#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.

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.

ANDRITZ at IDEA 2025: Innovations and highlights in nonwoven technology

ANDRITZ is set to present advanced process solutions at IDEA in Miami, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025 (booth 4216), addressing the growing market demand across various nonwoven and textile sectors. At IDEA, a special focus will be on technologies for sustainable nonwoven applications, particularly in the areas of wipes and hygiene, Dry Molded Fiber technology as well as innovations in durable nonwovens and life cycle service.

Innovation center for textile circular economy inaugurated

Just over eight months after the foundation stone was laid, the new Innovation Center for Textile Circular Economy was officially inaugurated today at TITK Rudolstadt. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt, TITK Director Benjamin Redlingshöfer, and other guests of honor cut the ribbon to the modern building complex and viewed the premises, which are now ready for occupancy. The “DICE – Demonstration and Innovation Center for Textile Circular Economy” is TITK's largest single investment to date. The Free State of Thuringia supported the total cost of €11.5 million with €8 million in GRW and FTI funding.

Sustainable design of Geosynthetics and roof underlayments made from recyclates

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and films? How can bio-based polymer fibers be manufactured so as to allow adjustable biodegradability? These are the questions being addressed by researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE in the Zirk-Tex project.

Waste2Fashion: FTTH Committed to advancing Circular Fashion in the Mediterranean

As an official partner of the Waste2Fashion project, the Tunisian Federation of Textile and Apparel (FTTH) participated in the Kick-off Meeting held on 10–11 December in Spain. The event brought together project partners from across the Mediterranean, including Spain, Italy, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia, to align on a shared vision and initiate the first implementation steps.

AATCC announces 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition winners

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) recognized the winners of the 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Founded in 1982 to give student members the chance to conduct and present original research, the competition was renamed in 1994 in honor of Herman and Myrtle Goldstein, following their US$60,000 endowment. Their gift is a lasting remembrance of their dedication to young people in the textile industry.