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

Xatryx® bioPTMEG and the newly launched Sorona® elasterell-p fiber take center stage at the CovationBio Booth

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.


The show will feature a Main Stage presentation by CovationBio Global Marketing Director for C4 Platform Mosha Zhao on Wednesday, July 8 at 3:35 p.m. The session will explore how Xatryx®, a second-generation bio-based raw material enables functional textile performance while advancing defossilization of the materials supply chain with an example of the partnership with Huafon on bio-elastane innovation.



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#Man-Made Fibers

Sorona® and WGSN announce top bio-based material trends of 2027

Sorona®, the partially bio-based polymer from Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio™), and global trend forecasting authority WGSN today release the material trends shaping the textile industry through 2027 and beyond following a comprehensive examination of bio-based functional fiber applications and global data.

#Yarn & Fiber

Sorona® Polymer marks 25 years of sustainable innovation with release of new life cycle assessment results at Intertextile Shanghai

Sorona® polymer, the trailblazing partially bio-based polymer brand from Covation Biomaterials (“CovationBio”), marks its 25th anniversary in September 2025 with two landmark announcements: the appointment of Steven Ackerman as CovationBio’s Chief Executive Officer and the release of updated, third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (“LCA”) results that reaffirm the leadership of Sorona® materials.

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Milliken and Flying Cross develop high-performance fabric for new police uniform collection

Flying Cross has introduced Titan Flex, a new collection of police uniforms developed in collaboration with US-based textile manufacturer Milliken & Company. The range combines lightweight ripstop fabric, stretch components and a redesigned fit to provide greater freedom of movement while maintaining the professional appearance required in law enforcement.

#Man-Made Fibers

Spinnova and Outlast to develop new textile materials for thermal insulation and temperature regulation

Spinnova Plc, a Finnish materials technology company developing textile fibres from wood pulp and other cellulose-based raw materials, has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Germany-based Outlast Technologies GmbH, a specialist in temperature regulation and insulation technologies. The collaboration aims to explore the development of high-performance textile materials combining SPINNOVA® fibre with Outlast's functional technologies.

#Denim

Wrangler introduces debris-repellent sherpa fleece technology Hay Away™

The patent-pending fabric technology prevents hay, straw, mulch and grass from clinging to high-pile fleece. The development received a category award in Fast Company's 2026 Innovation by Design Awards.

#Functional Fabrics

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.

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#India ITME 2026

Stäubli to introduce new S3292 dobby for high-speed weaving at ITME India 2026

Stäubli will introduce its new S3292 dobby at ITME India 2026, taking place from December 4 to 9 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Designed for high-speed air-jet weaving, the new machine will be among the highlights of the company's presentation, which also includes warp preparation systems, cam motions, Jacquard technologies and digital services.

#Research & Development

DITF develops bio-based binding fibers for wood-fiber insulation materials

As part of the CelluWoodFlex project, the German Institutes of Textile- and Fiber-Research in Denkendorf (DITF) are developing bio-based cellulose ester fibers as alternative binding fibers for flexible wood fiber insulation materials. In addition to the spinning process and the production of suitable staple fibers, the institute is also investigating how wood and cellulose fibers can be separated and recycled at the end of their useful life.

#Recycled Fibers

Reju expands textile-to-textile recycling network with six international fabric manufacturers

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, is expanding its industrial network through collaborations with six fabric manufacturers in Europe and the Americas. The initiative aims to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into textile manufacturing and support the development of finished fabrics for commercial applications.

#Nonwovens

Magnera highlights HighPleat™ filtration media technology at FiltXPO 2026

At FiltXPO 2026, held on October 28–29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Magnera highlighted advances in air filtration media architecture, with a particular focus on its HighPleat™ platform for MERV 8–10 applications. The technology combines a lofted fiber structure with optimized pore architecture to address the challenge of balancing filtration efficiency, airflow resistance and contaminant-holding capacity.

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