Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
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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Sustainability
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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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
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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Yarn & Fiber
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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Fashion InStyle unveils future materials at Asia's creative hub
The immense potential of Hong Kong's creative industries is being highlighted by the HKSAR Government, which is actively developing the sector as a new economic driver and working to position Hong Kong as Asia's creative hub. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is echoing this development direction by hosting seven large-scale events, spanning lifestyle products and licensing opportunities, that will further enhance the city's reputation as a creative hotspot.
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JEC returns to Asia with a business-focused event in Taipei, Taiwan
Building on the success of the first JEC Forum Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, JEC is expanding its regional footprint and bringing its highly curated Business Meetings-driven format to Taiwan.
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Aachen to host 2025 edition of the ADD International Textile Conference - Call for abstracts now open
The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC), one of Europe's most renowned platforms for textile research and innovation, will return to Aachen on November 27–28, 2025. The annual conference rotates between the German textile hubs of Dresden, Stuttgart, and Aachen, bringing together academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in fiber and textile technologies.
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Hanover gears up to welcome ITMA participants after three decades
The city of Hanover is eagerly waiting to welcome participants of the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition - ITMA 2027. The exhibition will be held from 16 to 22 September 2027. It is expected to gross 200,000 square metres, occupying 13 exhibition halls at the Messegelaende Hannover.
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Cone Denim and AMK Atelier honor Rooted collaboration at Kingpins Amsterdam
Cone Denim® will debut Rooted, a denim collaboration with AMK Atelier and videographer Eduard Nijgh, at Kingpins Show Amsterdam April 16-17. The collection follows the work of farmers at De Stadsgroenteboer in Amsterdam, documenting wear patterns and testing fabric durability for a full year in custom workwear designed by AMK Atelier. Rooted garments utilize a range of Cone Denim fabrics, including the most recent Cone Denim Community Deforestation selvedge fabric.
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INDA announces four industry leaders to join 2025 Board of Directors
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, proudly announces the election of four industry leaders to its 2025 Board of Directors. The Board plays a vital role in guiding INDA’s strategic vision, ensuring responsiveness to evolving industry and member needs, and shaping policies and programs.
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Sustainability and due diligence: MEPs agree to delay application of new rules
On Thursday, the European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. With 531 votes for, 69 against and 17 abstentions, MEPs supported the Commission proposal, part of wider simplification efforts aimed at strengthening the EU’s competitiveness.
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Intelligent textiles for construction, architecture and mobility: Smart Textiles User Forum in Stuttgart
When textiles are equipped with electronic components, conductive yarns and textile sensors, the application possibilities are almost unlimited. These high-tech textiles are a global growth market. In Stuttgart, manufacturers, users and researchers presented amazing examples of applications in construction, architecture and mobility. The appropriate standards ensure quality and safety.
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Heimtextil meets Milan Design Week
Textile interior design at its best is an integral part of Heimtextil, the most influential and global platform for home and contract textiles as well as textile design. Patricia Urquiola expressed this spectacularly in January in Frankfurt with her installation ‘among-us’. Now the leading trade fair is making its mark at Milan Design Week: exclusive products by star designer Patricia Urquiola, created specifically for Heimtextil, are celebrating their premiere at the Design Week in Milan. Set within a diverse interior setting, they highlight the vital role textiles play in holistic design.
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The first batch of superfine Argentinian Vicuna is born
The Schneider Group proudly announces an unprecedented milestone in the fine fibre sector: 18 years of patience, research and dedication have given life to the first bale of Superfine Argentinian Vicuna, a masterpiece of beauty and quality that has never been achieved before, a unique result difficult to replicate.
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Generation change at Pleva: Kathrin and Stephan Pleva join the Management Team
PLEVA GmbH, a leading manufacturer of sensors, measurement and control technology for various industries, announces that Kathrin Pleva and Stephan Pleva have been appointed as Managing Directors of the family-owned company. Together with their father, Dr. Ralf Pleva, they will shape the future of the company.
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Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant products aligned with Europe’s ESPR Environmental Regulation
Teijin Limited announced today that it has started rolling out initiatives to enable aramid fibers and carbon fibers to be accompanied by Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology, which enhances supply chain transparency by verifying the origins of materials and supporting sustainability claims. The company is using the supply chain traceability system from Netherlands-based Circularise B.V., in which Teijin has invested since November 2024, to develop DPPs for each product.
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Hohenstein supports Global Textile Scheme Initiative
Global testing and research provider Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). In this way, Hohenstein aims to support GTS in harmonizing and automating data exchange along the entire supply chain. The aim of the GTS initiative is to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry.
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Italian textile machinery at Techtextil North America 2025
A significant delegation of Italian textile machinery manufacturers will participate in Techtextil North America, the trade fair set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 6 to May 8. ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, together with Italian Trade Agency, has organized a dedicated exhibition area, where 21 Italian manufacturers will showcase their latest innovations.
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Associations
F1 – the crucible of innovation for BTMA members
Fibre and fabric production technologies – especially in the area of composite reinforcements – have played an as-yet largely unheralded role in the development of the UK’s Formula One industry, but the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) aims to change that.
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In March 2025 global textile industry struggled but kept resilient optimism
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), has released the results of its Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) for March 2025. This survey, conducted regularly across all key regions and segments of the textile value chain, revealed a complex picture of a deteriorated business situation, cautious optimism, regional divergence, and ongoing structural challenges.
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US-tariffs are disrupting the global textile and apparel value chains resulting in higher prices in the U.S.
The U.S. administration's decision to unilaterally impose sweeping tariff increases on imported goods represents a significant challenge to the existing global trading system, which has long been structured around multilateral (WTO), regional, and bilateral (FTA) trade agreements.
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Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 with strong booking status: exhibitors count on the leading industry platforms
High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs - whether in terms of materials, technologies or sustainability. The aim is to tap into new markets, win customers, find business partners and master industry challenges. With an adapted hall layout and new product groups, Techtextil and Texprocess create the best conditions for this.
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Systemic change essential to achieve textiles circularity, says EuRIC’s event
EuRIC’s Textiles event, held in Brussels on 27 March, brought together sorters, recyclers, manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, academics, and circularity experts to address the need for bridging the gap between policy and industry in the textile sector. The event emphasised the need for a systemic shift towards a circular economy, with a strong focus on legislative action and innovation.
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EIM presents the first global report on the environmental impact of denim finishing
EIM (Environmental Impact Measuring), the leading global platform for measuring the environmental impact of garment finishing—trusted by the world's top brands and textile production centers—presents the "Innovations and Challenges in Denim Finishing: 2024 Report." This pioneering report provides an analysis based on accurate, objective data from over 115,000 denim finishing processes collected through the EIM platform, setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the industry.
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Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli new Chief Operating Officer at CHT
The CHT Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli completes the management board consisting of Dr. Christian Rink (CFO) and Eva Baumann (CEO). With the now complete management team, the CHT Group is continuing its strategic realignment. As COO, Lorenza Sartorelli will focus her responsibilities on the sustainable global alignment of the CHT Group's operational functions.
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LYCRA® brand and SPANX are redefining comfort and fit in 2025
It’s been a big year for the SPANX-LYCRA® brand partnership — and it’s only March. In 2025, the brands have collaborated on two industry-leading innovations — a first-of-its-kind denim collection and an all-new line of cotton shapewear — transforming comfort and fit for millions of consumers. That’s a lot to celebrate.
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Better Cotton convenes Brazil’s agricultural and textile sectors for unique collaborative action
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has launched a new effort uniting key stakeholders across Brazil’s agricultural and textile sectors to build an ambitious vision for more sustainable cotton production.
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