Associations

2025-07-31

Italian Textile Machinery: In Q2 2025 signs of recovery in the domestic market

In the second quarter of 2025, the index of orders for textile machinery, compiled by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (-1%). In absolute terms, the index stood at 47.1 points (base year 2021=100).

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Raw Materials

2025-07-31

Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report shares key data insights and promotes cross-sector collaboration

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has reached 10 years of operations in the United States having built a vast community of licensed growers and collaborators across 17 states.

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2025-07-31

41ST edition of Milano Unica

The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance (+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024). This growth, though with varying percentages, was recorded across all the major markets for Made-in-Italy textiles: the Netherlands (+46%), Germany (+33%), UK (+23%), USA (+16%), France (+14%), and Japan (+9,5%). Conversely, China declined by -3.5% vs the July 2024 edition and Korea by -14%.

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2025-07-31

Fulgar and Q-CYCLE® feature in the new ALBINI STUDIO A/W 2026/2027 COLLECTION

Textile innovation and sustainability meet once again thanks to Fulgar, the Italian company and leader in the production of man-made fibers, which brings its revolutionary Q-CYCLE® yarn to center stage at Milano Unica, the benchmark trade show for premium fabrics and accessories for men's and women's fashion apparel. This choice is also shared by Albini 1876, a global reference in high-end textiles, which selected the yarn for its new Albini Studio capsule collection debuting for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027.

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2025-07-31

Archroma and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.) forge strategic partnership to advance research and sustainability

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.), Mumbai, to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies. This strategic partnership brings together industry expertise and academic excellence to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Research & Development

2025-07-31

Roshan Paul appointed as Full Professor by invitation at UBI, Portugal

Roshan Paul, Ph.D. (Tech.) was recently honoured with the position of Full Professor (by invitation) Professor Catedrático Convidado by the Rector, Prof. Mário Lino Barata Raposo of University of Beira Interior (UBI), Portugal https://www.ubi.pt/en. This highest position was offered to him in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions, particularly for pioneering sustainable innovations in textile processing technology.

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Knitting & Hosiery

2025-07-31

Mayer & Cie. expands its braiding portfolio again

At the end of July 2025, the Albstadt-based braiding machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. delivered its first MR-15 braiding machine with 48 carriers. An MR-11 system, also equipped with 48 coil carriers, left the plant before Christmas 2024 and has since reached the customer. The business unit has been part of the headquarters in Albstadt since 2019. Ongoing development has enabled Mayer & Cie. braiding to solidify its market position while evolving from a “little brother” into a key pillar of the company.

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Other suppliers

2025-07-31

Providing zippers dyed with ECO-DYE® technology for the World Expo

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) will provide zippers to the University of Fukui’s Fukumira Design Factory for its booth at the “Science: Connecting You to the Future” exhibit (sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), which will take place at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan from August 14 (Thursday) to August 19 (Tuesday).

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Yarn & Fiber

2025-07-31

Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand

With eco-transition an inevitable global phenomenon, the entire textile chain is evolving to fulfil corresponding commitments and regulations. As Asia’s leading yarn and fibre trade fair, Yarn Expo has been at the forefront of promoting eco-friendliness in upstream sourcing. Celebrated for its international participation and comprehensive offerings, the autumn fair will present an array of over 500 exhibitors from around the world, many with diverse sustainable practices and products.

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Spinning

2025-07-30

Trützschler’s will present latest technologies at CAITME 2025

From September 9 to 11, 2025, the Trützschler Group will showcase its latest innovations at CAITME in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. A highlight at booth D60 in Pavilion 2: the TC 30i, Trützschler’s next generation card. After its market introduction in 2024, customers have reported up to 40% higher productivity in man-made fiber applications while maintaining or improving yarn quality. Discover the TC 30i alongside other innovations and high-performance equipment at the exhibition.

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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2025-07-30

Dyrama: Tecnorama’s robotic dyeing module for small batches

With experience dating back to 1984 in the development of advanced solutions for dispensing and dyeing in the laboratory — perfected with the globally recognized and appreciated Dos&Dye® system — Tecnorama now introduces *Dyrama 4R*, a new series of automatic modules for “Just in Time” small batch dyeing. Available in three models – 4R/1000, 4R/2500, and 4R/6000 – these dyeing modules meet the growing demand for flexibility, precision, and productivity in the textile sector.

