Research & Development
High-tech textiles give impulses for circular economy and recycling: Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference 2024
The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference was held in Stuttgart on November 21 and 22. 450 participants from 25 countries and five continents took the opportunity to attend one of the most important European technical congresses.
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President Biden announces limited trade actions on fine-denier polyester staple fiber in section 201 safeguard case
Last week, the White House announced that President Joe Biden would not implement a tariff rate quota on imports of fine-denier polyester staple fiber (PSF) in response to a section 201 safeguard case filed by U.S.-based fiber producers.
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ITMA Asia + CITME 2024
Innovations for warp preparation at the cutting edge
At ITMA ASIA + CITME in October, KARL MAYER presented solutions for lower production costs and environmental impact and greater efficiency in the warp preparation sector. After the trade fair, the company can draw a positive conclusion, both in terms of the number of visitors and the quality of the discussions.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Innovating for New Mobility: Autoneum expands global research and development capacities
In line with the new Level Up corporate strategy, which focuses on innovation and a future-fit product portfolio among other things, Autoneum has further expanded its research and development activities in 2024 with a particular focus on New Mobility. In addition to establishing a specialized team to accelerate the development and market readiness of novel products and technologies for electric vehicles, the Company has complemented its global innovation network with a new Research & Technology (R&T) Center in Shanghai, China.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
ANDRITZ receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ®
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an engineering order from US textile recycling innovator Circ in anticipation of its first large-scale textile recycling plant.
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Stäubli finalizes acquisition in North Africa to reinforce its position in the Jacquard segment
Stäubli announces the successful acquisition of Techno Nord, based in Bizerte (Tunisia), thereby expanding its Textile Jacquard portfolio. The move will further improve the manufacturing capabilities and profitability of Stäubli's harnesses and increase its market share in this field. Techno Nord is the technical leader in the production of Jacquard heddles and marks Stäubli's first presence on the African continent.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Freudenberg Performance Materials invests in technology for bioactive nonwovens
The healthcare segment is an important pillar in the portfolio of Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg). The healthcare range includes components for modern and traditional wound treatment, elastic backing materials, products for incontinence management and filters for stoma care. The leading global supplier of technical textiles is now expanding the scope of its technologies for the healthcare market to include bioresorbable nonwovens. These nonwovens will initially be used in the management of surgical hemostasis.
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Retail & Brands
PUMA’s materials strategy receives top marks in the Material Change Index by Textile Exchange
Sports company PUMA has received the highest recognition for its materials strategy in the Material Change Index compiled by global non-profit organization Textile Exchange.
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Texworld Paris 2025 shows the trends
Unveiled at the forthcoming Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade fair, from 10 to 12 February at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre, the trend book for the Spring-Summer 2026 season opens up new creative worlds where emotion attempts to regain the upper hand over pure materials.
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Knitting & Hosiery
A machine for summiteers
The HKS 2-S is a proven high-performance tricot machine from the KARL MAYER product portfolio. The ultra-efficient machine impresses with top values in terms of output, product quality, operational reliability and durability and is predestined for the production of elastic and rigid fabrics.
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Raw Materials
Aid by Trade Foundation partners with Lectra’s TextileGenesis™ to enhance traceability of Cotton Made in Africa® fiber
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, have announced the continuation of their partnership to strengthen the traceability of Cotton made in Africa® (CmiA) verified fiber. Building on the success of their previous collaboration for The Good Cashmere Standard® earlier this year, this renewed alliance underscores their shared commitment to advancing sustainable and ethical practices in the textile industry.
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First running shoe midsole based on new biopolymer grade by BASF
The footwear specialist for ultrarunning and long-distance shoes, Mount to Coast, Hong Kong, China, and BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany have entered into a strategic partnership to explore high-performance, sustainable solutions for runners. CircleCELL™, an innovative midsole, is the first footwear technology the collaboration has produced. Based on BASF’s new biopolymer ecoflex® BMB, the new midsole is 90% more durable while showing the same energy return as midsoles made of polyether block amide (PEBA), a material widely used for performance running shoes.
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The European LIFE ANHIDRA project revolutionizes sustainable water management in the textile industry with a closed-loop, zero-discharge system
The European LIFE ANHIDRA project marks a milestone in sustainability with the unveiling of its innovative closed-loop system for treating and reusing textile wastewater. During the event held at the Pizarro facility in Guimarães (Portugal), ANHIDRA was introduced as a revolutionary solution transforming water management in the textile industry. The event brought together the project’s key partners: Jeanologia, the Spanish company responsible for designing and building ANHIDRA and a global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile sector; AITEX, the Textile Industry Research Association; and Portuguese textile company Pizarro, accompanied by representatives from the European Commission.
