Composites
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien presents its most successful multiaxial warp knitting machine at JEC World 2025
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien is looking forward to a successful JEC World from March 4 to 6, 2025 in Paris. The specialist for the production of machines for reinforcement structures will be exhibiting at stand 5Q128 in Paris-Nord Villepinte with an extensive collection of innovative non-crimp patterns and a multimedia presentation.
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Hexcel to celebrate JEC World 60th anniversary with new aerospace and automotive innovations
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace and Automotive markets at JEC World 2025, the prestigious 60th Anniversary edition of the leading composites fair.
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$100m investment realized: Avgol unveils new production line delivering high-loft and additional spunbond nonwoven capacity
Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company, celebrated the opening of its brand-new high-speed, high-capacity flexible multiple beam nonwovens production line at its facility in Mocksville, NC. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation. It also represents the successful realization of a $100 million investment.
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Large composite project for the Mataf ceiling in Mecca
Sicomin, a global leader in the production of epoxy resins, proudly announces its role in a collaboration with Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) for the Mataf extension at the Holy Mosque of Mecca, KSA. The project incorporates extensive uses of composite materials in architecture, with the Mataf Ceiling - a structure spanning 216,800 square metres - at its core.
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Source Fashion opens with record-breaking visitor numbers at Olympia London
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, opened its doors today, Tuesday, 18th February, at Olympia London, attracting record-breaking visitor numbers. Buyers, retailers, and sourcing professionals from around the world gathered at the highly anticipated event, including representatives from industry giants such as NEXT, John Lewis, Reiss, Maebe, ASOS, Evans, Harrods, Hunter Boots, Lipsy, Barbour, Claires, NBA, Fortnum and Mason, Sophia Webster, The Hippie Shake and French Connection.
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KARL MAYER launches a new batching device for its special Raschel machines
More benfits and maximum delivery reliability - these are the benefits that KARL MAYER is offering customers of its Raschel machines for special applications with a new fabric batching device.
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DIENES showcases MultiMode®: Pioneering solutions for the development of sustainable carbon fibres at JEC World 2025
DIENES Apparatebau GmbH, a global leader in innovative fibre processing technologies, is delighted to announce its participation at JEC World 2025 in Paris. The company will present its state-of-the-art MultiMode® modular platform, a revolutionary approach to developing sustainable carbon fibres. Visitors can explore DIENES’s advanced solutions at the Baden-Württemberg International stand in hall 6 stand N82.4.
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Circulose joins Canopy to transform supply chains and protect forests
Circulose has pledged to support Canopy’s mission to reduce the use of ancient and endangered forests in their textile supply chains, and joined solutions-driven non-profit Canopy’s CanopyStyle and Pack4Good initiatives. This bold commitment underscores Circulose’s dedication to protecting climate-critical forests and global biodiversity.
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KARL MAYER: Transformation focused on the future
The global textile markets are facing significant structural changes and a continued economic downturn. KARL MAYER is actively meeting these challenges and realigning itself - with clear decisions that ensure long-term innovative strength and competitiveness. In future, the long-established family company will be focusing once again on its core business areas - warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles.
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VANDEWIELE and Shaj Corporation showcase cutting-edge textile innovations at DTG-2025
VANDEWIELE, a global leader in textile machinery, in partnership with Shaj Corporation, is set to present its latest innovations at the 19th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG-2025), taking place from February 20–23, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. Visitors can explore VANDEWIELE’s cutting-edge solutions at Hall-8, Booth No. 017 (8-017). With a legacy of excellence, VANDEWIELE continues to lead the textile industry with high-performance machinery for carpet weaving, extrusion, and sewing.
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Superior precision and flexibility across the converting industry: SAHM presents the new 460XE series at ICE 2025
SAHM, the world's leading manufacturer of precision winding machines, will present its latest innovation at ICE 2025 in Munich: the SAHM 460XE Series, a state-of-the-art precision parallel winding machine with a traversing spindle. This new series is specially designed to meet the demanding requirements that come with handling sensitive materials and tapes. Combining exceptional reliability, efficiency, and versatility, the SAHM 460XE Series sets a new industry standard in winding technology.
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Mahlo strengthens Sales: Kagan Kaynak becomes new Area Sales Manager for Turkey
Mahlo GmbH + Co KG is pleased to introduce Kagan Kaynak as the new Area Sales Manager for Turkey. With extensive experience in the textile machinery industry, Kaynak is ideally placed to further strengthen Mahlo's presence in Turkey.
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EuRIC urges immediate extension of EU WSR deadlines to avert recycling market collapse
The new EU Waste Shipment Regulation 1157/2024 (WSR) threatens to disrupt global recycling markets and put Europe’s recycling industry at a severe competitive disadvantage. EuRIC calls for an immediate extension of the WSR deadlines to provide non-OECD countries with adequate time to comply and prevent a catastrophic impact on international trade in recycled materials and the competitiveness of the EU recycling industry.
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Medical textiles with infection protection
In collaboration with Heraeus, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) are developing fibers and textiles with a novel infection protection system. The basis is an antimicrobial mechanism of action licensed from Heraeus and marketed under the name AGXX. The goal of the collaboration is to optimally integrate the AGXX technology into textile finishes and coatings and to incorporate it into fiber-spinnable polymers. This will provide medical textiles with highly effective and long-lasting protection against microbial infections.
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Cascale issues 2025 Better Buying Partnership Index Report
After acquiring key assets of the Better Buying Institute (BBI) earlier this month, Cascale has published the 2025 Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI) Report—the first Better Buying report to be issued by Cascale. Since 2022, the BBPI has used anonymous surveys that assess buyer-supplier relationships across 12 interconnected areas of partnership performance. Annual data from the BBPI report helps buyers assess and improve business relationships with suppliers.
