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Research & Development
2026-03-05
Pioneer of the first hour: Michael Carus steps down after more than 30 years from nova-Institute’s Management
After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned.
...moreComposites
2026-03-05
Teijin Carbon advances sustainability leadership with EcoVadis, CDP reporting and expanding Tenax Next™ sustainable carbon fiber portfolio
As the composites industry intensifies its focus on measurable environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, Teijin Carbon announces significant milestones that advance its position among the sector’s most sustainability-driven material suppliers. Teijin Carbon Europe achieved an EcoVadis score of 72/100 in the 2025 assessment, ranking among the top 15% of evaluated companies in its industry.
...moreKnitting & Hosiery
2026-03-05
KARL MAYER (China) celebrates its 30th anniversary
On February 6, KARL MAYER (China) celebrated the new year and its 30th anniversary. Employees and the management team at the Changzhou location, as well as representatives from management in Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong, were invited to the festivities. A special highlight was the visit by Lutz Wolf, CEO of KARL MAYER.
...moreDigital Printing
2026-03-05
UK Manufacturer Basic Prints commits to digital-first production model with dual investment in Kornit Digital’s Apollo
Kornit Digital, a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, today announced that UK clothing manufacturer Basic Prints has expanded its digital production capacity with a second Kornit Apollo Direct-to-Garment (DTG) system. This marks a strategic shift supporting Basic Prints’ digital-first manufacturing model.
...moreSpinning
2026-03-05
Development of bio-based polyethylene fibers for textile applications – BB Engineering partici-pates in the bioPEtex research project
In the German research project bioPEtex, BB Engineering (BBE) is working with other partners to develop textiles made from 100% bio-based polyethylene (PE). The aim is to make use of this poly-mer, which has hardly been used in the chemical fiber industry to date. BBE is contributing its spinning and texturizing expertise and developing the texturing process on an industrial scale. The first promising results are already available – opening up new opportu-nities for sustainable and economically attractive applications in the textile industry.
...moreTechtextil 2026
2026-03-05
Saurer sets new standards at Techtextil 2026
When the international textile industry gathers at Techtextil in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, Saurer is going to present a powerful solution for the growing demands in the field of technical yarns with the TechnoCorder TC2plus.
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Man-Made Fibers
Toray develops AURLIST™ polyester filament fiber with luxurious luster and ultra-fine structure
Recycling / Circular Economy
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance to support textile-to-textile recycling policy
Recycling / Circular Economy
Circ announces new Fiber Club partners to accelerate commercial adoption of recycled textiles
Sustainability
GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Sustainability
The nova-Institute establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to lay the groundwork for industrial defossilisation
Techtextil 2026
High-performance yarns for tomorrow's mobility
Digital Printing
Keeping print inclusive: Empowering women in the print industry
Man-Made Fibers
Decarbonizing tire reinforcement: Indorama Ventures presents path to lower-carbon PET solutions at Tire Technology Conference
Recycled_Fibers
Selenis to double capacity in Portugal by Q3 2027 - Accelerating the Global transition to circular and low-carbon polyesters
Technical Textiles
Independent testing confirms no detectable PFAS in Milliken firefighter turnout gear fabrics
Home Textiles
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns in August as global sourcing hub and trend barometer for home textiles industry
Research & Development
Pellet press enables thermomechanical textile recycling on a pilot scale at ITA
Digital Printing
Hybris Productions scales licensed apparel production moving from screen to digital with Kornit Digital
Sustainability
Textile Exchange unveils commitment-based pathway for members to accelerate responsible raw material production
Associations
EDANA joins industry coalition urging a strong internal market legal basis for the New Circular Economy Act
Composites
STFI at JEC
Nonwovens
Change in Suominen Leadership Team: Minna Rouru to pursue new opportunities outside the company
Research & Development
Fabolose: Fabricating vegan and circular leather alternatives from bio-tech-derived cellulose
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Connecting the ASEAN textile sector: sustainability, trends, and technology take centre stage at this week’s VIATT 2026
Weaving
Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed, strengthening local manufacturing and service in the U.S.
Recycled_Fibers
Reju announces site selection for French Regeneration Hub in Lacq advancing Europe’s circular textile infrastructure
Knitting & Hosiery
KARL MAYER at JEC: Multiaxial reinforced CFRP pultrusion profiles are picking up speed in the mobility sector
Digital Printing
Erreà upgrades sportswear printing operations with seven high-performance Mimaki digital textile printers
Technical Textiles
Covestro showcases monomaterial concept in autonomous SUE People Mover
Textile chemistry
Jeanologia urges industry to accelerate PP Spray phase-out following ZDHC Watchlist update
Recycled_Fibers
Circ announces New Fiber Club partners to accelerate commercial adoption of recycled textiles
Functional Fabrics
Advansa launches Allerban®+ – biocide-free dust mite allergen protection for bedding
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Global Standard strengthens presence in Southeast Asia at VIATT 2026
Recycling / Circular Economy
Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall
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
Technical Textiles
Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs
Raw Materials
Modern testing methods for raw cotton
Weaving
Stäubli demonstrates how innovation translates into real benefits for weaving mills at SITEX 2026
Research & Development
New DIN SPEC assesses environmental impact of textile fragments in soil
Research & Development
Solid Air Dynamics wins second place at RWTH Innovation Award
Recycled_Fibers
Advancing the future of stretch: Fashion for Good launches new project to validate bio-based and recycled elastane
Knitting & Hosiery
Huixing acquires insolvent Mayer & Cie.
Textile processing
Pfaff Industrial announces new managing director
Raw Materials
2026 production plan set for a record 10 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoon per month
Knitting & Hosiery
The new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do
Research & Development
Testing and research laboratory ensures safe and more sustainable products worldwide
Associations
Engineering depth and diversity for composites
Research & Development
Award-winning research for sustainable carbon fibre cycles
Technical Textiles
Carrington Textiles and Pincroft unite defence expertise at Enforce Tac
Functional Fabrics
“Action helps us change what we do!”
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Pets in fashion: functional and sustainable textiles find new market at Intertextile Apparel
Sustainability
VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products
Man-Made Fibers
Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile AB and accelerates industrialization of new fibers
Raw Materials
Better Cotton Initiative marks certification anniversary with progress update and accreditation
Spinning
Monitor, adjust, perfect
Man-Made Fibers
INVISTA, Epoch Biodesign sign MoU to advance development of post-consumer recycled Nylon 6,6
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
IFCO 2026 has started today: Istanbul’s fashion expertise as a global business platform linking design, production, and trade
Research & Development
Kick-off for the Textile Production of the Future: Establishment of a Textile Technology and Development Centre in Mönchengladbach, Germany
Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Orthopac RVMC-20 plus: German Engineering for Smarter Weft Straightening
Knitting & Hosiery
KARL MAYER and Lenzing partner to advance warp knitting with scalable cellulose fiber solutions
Textile chemistry
RUDOLF gets the exclusive global distribution rights for Sanitized® textile technologies
Raw Materials
Cotton production continues to exceed consumption, some growers shift away from cotton
Home Textiles
