#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

2024-10-03

etv invests over EUR 2.5 million to boost camouflage and technical printing capacity

etv, a leading European textile finishing company, has announced a major investment of over EUR 2.5 million in state-of-the-art equipment to expand its future camouflage and technical printing capacity. The investment includes a new coating stenter frame with a working width of 3200 mm, a new calender with a working width of 3200 mm, and a technical update of its Zimmer printing system, featuring 10 colors and a working width of 2850 mm.

Dirk Tunney, Managing Director etv © 2024 etv

As part of its strategic expansion, etv is positioning itself as a new player in the military fabric printing market. From 2025, the company will launch a new production capacity of 2,800,000 running meters annually. The upgraded equipment will enable etv to process materials ranging from 25 to 650 g/m², including woven fabrics, nonwovens, films, and membranes, significantly enhancing its offering in the technical textiles sector.

The new rotary screen printing system boasts the latest technology, allowing etv to cater to a diverse range of applications. From lightweight, waterproof fabrics used in medical applications to heavy-duty textiles for building, construction, and home textiles, etv’s modernized printing system offers unparalleled flexibility. Additionally, the upgraded system will enable the company to produce advanced conductive prints and smart textiles, opening doors to innovative, high-tech applications.

Dirk Tunney, Managing Director of etv, emphasizes the importance of this investment for the company’s future growth: “These investments are hugely important for our business. We expect noticeable new business from the second half of 2025.”

Located in the Münsterland region of Germany, etv operates with around 120 employees, specializing in surface finishing for a variety of textile producers across Europe. Known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, etv places a strong emphasis on close collaboration with its customers to deliver tailored, high-quality products. This latest investment reflects the company’s dedication to meeting evolving market demands through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

SETEX turns dyeing and finishing data into daily production control

At ITM 2026, SETEX will show how textile mills can use machine, recipe, quality and energy data for more reliable daily production decisions — not as another reporting layer, but as part of the running dyeing and finishing process. With OrgaTEX X3 MES, E390x/C390x controllers, CamCOUNT and FabricInspector Portable, SETEX connects planning, machine execution and fabric-related quality insight within existing mill structures.

Tradition and Innovation – Phoenox Textiles Ltd. relies on state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from Brückner

For more than 70 years, Phoenox Textiles Ltd. has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and inno-vation in the textile industry. Founded in 1954 in Huddersfield (Yorkshire, UK), a region with a long tradition in textiles, this family-owned business has continued to evolve without losing sight of its roots. Today, in its fourth generation under the leadership of the Mosley family, Phoenox successfully combines decades of experience with a clear, forward-looking corporate strategy.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris highlights evolving global sourcing landscape

From 31 August to 2 September 2026, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will bring together more than 1,000 international exhibitors at Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. This edition reflects the new global balance of textile and apparel sourcing, highlighting a strong diversity of sourcing countries — some unexpected.

Dedicated car seat model of SHIMA SEIKI’s P-CAM® R Cutting Machine unveiled

Leading Japanese textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, showed a special version of its P-CAM® R multi-ply computerized cutting machine dedicated to the production of car seats for the first time, at a private exhibition held over two days on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center in Aichi Prefecture.

ALADIN paves the way for circular and demand-driven textile production in Europe

Textile production can be organized sustainably by utilizing short supply chains and preventing overproduction. This can already be achieved today by intelligently connecting and efficiently utilizing existing infrastructure. At the same time, production becomes circular when innovative technologies and materials are used that enable high-quality recycling. The ALADIN research project, launched in May 2026 and co-funded with five million euros under the EU Horizon Europe program, is creating the conditions for this.