Spinning
Barmag at the Domotex Middle East
Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, is presenting comprehensive total solutions for efficient carpet yarn production for its Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag product brands at Domotex Middle East. At the representative stand of ATAG Ltd. Trading Export & Import (Z5-A20), trade visitors to the leading event for the carpet and flooring industry in the Middle East will have the opportunity to get an idea of the integrated solutions offered by the manmade fiber technology provider.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
Versatility of Naia™ Renew featured at Première Vision Paris 2025
The versatility of Eastman Naia™ Renew staple fiber was spotlighted at Première Vision Paris in mid-February. The curated display featured a diverse array of fabrics and garments developed in collaboration with various partners and brands.
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Textile chemistry
HEIQ expands in ASIA with BIG SUNSHINE as key partner
HeiQ, a global leader in materials and textile innovation, is strengthening its presence in Asia by onboarding BIG SUNSHINE CO., LTD. as a key full-service partner in the region. This collaboration aims to further improve HeiQ’s overall service capabilities in Taiwan and across the wider Asian region, furthering its vision of global expansion and footprint in Asia.
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KSL Joining Technology GmbH: new company to strengthen high-tech textile solutions
KSL, a leading name in automated and robot-supported solutions for textile materials, leather, and composites, has announced the formation of a new independent company, KSL Joining Technology GmbH. This strategic move aims to strengthen the KSL brand, enhance innovation, and expand its high-tech product offerings in the global market.
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TU Dresden’s ITM and KOTMI sign MOU to promote research into recycled fibers and industrial textile applications
The Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) at TU Dresden and the Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute (KOTMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration in recycled fiber applications for industrial textile products. The agreement marks a significant step in fostering joint research and development in sustainable textile technologies.
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Aid by Trade Foundation announces new Head of Business Development
Valéa Vadaleau will join the Aid by Trade Foundation team as Head of Business Development on March 1, 2025. She succeeds Christian Barthel, who will retire in November 2025 after 18 years at the Hamburg-based foundation.
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ADVANSA unveils DACRON Infinity: A sustainable and long-lasting recycled fibre for pillows and duvets
ADVANSA has introduced DACRON® Infinity, an innovative sustainable and durable fibre made from recycled plastic bottles. Specifically designed for pillows and duvets, this new fibre ensures long-lasting comfort, maintaining its quality and performance for years.
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IFG Asota breaks records for bespoke colour matching of fibres
IFG Asota, Linz, Austria, has reported a record 150 custom colours produced in one year by their colour-matching experts.
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Teijin Carbon showcases new eco-friendly Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm short carbon fiber at JEC World 2025
Teijin Carbon, a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products, is presenting its latest development in sustainable materials at JEC World 2025 (hall 6, G22). New Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm is a short carbon fiber product in rice-shaped form for reinforcing thermoplastic compounds that not only offers exceptional performance characteristics but also reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and circularity.
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The 63rd edition of Filo closed with positive results
The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, closed today in Milan by performing very positive results. Despite the current economic downturn, buyers have appreciated highly valuable collections proposed by the exhibitors, which have shown the ability in innovation and research for sustainability of Italian and foreign textile producers.
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The evolving landscape of cotton planting decisions in 2025/26
Right now, cotton farmers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are facing a daunting task: how to make critical planting decisions during a time of extreme uncertainty.
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JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 winners
In just eight years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has established itself as a global reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry in 2025. Over a hundred entrepreneurs, startups, and university spin-offs submitted their applications, with 20 selected as finalists. From March 4 to 6, these finalists have the opportunity to present their projects before an expert jury on the JEC World stage.
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NEMO Equipment launches the first bluesign® product backpacking tent
Dagger OSMO™, a top-selling tent in specialty outdoor stores, and a favorite among backpackers and campers, is now a bluesign® PRODUCT. This milestone highlights NEMO’s commitment to clean chemistry and responsible manufacturing, adhering to the industry’s most rigorous environmental and worker safety standards. Made with solution-dyed, 100% recycled, PFAS- and FRC-free fabrics, the 2025 Dagger OSMO has more livable space without adding ounces thanks to new custom hardware and painstaking attention to every detail of the tent’s construction.
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Regenerative Cotton Standard®: Impressive results following first harvest in India
With higher crop yields, lower costs and an increased awareness of regenerative agriculture, the Regenerative Cotton Standard® (RCS) is delivering promising results after only one harvest in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The findings from the initial RCS verification and an analysis of the measures implemented within the RCS framework in India demonstrate the standard’s effectiveness and feasibility. They also underline its transformational potential for building up the resilience and sustainability of the cotton industry.
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Florania and FOREARTH collaborate on pioneering sustainable fashion ideas at Milan Fashion Week 2025
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (President: Hironori Ando) is pleased to announce that the designer and founder of Italian fashion brand Florania, Ms. Flora Rabitti, presented a collaborative design using fabrics printed by our inkjet textile printer, FOREARTH, at the Milan Fashion Week 2025 AW, held on February 28.
