Spinning
Focus on sustainability throughout the entire process chain
With a clear focus on sustainability, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, will present comprehensive solutions from its Oerlikon Barmag and Oerlikon Neumag product brands for the plastics industry at K 2025. Under the motto "Barmag Recycling Technologies – Closing the Loop. Opening Potential," Barmag will inform trade visitors about its wide range of services in the field of plastics manufacturing and processing from October 8 to 15. The team of experts from Barmag and its joint ventures BB Engineering (BBE) and Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE) will be waiting to welcome visitors in Hall 10, Booth H12.
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Research & Development
Carbowave: Energy efficiency in carbon fiber production
A new technology uses microwaves and plasma heating to produce carbon fibers in an energy-efficient manner. This means high-strength composite materials can be produced more cheaply and efficiently. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) are part of the Carbowave research consortium, which aims to improve and commercialize microwave and plasma-induced carbonization.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
Indorama Ventures reaches 150 billion PET bottles recycling milestone, advancing circular economy across global operations
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, today announced it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011. This significant milestone underscores the company’s long-term commitment to circular economy practices and its sustained investment in global recycling infrastructure.
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Yarn & Fiber
Lenzing reports revenue and earnings growth despite tariff headwinds
The Lenzing Group increased revenue to EUR 1.34 bn and EBITDA to EUR 268.6 mn (+63 %) in the first half of 2025, supported by its performance program and one-off effects from EU emission allowance sales and asset valuations. Net profit turned positive at EUR 15.2 mn.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Preview in Seoul
Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC., will participate in the 26th edition of Preview in Seoul exhibition in Seoul, Republic of Korea this month, with a lineup of knitting machines and design systems. SHIMA SEIKI will be exhibiting two SWG®091N2 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines in different gauges.
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Autoneum delivers solid HY 2025 results and confirms full-year guidance
Autoneum has posted a resilient performance for the first half of 2025, achieving revenue of CHF 1,171.6 million and an EBIT margin of 5.3% despite ongoing market volatility in the global automotive industry. The acquisition of a 70% stake in Jiangsu Huanyu Group contributed 4.6% inorganic growth, strengthening the Group’s presence in the key Chinese market.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Suominen reports decline in sales and earnings – Cost savings program and leadership change to drive recovery
Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen Corporation has reported a noticeable drop in both revenue and profitability for the first half of 2025, reflecting a challenging global trade environment, particularly the impact of recent U.S. tariffs, as well as persistently high energy and raw material costs.
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Magnera delivers strong sales growth in Q3 2025 – Confirms outlook and focus on long-term synergies
Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN), a global leader in specialty materials for consumer products and personal care markets, has reported a substantial year-on-year increase in revenue for its fiscal third quarter 2025, driven largely by the merger with Glatfelter.
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The Foundation signs a joint letter on the EU Circular Economy Act
Today, the European Commission has launched a crucial Public Consultation for its upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA). The Foundation has joined a coalition of seven leading European civil society organisations to issue a joint statement calling for an ambitious and transformative piece of legislation.
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Hagen Lotzmann is the new Managing Director of KARL MAYER Technical Textiles
KARL MAYER Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann – a manager and expert from within the company's own ranks – has taken over the position at the head of the company and, at the same time, the role of President of the KARL MAYER Technical Textiles business unit.
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Registration is now open for ICAC's 83rd Plenary Meeting in Mwanza, Tanzania
Registration is now open for the International Cotton Advisory Committee's 83rd Plenary Meeting, to be held at the Malaika Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza, Tanzania, from November 17-20, 2025.
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Functional solutions from Durak Tekstil that increase occupational safety and protect worker health
Durak Tekstil will be exhibiting R&D and brand power to the global market with the technical threads developed for occupational safety and worker health at the A+A 2025 Düsseldorf, which they will be attending for the first time after the pandemic.
...moreKendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative: STFI explores new value chains for salinised land in Central Asia
In large parts of Central Asia, decades of cotton irrigation have led to severe soil salinisation, with serious consequences for soil fertility and the future of cotton cultivation. An international research consortium, including the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI), has therefore investigated the potential of alternative fibre plants. The focus was on Apocynum spp. (kendyr), a bast fibre plant that can thrive on saline soils. The aim: to restore the agricultural use of former cotton fields and establish new textile value chains in the region.
