Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Expanding options at JPF with Monforts dual heating
Energy efficiency has become critical to the continued competitiveness of Portugal’s textile manufacturing industry and all avenues for resource savings are being explored by the country’s leading textile manufacturers.
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Knitting & Hosiery
The newest Lonati DC88 DE 2H2 presented in Japan
During the private show organized by UNION, held from May 20 to 23 in Amagasaki (Japan), Lonati presented the new DC88 DE 2H2 model, a double-cylinder machine designed to redefine efficiency and quality standards in the production of men's, women's, and children's socks. The DC88 DE 2H2 represents the latest evolution of the Lonati double-cylinder range: it is a full two-feeds machine developed to ensure maximum productivity and textile flexibility, thanks to a series of advanced technological solutions, including a new system that allows two-feed knitting even during reciprocation — ensuring all-time high productivity levels.
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Yarn & Fiber
Lenzing strengthens Managing Board with Georg Kasperkovitz as Chief Operations Officer
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Lenzing AG with effect from June 1, 2025. Georg Kasperkovitz (58) brings more than 15 years of experience in various management functions in Europe, North America and Asia – Lenzing’s most important production regions and markets.
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Spinning
Uster Technologies wins another infringement lawsuit
In a ‘victory for innovation in China’ Uster Technologies has secured a decisive judgment in a patent infringement lawsuit against a competitor. The final ruling by the Supreme People’s Court of PR China confirms that the competitor’s actions in copying the patented yarn feeder of the Uster Tester 6 constitute unlawful infringement.
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TRUECYCLED yarn is driving sustainability in Lotus cars
Thanks to Trützschler’s advanced TRUECYCLED process, high-quality recycling yarn has now entered Lotus electric cars. Together with the German company Brain of Materials, Trützschler played a crucial role in ensuring that the so-called WYRON truecycled® yarn meets the strict requirements of the automotive sector. Featured in the Lotus Eletre and Emeya models, this innovative material proves that sustainability and top performance can go hand in hand.
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AATCC’s Circularity Conference approaches as organization continues 2025 Sustainable Textile Event series
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announces that registration is closing soon for its highly anticipated Circularity Conference, continuing this year’s sustainability event series that has delivered significant value to industry professionals.
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UNIFI® announces the sale of manufacturing facility
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “UNIFI”), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, announced the closing of the sale of its manufacturing facility in Madison, North Carolina to a third-party buyer.
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Lenzing AG successfully signs syndicated loan of EUR 545 million
The Lenzing Group, a leading global supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has agreed financing through a syndicated loan totalling EUR 545 mn. The loan consists of a term loan and a revolving facility, enhancing the company’s liquidity reserves in preparation for upcoming refinancing requirements. Commerzbank AG, Erste Group Bank AG, and Raiffeisen Bank International AG led the consortium as coordinators, mandated lead arrangers, and bookrunners, alongside BNP PARIBAS and UniCredit Bank Austria AG as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners.
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Indorama Ventures expands deja(TM) portfolio to boost textile industry sustainability
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, expands its fiber and filament yarn portfolio called dejaTM to boost sustainability. The goal is to actively drive circularity and decarbonization efforts in the global textile industry and to prepare for supporting the upcoming European Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
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The 151st General Meeting of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 26 June 2025
The General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange will take place in Bremen and online on 26 June 2025. All members, partners and friends of the association are cordially invited to attend this important event.
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Launch of the first JEC Forum Middle East
JEC is proud to announce the signature of a strategic collaboration agreement with the OSP and IFC Promosalons, the representative of JEC in the region. The major agreement aims to organize a series of events dedicated to Composite Materials held in Saudi Arabia for the first time in the Middle East starting in June 2025. The events will facilitate the creation of opportunities for local and international companies and accelerate the adoption of sustainable materials across multiple industries in the region.
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YKK Corporation will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products.
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Impact resistance meets thermal insulation lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries
Lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries - Autoneum’s new impact protection plate, made from thermoplastic composite material, shields the battery of electric vehicles from impact, fire and corrosion.
