Weaving
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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Weaving
Jakob Müller Group implements strategy 2030 with concrete measures
The Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric machinery, is pushing forward with the implementation of its JMG 2030 strategy. This strategy aims to solidify the company's market leadership, respond more agilely to the dynamic industry landscape, and align even more closely with customer needs.
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Spinning
Sustainable and efficient - Barmag's technologies for the Vietnamese textile industry
At SaigonTex from 9 to 12 April 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, will be presenting comprehensive end-to-end solutions from a single source for its Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven product brands. At the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the experts from the manmade fiber technology provider will be explaining their sustainable machine and system solutions at the Illies Engineering Vietnam Co., Ltd. stand (Hall A, Stand 1J01).
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College of Commissioners travels to New Delhi to boost EU-India relations
On 27 and 28 February, President Ursula von der Leyen will visit New Delhi accompanied by the College of Commissioners to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Government. The unprecedented visit, one of the first by the College of Commissioners early in the new mandate, highlights the strong momentum in EU-India relations. It follows President von der Leyen's announcement of a new strategic agenda with India to be presented this year at the EU-India Summit. The visit emphasises the importance of strengthening ties in key areas vital to the prosperity and security of both Europe and India.
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Joint forces for renewable carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute
In these challenging times for the sustainable transformation of the chemicals and materials sector, collaboration is more necessary than ever. That is why nova-Institute is proud to welcome Dr. Lars Börger as the new Co-CEO alongside with Michael Carus, the current CEO of nova-Institute. As a team, they will join forces to drive progress towards a greener and fossil-free future for these industries.
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Better Cotton extends partnership with Cotton Australia
Better Cotton has announced the renewal of its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia, the official body for Australia’s cotton growers, until 2027. The agreement provides the framework for continued collaboration and ensures the organisations remain aligned in their efforts to champion more sustainably produced cotton.
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Innovations with smart textiles
The second free online masterclass of the AddTex project will take place on March 5 from 15:30 to approx. 17:00. Industry partners and textile researchers will present the latest innovations in the field of functional and smart textiles.
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Deal on new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste
Last week, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories achieves breakthrough in recombinant spider silk design complexity
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Kraig Labs” or “the Company”), a leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, today announced a significant breakthrough in its genetic research program. The Company’s research team has successfully doubled the complexity and size of its spider silk gene insert package; a milestone expected to drive new advancements in material performance.
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The StitchTogether national seminar in Italy presents the Rome Declaration to the Italian Government and the European Union
On 19-20 February 2025, social partners from the Italian textile and fashion industry met in Rome to deepen their understanding of the upcoming EU legislations and their impact on the Italian textile industry, as well as to further discuss the next step in their effort for a more broad and effective social dialogue. In the context of the EU co-funded StitchTogether project, which aims at promoting social partnerships in the European Textiles and Clothing Industry, the meeting was also the occasion to draft the Rome Declaration: a joint statement to emphasise the social partners’ strong commitment to work together.
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Mimaki launches Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B for on-demand, sustainable and high quality textile applications
Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, unveils two new direct-to-textile printers, the Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B. The Tx330 Series offers extensive textile printing capabilities, able to print on a variety of materials with minimal wastewater. In contrast to conventional textile printing processes that require pre- and post-processing equipment, the Tx330 Series streamlines production into a more space-efficient solution—ideal for users with limited space.
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SL Smart Weft-Straightener success at Harris Tweed Hebrides, UK
High quality fabric is essential for any finisher who wants to ensure consistent quality and resource efficiency. A particularly important quality criterion is straight weft and straight course fabric. The Scottish tweed manufacturer Harris Tweed Hebrides finishes 100% woolen, handwoven cloth and stands as a world class leader in British luxury cloth with an extensive, high quality product range. The company was looking for a weft-straightening system which, in contrast to the previously used pinwheel system, could not damage the wool.
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Garment Tech Istanbul 2025: Showcasing the future of sewing machine technology
The Garment Tech Istanbul 2025, the premier exhibition for the garment and ready-to-wear sector, is set to bring together global brands, manufacturers, and industry professionals at the Istanbul Fair Center (IFM) from 25th to 28th June 2025. As the most comprehensive event of its kind, the exhibition will present the latest advancements in sewing machines and textile production technologies.
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PRODYE® keeps on going successfully in the denim market
KARL MAYER is expanding its position in the denim market with a double success. The innovative manufacturer of indigo dyeing machines was able to place two important orders in Turkey and Egypt at the beginning of the year, thereby consolidating existing partnerships and gaining a new customer. The orders were booked in January and delivery is scheduled for the second half of the year.
