Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
First division knitters in Europe and Asia choose the Monforts MONTEX
From Portugal to Pakistan, market-leading knitted fabric manufacturers rely on Monforts MONTEX stenters for accurate and highly automated handling during essential drying after dyeing and other processes.
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Raw Materials
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories meets its target with largest ever product batch of bam-1 spider silk
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in engineered spider silk technologies, is thrilled to announce that it has begun production of the largest single batch of BAM-1 recombinant spider silk in the Company’s history. Last year, the Company publicly set a goal of exceeding all of 2024’s production with a single production batch in 2025. Today, Kraig Labs announces it has far exceeded that goal and kept that promise.
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Yarn & Fiber
Fulgar highlighted Q-CYCLE® yarn at Performance Days
Fulgar, a global leader in producing innovative man-made yarns, reaffirms its commitment to a responsible textile supply chain. At Performance Days in Munich, Fulgar’s innovative products went beyond fabrics thanks to its collaboration with NYGUARD, a cutting-edge company in zipper manufacturing, which has chosen Q-CYCLE® technology to offer a more circular solution in the apparel accessories sector.
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Köksan invests in China relying on Oerlikon Barmag Continuous Polycondensation Technology
Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. This will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group's production capacity.
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Rieter closes the financial year 2024 with a solid operating result
Order intake was significantly higher than in the previous year at CHF 725.5 million (2023: CHF 541.8 million), representing an increase of 34%. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. As expected, the Rieter Group closed financial year 2024 with lower sales of CHF 859.1 million (2023: CHF 1 418.6 million) and thus remained 39% below the prior year. Despite significantly lower sales, an operating result (EBIT) of CHF 28.0 million (2023: CHF 104.8 million) and thus a solid EBIT margin of 3.3% (2023: 7.4%) was achieved.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS spring edition sets strong impulses
Once again, PERFORMANCE DAYS has proven to be the most important gathering for the functional textile industry. The Spring 2025 edition, held from March 5–6 at Messe München, attracted numerous industry experts and trade visitors, offering a unique platform for networking, business, and knowledge exchange. With 588 booths and 3,367 visitors, the event significantly surpassed previous years’ numbers. In comparison, the previous spring edition had fewer than 500 booths and 2,999 visitors.
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Kordsa showcases sustainability and innovation-driven solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025
Kordsa, a global player in advanced material technologies, participated in Tire Technology Expo 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for the tire industry, held in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Kordsa highlighted its advancements in tire reinforcement technologies while sharing its vision of providing solutions to the global tire industry with the advantage of local production.
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Global Standard’s GOTS joins the MAKE THE LABEL COUNT coalition
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition of international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards and environmental groups. As a recognised authority in the organic textile industry, Global Standard will contribute its extensive expertise and leadership, while ensuring that voices from every segment of the value chain are heard.
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DYNEEMA® announces collaboration with TOYOBO MC
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Toyobo MC Corporation, based in Kita-ku, Osaka. This collaboration aims to promote the use of high-performance high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber for mooring systems in floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) in the Japanese market, leveraging the expertise of both companies to drive growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has taken sustainable and cost-effective cellulosic dyeing to the next level with the introduction of AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE to extend the GENERATION NEXT platform for economical sustainability in dark shades.
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KARL MAYER wins trademark dispute
KARL MAYER’s textile machines are renowned for their outstanding quality, efficiency and dependability, ensuring the high level of performance customers expect. As a global market leader, the company has registered trademarks for many of its innovative products, including PROWARP for its sectional warping machine in 2015, KARL MAYER PROSIZE for its sizing machine in 2012 and PRODYE for its indigo dyeing unit in 2018.
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The Heritage: the virtual exhibition of Italian textile machinery industry has been launched
A virtual exhibition retracing the history of the Italian textile machinery industry—this is The Heritage, the website created by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and Italian Trade Agency, with the financial support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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Jeanologia empowers the next generation of textile leaders at the NextGen Summit
At this global gathering, major industry challenges such as digitalization, automation, new regulations, and the circular economy were addressed.
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Barmag at the Domotex Middle East
Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, is presenting comprehensive total solutions for efficient carpet yarn production for its Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag product brands at Domotex Middle East. At the representative stand of ATAG Ltd. Trading Export & Import (Z5-A20), trade visitors to the leading event for the carpet and flooring industry in the Middle East will have the opportunity to get an idea of the integrated solutions offered by the manmade fiber technology provider.
