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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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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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TEXTILCOLOR AG acquires SCHOELLER TECHNOLOGIES AG
TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, today announces the acquisition of Sevelen-based Schoeller Technologies AG from Schoeller Textil AG. With this strategically important step, TEXTILCOLOR strengthens its position in the international market, expands its technology portfolio and creates new development capacities for future-oriented textile and chemical solutions.
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IVGT: AddTex final meeting in Terrassa
From 25 to 26 June 2025, the final meeting of the ERASMUS+ project AddTex took place in Terrassa, Spain, which aimed to train workers, pupils and students in the textile industry. Over a period of three years, eleven partners from Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic and the IVGT association for Germany were involved in the project.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 3 days of textile sourcing for the fashion industry
From 15 to 17 September 2025, 1300 textile and apparel manufacturers from more than thirty countries are expected at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Center, for the 57th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris – a key event for European and international fashion brands, offering exceptional sourcing opportunities. The professional trade shows Texworld Paris and Apparel Sourcing Paris, along with the Avantex sector (dedicated to more efficient and sustainable fashion solutions), will occupy Halls 2, 3, and 4 of the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre.
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Culp reports FY2025 results and completes restructuring to support future growth
Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP), a leading supplier of fabrics for bedding and upholstered furniture, has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 27, 2025. Despite continued macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, the company completed its restructuring plan and entered fiscal 2026 with a leaner, more efficient operating model.
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Getzner Textil takes fabric quality to the next level
At Milano Unica 2025, Getzner Textil AG will present enhancements to its white and black shirting fabrics — delivering qualities that stand out in the market thanks to increased durability and improved visual brilliance.
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Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition opened its doors with thousands of visitors from 82 countries
Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Turkiye's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, opened its doors with the participation of 249 companies and company representatives and a record number of visitors from 82 countries. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will host the leading manufacturers and brands of garment technologies in Istanbul for 4 days, will be a platform where innovations that shape the sector are exhibited, the foundations of global collaborations are laid and the production approach of the future is shed light on.
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“Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry” event successfully held in Istanbul
At the event titled "The Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry," coordinated by the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), Mustafa Gültepe, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (T?M), delivered a speech.
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Carnet redefines modern tailoring at Pitti Uomo with an immersive new concept
Since 1865, Carnet, a division of the Ratti Group, has been weaving stories of elegance and craftsmanship. Today, drawing on this legacy, it redefines the language of tailoring in a contemporary key, transforming the selection of a fabric into an immersive and surprising experience.
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Expanded halls, new product zones: VIATT 2026 unlocks broader opportunities
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is poised to return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from 26 to 28 February 2026. Building on its second edition’s nearly 13% exhibitor growth, next year’s show floor will expand by 20%, from 15,000 to 18,000 sqm and cover the full area of Halls A and B. This includes new dedicated zones for apparel, fashion accessories, and textile chemicals and dyes, with the strategic growth underscoring Vietnam’s emergence as a vertically and horizontally integrated textile powerhouse.
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A/W 2026-2027 inspirations from Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
Nova Fabula, the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Trend Book unveiled at Le Bourget from 15 to 17 September 2025, is a sensory and forward- looking narrative designed to inspire Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 collections.
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Ternua continues their commitment to circularity with a SS 2026 collection where 70% of the garments are mono-material
Ternua, a B Corp brand since August 2024, has just presented the collection they’ve designed for the spring-summer of next year to their international sales network. In large swaths, it’s a continuation of the previous collection that has a selection of technical garments with minimal environmental impact, and it has a range of renewed colors that respond to market demands. It should be noted that 70% of the pieces in this new collection are mono-material.
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