Research & Development
Cooperation between Germany and India (Tamil Nadu) in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles
The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are planning to cooperate in the future in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles. At the same time, the aim is to promote talent exchange and a sustainable Indian-German partnership.
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Recycling / Circular Economy
Circ® and Arvind Limited partner to expand access to circular Polyester and Lyocell at scale
Circ®, a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, announced today a new strategic partnership with Arvind Limited, one of India’s largest integrated textile and apparel companies.
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ITMA Asia + CITME 2025
Trützschler invites to discover the future of fiber processing at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025
From October 28 to 31, the Trützschler Group will showcase its latest technologies at ITMA Asia in Singapore. Visit them at Booth D302 in Hall 4 at the Singapore Expo to explore cutting-edge solutions in Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens. A special highlight: the newest smart automation solution T-CAN, developed in response to growing labor costs and labor shortages in the textile industry. This innovation will be revealed exclusively at the show – don’t miss the opportunity to experience it first-hand.
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Itema lays the First Stone of the new Manufacturing Site of Ponte Nossa
The ceremony for the laying of the First Stone of the new Itema Site in Ponte Nossa took place on Thursday, 18th September.
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Rieter shareholders approve capital increase to finance Barmag acquisition
Rieter Holding Ltd. has published the final details for today’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and subsequently received shareholder approval for all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors.
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BASF at SIMAC 2025: Recycling meets Performance – PU solutions for the future of footwear
BASF is presenting new materials, concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes in footwear at SIMAC Tanning Tech. The leading international trade fair will take place from September 23-25 in Milan, Italy. We will showcase our unique and integrated toolbox of Elastopan® (PU) and thermoplastic polyurethanes Elastollan® and Infinergy®. Together with our partners and customers we bring innovative products to the market offering utmost lightness paired with mechanical performance and automated processing.
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Bally Ribbon Mills highlights advanced webbing solutions for the parachute industry
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, highlights its advanced webbing solutions for the parachute industry. With a longstanding reputation for quality and innovation, BRM's webbing is designed to meet the critical demands of aerospace and commercial parachute applications, ensuring optimal performance, strength, and durability.
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Major screen printing decorator adopts digital production solutions from Kornit Digital to meet changing market needs
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced today another premier screen printing contractor is transitioning production volumes from its 60 analog systems to Kornit Digital production solutions – enabling them to provide the agility customers need for rapid turnaround and faster delivery of custom apparel whilst continuing to offer the highest standards of quality.
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Efficient filtration in PET recycling – How the new COBRA filter is setting new standards
A conversation with Matthias Schmitz, Head of Engineering Recycling Technology at BB Engineering Rapidly rising recycling rates, fluctuating input qualities and high demands on product purity pose major challenges for recyclers – especially in filtration.
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The Avantex Fashion Pitch jury awarded the 2025 prize to GoldenEye Smart Vision for its artificial intelligence-based textile quality control system.
By perfecting the detection of visual defects in fabrics, this digital solution enhances customer satisfaction, optimises production processes and reduces raw material consumption. The jury also chose to award a special prize to Green Worms, an Indian micro-enterprise that has set up a local waste collection and processing system. Recycling waste creates sustainable jobs for women from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
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Embee International Selects Coats Digital’s GSDCost Solution to Drive Accuracy, Efficiency, and Global Competitiveness
Coats Digital is pleased to announce that leading global apparel manufacturer, Embee International Industries, has implemented Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution across its operations to eliminate inaccurate costing, streamline production processes, and boost competitiveness in international markets. The move forms a key part of Embee International’s digital transformation strategy to drive greater efficiency, improve quality, and strengthen partnerships with its portfolio of top global brands.
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Mimaki introduces entry-level TS200-1600 dye sublimation printer for vibrant and versatile Results
Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, today announces the TS200-1600, its latest sublimation transfer inkjet printer, which will make its international debut at The Sign Show / The Print Show in Birmingham, UK (23–25 September 2025). Building on the success of the TS100, the new TS200-1600 delivers fast production speeds, high-quality and versatile applications at an affordable price point, making it an ideal solution for small shops, start-ups, and businesses looking to expand into customised goods and short-run textile production.
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DITF send a signal for climate protection
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have successfully implemented extensive investments in photovoltaic systems at their site in Denkendorf. The systems installed on the roofs of the buildings and covered parking lots have a total installed capacity of 840 kilowatt peak (kWp). The DITF invested 1.6 million euros in this with the support of the state of Baden-Württemberg. The system was ceremonially put into operation on September 17, 2025.
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Responsible innovation at FILO64: the new FILO space curated by C.L.A.S.S.
This season focus? Advanced Natural Fibers, Traceability, and Next-Generation Communication — showcased in an exhibition area and completed by two FILO Dialogues
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iNTERSPARE demonstrates at ITMA Asia Singapore why the highest quality is achieved with Econ-Air
The German company iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen will continue the tradition of its Krantz, ARTOS and BABCOCK (BTM) product lines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore at the joint VDMA stand (Hall 7 / Stand A104) and present the latest developments. The presentation will focus on the latest versions of the Tumble Relax dryer Krantz Syncro and the stenter frame Krantz K30 as well as their modernisation, expansion and improvement. With the help of an exhibit, iNTERSPARE will visualise the numerous advantages of the Econ-Air airflow system.
