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#Recycling / Circular Economy

Renewcell granted environmental permit for its new plant in Sundsvall, Sweden

Today, the Environmental Assessment Delegation of the Västernorrland County Administrative Board announced its decision to approve the environmental permit application for Renewcell's planned textile recycling plant at Ortviken's industrial area in Sundsvall.

The decision is an important milestone in the company's scale-up, which proceeds in line with the previously communicated timeline. 



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#ITM 2026

ITM 2026: The new geography of textile production

New production hubs are emerging across North Africa and Central Asia, while Türkiye is accelerating its transformation toward higher-value, technology-driven and more sustainable textile manufacturing.

#Research & Development

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

#Knitting & Hosiery

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

#Associations

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

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#Recycling / Circular Economy

Circulose resumes recycling of discarded cotton textiles and appoints interim CEO

Circulose today announced its restart of commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The Ortviken plant is the world’s first commercial-scale chemical textile recycling facility. Its restart demonstrates that the fashion industry is seeking ways to scale proven solutions that move beyond pilots and into commercial production.

#Recycled Fibers

Reju expands textile-to-textile recycling network with six international fabric manufacturers

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, is expanding its industrial network through collaborations with six fabric manufacturers in Europe and the Americas. The initiative aims to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into textile manufacturing and support the development of finished fabrics for commercial applications.

#Recycling / Circular Economy

H&M Foundation highlights economic barriers to scaling circular textile systems

Discussions at Textile Exchange 2026 underline the need for coordinated investment, reliable material flows and a fair distribution of costs and risks across the textile recycling value chain.

#Spinning

Trützschler expands technical service capabilities for spinning mills in Pakistan

Faster support, shorter downtime and advanced repair capabilities: customers across Pakistan can now benefit from the Trützschler Service Station at its new location in Lahore. By combining Trützschler service expertise with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, the new facility helps spinning mills resolve technical issues more quickly and maintain reliable production.

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Better Cotton Initiative partners with FarmRaise to simplify data management for US cotton growers

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced a partnership with agricultural technology company FarmRaise to simplify data collection, reporting and program participation for cotton growers in the United States. The digital platform will help farmers manage certification requirements, document agricultural practices and track progress towards regenerative agriculture goals while reducing administrative work. The solution is scheduled to become available in January 2027.

#Research & Development

ITA spin-off TERNAfil wins third place at KUER.NRW 2026 with MAXCarbon technology

The Aachen-based ITA spin-off TERNAfil GmbH has secured third place in the KUER.NRW Business Plan Competition 2026 with MAXCarbon, an innovative carbon-ceramic hybrid fibre developed for applications in the hydrogen economy. The technology combines the mechanical properties of carbon fibres with the thermal and corrosion resistance of ceramic materials.

#Textile processing

Jeanologia and Sue Barrett explore new interpretations of camouflage in COMMON GROUND

Jeanologia has collaborated with Sue Barrett, founder of Denim Forum, to create COMMON GROUND, a new denim collection that reinterprets camouflage through nature-inspired patterns, vintage garments and modern finishing technologies. Developed as part of Jeanologia’s Denim Métiers initiative, the project combines archival references and creative experimentation with laser and ozone technologies to explore new possibilities in contemporary denim design.

#Heimtextil 2027

Heimtextil 2027 strengthens its sleep segment with leading brands and new international suppliers

From high-quality mattresses and innovative sleep systems to international sourcing solutions, Heimtextil 2027 brings together the full diversity of the sleep market. Established brands will showcase their products in Hall 4.0. With Sleep & Meet, Heimtextil continues its collaboration with the German Mattress Industry Association (Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e. V.).

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