#Home Textiles

2023-09-07

Cotton Incorporated introduces sheeting technology for home textile products

Cotton Incorporated introduces RESTech COTTON™ technology, a performance sheeting solution that blends cool comfort, exceptional durability, gentle softness, and a focus on sustainability. By merging innovative design with advanced chemistry, RESTech COTTON™ technology not only takes a significant step forward in cotton bedding, but also addresses key challenges like durability, moisture management, and sustainability, setting a new standard for bedding expectations.

RESTech COTTON™ Technology Brings Suite of Innovations

Developed to be up to 40% softer than untreated cotton sheets[1], this technology brings an enhanced sense of comfort to your sleep experience. “With our RESTech COTTON™ technology, we’ve captured the timeless comfort of cotton and enhanced it with modern innovation, redefining the possibilities of a good night’s sleep,” says Jennifer Lukowiak, director, supply chain marketing, for Cotton Incorporated. “This technology is a perfect choice for those seeking not just better sleep but a more sustainable one. It’s another proud milestone in our continuous effort to promote the natural excellence of cotton.”

RESTech COTTON™ technology isn’t just about comfort and durability, it’s also a mindful choice for the environment. Crafted from 100% natural fibers, this technology is both biodegradable[2] and recyclable[3]. It aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable products offering a sleep experience that is not only comfortable but also conscientious.

“RESTech COTTON™ technology takes the best attributes of cotton and cotton finishes to create a unique, durable product with non-fluorine technology,” notes Hongqing (Mike) Shen, Ph.D., vice president and managing director of product development and implementation for Cotton Incorporated. “It allows sheets to hold less moisture, dry more quickly, maintains remarkable softness and comfort. This combination makes it a triple threat.”

Consumer Insights Speak Volumes

When it comes to home textiles, consumers are discerning and specific in their needs. The Home Textiles Survey, conducted by Cotton Incorporated, uncovers values that can be found in RESTech COTTON™ technology. Quality is a priority for 79% of respondents when choosing sheets, and 70% actively seek the term “100% cotton.” The connection between quality bedding and better sleep is acknowledged by 87%, and 71% express a genuine desire for environmentally friendly textiles. These findings reflect the values that RESTech COTTON™ technology embodies, emphasizing the alignment of comfort, quality, and sustainability with consumer preferences.

Innovation Meets Comfort

Cotton Incorporated RESTech COTTON™ technology combines innovative design and chemistry to provide:

• Cool Comfort for Hot Sleepers: Enhanced moisture management and natural thermo-regulating properties of cotton, drying up to 50% faster than rayon on the skin.[4]

• Built to Last: Superior durability that surpasses polyester and rayon[5], ensuring lasting quality.

• Exceptional Softness: Offering a gentle touch that’s up to 40% softer than untreated cotton sheets[6], transforming sleep into a luxurious experience.

• Natural Comfort: Crafted from natural fibers, capturing the timeless comfort of 100% cotton without the use of plastics.

• Naturally Hypoallergenic: A gentle, hypoallergenic fiber[7] suitable for those with skin sensitivities, adding to the overall comfort.

Information on RESTech COTTON™ technology will be available at the New York Home Fashion Market in September 2023, or more details found at cottonworks.com/restech-cotton.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition opens next week to spotlight smart textiles, sleep trends and sustainable sourcing

The home textiles industry is ready to gather in Shanghai next week as Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2026 prepares to open at the National Exhibition and Convention Center from 11 – 13 March. Bringing together more than 360 exhibitors from six countries and regions, the fair will showcase an extensive array of home textiles, including bedding, towelling, carpets, home textile technologies, textile design and more, serving as a forward‑thinking hub where design, sustainability and smart living converge.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns in August as global sourcing hub and trend barometer for home textiles industry

Following the conclusion of Heimtextil last month, the flagship fair in Messe Frankfurt’s global home and contract textiles portfolio, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Building on the momentum generated in Frankfurt, the Shanghai fair will reinforce its position as the foremost home and contract textile platform in Asia – successfully bridging the gap between East and West, and connecting global product trends, supply-chain shifts, and buyer demand in one marketplace.

Durak Tekstil to showcase its innovations for mattress industry at ISPA EXPO 2026

Durak Tekstil threads that meet the standards required for high-quality, long-lasting and comfortable products demanded by the mattress industry, while also offering new possibilities, will be exhibited at ISPA EXPO 2026. The fact that the fair is being held in the U.S.—one of Durak Tekstil’s key target markets—also carries great significance.

Driving WARP KNIT Inspiration

KARL MAYER sees performance fabrics and next-level textile solutions in particular as potential growth drivers for its customers, as a motor for business development and as real game changers for the entire textile industry. Innovation does not happen by chance. It is the result of close exchange with customers & brands, textile expertise and competence in textile machine engineering. This is why KARL MAYER is investing in progress and collaborative development and opening its TEXTILE INNOVATION CEN-TER (TIC) – a place to be for the entire textile world.

Knowledge that drives progress: Techtextil and Texprocess forums strengthen the global textile industry with a future-oriented programme

From AI-supported production optimisation and digital manufacturing solutions to circular technologies and bio-based high-performance materials: the Techtextil and Texprocess forums provide answers to the key challenges of the global textile industry with a curated content programme. As hubs for innovation and knowledge, they enhance competitiveness and offer orientation in changing markets. From 21 to 24 April 2026, Frankfurt is once again the global meeting point for thought leaders from industry, research and business.