Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
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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Research & Development
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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Denim
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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High-performance machines for warp knitting and warp preparation in North America
KARL MAYER will presen innovative solutions for warp knitting and warp preparation for the technical textiles industry at Techtextil North America, from May 6 to 8, 2025. At the German Pavilion, in Hall B of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, visitors will find a dedicated team, video presentations and materials on machine topics focused on the North American market: the HKS 3 M-ON high-performance warp knitting machine, the PROWARP automatic sectional warping machine and the WEFTTRONIC® II RS high-performance Raschel machine with weft insertion.
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Circularise's digital product passports drive material traceability and circularity in partnership with Teijin
Circularise announces the successful launch of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for Teijin Limited’s advanced aramid and carbon fibre materials. These passports, developed using Circularise’s product traceability platform, enhance data transparency within the materials supply chain, facilitating compliance with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). As Teijin is also an investor in Circularise since November 2024, this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation.
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Reju partners with Italy’s Rematrix securing sustainable textile supply chain for regeneration hubs
Reju™, the purpose-driven leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced a partnership with Rematrix, a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Vicenza, Italy, securing a robust, compliant, and sustainable supply of end-of-life textiles. This partnership continues Reju’s commitment to building circular systems that address fashion waste at scale.
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Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs: five core issues for the textile and fashion industry
With the new ‘Texpertise Econogy Insights’, Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs are shining a spotlight on five core issues facing the textile and clothing industry as it undergoes a transformation targeted at greater sustainability. These key themes are based on the results of the sustainability check offered to exhibiting companies as part of the Texpertise Econogy textile sustainability programme and conversations with international textile experts.
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Rieter celebrates 230 years of innovation and technology leadership
Rieter has stood for pioneering innovation in textile technology for 230 years. Founded in 1795, the company has grown from a trading company to a global technology leader. With a clear focus on automation, digitization and sustainability, Rieter is shaping the future of yarn production and continues to set standards in the industry.
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Pre-programme Rreleased: Dornbirn-GFC 2025 unveils key topics and international highlights
The wait is over – the pre-programme for the 64th Dornbirn-GFC is now available online, setting the stage for one of the most important global events in fiber innovation and textile research. The 2025 congress will take place from September 10–12 in Dornbirn, Austria, and promises more than 100 expert lectures from industry, academia, and research institutes, presented in parallel across three lecture halls.
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EURATEX and FTTH sign strategic partnership to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean textile cooperation
On Tuesday 15 April, EURATEX (the European Apparel and Textile Confederation) and FTTH (Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement) formalised a new chapter in Euro-Mediterranean collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Monastir, Tunisia. The agreement reinforces the commitment of both parties to closer industrial cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, investment, and trade integration under the revised Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention.
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CARBIOS announces fiscal-year 2024 financial results
CARBIOS, (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, today reported its operating and financial results for the financial year 2024. The financial statements as of December 31, 2024, were approved by the Company’s Board of Directors at their meeting on April 10, 2025[1].
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EuRIC and FEAD point at ELV regulation to protect recycling and boost circularity
Creating a circular automotive sector requires more than just commitments; it demands a robust regulatory framework that promotes fair, transparent practices and ensures the uptake of recycled materials.
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Archroma presents low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions at China Interdye 2025
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will highlight its groundbreaking solutions for textile and fashion brands at this year's China Interdye. Archroma’s showcase will emphasize its High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program and the PHOBOTEX® range of durable water-repellent finishes, underscoring the company’s dedication to providing low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
€11.6 million boost for circularity research – textile industry in the spotlight
The shift toward a circular economy is gaining momentum — and the textile industry is taking center stage. With €11.6 million in new funding, the VolkswagenStiftung has approved nine ambitious research projects under the initiative “Circularity with Recycled and Biogenic Raw Materials.” The goal: to enable closed-loop systems that reduce waste, reclaim resources, and rethink how materials are used and reused — especially in sectors like textiles, where resource intensity and waste volumes remain high.
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How to defossilise the chemical industry: RCI’s new policy proposals for a renewable carbon future
A new report presents policy proposals to facilitate the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling in Europe.
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Trützschler Nonwovens at IDEA 2025: Elevating your production performance
Trützschler Nonwovens and American Trützschler are excited to announce their participation at IDEA 2025 in Miami Beach, USA. Visitors who want to see comprehensive solutions designed to improve the sustainability, performance, efficiency and product quality of their production are encouraged to discover them at booth No. 2242.
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RE&UP and Marchi & Fildi join forces to develop Next-Gen recycled cotton yarns
RE&UP announces a new partnership with Marchi & Fildi to co-develop a new generation of premium recycled cotton yarns. The collaboration – currently at pre-industrial stage – combines RE&UP’s cutting-edge textile-to-textile recycling technology with Marchi & Fildi’s deep expertise in sustainable yarn development and manufacturing.
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Talking technical textiles with Monforts in Atlanta
The full potential of advanced coating and finishing technologies for the production of technical textiles will be outlined by Monforts specialists at Techtextil North America which takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 6-8.
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Inditex will fund the university education of 50 female textile industry workers in Bangladesh for five years
Inditex and the Asian University for Women have launched a new scholarship program to support the academic training of female textile factory workers in Bangladesh. Inditex will allocate €3.75 million to fund this initiative, enabling 50 women to access pre-university and university education over the next five years, providing them with new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Stäubli presents innovations for 3D weaving and technical textiles at Techtextil North America
At a time when engineering is constantly creating new and cutting-edge solutions that are lighter than ever and more robust, manufacturers are calling on the expertise of the textile industry for flat or 3D weaving of materials such as fiberglass, carbon or aramid. Visitors can discover Stäubli’s cutting-edge technology for 3D and technical textiles – during Techtextil North America, in the German Pavillon in hall B at booth 3334.
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Gebr. Otto expands near-shoring portfolio: yarns with ‘EU-COTTON’ certification now in the programme
Since this spring, Gebr. Otto has cotton yarns with the ‘EUCOTTON’ certification in its programme. The fibres for these yarns come from Greece and Spain, both countries with a long tradition in cotton production and extensive know-how. For Gebr. Otto, the EUCOTTON yarns are an ideal addition to the product portfolio, which focuses on sustainable and innovative yarns. Short distances and regional partners, both in procurement and in further processing, are also part of the strategy of the traditional textile company with spinning, twisting and dyeing mills.
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High-performance elastomers and plasma polymer coatings to replace fluoropolymers in technical applications: new Fraunhofer project
Users of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals", are under pressure due to regulatory proposals from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This also affects the use of fluoroelastomers, whose economic significance is enormous. Fraunhofer experts initiated the "HATE-Fluor" project at the beginning of February. Together, they want to develop high-performance elastomer compounds to replace fluoropolymers in certain technical applications.
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