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Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

2025-07-29

BMSvision celebrates 50 years of innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems

BMSvision, a global leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textiles and plastics manufacturing industries, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary since the launch of its very first MES system, Sycotex. This milestone celebrates five decades of expertise, innovation, reliability and operational excellence.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-24

Sandler AG & Phoenix Non Woven—new partnership, new opportunities

Sandler AG invests in wet-laid technology to strengthen its innovation pipeline and broaden market reach. Schwarzenbach an der Saale, Germany, July 24, 2025. Sandler AG, a global leader in nonwoven textiles, has acquired a 24.9% stake in Phoenix Non Woven GmbH & Co. KG, a pioneering company based in Lenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Phoenix emerged as an innovative spin-off from the former Scheufelen paper factory and specializes in the production of high-performance nonwovens using wet-laid technology.

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Yarn & Fiber

2025-07-31

INVISTA advances CORDURA® brand and nylon business to meet evolving customer needs

INVISTA today announced its continued investment in the CORDURA® brand and the nylon textile market, emphasizing the company's strategic focus on innovation, customer collaboration, and global supply chain excellence.

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Research & Development

2025-07-31

Mario Jorge Machado speaks at TIWC

The Textile Institute, in collaboration with Aquitex, is pleased to announce that Mario Jorge Machado, Euratex President, Portugal will be delivering a Keynote Address at the upcoming Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC).

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-31

Asahi Kasei expands Planova™ production with new spinning plant

Asahi Kasei Life Science, a division of diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei, announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for its Planova™ virus removal filters in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan. The new facility will be the company’s fourth spinning plant for hollow-fiber cellulose membrane filters.

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Older News

Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-07-24

Tangshan Sanyou and Circ® Announce Partnership to Scale Circ Lyocell in China

Sanyou Chemical Fiber, a large-scale cellulose fiber manufacturer under Tangshan Sanyou Group umbrella, and Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the scaling of recycled cellulosic (namely lyocell) fibers within the textiles sector. Sanyou has committed to purchase pulp for a period of 5 years from Circ’s first commercial-scale facility, which is expected to be operational in 2028.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-07-24

Gesalife's ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly

Hubei Gesalife Industry Co., Ltd. and international technology group ANDRITZ have successfully commissioned Gesalife’s first ANDRITZ neXline spunlace production line in a crosslapped configuration. Li Jun, Chairman of Gesalife, stated: “This new spunlace production line and the cooperation with ANDRITZ marks a major leap forward for Gesalife. We look forward to leveraging this technology to support future innovation and growth.”

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Weaving

2025-07-24

From the Venus flytrap to foldable aircraft wings: Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2025 honours bionic research on 3D weaving technology

Long wings with foldable tips have the potential to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and make aviation more sustainable. An interdisciplinary research team has now developed a new solution based on the Venus flytrap: Freely movable wingtips made of fibre composites which are produced using innovative 3D weaving technology. For this pioneering combination of textile technology, aviation and bionics, researchers Patrick Meyer (TU Braunschweig) and Michael Vorhof (TU Dresden) were awarded the Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2025 in mid-July.

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Yarn & Fiber

2025-07-24

Dyneema® launches new fiber for protective gloves

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announces its third generation of Dyneema® Diamond fiber. Surpassing cut protection and light-weight performance of prior-generation fiber, the new material enables gloves to be made using a single yarn technology – delivering built-in cut resistance without the need for reinforcement yarns. The result is a significant enhancement of comfort, dexterity, and user safety.

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Research & Development

2025-07-24

Next-generation sustainable carbon fibers: versatile, high-performance and economical

Whether in hydrogen tanks, batteries, fuel cells or for shielding sensitive electronics – carbon fibers are used in a wide range of advanced applications. At the Potsdam Science Park, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, in collaboration with Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, is developing novel carbon fibers based on cellulose.

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Research & Development

2025-07-24

Stanford University: Roshan Paul included in the list of the world's top 2 percent of scientists

Dr Roshan Paul is one of the world's top 2 percent of scientists. Stanford University has therefore included him in its rankings for 2021, 2022 and 2024. Roshan Paul is Platform Leader of the Smart Finishing Group at Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University.

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Research & Development

2025-07-24

New measurement methods for soundproofing textiles

Whether in restaurants, open-plan offices, or schools, we are confronted with loud background noise in our everyday lives. This noise pollution can cause stress and damage our health. Sound-absorbing materials are used to reduce noise. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a comprehensive system for measuring and predicting the acoustic properties of a wide variety of textiles. This research enables the development of a wide range of sound-absorbing or acoustically effective materials.