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SAITEX releases 2023 Impact Report: Shaping the future of sustainable denim
SAITEX, globally recognized for its leadership in sustainable denim manufacturing, has unveiled its 2023 Impact Report. The comprehensive document highlights the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility, offering a transparent account of achievements, challenges, and future goals.
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ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei returns to ISPO 2024 with sustainability and performance at its core
ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei is set to make a remarkable appearance at ISPO 2024, taking place from December 3rd to 5th in Hall B2, Booth 111 at the Future Lab. Renowned for its premium stretch fiber innovations, ROICA™ continues to elevate the textile industry with its commitment to sustainability, performance, and modern fashion needs.
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Kordsa strengthens its commitment to sustainability with another Gold Medal from EcoVadis
Kordsa, one of the world’s leading material technologies companies, has once again been awarded a Gold Medal by the global sustainability rating platform EcoVadis for its successful performance in sustainability.
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bluesign® welcomes designer denim maker LIM Group as first laundry system partner in Italy
As part of their growing denim initiative, bluesign®, the leading global sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, proudly announces LIM Group as their first laundry system partner in Italy. This partnership enables bluesign® to be a one-stop resource for LIM teams working with top designers, luxury houses, and international labels on their denim programs. Recognized as the gold standard in chemical management, bluesign’s impact reduction work in the textile supply chain has gained even more importance regarding compliance with the EU legislation such as CSDDD, CSRD and ESPR.
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Yarn & Fiber
Indorama Ventures showcases sustainability innovation at COP29 in Azerbaijan
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, showcased its latest advancements in recycling and sustainability at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Textile Exchange announces the winners of the 2024 Climate and Nature Impact Awards.
Textile Exchange is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Climate and Nature Impact Awards, which recognizes four projects and a climate leader for their contributions this year to advancing sustainability in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry. The awards were presented at a dedicated breakfast ceremony during the Textile Exchange Conference, attended by key industry stakeholders and leaders.
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Cotton Sustainability Summit: A catalyst for industry collaboration
The 2024 Cotton Sustainability Summit, hosted by Cotton Incorporated in La Jolla, CA, brought together sustainability leaders from major fashion brands and retailers for engaging panel discussions and thought-provoking conversations on critical sustainability topics. The two-day event featured sessions tackling climate change, regenerative agriculture, supply chain value, biodiversity, plastic pollution, and circularity, underscoring both challenges and innovations shaping the cotton industry’s future.
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RUDOLF introduces innovative digital pigment printing toolbox
RUDOLF, a world leader in speciality chemicals, announces a development in digital textile printing with the introduction of its new Digital Pigment Printing Toolbox. Continuous research and development enables RUDOLF to offer products with maximum performance and minimum environmental impact. Interest in digital pigment printing is growing because it has the advantage over other printing technologies of eliminating one process step. With pigment printing, there is no need for posttreatment, which means that the water required for post-treatment can be saved.
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PUMA releases Green Flags: A new podcast engaging Gen-Z in sustainability
Sports company PUMA has launched Green Flags, a five-part podcast series on sustainability hosted by Manchester United captain and Lioness, Maya Le Tissier, fashion and lifestyle Guru, Oli Bromfield and pro-footballer turned content creator, Moses Duckrell.
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GOTS due diligence handbook for auditors marks sustainability milestone for the textile industry
Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in partnership with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors. This landmark resource is a critical step in promoting sustainable practices, human rights and ethical business conduct across the textile sector and in line with evolving regulatory requirements around the world.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at JIAM 2024
Leading textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan is exhibiting at the upcoming JIAM 2024 Japan International Apparel & Non-Apparel Manufacturing Trade Show in Osaka, Japan. At JIAM the company will be promoting all three of its main product lines: Computerized cutting machines (NC cutting machines); Computerized flat knitting machines; and Design software, to the international market. The company’s exhibition theme at JIAM 2024 is SHIMA SEIKI Reborn, referring to the renewal of SHIMA SEIKI’s commitment to innovation.
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Style3D Studio unveils groundbreaking V7.2 update
Style3D Studio has launched its highly anticipated version 7.2, introducing a suite of innovative features aimed at redefining workflows in 3D design and fashion technology. This latest update promises a transformative experience for users, with enhanced tools for real-time rendering, advanced grading, and industry-leading GPU-powered simulation capabilities.
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ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, Advance Denim and Lenzing unveil LoopTy Collection
ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, a leading producer of innovate stretch fibers has partnered with Lenzing, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and Advance Denim, the world-renowned Chinese denim manufacturer, to co-create a groundbreaking lifestyle stretch denim collection.“LoopTy Collection” was created by combining ROICA™ V550 (1), the degradable stretch fiber, with Lenzing’s resource efficient TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers (2), and Advance Denim's expertise in denim craftmanship.
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