#INDEX 2026

2026-05-14

ANDRITZ at INDEX ’26: Driving sustainability with next-generation nonwoven technologies

From May 19-22, ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile is presenting its innovative solutions for the nonwoven & textile industry in Geneva, Switzerland. ANDRITZ will focus on technologies for sustainable and durable nonwovens, converting, sustainable fiber processes, textile recycling, and life-cycle services on booth 2114 in hall 02.

INDEX 2026

INDEX™26: World’s leading nonwovens exhibition presents groundbreaking product launches, exclusive seminars and immersive experiences

#INDEX 2026

2026-05-14

The LYCRA Company launches LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber for nonwovens, advancing comfort and fit in disposable hygiene at INDEX™ 26

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#INDEX 2026

2026-05-14

Innovations for today – solutions for tomorrow: Trützschler Nonwovens at INDEX™ 2026

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ITM 2026

Seamless Splicer to headline Mesdan S.p.A. presentation at ITM 2026

Research & Development

Elastic yarns to become more recyclable and environmentally friendly in future

HIGHTEX 2026

HIGHTEX 2026 technical textile and nonwoven industry to gather in Istanbul

ITM 2026

The most comprehensive platform bringing together global textile investors: ITM 2026

ITM 2026

BB Engineering unveils new, patented “Val-uePack” spin pack at ITM

#ITM 2026

2026-05-14

ITM 2026: KARL MAYER presents new perspectives

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#Spinning

2026-05-14

Specialist in fine counts: New type 2777 ceramic oiler

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ITM 2026

2026-05-14

Efficiency, quality and reliability: Stäubli solutions on display at ITM Istanbul 2026

Stäubli Textile is pleased to announce its participation in ITM 2026, the International Textile Machinery Exhibition. Taking place in Istanbul, ITM remains one of the most influential textile machinery exhibitions worldwide and a key meeting point for manufacturers, technology providers, and decision makers across Türkiye, the Middle East, and neighboring regions. The company will welcome visitors in Hall 8, Stand 803.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-05-14

Syre expands partnership with Target to advance next-generation recycled materials at scale

Advancing next-generation materials to support scalable circular solutions across global retail Stockholm, May 2026 — Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling today announced an expanded collaboration with Target to accelerate the adoption of next-generation recycled materials across retail at scale.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-14

CHT Group showcases innovative DURON fiber auxiliaries for nonwovens in Geneva

At booth 1259 at index™26 in Geneva from 19 to 22 May 2026, CHT Group will showcase its DURON fiber auxiliaries and other solutions for nonwovens.

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Recycling / Circular Economy

2026-05-14

Project REWEAR investigates diverse economies of rewear as a global practice of circularity

Every year, European households discard millions of tonnes of clothing. Around a quarter of what gets separately collected is exported, much of it classified as rewearable. A significant share ends up in markets like Kantamanto in Accra, Ghana, where an estimated 15 million garments arrive every week. New research published today reveals what happens when that clothing arrives.

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INDEX 2026

2026-05-11

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

From 19 to 22 May 2026, INDEX will invite visitors to Lake Geneva for the world's leading nonwovens trade fair. The Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens at the Sächsisches Textilforschung- sinstitut e.V. (STFI) will be in attendance to present the latest developments in nonwovens research. In the field of the textile circular economy, the STFI will present acoustically effective nonwovens made from chemical recycling residues. The range also includes innovations aimed at replacing conventional raw materials, such as the biobased and biodegradable polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS) and Kendyr as an alternative to cotton.

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Associations

2026-05-11

Italian textile machinery sector faces weak start to 2026 despite domestic growth

In the first quarter of 2026, order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers recorded a decrease of 5% compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting a still challenging start to the year. The decline affected foreign markets (-7%), while the domestic market showed growth (+21%).

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