses Brückner again for reliable quality and efficiency

Recycled Fibers

Circ expands access to recycled fibers through partnership agreement with Shenghong

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing shareholders approve €300 million capital increase

Man-Made Fibers

Dyneema® to unveil next-generation mooring fiber at SMM 2026

Recycling / Circular Economy

Non-refundable grant issued for R&D project ReNaTe

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Hong Kong strengthens position as Asia's leading sustainable fashion hub

Man-Made Fibers

Capturing malodor rather than masking it: Indorama Ventures presents innovative odor capturing technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Monforts on the move in textile growth markets

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Première Vision Paris expands innovation focus across fashion and beauty

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Première Vision Paris

Spinning

Rieter prepares leadership transition in Components & Technology

Knitting & Hosiery

Small stitches, big impact

Raw Materials

ICAC International Seminar in Taipei to explore strategic synergies across the textile supply chain

Yarn & Fiber

Expansive innovations converge in Shanghai as Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 opens doors next week

Carpets

DOMOTEX Southeast Asia 2026 - Building the Gateway to ASEAN's fast-growing flooring market

Sustainability

Execs help steer Cascale’s consumer goods agenda in Athens

Research & Development

MELANGE starts with a co-creative design workshop at Aalto University to shape the visual identity of this new project transforming colouration in textiles

Textile processing

YKK launches no. 3 size of QuickFree® click-TRAK® magnetic zipper globally

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Intertextile Apparel opens next week with strengthened focus on performance, sustainability, and innovation

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Asia's fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE returns in September

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

SAITEX reports efficiency gains and greater transparency in 2025 Impact Report

Raw Materials

Aid by Trade Foundation presents annual report for 2025: Market position and impact of sustainably verified natural fibres strengthened

Spinning

Barmag presents metering pump solutions at ASE China

Research & Development

Outdoor Industry Association completes Clean Heat CoLab initiative

Recycling / Circular Economy

Creating a circular economy for fashion and textiles in the UAE

Recycling / Circular Economy

Indorama Ventures strengthens Packaging business through strategic circular PET partnership

Weaving

More patterns, less effort: the MULTI-MATIC® at Rohleder

Nonwovens

BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance lab in Mumbai

Recycled Fibers

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

Man-Made Fibers

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

Research & Development

Europe is committed to recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades

Functional Fabrics

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

Nonwoven machines

MENANG rapidly resumes production with new ANDRITZ airlay line after major fire

Exhibitions & Events

Febratex 2026 to be the largest edition of the leading textile trade fair in the Americas with 10 exhibition halls

Raw Materials

Cotton Brazil Dialogues field trip brings international stakeholders closer to Brazil’s cotton production chain

ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 Shanghai showcases intelligent and sustainable manufacturing

Knitting & Hosiery

The new RJ 4/2 EL revolutionizes body mapping and expands creative possibilities – from smart lingerie to sporty athleisure designs

Recycling / Circular Economy

Managed workwear services are providing a blueprint for the circular textile economy

Raw Materials

World Cotton Day 2026 to bring global cotton and textile community to Tashkent on October 7

Exhibitions & Events

New exhibition sector at Parque Vila Germânica debuts at full capacity during Febratex 2026

Technical Textiles

AUDI E5 earns Whole-Cabin OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification, reinforcing a new benchmark for healthier vehicle interiors

Sustainability

Textile Exchange reports growth in certifications and industry engagement

Textile chemistry

bluesign updates chemical reference lists with stronger PFAS restrictions

Recycling / Circular Economy

Eco-design as the foundation of circular textiles

Recycled Fibers

Usha Yarns secures growth equity investment from Fullerton Carbon Action Fund

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI brings new flat knitting technologies to FEBRATEX 2026

Man-Made Fibers

Lenzing reports improved half-year results and advances strategic transformation

Recycling / Circular Economy

German 'ZOLL' turns end-of-life uniforms into valuable raw materials

Spinning

Trützschler’s latest spinning and card clothing innovations at CAITME 2026

Spinning

BICO BCF yarn delivers impressive performance in field testing

Textile chemistry

Fashion for Good launches DW(O)R-X to navigate the emerging landscape of PFAS-free finishes

Knitting & Hosiery

Driving footwear innovation

Raw Materials

Kimberly-Clark develops alternative natural fiber platform for hygiene products

Fabrics

Messe Frankfurt and Supima introduce Prefab – a new curated fabric sourcing event in New York City

Research & Development

ADD-ITC 2026 publishes preliminary conference program

Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

BW Converting to spotlight Baldwin TexCoat® G4 at Guatemala’s 33rd Apparel Sourcing Show

ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027 receives strong industry response

Heimtextil 2027

Heimtextil expands Bed, Bath & Living with new ‘Comfort & Connect’ area

Associations

Business situation weakens slightly, but the industry stays cautiously optimistic

Man-Made Fibers

Ministry of Industry Delegation visits NatureWorks’ second global manufacturing site at Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex

Recycling / Circular Economy

Indorama Ventures advances circularity through PETValue Philippines' “Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership” with Republic Cement

Associations

IVGT membership: expertise that pays off

Research & Development

Networking Day 2026: Industry stakeholders unite around textile recycling

Knitting & Hosiery

The new RDJ 7/3 defines the design footprint of modern athletic shoes

Research & Development

Smart textiles reversibly change shape in an energy-efficient manner in response to ambient temperature

Nonwoven machines

Groz-Beckert highlights nonwovens and knitting innovations at Cinte Techtextil China

Spinning

Barmag expands its portfolio for PA6/PA6.6 applications — also available as a retrofit solution

Spinning

Pre-Cleaner CL-X: Proven in cotton cleaning – creating value beyond the spinning mill

 
 
 
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