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VANDEWIELE Group at Techtextil 2026 – Textile innovations together
The VANDEWIELEGroup will showcase its latest technologies for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt from April 21–24 (Hall 12.0, Stand C21). As a global leader in textile machinery, the group brings together specialised brands to support the evolving demands of high-performance textile applications. Visitors will discover solutions in laboratory testing, yarn joining, yarn feeding and thread tension monitoring, designed to create measurable value across the textile value chain.
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Vandewiele Group: Innovation across the textile value chain at ICFE Istanbul 2026
At the 2026 Istanbul Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE), Vandewiele Group presents its latest advancements spanning the entire textile value chain. From spinning and weaving to tufting, carpet manufacturing and digital finishing, the Group demonstrates how integrated innovation can boost performance, efficiency and sustainability across all stages of production. As a global technology leader, Vandewiele continues to develop solutions that strengthen processes, enhance product quality and enable smarter, greener manufacturing.
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Vandewiele Group has technology excellence on display at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025
At ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025, Vandewiele Group brands will converge to showcase breakthrough technologies across weaving, spinning, knitting, finishing, and digital solutions. From carpet weaving and jacquard, from spinning to knitting components, to MES platforms and AI-powered automation, the group presents a comprehensive vision for the future of textile manufacturing.
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VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech unveil cutting-edge textile machinery at IGATEX 2025
VANDEWIELE, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, along with its Pakistani representative Q-Tech, is excited to announce its participation in IGATEX-2025, the premier international exhibition for textile machinery and technology. The event will be held from April 24th to April 26th, 2025, at the Expo Center, Karachi, where VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech will be presenting their innovative solutions at Hall 5, Booth C-5-17.
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Groz-Beckert showcases cross-segment innovations for technical textiles in Frankfurt
From April 21 to 24, 2026, Groz-Beckert will present its latest innovations and solutions across the product areas of knitting, weaving, nonwovens and sewing at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (Hall 12, Booth B90).
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Crealet to showcase electronic warp feeding solutions at techtextil 2026
Crealet AG will present its latest developments in electronic warp yarn feeding at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt. The company will exhibit at the Swiss Pavilion (Hall 12.0, Booth B01), organised by Swiss Textile Machinery.
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From preparation to 3D weaving: Stäubli’s solutions at Techtextil 2026
Stäubli, a global leader in high performance weaving technologies, is pleased to announce its participation at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion across demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy… Stäubli will showcase innovative solutions designed to empower mills to produce the next generation of advanced fabrics. Stäubli will exhibit its trend-setting technologies at the Swiss Pavilion Booth B01.6 in Hall 12.0.
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Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed, strengthening local manufacturing and service in the U.S.
Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Italy-based Itema Group, has acquired – through an Assets Purchase Agreement – Palmetto Loom Reed, a Greenville, South Carolina-based manufacturer of weaving reeds and one of the last remaining domestic producers of these precision components in the United States.
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New study shows low environmental impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania
Today, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is announcing the results of a comprehensive life-cycle analysis (LCA) for cotton produced in Tanzania under the Cotton made in Africa Organic (CmiA Organic) standard. The study emphasises the small ecological footprint of CmiA Organic verified cotton. This can largely be traced back to the absence of synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilisers, and artificial irrigation. Consequently, CmiA Organic cotton can help the textile industry meet regulatory requirements as well as science-based targets. The results also show that the consequences of climate change threaten the livelihoods of these cotton farmers, even though the type of agriculture they practise barely contributes to climate change.
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Better Cotton Initiative strengthens regenerative focus in standard update
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has strengthened the regenerative focus of its field-level standard with the launch of a new version of its Principles & Criteria (P&C), which marks the next step in the organisation’s journey to becoming a regenerative standards system.
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Selenis and Kintra Fibers partner to scale 100% bio-based synthetic fiber technology
Selenis, a leading global specialty polyester manufacturer, today announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with materials science company Kintra Fibers to scale Kintra’s patented fiber-grade PBS resin - a 100% bio-based and biodegradable material designed for textile applications.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS proves its relevance as the industry’s key meeting point
Held on March 18–19, 2026, PERFORMANCE DAYS once again confirmed its position as a leading international platform for functional textiles. A total of 3.366 trade visitors and around 560 exhibitors gathered in Munich, with the event already kicking off successfully on DAY 0, which received highly positive feedback for its interactive format. Despite challenging conditions caused by the public transport strike in Munich, the event saw strong attendance and a consistently high level of activity across both exhibition days.
