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.

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.

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.

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.

Textile processing

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.

Digital Printing

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.

Spinning

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.

Research & Development

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.

Raw Materials

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).

Textile chemistry

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.