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Cotton yarn exhibitors prepare for spring showcase at Yarn Expo Spring 2025
Cotton is known to be the most commonly used natural fibre in the textile industry. Leading fashion houses and retailers are increasingly incorporating organic cotton into their manufacturing processes and supply chains, resulting in a significant rise in related yarn and fibre demand. Yarn Expo Spring, scheduled for 11 – 13 March 2025, will offer ample opportunities within the cotton sub-sector and a range of suppliers showcasing sustainable options. Overall, over 500 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions are expected to participate, including nearly 90 specifically in the cotton category.
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EOG and Messe München decide to pause OutDoor 2025
“Sometimes, courageous decisions are needed”, said Christian Schneidermeier, who recently took on his new role as Director of the European Outdoor Group at the beginning of February. “But beyond being courageous, our decision not to hold OutDoor in 2025 is logical. Despite our best efforts – ranging from a new trade fair concept to thorough discussions and appeals – the number of registrations that we have received to date indicates that we will not achieve the goals set for OutDoor 2025.
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Finalists for the 2025 IDEA® Achievement Awards announced
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in partnership with Nonwovens Industry magazine, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 IDEA® Achievement Awards. These awards recognize the most innovative new product introductions in the nonwovens and engineered materials industry since the last IDEA® event in 2022.
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A bolder, simpler, faster Union: the 2025 Commission work programme
The Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining its ambition to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and bolster economic resilience in the EU. It builds on the commitments set out in the Political Guidelines and the mission letters sent by President von der Leyen.
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Stäubli to showcase advanced weaving solutions at JEC World 2025
At JEC World 2025, taking place in Paris from March 4-6, Stäubli will unveil its latest technical weaving innovations, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of high-performance textile machinery. Visitors to Booth L128 in Hall 5 will have the opportunity to explore the company’s cutting-edge weaving technologies, designed to optimize composite textile manufacturing for reinforcement fabrics, lightweight structures, and high-performance applications.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
ANDRITZ airlay line for nonwovens production from recycled glass wool starts up at Revibat, France
International technology group ANDRITZ supplied and recently commissioned a state-of-the-art neXline airlay system for Revibat, France. This innovative line, inaugurated at the beginning of February, enables the production of building insulation panels from glass wool waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills.
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Saurer – the comprehensive solution provider at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2025
Textile professionals will find Saurer at the ATAG booth 1A6 at the Egypt Stitch & Tex 2025 exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, from 20 to 23 February 2025. As a reliable partner for spinning mills, Saurer meets the increasing demand for innovative, energy-saving and high-performance textile solutions. Saurer offers spinning preparation and all five end-spinning systems for staple yarns, as well as advanced digitalisation and automation capabilities for complete spinning mills. With its retrofit and upgrade solutions, Saurer helps customers to extend the lifetime of existing machines.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories unveils groundbreaking scientific achievement based on caddisfly silk proteins
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, proudly announces the successful creation of new novel silk, build upon the silk proteins of the remarkable caddisfly. This breakthrough marks a new frontier in the field of engineered fibers and underscores the Company’s commitment to pioneering innovations in biotechnology.
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INVISTA opens $13M technology hub in Houston
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and creating increased value for customers, INVISTA today celebrated the grand opening of the Texas Technology Center (TTC), a $13M technology hub and research and development center in the Houston metro area.
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JEC World 2025: A hub for innovation in advanced manufacturing and textiles
The global composites and textile industries are set to converge at JEC World 2025, where innovation, knowledge sharing, and business development take center stage. This premier event, known for its forward-thinking approach, will feature four specialized Villages and a Live Demo Zone, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in natural fibers, manufacturing processes, and startup-driven solutions.
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Fluorescent ban will impact on colour, warns BTMA
The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) is alerting apparel brands, retailers and their supply chain partners to an important change taking place this month. As of February 24th 2025, the sale of all fluorescent lighting will officially come to an end in the EU and UK, with potentially significant implications for everyone along the supply chain – from designers and fabric manufacturers through to merchandisers and window display artists.
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Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp host Natural Fibre Composites Village at JEC World 2025
The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp will host a Natural Fibre Village at JEC World 2025 that will showcase the activities of the Alliance and nine of its members in a 250m2 area dedicated to natural fibre composites. Partnering with the JEC Group, the Alliance will lead the European flax and hemp industry exhibit where Bcomp, Demgy, Depestele, Eco-Technilin, Flipts en Dobbels, Libeco, Norafin, Safilin and Terre de Lin and, for the first time, Linificio e Canapificio Nazionale SRL, will all exhibit a wide range of flax and hemp raw materials and composite products.
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UK government leaders unveil Pincroft’s £1.5m military textile printing expansion
Global leader in military fabric printing, dyeing and finishing, Pincroft, has reinforced its position in camouflage fabric manufacturing with a £1.5 million investment in cutting-edge rotary printing technology. During a high-profile visit from UK government officials, the company also announced it has brought rotary laser engraving technology in-house, further strengthening its domestic capabilities in camouflage fabric production.
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Ahlstrom achieves a Leadership score A- in CDP climate disclosure
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its strong commitment to climate action, earning a Leadership score of A- rating in the 2024 CDP Climate disclosure. This achievement highlights Ahlstrom’s strategic and systematic efforts to reduce climate impact across the value chain while reinforcing our dedication to transparency and action in tackling climate change.
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