#Techtextil 2022

2022-06-23

Nilit presents first-ever biomass balance nylon 6.6 for technical fabrics at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Hall 9.1 Booth D64

Made with New Renewable Feedstock to Reduce Carbon Footprint

NILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon 6.6, will introduce at Techtextil their latest sustainable Nylon 6.6 innovation. New SENSIL® ByNature is a revolutionary premium Nylon 6.6 product for the technical fabrics market that incorporates renewable raw materials in place of fossil feedstocks. SENSIL® ByNature is crafted with certified Biomass Balance (BMB) material, a breakthrough innovation that significantly improves the sustainability profile, life cycle analysis, and environmental impact of technical fabrics. Technical textiles made with SENSIL® ByNature provide a meaningful way to help reduce carbon footprint while retaining the same comfort, performance, and longevity that NILIT products consistently provide.

“We are pleased to be the first company to bring this ground-breaking Nylon 6.6 to the technical textiles market,” says Ilan Melamed, NILIT General Manager. “SENSIL® ByNature is a critical addition to our extensive portfolio of sustainable premium Nylon 6.6 products that deliver the functional and environmental standards required for today’s most advanced performance fabrics.”

NILIT offers the most extensive collection of sustainable performance products on the market today. As the leader in sustainable Nylon 6.6 solutions for a wide range of textile and apparel categories, NILIT recently launched SENSIL® BioCare, enhanced with a special technology that helps lessen the persistence of textile waste in sea water and in landfills; SENSIL® EcoCare crafted with recycled Nylon; and SENSIL® WaterCare pre-dyed Nylon, which saves 100% of the significant volume of water used in the traditional wet dyeing process.

In addition to the full SENSIL® portfolio, NILIT will also present samples and garments representing its complete range of Nylon 6.6 technical fibers specifically designed for performance textiles such as NILIT® Toughtex, Cordura®, Tactel®, and Supplex®. Plus, every fiber in the NILIT portfolio is produced according to NILIT’s Total Product Sustainability criteria for responsible manufacturing.

Learn more about SENSIL® ByNature and all of NILIT’s premium Nylon 6.6 products for technical textiles at Techtextil in Frankfurt, June 21-24, in Hall 9.1 Booth D64. Contact Amy Holzer at AmyH@NILIT.com for an appointment at the show.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.