Recycling / Circular Economy
Syre signs MoU with Binh Dinh Province of Vietnam with intention of establishing Gigascale recycling plant
Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, today announces a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the province of Binh Dinh,Vietnam. The MoU reflects a partnership with Binh Dinh with the intention of establishing Syre’s first Gigascale recycling plant in the province.
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Spinning
Solutions for the yarns of tomorrow at IGATEX Pakistan 2025
Saurer will be exhibiting at IGATEX Pakistan 2025, taking place from 24-26 April in Karachi. As a global leader in spinning technology, Saurer will present innovative solutions "from bale to yarn" to support the evolving needs of Pakistan's dynamic textile industry.
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Weaving
VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech unveil cutting-edge textile machinery at IGATEX 2025
VANDEWIELE, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, along with its Pakistani representative Q-Tech, is excited to announce its participation in IGATEX-2025, the premier international exhibition for textile machinery and technology. The event will be held from April 24th to April 26th, 2025, at the Expo Center, Karachi, where VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech will be presenting their innovative solutions at Hall 5, Booth C-5-17.
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IDEA 2025
ANDRITZ at IDEA 2025: Innovations and highlights in nonwoven technology
ANDRITZ is set to present advanced process solutions at IDEA in Miami, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025 (booth 4216), addressing the growing market demand across various nonwoven and textile sectors. At IDEA, a special focus will be on technologies for sustainable nonwoven applications, particularly in the areas of wipes and hygiene, Dry Molded Fiber technology as well as innovations in durable nonwovens and life cycle service.
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Freudenberg PM unveils versatile innovative fine denier spunbond nonwovens for applications in construction, filtration and coating
The unique fine filament nonwoven technology from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is made from a wide variety of polymers and blends using mono or bico fibers. The high flexibility and broad customization options provide benefits in a wide range of markets and applications – from roofing membranes to liquid filtration, as well as specific applications such as dehumidification products and artificial turf.
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ANDRITZ to supply three spunlace lines to Alear Silk Road New Materials, China
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Chinese nonwovens company Alear Silk Road New Materials Co., Ltd. to deliver three complete neXline aXcess spunlace crosslapped lines for the production of nonwovens.
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Mimaki expands portfolio with launch of the JV200-160 roll-to-roll printer
Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, has introduced a new easy-to-use roll-to-roll printer, developed for efficient production of high-quality signage – the JV200-160. Using eco-solvent inks and packed with features that ensure the printer delivers reliable, productive operation and outstanding print quality, the JV200-160 further extends Mimaki’s already extensive product portfolio for the sign graphics market.
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Durst Como is born
The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, is setting another milestone in the digital textile industry: the merger with Aleph SrL is entering its final phase. With legal completion expected by the end of 2025, Aleph will be fully integrated into the Durst Group, and Durst Como will emerge as a new center of excellence for digital textile printing.
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Stäubli at Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025
At the annual Domotex trade fair in Shanghai, China, the focus in the textile sector is on resilient floorings and the associated manufacturing equipment and techniques. Visit us at our agent booth from May 26-28 to learn more about the ALPHA 580 UNIVERSAL carpet weaving system and its applications.
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NIRI to exhibit at IDEA25
NIRI is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at IDEA2025, the premier event for nonwovens materials and their applications, taking place at Miami Beach Convention Center from April 28 to May01, 2025. The event also hosts FiltXPO, the North America exhibition dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.
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Lenzing and Speyer & Grund set new standards for optimized sustainable supply chains
The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, and Speyer & Grund, specialists in vinegar essences and acidulants as well as long-term partners for LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, announce the completion of a new acetic acid storage tank. This successful strategic project is not only a strong signal for the long-term partnership but also marks a new level of supply chain excellence.
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Ahlstrom expands its WallStar® Digital portfolio delivering the ultimate digital wallcovering solution
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, expands WallStar® Digital, it’s 100% PVC-free nonwoven portfolio for wallcovering, delivering exceptional digital print quality and limitless creative potential.
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HEAD launches more sustainable(1) BOOM RAW racquet on Earth Day by using Toray’s bio-circular carbon fibers
HEAD continues to innovate with the launch of the BOOM RAW tennis racquet, an encouraging development in the search for a more sustainable future for racquet sports. All of the carbon fibers are bio-circular carbon fibers in the limited-edition and highly innovative BOOM RAW racquet, which offers the same explosive power - along with the same fun, feel and easy playability - as the regular, in-line BOOM racquet. The bio-circular carbon fibers are manufactured by Toray and its subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe.
