#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-01-16

Grand opening of the Fibroline USA Innovation Lab with Navis TubeTex

Fibroline, the French company that developed dry powder impregnation solutions, and Navis TubeTex, a US-based leader in machinery manufacturing, are launching a new innovation center in Lexington, North Carolina. This laboratory will bring new expertise and resources to the U.S market for dry impregnation solutions. The inauguration is set for next month.

After having officialized a strategic partnership in January 2024, Fibroline and Navis TubeTex are now ready to launch the Fibroline USA Innovation Lab, a new state-of-the-art laboratory that will help them provide customers with unparalleled support and cutting-edge technologies. This facility marks the beginning of a transformative journey in creating the next generation of advanced textiles. “This new lab is a hub for collaboration and ingenuity,” Will Motchar said, President & CEO of Navis TubeTex. “It is designed to explore, test, and bring to life groundbreaking textile solutions that meet evolving market demands.”

“This innovation lab is an important step for Fibroline’s worldwide development, as our technologies are now directly and easily accessible to North American partners,” Jérôme Ville commented, CEO of Fibroline. “We had been wanting to extend our presence here, and this partnership between Navis TubeTex and Fibroline perfectly fits with our strategy to bring both more performing and eco-friendly solutions to the textile industry.”

Navis TubeTex and Fibroline will hold an inauguration event running from February 11th to February 13th. All potential partners are invited to get in touch with Fibroline or Navis to book a slot and meet with their team in order to discuss future collaborations and projects. The Fibroline USA lab is located inside the Navis offices, at 113 Woodside Drive in Lexington, North Carolina.

Navis TubeTex appoints Will McElheny as Business Development Manager for coatings technologies

Navis TubeTex has announced the appointment of Will McElheny as its new Business Development Manager, Coatings Technologies. In his new role, McElheny will focus on strengthening the company’s strategic partnership with Fibroline and expanding the market presence of dry impregnation technology across key industry sectors.

Navis TubeTex announces U.S. partnership with Icomatex

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in advanced dyeing and finishing machinery solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Icomatex (www.icomatex.com), a respected European manufacturer of high-quality stenters and textile finishing equipment. Under this agreement, Navis TubeTex will exclusively represent the Icomatex stenter line in the United States.

Navis TubeTex partners with Mascoe Systems to expand coating solutions forindustrial, upholstery, and apparel markets

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in dyeing and finishing machinery and technology for the textile industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mascoe Systems to manufacture, sell, and service Mascoe’s line of coaters across the industrial, upholstery, and apparel markets. This powerful alliance marks a major step forward in expanding Navis TubeTex’s already extensive portfolio of advanced coating technologies.

Brazilian market leader Cedro Têxtil focuses on greater efficiency, sustainability, and product quality with Brückner

After more than 150 years of company history, Cedro Têxtil is once again embracing the challenges of a changing industry. Widely recognized as the largest manufacturer of workwear fabrics in Latin America, the Brazilian textile company continues to invest in the modernization of its production facilities. A key milestone in this process was the decision to install a state-of-the-art Brückner stenter frame just over a year ago.

BW Converting, Archroma and Monforts to highlight precision spray finishing at IGATEX Pakistan 2026

BW Converting, Archroma and Monforts will participate in IGATEX Pakistan 2026, held Oct. 15–18 at the Expo Centre Lahore, at Al-Ameen Trading Corporation’s stand F-2-09 in Hall 2. Together, the companies will highlight precision spray-finishing technology, textile chemistry expertise and application-development support to help Pakistan’s textile manufacturers evaluate opportunities to improve finishing performance and production efficiency.

Aachen Summer School: Textiles become smart through 3D printing and origami

From 21 to 29 September 2026, the Aachen Summer School will transform Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University into a laboratory of the future: over the course of a week, students will use origami folding techniques and 3D printing to develop active textile structures capable of performing programmable movements. This interdisciplinary event combines theoretical foundations with practical prototyping – from digital modelling right through to functional textile prototypes.

Trützschler to showcase innovations in spinning preparation and nonwovens at ITMA Asia 2026

From November 20 to 24, 2026, the Trützschler Group will present its latest fiber processing technologies at ITMA Asia in Shanghai, China. At Hall 5.1, Booth D20, the company will showcase solutions designed to increase productivity, simplify operations and improve efficiency across spinning preparation and nonwoven production. Key highlights include the automated can transport system T-CAN, the next-generation card TC 30, innovative card clothing solutions such as STEELTOP and SUPERFLOW, as well as advanced nonwoven technologies for hygiene, wipes and filtration applications.

ROICA™ brings global textile innovation to Functional Fabric Fair Portland

ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber by Asahi Kasei, will make its debut appearance at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on October 27-28, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center (Stand 256). Bringing together textile developments from partner companies across Europe and Asia, the ROICA™ booth will present a diverse collection of fabric solutions for performance, outdoor, mobility, swimwear, cy-cling, and lifestyle applications.