Digital Printing
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
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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ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
"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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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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Asteks meets with Uzbekistan and surrounding markets at CAITME 2025
Asteks’ best-selling and most trusted aprons and cots, along with its advanced R&D grinding technologies, stand out with the advantages they offer textile manufacturers. The Asteks booth at CAITME 2025 will become a popular destination for visitors with innovative offerings. Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots as well as advanced cots grinding, UV cots surface treatment, and automation solutions, will highlight its innovative products and strong local service at the 16th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition, CAITME 2025.
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Polychim and Milliken partnership
Polychim Industrie, a brand of Beaulieu International Group, and diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company today announced the introduction of two clarified polypropylene (PP) resin grades carrying a UL Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) label to Europe for the first time. Polychim utilized Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 ECO additive solution to debut its HJ45XI and HS45XI high-clarity PP grades that enables up to 10% less energy use during the molding process—verified savings that translate across the plastics value chain.
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Aid by Trade Foundation publishes 2024 annual report: Growing impact for environment and people
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is on a growth track. Despite a challenging global economy, AbTF increased its income by six percent from 2023 to 2024, reaching a total of EUR 8.6 million. This revenue has been invested in comprehensive measures for the sustainable production of cotton and cashmere as well as for expanded measures to ensure transparency in global value chains. In addition to gaining new partners in 2024—including big names like Mango, Nordstrom, and CWS Workwear—AbTF was able to expand its global stakeholder network active in the production of raw materials or textiles.
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Binding agreements signed: Spinnova buys all Woodspin and Suzano Finland shares, and secures exclusivity rights on wood-based fibre
On 10 June 2025, Spinnova published a release detailing the results of the strategic review of the Woodspin joint venture and the non-binding agreement proposal agreed with Suzano S.A. Based on the prior agreement, Spinnova Oyj has today signed binding agreements to buy all Woodspin Oy and Suzano Finland Oy shares from Suzano S.A. for a total of EUR 2 (two euros). This grants Spinnova full ownership of the producer and distributor Woodspin, as well as the provider of raw material, Suzano Finland Oy, for manufacturing wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre.
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Home Textiles
SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Intertextile Shanghai
Leading digital textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition 2025 show in Shanghai, China next month. It will exhibit once again as part of the Digital Solutions Zone which allows visitors various opportunities to partake in the digital revolution that is currently making waves in the apparel industry.
...moreIntertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 opens next week, spotlighting global textile innovation
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition is set to return from 20 – 22 August 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), once again positioning itself as Asia’s preeminent platform for the global home and contract textile industry. With nearly 900 exhibitors representing 20 countries and regions, including eight new countries, the event will span 100,000 sqm across four halls, showcasing the latest cutting-edge products, market trends, and design concepts.
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Mayer & Cie. at ITMA Asia
Mayer & Cie. will participate in ITMA Asia from October 28 to 31, 2025, which takes place in Singapore. Visitors will find the manufacturer of circular knitting machines and braiding machines in Hall 5, Stand D 301. At its booth, the company will be showing a new circular knitting for jacquard fabrics - the OVJA 2.4 EC II - and will provide an overview of its digital and smart solutions. Another focus is on the machines of Mayer & Cie's "Performance Line": circular knitting machines, which are the most efficient solution in their respective classes.
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Energy efficiency in spunlacing
Drying is an important step for producing high-quality nonwoven products. But evaporating moisture at rapid speed is very energy intensive. That’s why their innovators created the Modular Performance Dryer (MPD). It delivers excellent performance and reduces energy consumption when drying cotton, viscose and pulp nonwovens. Its compact design saves floor space – and the MPD even fits into existing lines! The first successful installation of this flexible and future-proof solution is now cutting costs and supporting sustainability for their longstanding customer, Lentex.
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Texprocess 2026 with strong registration figures – industry positions itself on key future issues
Over 200 exhibitors, including numerous new exhibitors, top brands and long-standing customers, have already registered for Texprocess 2026. The most important global industry meeting place focuses on automation, digitalisation and AI from 21 to 24 April 2026. Technological innovations provide concrete answers to the current demands of industry, such as efficiency and flexibility. Exhibitors also benefit from visitors to the concurrently held Techtextil.
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Christian Botschek joins the Management Board of KARL MAYER
Christian Botschek has been Managing Director of KARL MAYER STOLL Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH alongside Axel Wintermeyer since 1st July.
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Teijin Aramid: Taiichi Machida to succeed Peter ter Horst as CEO
Peter ter Horst will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2025, after 19 years of dedicated service. Effective October 1, 2025, Taiichi Machida will take over as CEO.
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4.2 million Euros for research into textile recycling
Around the world, used textiles are still rarely recycled and pile up into huge mountains of waste. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) drew attention to this problem. However, the low recycling rate is also due to the fact that only a small percentage of used textiles are actually suitable for recycling into high-quality materials and for demanding applications. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are addressing this problem with their research.
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New alliance for high-performance drive technology
The Lenze Group, international specialist for drive technology and automation solutions, and Sonepar in Germany, leading electrical wholesaler, have entered into a sales partnership with a focus on innovation and market penetration. Since 1 July 2025, Sonepar has been an official "Lenze Performance Partner Distribution" - with the aim of bringing innovative drive solutions to industry faster and more comprehensively.
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