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StitchTogether project - Turkish social partners present the Istanbul Declaration
On 8-9 April 2025, social partners from the Turkish textile industry met in Istanbul to discuss different topics such as the green and digital transition, due diligence and brand responsibility, skills and training in the textile sector, as well as the next steps in their efforts to achieve broader and more effective social dialogue.
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Highlights from Suominen’s successful Innovating in Sustainability Seminar in Italy
Suominen hosted its Innovating in Sustainability Seminar in Arona, Italy, on March 19–20, 2025. The event brought together around 50 professionals from across the nonwovens value chain, creating a vibrant platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and valuable networking. The seminar was met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
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Durak Tekstil has become a well-known brand in the global market
Durak Tekstil successfully implements an export-oriented growth strategy, while constantly strengthening its position in target markets. The company with the solutions that meet the criteria of efficiency, functionality and sustainability in sewing and embroidery threads, integrates its brand with the innovation concept through R&D.
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AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai
AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.
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GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together
The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched traceability, transparency, and integrity. Developed by Global Standard gGmbH, GTB will collect and manage data on certified entities and certified products, as well as carry “value added” data for the products being tracked through the supply chain.
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INVISTA makes decision to hold downstream nylon fibers business
Nearly one year after announcing its intention to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon fibers business, INVISTA announced it made the decision to hold the business following a thorough marketing process.
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Yarn & Fiber
DYNEEMA® revealed groundbreaking new technology
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, exhibited at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland and showcased its wide range of cutting-edge composite materials. In addition, after two years of extensive development and testing, the brand responsible for the world’s strongest fiber™ once again took performance to new heights, offering brands and media an exclusive preview of its latest breakthrough technology: Dyneema® Woven Composites.
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UNIFI launches REPREVE® with CiCLO® technology
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, launched REPREVE with CiCLO® technology, recycled polyester and nylon embedded with a biodegradable technology that enables synthetics to break down naturally. REPREVE with CiCLO technology was created in collaboration with Intrinsic Advanced Materials, LLC, a joint venture between Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc. and Intrinsic Textiles Group, LLC.
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Award at the SAMPE Germany Symposium 2025 for outstanding dissertation
Hung Le Xuan was awarded the Innovation Prize at the SAMPE Germany Symposium 2025 last week for his dissertation "Novel textile reinforcements with integrated textile-based in-situ sensors for the reinforcement of existing concrete structures against short-term dynamic events".
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ISKO unveils FW 26/27 at Kingpins: a breakthrough collection blending fiber innovation, circularity, and high performance denim
ISKO’s new FW 26/27 collection explores a diverse and ambitious vision for sustainable denim. With a strong focus on fiber innovation, the collection incorporates organic and regenerative cellulosic fibers, alongside Next-Gen circular materials powered by RE&UP — transforming end-of-life textiles into high-performance fabrics that rival the durability and comfort of virgin fibers.
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Dilo Systems and Kansan Group announce partnership
Dilo Systems GmbH, a Germany-based supplier specializing in complete nonwoven lines, and Kansan Group, a Turkish manufacturer specializing in nonwoven converting lines, end-of-line solutions, and Wetlaid Nonwoven machinery, have signed a strategic partnership agreement.
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EDANA and INDA advocate for global collaboration on trade policies affecting the nonwovens industry
EDANA, the global association and voice representing the nonwovens and related industries, and INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, jointly express their concerns regarding escalating trade tensions.
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Tonello completes the Laundry (R)Evolution and redefines what’s next
At this year’s Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, Tonello proudly presents the final chapter of its Laundry (R)Evolution: a bold vision of the laundry of today and tomorrow made simple, digital and responsible. At the heart of this transformation is THE Laser 2.0, the new intelligent, designer-driven laser technology that delivers faster marking with greater accuracy, eliminating human error and streamlining the creative process.
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Jeanologia takes laser technology to new creative heights at Kingpins Amsterdam
Jeanologia, a global leader in technological innovation for the textile industry, introduce its new concept “ONE TECHNOLOGY. ALL POSSIBILITIES” at Kingpins Amsterdam. This statement of intent emphasizes laser technology as a tool for expression, efficiency, and transformation. One system, infinite possibilities to redefine denim and bring any creative vision to life.
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20 years of KAMCOS®, two decades of pioneering in warp knitting machine control
With KAMCOS®, KARL MAYER has revolutionised the control of warp knitting machines worldwide. The solution was launched at the ITMA in Birmingham in 2003, was given its name - KARL MAYER Command System, KAMCOS® - in 2005, 20 years ago, and quickly proved popular on the market. KAMCOS® 2 followed at ITMA 2015, providing a further boost to innovation.
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