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2026-02-12
Solid Air Dynamics wins second place at RWTH Innovation Award
On 30 January, RWTH spin-off Solid Air Dynamics was awarded second place in the RWTH Innovation Awards for its research in the field of aerogel fibres. Manufactured from renewable raw materials, aerogel fibres offer outstanding thermal insulation, are extremely lightweight and completely biodegradable, and can consist of over 90 per cent air.
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2026-02-12
Advancing the future of stretch: Fashion for Good launches new project to validate bio-based and recycled elastane
Launched today, Stretching Circularity is a collaborative project initiated by Fashion for Good dedicated to accelerating the adoption of lower-impact elastane alternatives that are compatible with circular textile systems. By validating bio-based and recycled elastane solutions through pilot-scale testing and demonstrator garments, the initiative aims to remove one of the most significant technical barriers to a circular textile economy.
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2026-02-12
Huixing acquires insolvent Mayer & Cie.
Insolvency proceedings for the circular knitting and braiding machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. were opened on December 1, 2025. Immediately following the opening of proceedings, the complete cessation of business operations was initiated. Most employees were subsequently given notice effective the end of February 2026. The production of the remaining orders in the circular knitting segment is expected to be completed by the end of the month. As early as December 2025, Mayer & Cie.’s braiding machine division was sold to an Italian investor.
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2026-02-12
Barmag: DTY efficiency for the future of fancy yarns
Fancy yarns continue to gain importance in the textile market: Whether in fashion, home textiles or the automotive industry - the trend towards individuality is fueling the demand for textured, haptically differentiated and at the same time comfortable yarns.”
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2026-02-12
New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear.
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2026-02-12
Pfaff Industrial announces new managing director
Since February 2, 2026, Michael Kilian has been the new managing director (speaker for the management board) of PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH. He succeeds Dr. Frank Meyer, who will remain Managing Director at KSL Joining Technology GmbH in Bensheim. Together with Ms. Jing Fan (Managing Director for finance & controlling, human resources, IT, and quality), Michael Kilian will take over responsibility for the long-established Kaiserslautern-based company.
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Home Textiles
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Technical Textiles
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Digital Printing
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Raw Materials
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Knitting & Hosiery
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Digital Printing
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Technical Textiles
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Sustainability
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Recycling / Circular Economy
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Natural Fibers
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Man-Made Fibers
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Exhibitions & Events
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Exhibitions & Events
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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
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Spinning
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Textile chemistry
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Knitting & Hosiery
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Recycled_Fibers
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Textile chemistry
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Heimtextil 2026
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Recycled_Fibers
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Associations
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Sustainability
Storm Creek achieves bluesign® PRODUCT status
ITM 2026
ITM 2026: The meeting point of green transformation and the digital future in the textile industry
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Monforts announces leadership transition in 2026
Recycling / Circular Economy
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Digital Printing
Call for speakers and partners: Kornit Konnections 2026
Digital Printing
Sold-out industrial inkjet print technology showcase signals accelerating adoption across advanced manufacturing
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