Associations
Italian Textile Machinery: 2024 marked by challenges and a light slowdown - Focus now on the strength of Made In Italy
Enhancing the value of Made in Italy must be placed at the heart of the challenges facing the Italian textile machinery industry in the coming years. This was the message emphasized by Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, during the General Assembly, held on Friday, 4 July, at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Presenting the latest industry figures, Salvadè reported that in 2024 production fell by 8% compared to 2023, amounting to €2.1 billion, while exports declined by 9% (€1.8 billion).
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Focus on the entire process chain in nonwovens manufacturing
In an exclusive event with hand-picked customers from the nonwovens industry, Oerlikon Neumag and eight partner companies provided information on process innovations along the nonwovens value chain on July 2 and 3 of this year.
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Knitting & Hosiery
Mayer & Cie. celebrates anniversary: 120 years of textile machinery from Albstadt
On July 8, 2025, Mayer & Cie will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, specializes in the production and sales of circular knitting and braiding machines. Almost all its products are exported, and the green MCT logo on the machines is recognized by knitters around the world as a symbol of precision, durability, and reliability.
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Denim
Cone Denim to launch collaborative hub The Cone Collective
Cone Denim® will debut The Cone Collective, a virtual hub for its cross collaborations with designers and students at the end of June. The Cone Collective is a creative initiative within Cone Denim aimed at supporting and highlighting designers, brands, and students who help tell Cone’s story using its denim fabric through unique creations and art.
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DOMOTEX 2026 gains momentum
DOMOTEX 2026 in Hannover is experiencing strong exhibitor demand. The expanded concept focusing on holistic interior design is receiving broad approval across the market. Companies such as Kronospan, Weitzer Parkett, Amorim, Unilin, Classen, Saint-Gobain, and many others have already confirmed their participation.
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Textile processing
Strong presences by Pfaff Industrial and KSL at Garmenttech in Istanbul
The GarmentTech 2025 trade fair took place in Istanbul from June 25 - 28. Istanbul, as the gateway to the Middle East, is an important trade fair spot for the textile and leather processing industry. PFAFF INDUSTRIAL presented more than 30 high-quality solutions at the impressive TEKSMAK booth.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
CEO of Suominen Corporation changes
Suominen Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Charles Héaulmé, current Chair of the Board, as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Héaulmé will start at the latest August 11, 2025.
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N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy
Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking for recycling solutions for end-of-life vehicles to meet sustainability targets and comply with new regulations that are accelerating the automotive industry’s transition toward a circular economy. In response, Autoneum has developed the N-Join1 carpet. This innovative, monomaterial carpet system, made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for latex and adhesives, thereby offering an eco-friendly solution for vehicle interiors.
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Indian textile leaders explore U.S. cotton’s advantages at Cotton Usa™ seminars
Cotton Council International (CCI) hosted its inaugural COTTON USA™ seminars in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, highlighting the competitive advantages of U.S. cotton to nearly 100 representatives from Indian textile mills. The events are part of the growing collaboration between the U.S. cotton industry and India’s textile sector.
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Redefining nonwovens carding with the X-Series
Nonwoven textile producers are getting squeezed by two powerful forces. On one side, costs for energy and fibers are rising. On the other, customers demand increasing levels of quality, flexibility and sustainability. Two next-generation nonwoven cards from Trützschler are now easing that pressure – by improving performance, boosting resource-efficiency and giving nonwovens the X-factor!
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Lenzing AG places new hybrid bond of EUR 500 million
The Lenzing Group, a leading global supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has successfully placed a new hybrid bond with a volume of EUR 500 mn. The bond, which has a non-call period of three years, was offered to both existing investors of the hybrid bond issued in December 2020 and new investors.
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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 to feature comprehensive product diversity
As the highly anticipated fair approaches, exhibitors are preparing to spotlight the latest developments in the home textiles industry. Taking place from 20 – 22 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, this leading event will bring together key players from across the sector. Visitors can expect to discover emerging trends in bedding, towelling, carpets, rugs, table and kitchen linens, upholstery, curtain fabrics, and more.