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Research & Development

2025-07-24

Hohenstein achieves GLP Certification for Medical Device Testing

Since the middle of July, the testing service provider Hohenstein has been certified to conduct medical device testing in accordance with the internationally recognised Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standard. This certification comprehensively covers chemical, physical and biological safety testing of medical devices.

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Denim

2025-07-24

Tonello launches URBAN FLORA at Kingpins New York

Tonello is proud to introduce URBAN FLORA, a new capsule collection making its debut at Kingpins New York. This latest project reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to responsibility, circularity, and aesthetic innovation in the world of garment dyeing.

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News Archive
2025-07-24

Eastman Naia™ transforms the denim narrative from the inside out at Kingpins, New York

2025-07-24

ISKO to debut FW 26/27 collection at Kingpins New York

2025-07-24

25th EU-China summit

2025-07-24

Discover how Textile Exchange is paving the way for tracing textile waste across the supply chain

2025-07-24

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories successfully completes lab-to-field transition for three new spider silk production strains

2025-07-24

Potential EU countermeasures on US fluff pulp risk driving up prices of diapers, menstrual products, and incontinence products

2025-07-22

CARBIOS enters the r-PET market for tire textile filaments

2025-07-22

Extensive product range with top exhibitors: holistic interior design at Heimtextil 2026

2025-07-22

It’s the know-how that counts

2025-07-21

Rieter demonstrates resilience in the challenging first half of 2025

2025-07-18

Global exhibitors across sub-sectors confirmed for Cinte Techtextil China 2025

2025-07-17

TEXTILCOLOR AG acquires SCHOELLER TECHNOLOGIES AG

2025-07-17

Pure-Fiber expands with Trützschler spinning technology

2025-07-17

Hygienix™ 2025 opens registration and tabletop exhibit reservations

2025-07-17

Teaching Award for the Day Of The Faculty of mechanical science and engineering 2025

2025-07-17

Reju and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems partner to further large-scale textile recycling in the U.K.

2025-07-17

Global Standard to launch new Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), calls for public consultation

2025-07-17

Better Cotton enhances due diligence and decent work approaches in Uzbekistan

2025-07-17

Temco and Hengli celebrate 20 years of successful partnership

2025-07-17

Inauguration of the branch office in Coimbatore, India

2025-07-17

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG celebrates 80 years of company history

2025-07-17

GFC Dornbirn 2025: From carbon to circular - join the transformation

2025-07-17

Challenges of making yarn from recycled fibers

2025-07-17

Covestro extends contract with CTO Dr. Thorsten Dreier ahead of schedule until 2031

2025-07-17

Mimaki to exhibit at Texworld Paris with its next generation textile printing solution, TRAPIS

2025-07-17

Archroma unveils breakthrough washing-off auxiliary for outstanding color fastness and resource efficiency in reactive dyeing

2025-07-17

Successfully passes Nadcap audit: Certification confirms highest standards in aerospace quality

2025-07-17

bluesign® celebrates 25 years as a global leader in sustainable textile innovation

2025-07-17

Hochschule Niederrhein simulates the textile industry of the future

2025-07-17

tExtended to host workshop at 3rd Ecosystex Conference In Gothenburg, Sweden

2025-07-17

The European Recycling Conference 2025 heads to Hamburg

2025-07-17

Textile Exchange sets date for launch of new Materials Matter Standard criteria

2025-07-17

Dyneema® innovation raises the bar for high-performance composites

2025-07-14

ALMA boosts floor covering production with high-performance line from DiloGroup

2025-07-10

First ITMA sustainability forum to feature European Commission keynote speaker

2025-07-10

IVGT: AddTex final meeting in Terrassa

2025-07-10

Flexi-Light PET: Outstanding, sustainable sound insulation for vehicles

2025-07-10

New publication examines what the PEFCR and France’s Environmental Cost framework mean for the apparel and footwear industry

2025-07-10

Global cotton industry converges in Guangzhou as Cotton Council International (Cci) champions U.S. Cotton’s sustainability

2025-07-10

Yarn Expo Autumn set to inspire international exchange this September, with spotlight on sustainability and functionality

2025-07-10

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 3 days of textile sourcing for the fashion industry

2025-07-10

Officina39 launches ZeroPP|ALL.IN: the definitive product to replace Potassium Permanganate

