#Technical Textiles

2026-02-02

Cinte Techtextil China 2026: redefining business encounters for trending sub-sectors and cutting-edge technologies

The essence of a good trade fair is to create chance encounters to deliver tangible business value to its participants. Driven to stay ahead, Cinte Techtextil China is constantly seeking fresh strategies to keep the industry attuned to emerging trends, pinpointing high-potential segments for technical textiles and nonwovens. With a new zone and upgraded fringe events introduced, the last edition saw an impressive 17% increase in visiting numbers[1], and this year’s fair is set to leverage that success from 1 to 3 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Spinning

Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag

#Digital Printing

2026-01-29

Epson launches SureColor G9000: high-production Direct-To-Film printer delivering greater productivity and reliability

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#Nonwoven machines

2026-01-29

Three ANDRITZ spunlace lines start operating at Alar Silk Road New Materials in China

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Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative opens enrollment in the US with promising opportunities for producers

Knitting & Hosiery

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at GMMSA Expo India

Research & Development

Bio-based fibers with good flame retardancy

Nonwovens

ENDURANCE Program: Driving operational sustainability at Magnera

Digital Printing

Maximising print efficiency exploring ink saving features for modern print production

#Knitting & Hosiery

2026-01-29

KARL MAYER opens a new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTRE – a new era of textile innovation begins

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#Technical Textiles

2026-01-29

Autoneum reports solid revenue, achieves strong EBIT margin of well above 5 percent in fiscal year 2025

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Sustainability

2026-01-29

Apparel Impact Institute announces strategic realignment of climate solutions portfolio to accelerate decarbonization

Today, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) announced the strategic realignment of its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) grant program to prioritize funding for projects that accelerate supplier-focused electrification.

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Nonwovens

2026-01-29

Redefining wetness indicator with new backside printing technology

Fibertex Personal Care AG, (Innowo Print) has invested in a backside inline printing unit at its print facility in Germany. The new technology is fully integrated into an existing W&H flexographic press and comes in response to increased demand for the company’s Innowo Print speciality solutions.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-01-29

Sahil Kaushik appointed CEO of Infinited Fiber as the company advances a phased path to commercial scale

Infinited Fiber has appointed Sahil Kaushik as Chief Executive Officer. Kaushik has served as Acting CEO alongside his role as Chief Operating Officer and will continue to oversee operations until a new COO is appointed.

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Nonwovens

2026-01-29

Suominen launches three-year profitability improvement program and introduces new operating model and leadership team

Suominen is launching a three-year program to improve the company’s profitability. The Full Potential Program targets 10% EBITDA by 2028. Suominen is also introducing a new functional operating model, with a dedicated focus on customers and factories, designed to strengthen expertise and effectiveness.

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Nonwovens

2026-01-29

Suominen reports weaker 2025 results amid market pressure and US supply incidents; no dividend proposed

Suominen Corporation has published its unaudited Financial Statements Release for January 1–December 31, 2025, describing the year as an “unsatisfactory performance in a challenging environment”. Net sales and profitability declined year-on-year, reflecting lower volumes, adverse currency effects and intensified competition, while the company points to two significant incidents at its US facilities that constrained supply and weighed on both sales and profitability in the third and fourth quarters.

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Man-Made Fibers

2026-01-29

Beaulieu International Group announces acquisition of fibre company

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) today announces it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, an Austria-based fibre company and a key player in the global synthetic staple fibres market. This strategic acquisition strengthens Beaulieu’s Fibres Division (BFI) and marks an important step in its ambition to become the world’s most trusted partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions.

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