#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-16

VDMA members at Techtextil: Smart technologies for technical textiles

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, the members of VDMA Textile Machinery underline their key role as global technology leaders for technical textiles and textile processing. With a strong presence of more than 50 members they will highlight how engineering excellence, innovation strength and sustainability expertise from Germany and Europe are shaping the future of the textile industry. Seven companies will be present at the VDMA group stand in the centre of hall 12.0.

ITM 2026

The address for environmentally friendly dyeing and finishing systems: ITM 2026

#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-16

Smart textiles can also be sustainable, eco-friendly and AI-powered – ITA at Techtextil 2026

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#Denim

2026-04-16

TENCEL™ Lyocell - HV100 achieves global denim availability in six months; Vol. 2 debuts at Kingpins Amsterdam

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Digital Printing

Kornit Digital acquires PrintFactory to accelerate the industry’s transition to digital, on-demand production

Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Knitting & Hosiery

Closing completed – Mayer & Cie. Global starts business operations

Nonwovens

Suominen AGM 2026: no dividend, Board composition confirmed, share buyback authorized

Associations

Europe is losing its textile industry

#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-16

Archroma showcases innovations delivering performance without compromise at Techtextil 2026

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#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-15

Techtextil 2026 recognition for the UK’s FET

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Techtextil 2026

2026-04-15

Lower CO2, stronger bonds: Indorama Ventures enables customers’ performance at Techtextil

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Indorama Ventures presents its latest material innovations aimed at supporting customers in achieving both performance and sustainability targets. The company highlights solutions based on recycled and bio-based raw materials as well as advanced binder fibers, addressing current market demands for lower CO₂ emissions, improved efficiency, and reliable supply.

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Digital Printing

2026-04-15

Kornit Digital redefines apparel production for the on-demand era unveiling Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT, “Kornit Digital”, “Kornit”, or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, today unveiled its Atlas MATRIX at Konnections 2026, redefining apparel production in the on-demand era.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-04-15

Dornbirn GFC to meet industry at Techtextil 2026 and invites innovators to join Innovation Forum

The Dornbirn GFC will be represented at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, where visitors can connect directly with its experts and learn about the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable developments in the fiber and textile industry.

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Recycled Fibers

2026-04-15

Recover™ and Prosperity Textile announce strategic denim partnership

Recover™, a global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber at scale, has announced a strategic partnership with Prosperity Textile, a vertically integrated denim fabric manufacturer operating at industrial scale.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-04-15

Stylish design made from sustainable materials – two DITF research projects receive Techtextil Innovation Awards

Materials made from domestic, renewable raw materials reduce CO₂ emissions, prevent microplastics from entering the environment, and close the material cycle. The German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing nature-based alternatives to synthetically produced and predominantly petroleum-based materials. Two research projects have received a prestigious Techtextil Innovation Award. NUO Flexholz and the lignin-coated material FormLig demonstrate that sustainable concepts can meet high standards of functionality and design. Both projects were carried out in close collaboration with industry.

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Techtextil 2026

2026-04-15

Lenzing unveils three-tier cellulosic fiber portfolio for next generation protective wear

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, today introduces Lenzing Solutions for Protective Wear. This integrated three-tier portfolio is anchored by LENZING™ FR fibers at the highest protection tier for inherent flame resistance and brings together complementary solutions including TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, both EU Ecolabel-certified² and derived from certified or controlled wood sources³, within a unified protective wear architecture for the first time. The launch marks the most significant expansion of Lenzing’s protective wear business since the company pioneered inherently flame-resistant cellulosic fiber in 1977, and comes as the global personal protective equipment (PPE) market accelerates toward an estimated USD 130 billion by 2033⁴.

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