2025-07-10

Carrington Textiles highlights group progress in second sustainability report

2025-07-10

Tonello and Pacific Jeans celebrate a shared milestone: the 10,000th machine

2025-07-10

Commission strengthens Europe's chemical industry

2025-07-10

Navis TubeTex expands South and Central America reach through strategic partnership with Pluvia

2025-07-10

Managing the influx of substandard goods from non-EU web shops

2025-07-10

Tracing production costs and carbon footprint in the primary textile industry

2025-07-10

ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 exhibitor list now available online

2025-07-10

Joint statement by EURATEX and Danish Fashion and Textiles

2025-07-10

REHUBS to build industry-wide circularity roadmap and action plan in response to increasing textile waste challenges in Europe

2025-07-10

Guess Jeans and Jeanologia bring the future of denim to Tokyo

2025-07-10

BASF strengthens liquid enzyme portfolio for the laundry and cleaning industry

2025-07-09

Driving innovation in sustainable textile finishing and beyond

2025-07-09

Ready for summer: Why textile precision matters in swimwear

2025-07-08

Mei Sheng in Vietnam: Longstanding partnership for outstanding quality

2025-07-07

Italian Textile Machinery: 2024 marked by challenges and a light slowdown - Focus now on the strength of Made In Italy

2025-07-04

Focus on the entire process chain in nonwovens manufacturing

2025-07-03

Mayer & Cie. celebrates anniversary: 120 years of textile machinery from Albstadt

2025-07-03

Cone Denim to launch collaborative hub The Cone Collective

2025-07-03

DOMOTEX 2026 gains momentum

2025-07-03

Strong presences by Pfaff Industrial and KSL at Garmenttech in Istanbul

2025-07-03

CEO of Suominen Corporation changes

2025-07-03

N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy

2025-07-03

Indian textile leaders explore U.S. cotton’s advantages at Cotton Usa™ seminars

2025-07-03

Redefining nonwovens carding with the X-Series

2025-07-03

Lenzing AG places new hybrid bond of EUR 500 million

2025-07-03

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 to feature comprehensive product diversity

2025-07-03

MEL Composites and Carrocerías Ayats collaborate on lightweight composite window frames

2025-07-03

SANITIZED and RUDOLF announce exclusive distribution partnership for Sanitized® textile technologies

2025-07-03

WickView Moisture Management Tester recognized by new AATCC industry standard

2025-07-03

Cetex goes Abu Dhabi

2025-07-03

bluesign releases 2025 revisions of its Chemical Reference Lists

2025-07-03

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted thousands of visitors from 82 countries

2025-07-03

Culp reports FY2025 results and completes restructuring to support future growth

2025-07-03

EU's Climate Law presents a new way to get to 2040

2025-07-03

New funding available for textile research

2025-07-03

INDA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of the WIPPES Act (HR 2269)

2025-07-03

Cascale has announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO

2025-07-03

Infinited Fiber Company appoints new chair and board members to drive next growth phase

2025-07-03

Circ® and Zalando launch first collection featuring Circ Lyocell

2025-07-03

OECD assessment of GOTS indicates strong alignment with international due diligence frameworks

2025-07-02

Axel Wintermeyer is the new President of KARL MAYER’s Warp Knitting Business Unit

2025-07-02

Celebrating 25 years of Biella Yarn

2025-07-02

RSWM Ltd. joins ITMF as Corporate Member

2025-06-27

Veolia announces a major technological breakthrough, effective to achieve up to 99.9999% destruction of targeted PFAS

2025-06-27

H&M Group joins Circulose as scaling partner to make circularity at scale a reality

2025-06-26

New bike backpack from VAUDE with innovative polyamide from BASF

2025-06-26

Getzner Textil takes fabric quality to the next level

2025-06-26

Better Cotton Conference marks new phase

2025-06-26

Bangladesh positioned to lead sustainable apparel manufacturing

2025-06-26

Underscoring Mimaki’s commitment to greener print production

2025-06-26

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2025 ‘sparked dynamic dialogue’ between industry players in South China

2025-06-26

Durak Tekstil restructures operations in China and begins exporting to the region from Türkiye

2025-06-26

FLYING WHALES selects HEXCEL for the supply of composites materials for its LCA60T AIRSHIP

2025-06-26

Aid by Trade Foundation receives Honorary Award of the German Africa Foundation 2025

2025-06-26

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries

2025-06-26

RE&UP hosts industry dialogue on scaling textile recycling at Future Fabrics Expo

2025-06-26

151st General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange

2025-06-26

Ahlstrom expands its FibRoc® portfolio delivering the ultimate solution for wall liner