Raw Materials
Better Cotton Conference marks new phase
The 2025 annual conference of Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, marked a new phase for the organisation, with the introduction of its new CEO, the announcement that it will become a regenerative standard, and the initial snapshot of its first US Impact Report.
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Digital Printing
Underscoring Mimaki’s commitment to greener print production
The print industry faces significant challenges in becoming sustainable, especially given its integral role in our daily lives. Each part of the industry has its own flaws that hinder environmental responsibility. From the chemical hazards of certain inks to the energy-intensive nature of printing technology, these issues collectively highlight that a shift towards more sustainable practices is urgently needed to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
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Yarn & Fiber
Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 ‘sparked dynamic dialogue’ between industry players in South China
Leveraging Shenzhen's geographical advantage and Guangdong’s production strength, Yarn Expo Shenzhen welcomed nearly 40,000 visits from 64 countries and regions[1]. The fair, which gave a platform to a range of yarn and fibre exhibitors, was held in conjunction with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, BIRD Fashion Fair and PH Value, together providing a comprehensive trading platform for the entire textile value chain. Across the show floor, the highly accessible fair drove momentum for buyers and suppliers alike.
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Yarn & Fiber
Durak Tekstil restructures operations in China and begins exporting to the region from Türkiye
Durak Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?. has revised its business strategy in the People's Republic of China, transitioning from local production to direct exports from Türkiye. With a presence in China since 2007, Durak Tekstil has long managed raw material supplies to Türkiye while manufacturing products at its Durak China facility for global brand producers across China and the broader Far East. This was made possible through a dedicated and experienced local team.
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FLYING WHALES selects HEXCEL for the supply of composites materials for its LCA60T AIRSHIP
In order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, FLYING WHALES (FLWH) and HEXCEL are collaborating on an exciting project to develop the most adapted solutions for airship structures.
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Raw Materials
Aid by Trade Foundation Receives Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025
On the evening of 25 June, the Hamburg-based Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) received the Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025. Prof. Dr Michael Otto, the foundation’s founder and a prominent entrepreneur, accepted the award at a ceremony held at the German Bundestag. The Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Dr Bärbel Kofler, presented the award in the presence of guests from politics, business and civil society as well as representatives of African embassies.
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Textile processing
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Turkiye's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, opened its doors with the participation of 249 companies and company representatives and a record number of visitors from 82 countries. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will host the leading manufacturers and brands of garment technologies in Istanbul for 4 days, will be a platform where innovations that shape the sector are exhibited, the foundations of global collaborations are laid and the production approach of the future is shed light on.
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RE&UP hosts industry dialogue on scaling textile recycling at Future Fabrics Expo
At this year’s Future Fabrics Expo, RE&UP brought together stakeholders from across the value chain for a private breakfast session titled: “Yesterday’s garments, today’s raw materials – what’s holding us back?”
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151st General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange
Economic change and personnel decisions were the dominant themes on the agenda of the Annual General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 26 June 2025. During the meeting, the new Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the raw material association, which is now almost 153 years old, were elected. Fritz. A. Grobien will take over as President.
...moreExcitement builds for EDANA’s OUTLOOK™ in Budapest – Limited exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities available
EDANA is pleased to announce that preparations are well underway for OUTLOOK™ 2025! So far, hundreds of participants from more than 50 companies have signed up, confirming strong interest in this year’s edition. The exhibition area is filling up quickly: 12 booths are already sold, with just 8 remaining! The comprehensive three-day programme will explore the latest trends in AHPs, compliance and competitiveness, and dedicated sessions on wipes and start-ups, with renowned speakers and interactive formats designed to spark dialogue and collaboration.
...moreCirculose launches CIRCULOSE® Forward to accelerate adoption in fashion supply chains
As part of its mission to evolve from a pulp producer to a full solution provider, Circulose is taking a bold step toward scaling circular solutions in the fashion industry with the launch of CIRCULOSE® Forward - a platform of practical tools that help brands seamlessly integrate CIRCULOSE® into their supply chains and products.
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Interstoff opts for advanced Svegea colarette systems
Svegea – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – has delivered no less than six of its EC 200 automatic collarette machines to the Bangladesh-based Interstoff Group in the past 12 months.
