Spinning
TRUECYCLED yarn is driving sustainability in Lotus cars
Thanks to Trützschler’s advanced TRUECYCLED process, high-quality recycling yarn has now entered Lotus electric cars. Together with the German company Brain of Materials, Trützschler played a crucial role in ensuring that the so-called WYRON truecycled® yarn meets the strict requirements of the automotive sector. Featured in the Lotus Eletre and Emeya models, this innovative material proves that sustainability and top performance can go hand in hand.
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Textile processing
YKK makes the switch to 100% low-carbon aluminum for use in aluminum alloy zippers
YKK Corporation will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products.
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Composites
Impact resistance meets thermal insulation lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries
Lightweight composite impact protection plate for electric vehicle batteries - Autoneum’s new impact protection plate, made from thermoplastic composite material, shields the battery of electric vehicles from impact, fire and corrosion.
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Raw Materials
EUR 2.8 million project for climate-resilient agriculture in Africa
Healthy soils, responsible water use, and biodiversity conservation are central to the efforts of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) to make African cotton production more resilient to climate change. AbTF has opened new doors for small-scale farming families in Africa through a EUR 2.8 million project for climate-resilient cotton cultivation. Over the last three years, more than 100,000 farmers in Africa were involved in testing various soil improvement measures, with encouraging results: yields on demonstration sites increased significantly, despite the effects of climate change.
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Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its global mark on the organic textile industry.
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New high-performance polyester fabric with a natural fiber-like texture and appearance
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced that it has developed a new high-performance polyester fabric, which combines the elegant appearance and texture of natural fibers made of yarns of random thickness with advanced functionalities such as cool touch, anti-stickiness, quick dry, opacity and ultraviolet (UV) protection.
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Lenzing AG successfully signs syndicated loan of EUR 545 million
Lenzing agrees syndicated loan of EUR 545 mn // Financing reflects strong confidence from the banking market // Strengthens liquidity reserves
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Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ champions sustainable innovation at IDEA25 and CIDPEX
VEOCEL™ highlighted its innovative, environmentally responsible fibers for hygiene and personal care single-use products at CIDPEX and IDEA25 // With VEOCEL™ Lyocell, Lenzing invites partners to unleash possibilities in single-use – not only meeting today`s needs but also shaping solutions for a better future together.
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Hemp for a sustainable future
On May 16, 2025, the workshop “Hemp for a Sustainable Future” was held in Izmir - a joint event organized by the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) and the Chamber of Textile Engineers Izmir (TMMOB). The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness among all stakeholders along the value chain - from hemp cultivation to final products - and to promote a deeper understanding of the diverse applications of this raw material in industry.
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Reuters: Circ to build landmark €450 million textile recycling plant in France
According to Reuters, U.S.-based recycling company Circ is set to construct what it calls the world’s first industrial-scale facility capable of recycling both cotton and polyester from blended textiles. Backed by the French government and the European Union, the plant will be located in Saint-Avold, northeastern France, and is expected to begin operations in 2028. Once fully operational, it will process up to 70,000 metric tons of material annually and create around 200 jobs.
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Reju announces the selection of Regeneration Hub One
Reju™, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced that it had selected the Chemelot Industrial Park for its first industrial scale regeneration center.? Located in Sittard, Netherlands, Chemelot is a leading European industrial park and innovation hub. This follows the successful opening of Regeneration Hub Zero in Frankfurt in October 2025.
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Jeanologia brings the creative revolution of denim to Kingpins China
The city of Hangzhou hosts a new edition of Kingpins, Asia’s leading denim trade show, on May 22 and 23. Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable textile finishing technologies, is taking part in this major industry event with a disruptive proposal that leads the way into a new era of denim, driven by creativity, sustainability, and digitalization.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2025
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from Septembre 15 to 17 2025 in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Center. Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, along with their dedicated sectors Avantex and Leatherworld, will showcase the global offering for fashion brands—from ready-to-wear to luxury.
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Mayer & Cie makes circular knitting machines IoT-ready
Albstadt, Germany, May 20, 2025 – The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. is now available. It makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001 onward. From now on, every newly delivered mechanical circular knitting machine will be equipped with Control 5.0 as standard.