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Controlling the service life
If the machinery is becoming outdated, investments in targeted upgrade offers are an interesting alternative to cost-intensive new purchases for many manufacturers, especially in difficult economic times. KARL MAYER therefore offers an electrical retrofit for its customers in the technical textiles sector. The retrofit solution brings the control and drive technology of older multiaxial and warp knitting machines with weft insertion up to the current standard, thus minimising production risks.
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Suominen reports moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA for full-year 2024
Suominen Corporation has released its financial statements for the full year 2024, reporting a moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA despite ongoing market challenges. The company's performance was driven by higher sales volumes, although lower raw material costs led to a decline in average selling prices.
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Ahlstrom to provide product-specific carbon footprint – Life cycle assessment tool empowers customers to make sustainable choices
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, accelerates its development of safe and sustainable specialty materials by providing product-specific carbon footprint through an automated life cycle assessment (LCA) platform. The platform enhances Ahlstrom’s eco-design capabilities, enabling product innovation through real-time, product-specific LCA carbon footprint data helping customers to cost-efficiently reduce their environmental impact at scale.
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EuRIC plastics webinar brings together 250+ participants to tackle Europe’s plastics recycling crisis
Over 250 industry stakeholders gathered at EuRIC’s webinar on 4 March to address a critical question: How can Europe resolve its plastics recycling crisis? The discussion highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the industry and the policy measures needed to ensure its sustainability and competitiveness.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Acquisition of majority shareholding in Jiangsu Huanyu Group by Autoneum successfully completed
The acquisition of a majority stake of 70 percent in the Chinese automotive supplier Jiangsu Huanyu Group, which was announced in November 2024, was completed with effect from February 28, 2025, following approval by the authorities. As a result, Business Group Asia secures access to all major Chinese manufacturers and significantly increases its annual revenue.
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New guidance on science-based targets for nature to support fashion and textile industry sustainability
Textile Exchange has released its latest publication, Guidance on Science-Based Targets for Nature, to help companies in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry set science-based targets beyond greenhouse gas emissions. The new guidance encourages brands and retailers to take a holistic approach to sustainability by addressing nature-related impact areas such as biodiversity, freshwater, and soil health, alongside their climate commitments.
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Inside Information: Suzano will not invest into next steps of collaboration with Spinnova
Suzano will not invest into the next steps of the collaboration with Spinnova. Spinnova and Suzano have agreed to begin a strategic review of Woodspin and will renegotiate the exclusivity rights. Spinnova will commence its own strategic review.
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Hexcel and FIDAMC join forces to shape the future of composite materials
FIDAMC a leading research and technology centre in composite manufacturing, and Hexcel, a global leader in composite materials production, have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation, research, and future development of advanced composite materials.
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Leading textile-to-textile recyclers unite to form the T2T Alliance
Today marks the official launch of the T2T Alliance - Powering Policy for a Textile-to-Textile Future, spearheaded by recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP, Syre to advocate for their sector within the EU policy framework and beyond. With the textile industry at a critical juncture, the T2T Alliance unites key stakeholders to secure their place at the heart of Europe’s circular economy policies. By bringing recyclers’ expertise to the forefront, the T2T Alliance is driving policy change that supports a thriving, resilient and truly sustainable textile industry.
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FILTREX Innovation Award 2025: Announcing the nominees
EDANA, the voice of nonwovens, is pleased to announce the three nominees for the FILTREX™ Innovation Award 2025, recognizing outstanding innovation in the filtration industry. The FILTREX™ Innovation Award honors innovation in the filtration sector, recognizing the ongoing commitment to excellence by manufacturers of nonwoven-based filtration products and components.
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Smart and eco-friendly solutions to enhance sourcing experience at next week’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition
Curtains will open next week for Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2025, taking place from 11 – 13 March, and offering the home and contract sectors a comprehensive selection of products with a strong emphasis on smart bedding and sustainability. Alongside innovative fringe events, over 350 exhibitors from four countries and regions are ready to convene in Hall 5.2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) to showcase an impressive range of products, including bedding, duvets, pillows, towelling, carpets, rugs, and more.
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Fashion For Good launches fibre fragmentation project: Behind the break
AMSTERDAM - Fashion for Good and The Microfi bre Consortium launch 'Behind the Break: Exploring Fibre Fragmentation,' a landmark study investigating the key drivers of fi bre fragmentation. The research aims to challenge root causes and assumptions, address data gaps, and validate test methods. Tackling the issue at the source, this project will advance the industry knowledge needed to mitigate fi bre fragment pollution.
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Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International, expanding narrow fabric weaving solutions
Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. With a history spanning over 50 years, MEI is a renowned Italian manufacturer of wide label weaving machines. This strategic acquisition combines the strengths of two industry pioneers, creating a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for woven label production.
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