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NTB’s unique Monforts MONTEX business gets a full upgrade
As a highly specialised company with a focus on excellence in the provision of fabric coating and finishing services, NOVA Textil-Beschichtung GmbH (NTB) has recently benefited from an extensive Monforts modernisation programme. NTB’s relationship with Monforts dates back to the company’s formation, with the 1999 installation of a first MONTEX stenter at its plant in Grefrath, Germany – just 30 kilometres away from the Monforts HQ in Mönchengladbach. At that time, the NTB team consisted of just three people at a 1,000 square metre site.
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Syre announces Gap Inc., Houdini, and Target as strategic Launch Partners to accelerate the great textile shift
Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, today announces a strategic partnership with Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target as part of its commercial launch. The Launch Partners will play a critical role in bringing circular polyester to the broader market, accelerating adoption, and shaping the future of the textile industry.
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Global textile machinery shipments show mixed performance in 2024
In 2024, global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors decreased by -40% and -39%, respectively (year-on-year). Deliveries of long-staple spindles increased by +62%. The number of draw-texturing spindles improved by +77% and shipped shuttle-less looms grew by +32%. Shipments of large circular knitting machines deteriorated by -15% and shipped flat knitting machines registered a 16%-increase. The sum of all deliveries in the finishing segment slightly rose by +6%.
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Textile Exchange unveils five-year strategy to 2030, doubling down on systems change
Today, Textile Exchange announces a bold strategic evolution that aligns its organizational structure and efforts with the scale of change required to meet the urgent climate and nature goals facing the fashion and textile industry. The move follows a comprehensive internal review and prioritization process initiated in 2023, when Claire Bergkamp stepped into the role of CEO. It reflects Textile Exchange’s commitment to accelerating industry action and delivering measurable impact at the source of raw material production.
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Associations
“Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry” event successfully held in Istanbul
At the event titled "The Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry," coordinated by the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (T?M), delivered a speech.
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Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25
Sontara®’s EcoRE bags, now part of the Magnera® portfolio, recently received the IDEA® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA 25, the premier global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Made from cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE material is certified for home composting1 and boasts exceptional strength and durability.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Future Fabrics Expo
Leading textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in the Future Fabrics Expo 2025 exhibition in London, England this month. Held during London Climate Action Week, Future Fabrics Expo showcases sustainably and responsibly produced materials to the textile industry, and is considered a platform for exchange of knowledge and sourcing of sustainable textiles, materials and leading innovations for fashion, home and interior brands.
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Better Cotton to become a regenerative standard
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced that it will become a regenerative standard within the next year, further strengthening its ongoing commitment to protect and restore the environment and improve conditions for cotton farming communities around the world.
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Cotton Incorporated unveils reimagined CottonWorks platform
Cotton Incorporated today announced the launch of a reimagined CottonWorks™ website, an ambitious digital transformation designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s global textile professionals across every stage of the value chain. The new platform is more than a redesign – it is an intuitive, fashion-forward platform built to support compliance, product development, sourcing, and education across the textile industry.
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Over 200,000 plastic bottles kept out of the Mediterranean thanks to Aerelle® Blue
ADVANSA, in collaboration with Plastic Bank, has successfully prevented more than 200,000 plastic bottles from entering the Mediterranean Sea in just one year. This achievement is made possible through Aerelle® Blue, a sustainable comfort fibre made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Early bird registration for EDANA’s Sustainability & Policy Forum is now open
EDANA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Sustainability & Policy Forum 2025, the premier platform for professionals across the nonwovens value chain to explore, discuss, and shape the sustainable future of our industry.
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FET’s game changer for the biomedical market
A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibres based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is being launched by the UK’s Fibre Extrusion Technologies (FET).
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Carnet redefines modern tailoring at Pitti Uomo with an immersive new concept
Since 1865, Carnet, a division of the Ratti Group, has been weaving stories of elegance and craftsmanship. Today, drawing on this legacy, it redefines the language of tailoring in a contemporary key, transforming the selection of a fabric into an immersive and surprising experience.
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