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Archroma reimagines iconic denim for a cleaner future
Dye and processing innovations to be showcased at two of the world’s most influential denim fairs: Denim Première Vision Milan and Denimsandjeans Vietnam
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2025 INDA Supply Report shows North American Nonwovens Industry’s continued growth with a focus on sustainability
The 12th annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report, released today by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reveals continued growth and strategic transformation within the North American nonwovens industry.
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Kornit Digital and MAS ACME USA sign Strategic Partnership
Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, signed a strategic partnership with MAS Holdings via subsidiary MAS ACME USA—a holistic, supply chain orchestration hub, located in North America to serve sustainable fashion and apparel brands. The deal will empower MAS customers, retailers, and brands, to quickly realize the vision of data-driven fashion production and become both more sustainable and profitable.
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Groundbreaking architectural projects using natural fibres
Paris, May 19 2025 : The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is proud to spotlight a growing wave of innovative architectural and civil engineering applications featuring flax and hemp fibres. As the global construction industry turns toward sustainable solutions, flax and hemp are emerging as high-performance, low-impact alternatives for a new generation of bio-based architecture.
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Spinning
Uster Technologies introduces its new fiber process control system
Uster, Switzerland, 15th May 2025 – Fiber quality measurement in spinning preparation is crucial for optimizing waste and meeting yarn quality specifications. The brand-new Uster AFIS 6 – the next-generation laboratory instrument from Uster Technologies – uniquely tests man-made fiber properties in addition to cotton. It provides critical data to optimize fiber process control for cotton, man-made fibers, and blended yarns.
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Sustainable fashion: ANDRITZ tearing line starts up at Pacific Jeans, Bangladesh
International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing system for Pacific Jeans in Chattogram, Bangladesh. This system marks a significant step forward in the recycling of post-industrial textile waste for sustainable clothing production.
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Lifetime awards at IDEA®25 and FiltXPO™ 2025
Cary, NC, May 12, 2025 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is pleased to announce that Behnam Pourdeyhimi, PhD, Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, and Lynda Kelly, SVP, Americas & Business Development, Suominen Corporation (retired) received the IDEA® Lifetime Achievement Award and the INDA Lifetime Service Award respectively last week at IDEA®25 and FiltXPO™ 2025. The Awards were presented before a crowd of well-wishers, colleagues, and friends cheering them on.
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Better Cotton joins policy hub coalition to contribute to regulatory discussions
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has joined the Policy Hub, a Brussels-based coalition, to contribute to key EU policy discussions.
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Trevira CS® celebrates 45 years at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
During Clerkenwell Design Week from May 20 to 22 in London's Clerkenwell district, Indorama Ventures is inviting design enthusiasts and trade visitors to discover the diverse fabric world of its Trevira® CS brand. This year the brand also celebrates its 45th anniversary!
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Major recycling partnership to tackle waste crisis in Mali
Bangkok, Thailand & Madrid, Spain May 14, 2025 – In response to Mali’s escalating environmental crisis, three leading organizations— Ayuda en Acción, Indorama Ventures, and IMG Group —have joined forces to launch ‘Bamagreen,’ a transformative recycling and reforestation project in the capital city of Bamako.
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ADVA®TEX 100% textile-to textile recycling 100% sustainable comfort
ADVA®tex is a comfort filling fibre made entirely from recycled textile scraps from the textile industry. The fibres help minimize CO2 emissions during the production of mattresses, cushions, and printed duvets. This significantly reduces dependency on new raw materials and plastics - without compromising on quality or comfort.
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Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition: a global hub for buyers and international visitors
Poised to become a global showcase for the garment and ready-to-wear industry, Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition is set to bring together leading brands that shape the sector under one roof. With its diversity of exhibitors, high-profile visitor portfolio, and substantial business potential, the exhibition promises a unique experience. It will serve as a pulse-check for the industry's ongoing transformation.
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Turning waste into value: Borealis delivers circular breakthroughs in 2024
Borealis made significant progress on its journey towards a circular economy in 2024, with major increases in both capacity and feedstock processing. Our latest Annual Report shows circular production capacity rising by 18% compared to the previous year, reaching 227,900 metric tons, while the volume of circular feedstock processed nearly doubled to 221,200 metric tons.
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