#Home Textiles

2024-09-05

Standard Fiber to launch Dr. Scholls® line of bedding products

Global home textiles leader Standard Fiber is launching a first-ever collection of bedding products under the Dr. Scholl’s® name. The new collaboration debuts at the upcoming New York Home Fashion Market, Sept. 16-19.

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The new Dr. Scholl’s product line will provide a comprehensive collection of functional sleep solution products focused on the guiding principles of the Dr. Scholl’s brand. Products include bed pillows, specialty support pillows, mattress pads and toppers, and feature custom materials and innovative construction with targeted messaging and packaging. The line will bring innovation to the category and to retailers hoping to differentiate their offerings.

“The Dr. Scholl’s brand is trusted and respected as a leader in comfort and support solutions, which aligns seamlessly with the utility bedding category. Collaborating with the Dr. Scholl’s team has allowed us to create unique and meaningful product and packaging that will catch customers’ attention and drive purchases,” said Trina Solomon, Vice President, Marketing & Brands, Standard Fiber.

The new Dr. Scholl’s utility bedding is offered in three tiers: Core, Adapt and Evolve. Each product is focused on a sleep solution that is inspired by technology that Dr. Scholl’s leverages in its products.

Standard Fiber is a global leader in home comfort products and textile manufacturing, and one of the largest producers of utility and decorative bedding products in the world. The company combines U.S.-based product design, customer service and technology to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that consumers want at competitive prices they need.

The Dr. Scholl’s brand boasts a broad portfolio geared toward foot and lower body health and wellness. The company was founded in 1906 by William Mathias Scholl, M.D., whose focus on scientifically supporting the feet to improve mobility helped Dr. Scholl’s become a household name. Today the company’s mission is to help people be more active and move comfortably every day of their lives.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles unveils Trends 2027 alongside new lifestyle zone and product expansion

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

KARL MAYER inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) with a four-day opening week from April 21 to 24. The highlight of the week was the grand opening on Thursday, which drew a strong turnout from the international textile industry: around 220 customers, brands, and partners from across the textile value chain came to the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen for a first-hand look at the new high-tech development environment and lively exchange with industry peers.

Dual record participation, sleep and sustainability in focus as Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles concludes for spring

Spring Edition 2026 concluded on 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), achieving record highs in both exhibitor and visitor numbers. Nearly 380 exhibitors from six countries and regions connected with more than 28,500 visitors (12% increase[1]) from 83 countries and regions. As well as higher international participation from countries such as Portugal and Uzbekistan, the fair gathered major regional industry clusters from China, showcasing excellent functional products – particularly within the expanding sleep economy – that blend cutting-edge production with evolving consumer demands for stylish, comfortable, and sustainable living solutions. This dynamic mix was vividly showcased across Hall 5.2, cementing the Spring Edition’s role as a noteworthy platform for industry advancement.

Fifteen years of Autoneum – From spin off to global technology leader

What started as a strategic carve‑out has since become the success story of a global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, Autoneum supplies leading automobile manufacturers worldwide with innovative, lightweight and increasingly sustainable solutions.

Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. With this investment, pulp and paper producer Kruger is preparing to enter the nonwovens market with a new generation of plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes. The line is the first of its kind in Canada and is scheduled to start production in 2028.

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.