ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025
AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.
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Textile chemistry
Covestro celebrates decade of innovation and sustainable growth
Covestro celebrates its 10-year anniversary today. Since its carve-out from Bayer in 2015, the company has developed into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials and a pioneer in circular economy solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Covestro’s materials are now embedded in countless applications worldwide – from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
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ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
Rieter will highlight the fully automated spinning mill at ITMA Asia 2025
Precision, speed and cost efficiency are all indispensable, especially in challenging times. Rieter has put together a powerful portfolio for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 that gives spinning mills the chance to actively shape the future through intelligent automation. By applying smart machine networking, process optimization and increased production efficiency, the portfolio facilitates the comprehensive transformation of spinning mills while reinforcing their competitiveness. This, in turn, enables customers to further consolidate their leading market positions. At the same time, the portfolio is a key milestone on the way to achieving Rieter’s vision 2027 – the fully automated spinning mill.
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Decreasing production and the critical role of traceability
Cotton production estimates have decreased significantly since last month, dropping from 25.9 million tonnes to 25.5 million tonnes, while shifts in trade patterns and demands from retailers and brands are making cotton's origin increasingly important.
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30 Years of WHOLEGARMENT®: SHIMA SEIKI showcases ‘Reborn’ innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore
Leading flat knitting solutions company SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, will be participating in the ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore in October. SHIMA SEIKI continues with its concept of “SHIMA SEIKI Reborn” for this year’s exhibition.
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ALLIED Feather + Down expands supply chain transparency, shares insights at Première Vision Paris
Working with Green Threads DPP in anticipation of new EU regulations, ALLIED prepares to set the gold standard for materials transparency.
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Carrington Textiles launches Defence Stock Range for rapid supply
Global military fabrics manufacturer Carrington Textiles has introduced a new Defence Stock Range to support resellers and garments suppliers needing more immediate access to smaller quantities of the company’s most in demand fabrics. Developed to provide speed and flexibility where smaller batch sizes are essential, the range offers ready to ship materials in core colours and camouflage patterns.
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Printdash takes the worry out of online order commitments with Apollo mass digital production from Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production solutions, announced today that Printdash – a Texas-based custom garment and fabric producer for online stores - has selected Kornit as the foundation for its direct-to-garment (DTG) production needs. Leveraging both Kornit Apollo and Kornit Atlas MAX PLUS systems, the company can now ensure fast, quality delivery of custom apparel while virtually eliminating delays commonly associated with online ordering.
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Sorona® Polymer marks 25 years of sustainable innovation with release of new life cycle assessment results at Intertextile Shanghai
Sorona® polymer, the trailblazing partially bio-based polymer brand from Covation Biomaterials (“CovationBio”), marks its 25th anniversary in September 2025 with two landmark announcements: the appointment of Steven Ackerman as CovationBio’s Chief Executive Officer and the release of updated, third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (“LCA”) results that reaffirm the leadership of Sorona® materials.
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Eastman Naia™ presented a new cellulose acetate filament yarn at Intertextile Shanghai 2025
A result of Eastman’s recently announced strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical, the new filament yarn features even higher tenacity, making it the perfect solution for premium lightweight fabrics. With the vision to make sustainable textiles accessible to all, the Eastman Naia™ portfolio offers responsibly sourced, biobased cellulosic fibers and yarns. These eco-friendly options empower mills, designers, and brands to create textiles that do not compromise on comfort, quality, or appearance.
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TEXTILCOLOR AG acquires PyroshellTM-patents from SCHOELLER TEXTIL AG
TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, today announces the acquisition of the application patents for PyroshellTM from Schoeller Textil AG, based in Sevelen.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials publishes first Sustainability Report
With the publication of its first sustainability report, Freudenberg Performance Materials has reached a major milestone on its path toward greater environmental responsibility and corporate transparency. Until now, information about the company’s sustainability performance was only included in the sustainability report of its parent company, the Freudenberg Group. The newly released report, however, focuses specifically on the business of technical textiles.
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Uster Technologies marks 150 years of empowering quality excellence
Uster Technologies marks 150 years of excellence – a milestone that reflects continuous adaptation to customer needs and industry change. Over the decades, Uster has evolved from manufacturing quality testing instruments into a trusted partner shaping the future of textile production.
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Elle-Erre – Scaling up with Mimaki’s textile printing innovation
The Italian company Elle-Erre is building on Mimaki technology to advance its business in digital textile and visual communications printing. With the third generation of Mimaki systems now in operation, Elle-Erre has increased productivity, reduced material waste, and further diversified its portfolio in areas such as sportswear and event applications.