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New paper sets out considerations for the responsible use of LCA data across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry
Textile Exchange has released a comprehensive new position paper outlining best practice for the responsible use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data in the fashion, textile, and apparel industry. LCA is widely used by the industry to measure a product’s environmental impact at different stages of its journey—from raw material production to manufacturing, transportation to end-of-life.
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Italian Textile Machinery: In Q2 2025 signs of recovery in the domestic market
In the second quarter of 2025, the index of orders for textile machinery, compiled by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (-1%). In absolute terms, the index stood at 47.1 points (base year 2021=100).
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Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report shares key data insights and promotes cross-sector collaboration
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has reached 10 years of operations in the United States having built a vast community of licensed growers and collaborators across 17 states.
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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
41ST edition of Milano Unica
The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance (+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024). This growth, though with varying percentages, was recorded across all the major markets for Made-in-Italy textiles: the Netherlands (+46%), Germany (+33%), UK (+23%), USA (+16%), France (+14%), and Japan (+9,5%). Conversely, China declined by -3.5% vs the July 2024 edition and Korea by -14%.
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Fulgar and Q-CYCLE® feature in the new ALBINI STUDIO A/W 2026/2027 COLLECTION
Textile innovation and sustainability meet once again thanks to Fulgar, the Italian company and leader in the production of man-made fibers, which brings its revolutionary Q-CYCLE® yarn to center stage at Milano Unica, the benchmark trade show for premium fabrics and accessories for men's and women's fashion apparel. This choice is also shared by Albini 1876, a global reference in high-end textiles, which selected the yarn for its new Albini Studio capsule collection debuting for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027.
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Archroma and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.) forge strategic partnership to advance research and sustainability
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.), Mumbai, to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies. This strategic partnership brings together industry expertise and academic excellence to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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Roshan Paul appointed as Full Professor by invitation at UBI, Portugal
Roshan Paul, Ph.D. (Tech.) was recently honoured with the position of Full Professor (by invitation) Professor Catedrático Convidado by the Rector, Prof. Mário Lino Barata Raposo of University of Beira Interior (UBI), Portugal https://www.ubi.pt/en. This highest position was offered to him in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions, particularly for pioneering sustainable innovations in textile processing technology.
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Mayer & Cie. expands its braiding portfolio again
At the end of July 2025, the Albstadt-based braiding machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. delivered its first MR-15 braiding machine with 48 carriers. An MR-11 system, also equipped with 48 coil carriers, left the plant before Christmas 2024 and has since reached the customer. The business unit has been part of the headquarters in Albstadt since 2019. Ongoing development has enabled Mayer & Cie. braiding to solidify its market position while evolving from a “little brother” into a key pillar of the company.
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Providing zippers dyed with ECO-DYE® technology for the World Expo
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) will provide zippers to the University of Fukui’s Fukumira Design Factory for its booth at the “Science: Connecting You to the Future” exhibit (sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), which will take place at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan from August 14 (Thursday) to August 19 (Tuesday).
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Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand
With eco-transition an inevitable global phenomenon, the entire textile chain is evolving to fulfil corresponding commitments and regulations. As Asia’s leading yarn and fibre trade fair, Yarn Expo has been at the forefront of promoting eco-friendliness in upstream sourcing. Celebrated for its international participation and comprehensive offerings, the autumn fair will present an array of over 500 exhibitors from around the world, many with diverse sustainable practices and products.
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Texaid Germany files for insolvency reflecting the structural crisis in Europe’s second-hand and sorting industry
Texaid Germany, a key unit of the Swiss recycling group Texaid Textilverwertungs AG, has initiated insolvency proceedings in self-administration for two of its German subsidiaries: Resales Textilhandels- und -recycling GmbH and Texaid Collection GmbH.
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Navis TubeTex partners with Mascoe Systems to expand coating solutions forindustrial, upholstery, and apparel markets
Navis TubeTex, a global leader in dyeing and finishing machinery and technology for the textile industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mascoe Systems to manufacture, sell, and service Mascoe’s line of coaters across the industrial, upholstery, and apparel markets. This powerful alliance marks a major step forward in expanding Navis TubeTex’s already extensive portfolio of advanced coating technologies.
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