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Knitting & Hosiery
2026-03-10
Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration
KARL MAYER sees performance fabrics and next-level textile solutions in particular as potential growth drivers for its customers, as a motor for business development and as real game changers for the entire textile industry. Innovation does not happen by chance. It is the result of close exchange with customers & brands, textile expertise and competence in textile machine engineering. This is why KARL MAYER is investing in progress and collaborative development and opening its TEXTILE INNOVATION CEN-TER (TIC) – a place to be for the entire textile world.
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2026-03-05
GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Global Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 8.0, the latest update to the world's leading processing standard for organic textiles. The updated Standard strengthens requirements for air emissions and waste management, as well as criteria for product safety. It introduces new provisions on circularity, microfibre management and updates in residue testing. Version 8.0 also elevates due diligence obligations and formalises governance requirements, including ESG disclosure, anti-corruption policies and conflict-of-interest safeguards, to support credible, responsible business conduct.
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2026-02-24
Connecting the ASEAN textile sector: sustainability, trends, and technology take centre stage at this week’s VIATT 2026
Opening this week Thursday, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to welcome visitors from ASEAN’s dynamic textile market and beyond. From 26 to 28 February, VIATT 2026 – the fair’s third editions – will reinforce its strategic proposition with an integrated showcase of the three core sectors of the entire textile value chain. Beyond new sourcing opportunities in Apparel Fabrics & Fashion, Home & Contract Textiles, and Technical Textiles & Technologies, the fair will present an expanded fringe programme.
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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Global Standard strengthens presence in Southeast Asia at VIATT 2026
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs
Sustainability
Ying McGuire becomes new CEO of Cascale
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
