#Textile processing

2024-12-12

Intense visitor application to Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition

The online invitation system of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where the latest technologies in the garment and ready-to-wear sector will be exhibited, has recently opened. Visitors from both Turkey and around the world quickly showed their interest in the exhibition. As soon as the system was opened, professional visitors including hundreds of people from countries such as England, India, Australia, Pakistan, Tunisia, Egypt, Kuwait, Greece, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and China filled out the online invitation form. This intense attendance reveals once again how important Garment Tech Istanbul has become on a global scale.

Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machinery Spare Parts and Sub- Industry Exhibition, Turkey's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment technologies; will be held at Istanbul Expo Center between 25-28 June 2025. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will shape the garment industry; will bring together hundreds of leading domestic and foreign brands, investors and professional visitors from all over Turkey and the world.

With the open of the online invitation system that will enable visitors to take their place in this unique meeting that will shape the future of the industry, the global reach of the exhibition is expanding day by day. Intense requests from around the world reinforce Garment Tech Istanbul's reputation in the industry once again. Visitors can register by clicking on the e-invitation link to easily enter the exhibition and avoid waiting in long queues. After filling out the information form, the e-invitation is sent to the visitor by e-mail. With this e-invitation, a badge can be obtained at the entrances of the fairground and visitors can enter Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition out of turn.

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition promotional video is online

The advertising and promotion activities of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will host leading machinery manufacturers, suppliers and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, continue at full steam. In this context; the promotional video prepared with the motto 'Innovative Touch to Fashion' was published on the website and social media accounts. The video, which was published in Turkish and English, was highly appreciated by industry representatives in a short time.

The promotional video, which begins with the words “Ready-to-wear is the product of a long journey where designs created by artisans meet modern technology”, reflects this year's theme of the exhibition and gives clues about how technology is reshaping fashion.

In the promotional video of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which is preparing to introduce the latest technologies in the sector from sewing to embroidery, cutting to ironing systems, packaging to printing to the world; it is emphasized that Turkey will announce its leadership in textile and ready-to-wear to the whole world and will be the center of innovation. The video also gives the message that Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which brings together hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of visitors and investors from all over the world, will contribute to the trade volume with new collaborations.

The promotional video of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition can be viewed on the website and social media accounts such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Shedding light on future garment technologies

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will not only bring together industry professionals, but will also shed light on future garment technologies in all aspects from production to design, software solutions to digitalization. The exhibition will offer participants the opportunity to meet different innovations and see the latest developments in the sector. In this way, all companies participating in the exhibition will take important steps towards gaining competitive advantages in the global market.

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will create unique opportunities not only for exhibitors but also for visitors. Thanks to innovative machines and smart production solutions, companies will have the chance to accelerate their production processes and increase their productivity. In addition, it will enable companies to gain a stronger position in the market by offering the opportunity to follow the trends in the sector.

SHIMA SEIKI brings new flat knitting technologies to FEBRATEX 2026

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TEXTIL LTDA., will exhibit at the Brazilian Textile Industry Fair (FEBRATEX 2026) this month. On display will be a roundup of SHIMA SEIKI computerized flat knitting technology, represented by WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines featuring a brand-new model with high productivity and excellent cost performance, a glove knitting machine and the latest digital solutions.

Lenzing reports improved half-year results and advances strategic transformation

Despite a persistently challenging market environment in the first half of 2026, characterized by volatile energy and raw material prices, subdued global consumer demand and intensified competition from Asia, the Lenzing Group significantly improved its financial performance. Net result after tax more than doubled to EUR 35.6 million, compared with EUR 15.2 million in the first half of 2025. Free cash flow increased to EUR 45.8 million, while EBITDA amounted to EUR 239.2 million. Revenue totaled EUR 1.27 billion, compared with EUR 1.34 billion in the previous year.

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

From September 8 to 10, 2026, Trützschler will present its latest innovations in spinning and card clothing for state-of-the-art fiber processing at CAITME in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Visitors are invited to meet the experts at Pavilion 2, Booth D50 and explore solutions designed to increase productivity, streamline processes, and ensure consistently high yarn quality. Key topics include the next-generation card TC 30i, the integrated draw frame IDF 3, the high-performance comber TCO 21XL as well as Trützschler Card Clothing’s new flat top series STEELTOP®.

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

Fashion for Good announced the launch of Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative designed to benchmark PFAS alternative durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) chemistries. Responding to growing market demand for alternatives to PFAS‑based finishes, the project aims to generate reliable, comparable data that can support informed sourcing decisions and the assessment of emerging chemistries.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

Dedicated car seat model of SHIMA SEIKI’s P-CAM® R Cutting Machine unveiled

Leading Japanese textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, showed a special version of its P-CAM® R multi-ply computerized cutting machine dedicated to the production of car seats for the first time, at a private exhibition held over two days on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center in Aichi Prefecture.

BICO BCF yarn delivers impressive performance in field testing

In a joint development project with other partners, Barmag and Object Carpet have successfully tested BICO BCF yarn in the carpet manufacturing process. The results show that this innovative yarn technology offers significant performance advantages and opens up new possibilities for recycling-oriented carpet constructions.

Kimberly-Clark develops alternative natural fiber platform for hygiene products

Kimberly-Clark has introduced a proprietary innovation program aimed at developing alternative natural fibers for future hygiene products. The company has created a patented materials platform based on fibers derived from hesperaloe, a drought-tolerant succulent native to the southwestern United States.

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

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its international textile network with the launch of Prefab, a new boutique-style sourcing event dedicated exclusively to high-quality fabrics. Taking place 19-20 January 2027 at the Altman Building in New York City, the event will bring selected Supima member fabric mills together with senior designers, fabric directors, product developers and sourcing decision-makers from premium and luxury brands. With a carefully curated exhibitor line-up and a targeted visitor approach, Prefab is designed to create a focused business setting in which material quality, expertise and meaningful exchange take priority over scale.