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MEL Composites and Carrocerías Ayats collaborate on lightweight composite window frames
MEL Composites is proud to announce its ongoing collaboration with Spanish bus and coach manufacturer Carrocerías Ayats, showcasing the benefits of advanced composite technologies and scalable manufacturing processes originally developed for the sporting goods sector. The joint development of lightweight composite window frame covers demonstrates how MEL’s process innovation can be successfully transferred to the transportation industry to meet new regulatory and performance goals.
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SANITIZED and RUDOLF announce exclusive distribution partnership for Sanitized® textile technologies
SANITIZED AG, a global leader in hygiene function and material protection technologies, and Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG, a leading global specialty chemical company, are pleased to jointly announce a new exclusive distribution partnership. Effective February 1, 2026, RUDOLF will become the exclusive distributor of Sanitized® textile additives worldwide. A transition period will begin on September 1, 2025, during which both the current and new distributors will ensure continuity of supply and support to customers.
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WickView Moisture Management Tester endorsed by new AATCC industry standard
James Heal’s WickView Moisture Management Tester now has an official industry standard, with the new test method just released by The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), TM217-2025 – Liquid Moisture Management Vertical and Horizontal Wicking - Image Analysis.
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Cetex goes Abu Dhabi
At the end of May 2025, the time had come - a coating system to produce spread and impregnated fibre tapes was installed and put into operation by Cetex Institut gGmbH in Abu Dhabi, 4600 km away from Chemnitz. The system allows the parallel production of up to 10 spread and impregnated fibre tapes.
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Sustainability
bluesign releases 2025 revisions of its Chemical Reference Lists
Effective July 1, 2025, bluesign has published updated versions of its three core chemical reference lists: the bluesign® SYSTEM SUBSTANCES LIST (BSSL v16.0), the bluesign® SYSTEM BLACK LIMITS (BSBL v7.0), and the bluesign® RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (RSL v16.0). These updates reflect bluesign’s ongoing commitment to safe chemical management, environmental protection, and regulatory alignment.
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Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition, Turkey's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, ended with intense participation. Bringing together leading brands of garment technologies and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted 14,627 professional visitors from 82 countries. The exhibition, which attracted great visitor interest, became a platform where innovations in the sector were introduced and important business connections were made.
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Culp reports FY2025 results and completes restructuring to support future growth
Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP), a leading supplier of fabrics for bedding and upholstered furniture, has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 27, 2025. Despite continued macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, the company completed its restructuring plan and entered fiscal 2026 with a leaner, more efficient operating model.
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EU's Climate Law presents a new way to get to 2040
The European Commission today proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels, as requested by the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024-2029. It will give certainty to investors, innovation, strengthen industrial leadership of our businesses, and increase Europe's energy security. Just this week, the latest Eurobarometer showed strong citizens support for EU climate action, providing a solid mandate to stay the course of the EU's clean transition agenda.
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New funding available for textile research
The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025, to be considered.
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INDA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of the WIPPES Act (HR 2269)
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2269). The WIPPES Act, which creates national standards for “Do Not Flush” labeling for non-flushable wipes, passed out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December of 2023, and today it cleared the House floor in a voice vote. The Senate version of the bill (S. 1092) advanced out of the Senate Science, Commerce, and Energy Committee.
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Cascale has announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO
Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure. Saini, who currently serves on Cascale’s Board of Directors, will lead the organization as it advances key 2025 strategic priorities and continues its global search for a permanent CEO.
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Infinited Fiber Company appoints new chair and board members to drive next growth phase
Infinited Fiber Company has announced key changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2025. The new appointments are designed to support the company’s strategic focus on scaling its proprietary Infinna™ technology, expanding partnerships across the textile value chain, and preparing for industrial-level investment.
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Circ® and Zalando launch first collection featuring Circ Lyocell
Circ®, a leading innovator in textile-to-textile recycling, announces its first brand collaboration with Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. The two companies have joined forces to unveil the first-ever pieces from Zalando’s private label Anna Field made with Circ Lyocell – a next-gen material derived in part from recycled polycotton textile waste.
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