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EUR 2.8 million project for climate-resilient agriculture in Africa
Healthy soils, responsible water use, and biodiversity conservation are central to the efforts of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) to make African cotton production more resilient to climate change. AbTF has opened new doors for small-scale farming families in Africa through a EUR 2.8 million project for climate-resilient cotton cultivation. Over the last three years, more than 100,000 farmers in Africa were involved in testing various soil improvement measures, with encouraging results: yields on demonstration sites increased significantly, despite the effects of climate change.
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Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its global mark on the organic textile industry.
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New high-performance polyester fabric with a natural fiber-like texture and appearance
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced that it has developed a new high-performance polyester fabric, which combines the elegant appearance and texture of natural fibers made of yarns of random thickness with advanced functionalities such as cool touch, anti-stickiness, quick dry, opacity and ultraviolet (UV) protection.
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Lenzing AG successfully signs syndicated loan of EUR 545 million
Lenzing agrees syndicated loan of EUR 545 mn // Financing reflects strong confidence from the banking market // Strengthens liquidity reserves
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Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ champions sustainable innovation at IDEA25 and CIDPEX
VEOCEL™ highlighted its innovative, environmentally responsible fibers for hygiene and personal care single-use products at CIDPEX and IDEA25 // With VEOCEL™ Lyocell, Lenzing invites partners to unleash possibilities in single-use – not only meeting today`s needs but also shaping solutions for a better future together.
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Research & Development
Hemp for a sustainable future
On May 16, 2025, the workshop “Hemp for a Sustainable Future” was held in Izmir - a joint event organized by the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) and the Chamber of Textile Engineers Izmir (TMMOB). The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness among all stakeholders along the value chain - from hemp cultivation to final products - and to promote a deeper understanding of the diverse applications of this raw material in industry.
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Reuters: Circ to build landmark €450 million textile recycling plant in France
According to Reuters, U.S.-based recycling company Circ is set to construct what it calls the world’s first industrial-scale facility capable of recycling both cotton and polyester from blended textiles. Backed by the French government and the European Union, the plant will be located in Saint-Avold, northeastern France, and is expected to begin operations in 2028. Once fully operational, it will process up to 70,000 metric tons of material annually and create around 200 jobs.
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Reju announces the selection of Regeneration Hub One
Reju™, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced that it had selected the Chemelot Industrial Park for its first industrial scale regeneration center.? Located in Sittard, Netherlands, Chemelot is a leading European industrial park and innovation hub. This follows the successful opening of Regeneration Hub Zero in Frankfurt in October 2025.
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Jeanologia brings the creative revolution of denim to Kingpins China
The city of Hangzhou hosts a new edition of Kingpins, Asia’s leading denim trade show, on May 22 and 23. Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable textile finishing technologies, is taking part in this major industry event with a disruptive proposal that leads the way into a new era of denim, driven by creativity, sustainability, and digitalization.
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2025 INDA Supply Report shows North American Nonwovens Industry’s continued growth with a focus on sustainability
The 12th annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report, released today by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reveals continued growth and strategic transformation within the North American nonwovens industry.
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Kornit Digital and MAS ACME USA sign Strategic Partnership
Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, signed a strategic partnership with MAS Holdings via subsidiary MAS ACME USA—a holistic, supply chain orchestration hub, located in North America to serve sustainable fashion and apparel brands. The deal will empower MAS customers, retailers, and brands, to quickly realize the vision of data-driven fashion production and become both more sustainable and profitable.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2025
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from Septembre 15 to 17 2025 in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Center. Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, along with their dedicated sectors Avantex and Leatherworld, will showcase the global offering for fashion brands—from ready-to-wear to luxury.
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Mayer & Cie makes circular knitting machines IoT-ready
Albstadt, Germany, May 20, 2025 – The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. is now available. It makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001 onward. From now on, every newly delivered mechanical circular knitting machine will be equipped with Control 5.0 as standard.
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Archroma reimagines iconic denim for a cleaner future
Dye and processing innovations to be showcased at two of the world’s most influential denim fairs: Denim Première Vision Milan and Denimsandjeans Vietnam
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