#IDEA 2025

2025-04-03

TWE Group will present new concepts at IDEA25 in Miami Beach

TWE Group is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of ADL solutions in baby care, feminine care and incontinence products, providing superior fluid management for various absorbent hygiene products.

Two new concepts for idea25 will be introduced: Inlet Booster and Odor-Control

1. inlet booster: It has been specially developed for the incontinence market. It is characterized by an excellent absorption speed, which ensures rapid absorption and excellent performance. This elastic product maintains its thickness even under pressure, offering users exceptional comfort and well-being.

2. odour control: nonwovens with Odour Control technology have an integrated system that effectively neutralizes unpleasant odours. Unlike conventional biocides, this environmentally friendly solution is safe for users and sustainable. With this innovative technology, TWE continues to increase performance and comfort.

In addition to ADL solutions, TWE's product range includes core concepts and top and bottom sheets designed for softness, coverage and a cotton-like feel. TWE's products improve the comfort of users' daily lives, with continuous research and development leading to customized solutions.

In addition to the hygiene sector, TWE also offers products for various applications such as filtration, automotive, construction, cleaning, household and residential.

The products are manufactured in 5 countries and supplied worldwide to ensure high quality solutions for various industries.

IDEA 2025 and FiltXPO

When the doors opened for IDEA 2025 in Miami Beach, the international nonwovens community once again confirmed the importance of this triennial event. Organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, the show attracted a broad global audience of producers, suppliers, and converters.

Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25

Sontara®’s EcoRE bags, now part of the Magnera® portfolio, recently received the IDEA® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA 25, the premier global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Made from cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE material is certified for home composting1 and boasts exceptional strength and durability.

Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ champions sustainable innovation at IDEA25 and CIDPEX

VEOCEL™ highlighted its innovative, environmentally responsible fibers for hygiene and personal care single-use products at CIDPEX and IDEA25 // With VEOCEL™ Lyocell, Lenzing invites partners to unleash possibilities in single-use – not only meeting today`s needs but also shaping solutions for a better future together.

Global cotton production projected to outpace consumption, but risks remain

Global cotton production is projected to reach 26.2 million tonnes in the 2026/27 season, marginally outpacing estimated consumption of 25.9 million tonnes. However, early-season production risks — including weather volatility and pest pressures — could narrow that buffer as the crop progresses, according to the September 2026 issue of Cotton This Month, published by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).

European textile industry calls for €10 handling fee on ultra-fast-fashion imports

The introduction of the €3 customs duty on low-value imports marks an important milestone in Europe’s efforts to address the challenges created by the rapid growth of ultra-fast-fashion imports. Together with the abolition of the €150 customs duty exemption, it demonstrates that policymakers are willing to act when market distortions become impossible to ignore. However, the European textile and clothing industry considers this a first step rather than the final destination.

From smart jackets to laser technology: Mona Neubaur explores Textile Factory 7.0

As part of her summer tour, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Mona Neubaur, visited Textilfabrik 7.0 in Mönchengladbach to experience the project’s innovations first-hand. Under the motto “smart and clean”, the visit focused on innovative technologies and sustainable alternatives for textile production - from smart jackets to the decolourisation of textiles using fungal cultures.

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 has opened today, bringing global innovations and resources to Shanghai

As Asia’s premier platform catering to the evolving needs in technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China has opened today at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, gathering over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. Across Halls W3 to W5, this edition will create chances for fast-growing sectors and emerging trends – such as Mobiltech, Medtech & Protech, Indutech and more. The curated zones, pavilions, and fringe programme are designed to better connect exhibitors with targeted buyers from across China, Asia-Pacific, and further afield. Meanwhile, the Association Village will gather international industry associations to foster even more global collaboration.