#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

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

YKK invests USD 150 million in new manufacturing facility in India

YKK Corporation has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing textile and apparel production hubs. The new factory will be built at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and will become the third manufacturing site of YKK India Private Limited. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028 and represents an investment of approximately USD 150 million, covering land, buildings, machinery and equipment.

Sustainable embroidery materials and digital finishing attract attention at GUNOLD booth

More exhibition space, more visitors, and a high level of international participation: GUNOLD’s concept for this year’s Texprocess 2026, which took place in Frankfurt am Main from April 21 to 24, 2026, was a complete success. “Our decision to showcase our entire product range alongside application examples and expert tips was very well received,” says Marketing Director Stephan Gunold, delighted with the positive outcome of the trade show. The focus was particularly on the Stockstadt-based company’s sustainable products as well as its laser, engraving, and sublimation services.

GenuTrace client advisory: Is your cotton supply chain UFLPA ready?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released updated operational guidance (CBP Publication No. 5560-0526) expanding its forced labor enforcement framework. The guidance supersedes the original 2022 UFLPA Operational Guidance and now covers all forced labor enforcement authorities — UFLPA, CAATSA, and WROs/Findings — in a single unified document. For cotton importers, the enforcement posture has not softened. It has become more structured, more documented, and more demanding. Learn more about UFLPA.

STOLL: Agreement signed for the divestiture of selected assets

In early 2025, KARL MAYER announced its strategic decision to focus on its core business areas of WARP KNITTING, WARP PREPARATION, and TECHNICAL TEXTILES. As part of this move, the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand was discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed in October 2025.

TERNAfil wins first place at PitchMiUp Night 2026 in Minden

The RWTH spin-off TERNAfil has developed MAXCarbon, a new high-performance hybrid fibre that combines the mechanical performance of carbon with the temperature and corrosion resistance of ceramic materials. For this development, TERNAfil was awarded first prize at the PitchMiUp Night in Minden on 21 May 2026.