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Cinte Techtextil China 2025 opens this week with new products, innovation-focused exhibitors and fringe events
International and domestic exhibitors are relishing the chance to present their curated products at Cinte Techtextil China, when the fair opens from 3 to 5 September 2025, spanning three halls and 32,000 sqm at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
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"Our clear focus is on our customers!"
Karl J. Mayer on the strategy, focus and future of KARL MAYER and its exhibition at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025.
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Barmag and Neumag showcase innovations at ITMA Asia
With its product brands Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven, Barmag is presenting itself at this year's ITMA Asia + CITME with innovations in yarn production that are above all one thing: productive and sustainable. From 28 to 31 October this year, the Swiss-based Oerlikon Group company will be showcasing its technologies for the future of yarn production in Singapore in Hall 4, booth C 204.
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Advanced Recycling Conference 2025: From industry crossroads to circularity
Alongside core-topics like plastics and polymer recycling, this year’s program explores new developments in biochemical, textile and automotive recycling, plus digital tools supporting scalable solutions for circular systems.
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A billion-dollar business is brewing in textile waste – potential for hundreds of plants across Europe
According to a Finnish research project, textile recycling is a massive opportunity for the whole of Europe. Recycling technology is advancing rapidly, but a lack of regulation and challenges relating to the composition of waste materials are hindering a real breakthrough. Susanna Raiskio VTT
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Munich Fabric Start unveils September 2025 programme with focus on innovation and circularity
Powerful insights: On 2 and 3 September 2025, the international fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START will present an impressive event programme with its show-in-shows BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE and THE SOURCE. In almost 50 talks and edutainment highlights, more than 40 leading voices in the industry will provide insights into the most important topics currently facing the textile and fashion industry. The topics range from practical strategies for the circular economy and disruptive material innovations to new global and local sourcing approaches.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Mistra-Autex, Estonia, orders new needlepunch line from ANDRITZ
Mistra-Autex AS has awarded ANDRITZ an order to supply a complete needlepunch line for its plant in Raasiku, Estonia. The new line will produce various types of nonwovens for surface applications, 3D molding, and other technical materials, primarily for the automotive industry.
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A tradition of innovation celebrated at ITMA 2025 in Singapore
For 70 years, Loepfe has embodied precision, technological excellence, and uncompromising quality. Join us as we proudly celebrate seven decades of innovation at ITMA 2025 in Singapore. Founded in 1955 by two visionary brothers, Helmut and Erich Loepfe, the company has been a pioneer in yarn quality control – continuously pushing technological boundaries to meet and exceed industry expectations.
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Lenzing AG accelerates energy transition with expanded renewable energy portfolio
The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, is setting another milestone in the energy transition by expanding its photovoltaic capacities at its Lenzing site. Together with VERBUND, a new PV plant with a capacity of 1.3 megawatts peak (MWp) has been commissioned, increasing the total capacity of the PV plant park to 8.3 MWp. Lenzing is thereby investing in a stable and diversified energy supply and is also making an active contribution to the energy transition.
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Durak Laser Safe sewing thread adds value and longevity to denim products
Durak Laser Safe sewing thread prevents seams from being damaged by high heat and energy during laser application on denim products, meanwhile meeting the quality and longevity demands of both manufacturers and consumers with its superior properties.
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8th IFCO marks 29% growth in international visitors and reinforces Türkiye’s global fashion role
The eighth edition of IFCO once again showcased the strength and diversity of Türkiye’s fashion industry, with exhibitors from all key segments expressing satisfaction and optimism about the fair’s growing international relevance. Divided into clear product areas with a total of 25.000 square meters of exhibition space, brands and manufacturers presented the latest collections from the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, accessories, and homewear. Almost 20.000 visitors have been welcomed at this edition with strong international participation.
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Bemberg™ announces new leadership
2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Bemberg™ in Italy. Following the return of Koji Hamada to Japan, after leading the European division for four years, Junshu Furusawa — with 19 years working at Bemberg™ Division and 4 years in Italy — has been appointed as the new CEO of Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia.
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DigiCafé – Espresso meets Industry 4.0
Drink coffee and learn about Industry 4.0 in a fun way – that's what ITA PhD student Rosario Othen has made possible with his digital espresso machine. Rosario equipped the Quickmill espresso machine with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, programmable pump, integrated scale and current measurement.
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Global textile research themes to converge at TWIC 2025
The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025) has now been announced, with over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions at the event, which takes place from October 7-10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa in Porto, Portugal.
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Kornit Digital and Colortex step into sustainable footwear innovation at Munich Fabric Start 2025
The countdown is on - just one week until Munich Fabric Start 2025, and Kornit Digital LTD. is preparing to showcase the future of sustainable footwear and textile production in partnership with Colortex GmbH.
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