#Textile processing

2022-12-08

Discover Coloreel’s embroidery on-demand at Gina Tricot’s flagship Store

As a part of their Creative Studio initiative to offer more fun and sustainable ways for customers to stay on-trend with up-cycling and personalization, the Swedish fashion brand Gina Tricot will launch an on-demand embroidery studio in their Borås flagship store.

Coloreel has partnered with Gina Tricot to offer a unique chance to personalize new and loved clothing with Coloreel’s unlimited color embroidery technology.

During the first week of December, Coloreel will install one of its instant thread coloring units at Gina Tricot in Pallashuset. Customers can choose their favorite design from a selection of Coloreel ready embroideries and have their chosen clothing item embroidered in-store within a matter of minutes.

“The opportunity to explore Coloreel's innovative technology with our customers in-store is an amazing opportunity for us at Gina Tricot. We believe that technology like Coloreel will play a big part in our industry from a sustainability perspective going forward, and we are very proud to be a part of that journey”, says Emma Garrote, Global Production & Sustainability Manager at Gina Tricot.

“We’re excited about our partnership with Gina Tricot. This is one of the first opportunities Swedish consumers will have to experience Coloreel’s instant thread coloring technology live in a retail environment. There is an increasing consumer demand for personalized and customized clothing. With in-store on-demand embroidery, Coloreel can bring true value to Gina Tricot’s customers”, says Elin Wengström, VP Marketing & Communication at Coloreel.

EXPERIENCE COLOREEL LIVE

Thursday 1 Dec: 15.00-18.00

Friday 2 Dec: 15.00-18.00

Saturday 3 Dec: 11.00-14.00

Friday 9 Dec: 15.00-18.00

Saturday 10 Dec: 11.00-14.00

Friday 16 Dec: 15.00-18.00

Saturday 17 Dec: 11.00-14.00

For more information, please contact:

Elin Wengström, VP Marketing & Communication Coloreel,

elin.wengstrom@coloreel.com, +46 769 49 59 01

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Sustainable embroidery materials and digital finishing attract attention at GUNOLD booth

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trinamiX mobile NIR spectroscopy: New applications for the footwear and textile industry

trinamiX GmbH expands its solution portfolio for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries. With its mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions, trinamiX supports manufacturers, sorters, recyclers, and brand owners in reliably identifying materials and improving transparency across increasingly complex value chains.

Fifteen years of Autoneum – From spin off to global technology leader

What started as a strategic carve‑out has since become the success story of a global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, Autoneum supplies leading automobile manufacturers worldwide with innovative, lightweight and increasingly sustainable solutions.

Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. With this investment, pulp and paper producer Kruger is preparing to enter the nonwovens market with a new generation of plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes. The line is the first of its kind in Canada and is scheduled to start production in 2028.

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.