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KARL MAYER shows new solutions in its core technology at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025
“How can I increase my efficiency? How can I boost my productivity? How can I identify new business areas?” No matter what customers have in mind, KARL MAYER takes care of it! “WE WARP. WE KNIT. WE CARE.” This is the motto of the company’s 360 m² booth A 301 in hall 5 of the Singapore EXPO and the standard KARL MAYER sets for its work.
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Artistic Milliners acquires majority stake in Cone Denim
Artistic Milliners, a global leader in denim innovation, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multi-national company will operate under the historic Cone Denim name. Artistic Milliners' Pakistan operations and business will continue to operate independently. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
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Toray Industries and MAS Holdings announce Joint Venture in Odisha, India
Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., has officially entered a joint venture with South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings, marking a unique opportunity to enhance the two companies’ supply chain capabilities and pursue product manufacturing within and for the fast-growing Indian market. The joint venture, operating under the name Toray MAS Apparel India, will see the establishment of a new manufacturing facility at the MAS Apparel Park Bhuinpur in Odisha, India, which is currently under development.
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Fashion For Good unveils “The Next Stride”, a new footwear project to replace fossil fuel mate-rial with bio-based sole innovation
Fashion for Good today announced the launch of The Next Stride: Bio-Based Materials for Footwear Soles, a 12-month project to transform the $400 billion footwear industry¹ by reimagining one of its most impactful components: the sole. In partnership with adidas, Target, and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators Algenesis Labs, Balena, Evoco, KUORI, and Yulex, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to the fossil fuel–derived materials that dominate footwear production. By focusing on the sole (the foundation of every shoe), The Next Stride aims to accelerate the industry’s shift toward scalable, circular solutions.
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Anti-dumping probe launched into PET spunbond for bituminous membranes imports from China
The European Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation into PET spunbond imports from China, following a complaint lodged by members of EDANA, the international association for nonwoven and related industries. EDANA welcomes this vital move by the European Commission to counter the influx of unfairly priced goods from Chinese exporters entering the EU market.
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Raw Materials
Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp expands technical capabilities with addition of CIRCULAR STRUCTURES
The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is pleased to welcome CIRCULAR STRUCTURES, a Bremen-based platform for sustainable material development and product incubation, to its Technical Section. This addition further enhances the Alliance’s mission to accelerate the industrial adoption of European-grown flax and hemp fibres in high-performance composite applications.
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Archroma launches the first truly durable silicone softener for cotton that stays silky soft for longer: SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today launched SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C, the industry’s first truly durable silicone softener for cellulosic as well as cotton-lycra blended knits. Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, it is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important, from undergarments and sleepwear to baby and children’s clothing, dresses and trousers, activewear, T-shirts and towels.
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Circulose and TextileGenesis partner to scale traceable circular materials
CIRCULOSE®, the next-generation material made entirely from discarded textiles, is partnering with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to integrate supply chain traceability into its solution offering for fashion brands.
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European textile and clothing federations mobilize against ultra-fast fashion
On the occasion of the Première Vision trade fair in Villepinte, the leading European textile and clothing federations issued a solemn call for urgent action against the rapid rise of ultra fast fashion. This model, driven by major non-European e-commerce platforms, already accounted for 4.5 billion imported parcels in the European Union in 2024—representing 5% of clothing sales (20% online)—and continues to grow at a staggering pace.
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Vandewiele Group has technology excellence on display at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025
At ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025, Vandewiele Group brands will converge to showcase breakthrough technologies across weaving, spinning, knitting, finishing, and digital solutions. From carpet weaving and jacquard, from spinning to knitting components, to MES platforms and AI-powered automation, the group presents a comprehensive vision for the future of textile manufacturing.
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New partnerships and increased cooperation with Egypt
To promote cooperation with Egyptian companies, 18 top players from the German textile machinery industry are travelling to Cairo and Alexandria for business meetings. The sessions will take place on 22nd September in Cairo and 24th September in Alexandria, and will each include a large symposium, networking opportunities during individual B2B meetings, and visits to multi-stage textile manufacturers.
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RE&UP steps up at Première Vision: from newcomer to key player
After making its debut at Première Vision last year alongside ISKO, RE&UP returns in 2025 with a stronger presence and a bigger stage. The circular textile technology leader is now exhibiting independently in Hall 6, Booth 6S30 – and taking part in one of the show’s key panel discussions on textile recycling.
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Responding to market demand with the new Monforts VertiDry
At the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME textile machinery exhibition in Singapore this October, Monforts will introduce the new VertiDry, a vertical dryer for use in combination with coating machines, padders or Monforts EcoApplicator units in the special finishing of technical textiles.
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50 years of Swiss precision - Retech highlights latest technology to produce high-quality synthetic fibers
High-quality synthetic fiber production requires uncompromising precision and process stability. Godet rolls play a key role in ensuring exact temperature control and maximum reliability. As a Swiss pioneer in thermal treatment for filament fibers, Retech has been setting benchmarks for five decades – with technologies that make production processes smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
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