Retail & Brands
Adidas achieves strong start to 2025 with double-digit growth across all markets
Sportswear giant adidas has reported a significantly better-than-expected performance for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong momentum across both lifestyle and performance categories. The company posted a 13% increase in currency-neutral revenues, driven by 17% growth in the adidas brand and broad-based double-digit gains across markets, sales channels, and product segments.
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Raw Materials
Official approval granted for Esquel Group’s new Sea Island Cotton variety "Yuan Loong 30"
Esquel Group Xinjiang Research & Development Center has successfully developed a new self-bred Sea Island cotton (Extra-Long-Staple cotton, ELS cotton) variety named "Yuan Loong 30," which has been officially approved and designated by the 11th Main Crop Variety Assessment Committee of Xinjiang. With this addition, Esquel has now successfully bred and named a total of six Sea Island cotton varieties, including "Xinhai 33", "Xinhai 50", "Xinhai 55", "Xinhai 63", "Yuan Loong 17" and "Yuan Loong 30".
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Sustainability
What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment?
The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published today, says that these chemicals can also contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
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Dyeing, Drying, Finishing
Destination Casablanca as North Africa anticipates a boom
Monforts will exhibit at the upcoming Morocco Stitch & Tex 2025 exhibition which is taking place at the Casablanca International Fairground (OFEC) from May 13-15 at a critical juncture for the region’s textile manufacturers.
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Practical, market-driven End-of-Waste criteria are key to textile circularity
As the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) works on the development of harmonised End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for textiles, EuRIC, the voice of Europe’s recycling industries, calls for an approach that is practical, market-driven, and innovation-friendly.
...moreCone Denim 2025 Sustainability Report highlights key initiatives, sustainable innovations, and collaborative projects
Cone Denim®, a leading denim innovator for more than 130 years, is pleased to release its 2025 Sustainability Report. Within the report, Cone reflects upon its sustainable progress over the previous year and discusses metric goals set by parent company Elevate Textiles that it aims to achieve by 2030.
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Culp announces strategic transformation of operating model following completion of restructuring initiatives
Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP), a leading provider of fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential and commercial furniture, today announced the strategic transformation of its operating model to further position the Company for flexibility and growth. The Company will combine its two stand-alone operating divisions, Culp Upholstery Fabrics and Culp Home Fashions, into a single, integrated business designed to optimize operational agility and collaboration, further streamline costs and processes across its business, and, most importantly, increase responsiveness to customer needs and market trends.
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ANDRITZ to supply a complete production line for flushable wipes to Göliplik, Türkiye
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik ?eremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.
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INDA and EDANA recommend incorporating a new entity - The Global Nonwovens Alliance
The Board of Directors of INDA and EDANA met this week to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration for the benefit of the industry detailed in a Letter of Intent signed by both organizations in September 2024.
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B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art yarn production
B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site. This investment reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and European manufacturing. It includes the installation of cutting-edge BCF lines, enhancing B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in one-step 3-ply yarns and further solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.
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Textile Stories: Wool
On the occasion of European Wool Day, Savio proudly presented the volume Textile Stories: Wool, Wednesday 9 April 2025, in the evocative setting of Cascina Era in Sandigliano (Biella).
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Lightweight material for a difficult task
In view of the many different conflict situations worldwide, the need for personal protective equipment for security forces is increasing.
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Syre signs MoU with Binh Dinh Province of Vietnam with intention of establishing Gigascale recycling plant
Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, today announces a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the province of Binh Dinh,Vietnam. The MoU reflects a partnership with Binh Dinh with the intention of establishing Syre’s first Gigascale recycling plant in the province.
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Solutions for the yarns of tomorrow at IGATEX Pakistan 2025
Saurer will be exhibiting at IGATEX Pakistan 2025, taking place from 24-26 April in Karachi. As a global leader in spinning technology, Saurer will present innovative solutions "from bale to yarn" to support the evolving needs of Pakistan's dynamic textile industry.
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VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech unveil cutting-edge textile machinery at IGATEX 2025
VANDEWIELE, a global leader in textile machinery innovation, along with its Pakistani representative Q-Tech, is excited to announce its participation in IGATEX-2025, the premier international exhibition for textile machinery and technology. The event will be held from April 24th to April 26th, 2025, at the Expo Center, Karachi, where VANDEWIELE & Q-Tech will be presenting their innovative solutions at Hall 5, Booth C-5-17.
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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.
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Freudenberg PM unveils versatile innovative fine denier spunbond nonwovens for applications in construction, filtration and coating
The unique fine filament nonwoven technology from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is made from a wide variety of polymers and blends using mono or bico fibers. The high flexibility and broad customization options provide benefits in a wide range of markets and applications – from roofing membranes to liquid filtration, as well as specific applications such as dehumidification products and artificial turf.
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ANDRITZ to supply three spunlace lines to Alear Silk Road New Materials, China
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Chinese nonwovens company Alear Silk Road New Materials Co., Ltd. to deliver three complete neXline aXcess spunlace crosslapped lines for the production of nonwovens.
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Digital Printing
Mimaki expands portfolio with launch of the JV200-160 roll-to-roll printer
Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, has introduced a new easy-to-use roll-to-roll printer, developed for efficient production of high-quality signage – the JV200-160. Using eco-solvent inks and packed with features that ensure the printer delivers reliable, productive operation and outstanding print quality, the JV200-160 further extends Mimaki’s already extensive product portfolio for the sign graphics market.
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Durst Como is born
The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, is setting another milestone in the digital textile industry: the merger with Aleph SrL is entering its final phase. With legal completion expected by the end of 2025, Aleph will be fully integrated into the Durst Group, and Durst Como will emerge as a new center of excellence for digital textile printing.
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Stäubli at Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025
At the annual Domotex trade fair in Shanghai, China, the focus in the textile sector is on resilient floorings and the associated manufacturing equipment and techniques. Visit us at our agent booth from May 26-28 to learn more about the ALPHA 580 UNIVERSAL carpet weaving system and its applications.
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NIRI to exhibit at IDEA25
NIRI is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at IDEA2025, the premier event for nonwovens materials and their applications, taking place at Miami Beach Convention Center from April 28 to May01, 2025. The event also hosts FiltXPO, the North America exhibition dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.
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Lenzing and Speyer & Grund set new standards for optimized sustainable supply chains
The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, and Speyer & Grund, specialists in vinegar essences and acidulants as well as long-term partners for LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, announce the completion of a new acetic acid storage tank. This successful strategic project is not only a strong signal for the long-term partnership but also marks a new level of supply chain excellence.
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Ahlstrom expands its WallStar® Digital portfolio delivering the ultimate digital wallcovering solution
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, expands WallStar® Digital, it’s 100% PVC-free nonwoven portfolio for wallcovering, delivering exceptional digital print quality and limitless creative potential.
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AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai
AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.
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GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together
The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched traceability, transparency, and integrity. Developed by Global Standard gGmbH, GTB will collect and manage data on certified entities and certified products, as well as carry “value added” data for the products being tracked through the supply chain.
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INVISTA makes decision to hold downstream nylon fibers business
Nearly one year after announcing its intention to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon fibers business, INVISTA announced it made the decision to hold the business following a thorough marketing process.
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