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Versatility of Naia™ Renew featured at Première Vision Paris 2025
The versatility of Eastman Naia™ Renew staple fiber was spotlighted at Première Vision Paris in mid-February. The curated display featured a diverse array of fabrics and garments developed in collaboration with various partners and brands.
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HEIQ expands in ASIA with BIG SUNSHINE as key partner
HeiQ, a global leader in materials and textile innovation, is strengthening its presence in Asia by onboarding BIG SUNSHINE CO., LTD. as a key full-service partner in the region. This collaboration aims to further improve HeiQ’s overall service capabilities in Taiwan and across the wider Asian region, furthering its vision of global expansion and footprint in Asia.
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KSL Joining Technology GmbH: new company to strengthen high-tech textile solutions
KSL, a leading name in automated and robot-supported solutions for textile materials, leather, and composites, has announced the formation of a new independent company, KSL Joining Technology GmbH. This strategic move aims to strengthen the KSL brand, enhance innovation, and expand its high-tech product offerings in the global market.
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TU Dresden’s ITM and KOTMI sign MOU to promote research into recycled fibers and industrial textile applications
The Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) at TU Dresden and the Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute (KOTMI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration in recycled fiber applications for industrial textile products. The agreement marks a significant step in fostering joint research and development in sustainable textile technologies.
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Aid by Trade Foundation announces new Head of Business Development
Valéa Vadaleau will join the Aid by Trade Foundation team as Head of Business Development on March 1, 2025. She succeeds Christian Barthel, who will retire in November 2025 after 18 years at the Hamburg-based foundation.
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ADVANSA unveils DACRON Infinity: A sustainable and long-lasting recycled fibre for pillows and duvets
ADVANSA has introduced DACRON® Infinity, an innovative sustainable and durable fibre made from recycled plastic bottles. Specifically designed for pillows and duvets, this new fibre ensures long-lasting comfort, maintaining its quality and performance for years.
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IFG Asota breaks records for bespoke colour matching of fibres
IFG Asota, Linz, Austria, has reported a record 150 custom colours produced in one year by their colour-matching experts.
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Teijin Carbon showcases new eco-friendly Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm short carbon fiber at JEC World 2025
Teijin Carbon, a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products, is presenting its latest development in sustainable materials at JEC World 2025 (hall 6, G22). New Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm is a short carbon fiber product in rice-shaped form for reinforcing thermoplastic compounds that not only offers exceptional performance characteristics but also reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and circularity.
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The 63rd edition of Filo closed with positive results
The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, closed today in Milan by performing very positive results. Despite the current economic downturn, buyers have appreciated highly valuable collections proposed by the exhibitors, which have shown the ability in innovation and research for sustainability of Italian and foreign textile producers.
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The evolving landscape of cotton planting decisions in 2025/26
Right now, cotton farmers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are facing a daunting task: how to make critical planting decisions during a time of extreme uncertainty.
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JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 winners
In just eight years, JEC Composites Startup Booster has established itself as a global reference for entrepreneurship in the composites industry in 2025. Over a hundred entrepreneurs, startups, and university spin-offs submitted their applications, with 20 selected as finalists. From March 4 to 6, these finalists have the opportunity to present their projects before an expert jury on the JEC World stage.
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NEMO Equipment launches the first bluesign® product backpacking tent
Dagger OSMO™, a top-selling tent in specialty outdoor stores, and a favorite among backpackers and campers, is now a bluesign® PRODUCT. This milestone highlights NEMO’s commitment to clean chemistry and responsible manufacturing, adhering to the industry’s most rigorous environmental and worker safety standards. Made with solution-dyed, 100% recycled, PFAS- and FRC-free fabrics, the 2025 Dagger OSMO has more livable space without adding ounces thanks to new custom hardware and painstaking attention to every detail of the tent’s construction.
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Regenerative Cotton Standard®: Impressive results following first harvest in India
With higher crop yields, lower costs and an increased awareness of regenerative agriculture, the Regenerative Cotton Standard® (RCS) is delivering promising results after only one harvest in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The findings from the initial RCS verification and an analysis of the measures implemented within the RCS framework in India demonstrate the standard’s effectiveness and feasibility. They also underline its transformational potential for building up the resilience and sustainability of the cotton industry.
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Suominen reports moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA for full-year 2024
Suominen Corporation has released its financial statements for the full year 2024, reporting a moderate improvement in comparable EBITDA despite ongoing market challenges. The company's performance was driven by higher sales volumes, although lower raw material costs led to a decline in average selling prices.
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