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2025-10-30
Aachen Summer School: Strengthening German-Korean cooperation in 4D and robotics
The Aachen Summer School has established itself as an important platform for promoting cooperation between RWTH Aachen University and Seoul National University. The focus is on practice-oriented research projects in the field of 4D and robotics technologies, which have been successfully implemented for years at the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University.
...moreDigital Printing
2025-10-30
Flying Colours meets Kornit: A new era for garment printing
The print industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by demands for speed, sustainability, and limitless creativity. For more than 30 years, Flying Colours, a specialist in artwork and colour separation services for printers worldwide, has been at the forefront of this evolution. Now, partnering with Kornit Digital, the company is demonstrating how decades of screen-printing expertise can unlock the full potential of Mass Digital Production.
...moreRecycling / Circular Economy
2025-10-30
textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”
With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.
...moreRecycling / Circular Economy
2025-10-29
Recover™ secures multi-year recycled cotton agreement with H&M
Recover™ has signed a multi-year agreement with H&M to support the integration of its recycled cotton fiber, RCotton, for use in H&M’s products. Since early 2024, H&M and Recover™ have collaborated on product development, which now enables scaled commercial introduction of Recover™ mechanically recycled cotton into H&M’s collections.
...moreITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
2025-10-29
EFI Reggiani showcases next-generation digital textile printing solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
Textile companies can take full advantage of expanded print opportunities with the ground-breaking new EFI™ Reggiani textile solutions presented at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, taking place October 28-31 at the Singapore Expo, Hall 6 – Booth C113. ITMA Asia will be the occasion to announce the enhanced version of EFI™ Reggiani HYPER series. Building on the proven success of its predecessor, the upgraded HYPER delivers higher printing speeds, enhanced connectivity, and outstanding image quality, pushing the limits of productivity and precision even further.
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2025-10-29
ITMF and IAF conclude successful Joint Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have successfully concluded their second joint convention, held this year in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In close collaboration with the host Indonesian Textile Association (API), the event gathered over 400 delegates from around the world from across the entire textile and apparel value chain.
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Natural Fibers
World Cotton Trade declined 4.1% in 2024/25, according to ICAC's 2025 World Cotton Trade Report
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Textile technology bellwethers headline ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 exhibition
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Compact, powerful, cost-efficient – KARL MAYER launches its HKS 2-SE TWO
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
VDMA members at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore
Chemical industry
Archroma demonstrates sustainable performance without compromise at Performance Days 2025
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Marzoli unveals its new textile ecosystem at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 at Singapore
Chemical industry
Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for distressed denim breakthrough
Sustainability
Eastman Naia™ awarded top Canopy rating at Textile Exchange Conference 2025, advancing its sustainability 2025–2030 goals
Recycling / Circular Economy
Recover™ joins T2T Alliance
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
KARL MAYER is launching two machines that set new standards in performance and cost-effectiveness
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Uster presents novelties at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Nike unites innovation, design and product teams to accelerate athlete-centered innovation
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
DORNIER celebrates its anniversary at ITMA Asia + CITME
Sustainability
Pioneering open-source framework shows how early innovation drives a just and net-zero fashion future
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
All systems go for Sweden’s imogo in Singapore
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Groz-Beckert showcases textile innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore
Technical Textiles
Technical textiles for more and new business
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
KARL MAYER puts textiles centre stage
Sustainability
Key takeaways from the 2025 Textile Exchange conference
Recycled_Fibers
matterr at K – Where innovation meets industry
Recycling / Circular Economy
ASTRI becomes Friends of Recycling Europe sponsor to boost textile circularity
Natural Fibers
ICAC releases 2025 edition of the Specialty Cotton Report
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Biancalani presents AQUARIA® advanced water management drive system
Fabrics
Pioneering functional excellence and trusted innovation for the evolving sports apparel industry
Associations
Winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025
Knitting & Hosiery
STOLL in focus:
Recycling / Circular Economy
RECOVER™ Central America wins Textile Exchange’s Climate and Nature Impact Award for Textile-To-Textile Partnership
Heimtextil 2026
Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies
Recycling / Circular Economy
A circular European value chain turns post-consumer textile waste into new garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman
Research & Development
The Textile Institute marks 100 years with a global expansion drive
Nonwovens
Freudenberg accelerates local production for apparel market by expanding its site in India
Industry 4.0 / Digitalization
Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface
Recycling / Circular Economy
Closing the Loop in the Textile Industry: Value Creation in the State of Brandenburg
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Solutions from KARL MAYER's Warp Preparation Business Unit at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
Knitting & Hosiery
KARL MAYER develops seersucker WARP KNITS with even more character and style
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
BRÜCKNER will be demonstrating what modern textile finishing looks like today at ITMA ASIA
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
VDMA companies outline major benefits in finishing – and now dyeing too
Natural Fibers
Special Issue: A research review on the Cotton Jassid
Recycling / Circular Economy
DynaShape® boosts productivity by ten percent
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
BW Converting’s Baldwin brand validated by Fashion for Good and Apparel Impact Institute
Digital Printing
Leading UK-based digital textile print provider expands on-demand textile production with additional Kornit MAX PLUS Systems
Recycling / Circular Economy
The new European Circular Textile Coalition calls for a circular textile economy: "a world without waste is possible"
Recycled_Fibers
Circ announces its first sourcing partnership with H&M Group
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Toyota Industries to present latest spinning and weaving technologies at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Stäubli showcases advanced weaving technologies at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Zschimmer & Schwarz at ITMA Asia in Singapore
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Benninger’s must-see dyeing and finishing solutions at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
The KARL MAYER Warp Knitting Business Unit at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
Recycling / Circular Economy
Niccolò Pasqualetti debuts Circ’s recycled materials at Paris Fashion Week
Recycling / Circular Economy
Samsara Eco appoints first General Manager of Asia to lead expansion
Recycled_Fibers
Recycling pioneer matterr to build plant at Chemiepark Knapsack
Recycling / Circular Economy
ERC 2025: Recycling Europe debuts in Hamburg as industry and policymakers confront circular economy challenges
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Lenze at ITMA Asia 2025: Smart, Robust and Cost-Efficient Motor Drive System IE5/IE6 for the Textile Future
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025
Research & Development
Better, faster, bio-based: Functional new Plastic alternatives
Natural Fibers
Better Cotton Initiative marks World Cotton Day with launch of innovative product label
Textile chemistry
Textile touch rethought - CHT relies on emtec technology
Man-Made Fibers
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces production expansion
Man-Made Fibers
Kelheim Fibres on track for the future
Man-Made Fibers
INVISTA unveils new direct-to-mold Nylon product offerings
Associations
Winners of the ITMF Start-up Award 2025
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Dilo Group at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025
Man-Made Fibers
Teijin Carbon and A&P Technology launch high-performance BIMAX TPUD braided fabric for scalable composite manufacturing
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025
Digital Printing
Custom Apparel Pioneer Accelerates Growth with Kornit Atlas MAX POLY to Replace Screen Printing in Sportswear
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Demonstrating total control with UK technologies
Knitting & Hosiery
Mayer & Cie. files for insolvency under self-administration
Sustainability
YKK to exhibit at Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Picanol to exhibit latest weaving technology at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025
EU Textile Strategy
CEMATEX strengthens EU representation and advocacy for the European textile machinery industry
ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
The Italian Textile Machinery industry on display at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025
Recycling / Circular Economy
