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Technical Textiles
2026-10-01
Penn Solutions files for insolvency and launches investor process
German textile manufacturer Penn Solutions GmbH is continuing operations under preliminary insolvency proceedings while a structured investor process is underway to find a long-term solution for the company.
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2026-09-29
YKK India holds groundbreaking ceremony for new plant in Southern India
YKK held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 25, 2026, to mark the start of construction of YKK India Private Limited's new plant in southern India. Approximately 40 participants, including Jin Deguchi, Managing Director of YKK India, attended the ceremony.
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2026-09-17
German textile industry and retailers form alliance to shape textile EPR system
Germany’s textile and fashion industry and retail sector have joined forces to establish the “Alliance for Textile Circularity” (Allianz für textile Kreisläufe). Initiated by the German Textile and Fashion Industry Association (Gesamtverband textil+mode) and the German Retail Federation (HDE), the alliance aims to contribute industry expertise to the development of Germany’s future Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for textiles and footwear.
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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Intertextile Apparel concludes with strong global engagement and future-focused sourcing momentum
Sustainability
Jeanologia Sustainability Report highlights environmental impact of textile technologies
Associations
Automation, digitalization and new business models are shaping the future of footwear and leather technology
Recycling / Circular Economy