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JEC World 2025: Composites at the heart of sports innovation
After a groundbreaking collaboration, JEC, the global leader in promoting composite materials is partnering once again with Global Sports Week, the leading international forum for the sports ecosystem in France. The growing use of composite materials in sport is redefining performance standards. These materials offer a unique combination of lightness, strength and flexibility, enabling the manufacture of cutting-edge sports equipment. Composites are ubiquitous and are making a major contribution to the development of athletic performance.
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MEL Composites display aerospace, marine and transportation collaborations at JEC World 2025
MEL Composites, a leading Spanish composite solutions provider, is excited to announce its participation at JEC World 2025. The company will showcase a range of innovative composite products, demonstrating its expertise in lightweight, high-performance materials for aerospace, automotive, and marine applications.
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BLANCHE’s KOKORO collection showcases ISKO’s responsible and innovative textile technologies for all its denim pieces
ISKO is proud to collaborate with BLANCHE for the launch of KOKORO, the brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Rooted in sustainability, KOKORO embodies BLANCHE’s commitment to timeless design and conscious fashion, with ISKO’s innovative denim at its core.
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Jeanologia reinvents textile finishing at Egypt Stitch & Tex with advanced laser and G2 Indra technologies
At the Egypt Stitch & Tex fair, held from February 20 to 23 in Cairo, Jeanologia, a global leader in textile technology innovation, showcased its groundbreaking solutions that are set to revolutionize textile finishing in Egypt and beyond. These innovations empower Egyptian manufacturers with the tools to drive automation, improve resource efficiency, and enhance sustainability.
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American Classics Apparel leads the digital revolution in licensed music, movie, and gaming apparel with on-demand technology from Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, today announced that American Classics Apparel, Inc., a top wholesaler of licensed music, movie, and gaming apparel, is adopting the Kornit Apollo platform. This next-generation direct-to-garment powerhouse accelerates the company’s shift from traditional screen printing to high-speed digital production – ensuring it can keep pace with the surging customer demand and rapid growth of the e-tailer marketplace.
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Polymer Processing Solutions is operating under the Barmag brand again
The Polymer Processing Solutions Division Of Swiss Oerlikon is returning to its roots and will now be operating under the renowned brand name Barmag again This step is part of Oerlikon's long-term pure-play strategy, with which the company intends to further expand its market position as a leading supplier of surface technologies while continuing to manage the manmade fibres business in an independent subsidiary. In 2024, the Polymer Processing Solutions business stabilised despite a challenging market environment.
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INDA and AFS’ FiltXPO™ 2025 Technical Conference Program now available
INDA and the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) have collaborated to create a cutting-edge conference that combines their broad industry expertise, offering FiltXPO™ 2025 attendees unparalleled technical insights.
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Lenzing AG welcomes the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, welcomes the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to pave the way for a sustainable, climate-neutral and competitive industry. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the initiative on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, together with 400 business leaders, including the CEO of the Lenzing Group, Rohit Aggarwal, in Antwerp (Belgium). The industry is calling on EU heads of state and government to take urgent measures in all EU member states without delay ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting in March.
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Global Standard receives Iseal innovations fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has received an Impulse Grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund to develop a continuous learning policy for GOTS auditors and a specialised training programme on GOTS Due Diligence Criteria. These resources are another step by Global Standard to ensure progress is made on human rights due diligence within the textile industry value chain.
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Hohenstein and DuPont are developing innovative tests for ballistic protective vests
Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative and reliable test methods for soft ballistic inserts. Maximizing the comfort and mobility of body armour, such as bulletproof vests, is key to the performance and endurance for law enforcement and military personnel. The new methods address the disconnect in existing tests with real body movements and positions.
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CSITC releases its newest guide on instrument testing requirements
The modern world moves fast — especially in technology, which seems to advance by leaps and bounds on a daily basis. To ensure the cotton industry can keep up, the International Cotton Advisory Committee’s (ICAC) Committee for Commercial Standardization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) has released an updated version of the CSITC Guide (version 4.0, February 2025).
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Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is introducing its enhanced High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program at the upcoming PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich. With elevated performance standards, the program meets consumers’ growing demand for longer-lasting garments. Additionally, it will also be showcasing end-to-end solutions that empower brands to satisfy diverse sportswear, sports fashion, athleisure and workwear consumers while delivering both sustainability and performance.
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Textile machinery: Italian companies on display at Igatex Pakistan
From April 24 to 26, Karachi will host IGATEX, the International Garment & Textile Machinery Exhibition & Conference, the leading trade fair for the textile machinery sector in Pakistan. After many years, ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, together with Italian Trade Agency, is once again organizing an Italian collective participation.
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400 business leaders call for urgent action on Clean Industrial Deal following high-level meeting with Commission President
One year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders gathered to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Earlier in the day, President von der Leyen presented the initiative to the public, outlining its vision for strengthening Europe’s industrial base. The Antwerp meeting was a crucial moment for industry leaders to assess its impact and demand concrete measures for urgent implementation.
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