Heimtextil 2026
Heimtextil Trends 26/27 - Where AI and craftsmanship merge
Artificial intelligence has long been part of design - precise, efficient, omnipresent. At the same time, there is a growing desire for the handmade, for intuition and irregularity. It is exactly within this field of tension that the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 unfold: under the central theme of "Craft is a verb" they show how high-tech, and craftsmanship are not contradictory, but open up new creative perspectives together.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
IAA 2025: Redefining Mobility Through Innovation and Sustainability
The IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich is all about transformation. With its key themes of mobility, technology, sustainability and smart infrastructure, the trade fair is setting the tone for the future of mobility. As the global leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, Autoneum contributes to these developments with innovative and resource-efficient solutions – from material development to series production. In addition to its standard product portfolio, the company is now also developing specialized components for battery-powered mobility – with a focus on occupant protection and battery safety.
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ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025
From microsurgery to aircraft wings with the BTMA
At the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore, specialists from a 20-strong delegation of British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) companies will be on hand to discuss some of the highly advanced industries they are now actively supporting.
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ITMA 2027: Exhibitors can now apply for ITMA 2027 stand space
Stand space application is now open for ITMA 2027. The 7-day exhibition will be held at Messegelaende Hannover, Germany from 16 to 22 September 2027. Featuring the theme Co-creating the Future of Textiles, the exhibition is expected to bring together global leaders and innovators to shape the industry’s future.
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REHUBS to unveil strategy and tactical action plan to industrialise textile circularity by 2032
Europe’s circular economy in textiles and apparel is facing a daunting challenge. Increasing volumes of discarded textiles, fragile collection systems, and the flood of ultra-fast fashion are intensifying a crisis of overproduction, waste, and lost value. Despite advances in recycling technology, very few textiles today are recycled back into new textiles, with most waste still downcycled, incinerated, or exported.
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Ready for low-carbon PET fibers: Indorama Ventures’ certified supply chain enables bio-based textiles at scale
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is accelerating the textile industry’s transition to lower-carbon materials with its scalable, high-performance bio-based PET fibers and yarns under the deja™ Bio portfolio.
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From waste to value: State-of-the-art TRUECYCLED installations in India
Demand for recycled yarn is growing. And the number of TRUECYCLED installations in India is growing too! More and more future-facing companies are driving progress toward a more sustainable textiles industry by producing high-quality yarn from waste – through specialized equipment and process know-how from Trützschler.
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INDA announces finalists for the 2025 RISE® Innovation Award
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2025 RISE® Innovation Award. A highlight of the RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) Technology Conference, this award recognizes groundbreaking nonwoven-based innovations with the potential to advance the industry.
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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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Commission proposes Mercosur and Mexico agreements for adoption
The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU's strategy to diversify its trade relations and strengthen economic and political ties with like-minded partners around the world.
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Asahi Kasei to unveil PFAS-free polyamide and CFRP recycling technology at K 2025
Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei will unveil its newest innovation in PFAS-free polyamide (PA) and recycling technology of continuous carbon fibers at K 2025 in Hall 8a, Booth E23. The company will also showcase its diverse material solutions for automotive applications, improved connectivity, and lightweighting. K 2025, considered the world's No. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, will take place during October 8–15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Global Change Award 2026: Nominations now open
On 1 September, the H&M Foundation launched the nomination round for the Global Change Award 2026. The international innovation challenge is looking for early-stage ideas that can drive the textile and fashion industry towards circularity and climate neutrality.
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ADVA®terra – A biodegradable Polyester fibre from ADVANSA brings eco-conscious comfort to home textiles
As global concern over synthetic textile pollution and microplastic accumulation in landfills and oceans continues to rise, initiatives like Plastic Free July and World Nature Conservation Day (July 28) are calling for urgent action. In response, ADVANSA is proud to highlight ADVA®terra – a polyester filling fibre that is made from 100% recycled materials, fully recyclable and biodegradable.
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Better Cotton partners with Planboo to reduce emissions using cotton crop waste
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has teamed up with climate technology startup Planboo to help cotton farmers reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and earn carbon credits for it.
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Lenzing AG strengthens leadership team with Milena Ioveva as VP Corporate Communications, Sustainability, Investor Relations and Public Affairs
Lenzing AG, a global leader of regenerated cellulose fibers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Milena Ioveva as Vice President Corporate Communications, Sustainability, Investor Relations and Public Affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to CEO Rohit Aggarwal.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: 1,300 exhibitors gather in Paris for this major textile event
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns for its 57th edition at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 September 2025, offering for the first time a perfect balance between textile manufacturers (Texworld) and clothing manufacturers (Apparel Sourcing).
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The LYCRA Company goes “ALL IN” at Intertextile Shanghai
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, returns to Intertextile Shanghai (Sept. 2–4) with an exclusive global sneak preview of its latest denim innovation.
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ISKO brings FW 26/27 collection and RECODE denim innovation to Bluezone
A showcase of advanced fabric technologies and circular approaches shaping the future of denim. Munich, 2-3 September 2025 – ISKO showcases its FW 26/27 collection at Bluezone Munich Fabric Start – booth D23 – highlighting new developments in fabric engineering and circular denim technologies. A central focus of the presentation is RECODE DENIM, ISKO’s most advanced circular platform to date, developed in collaboration with RE&UP.
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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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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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Raw Materials
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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Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) , a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular economy for polyester by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and polyester fiber, today announced that its joint venture in India (the "JV") has reached an agreement to acquire a strategic site in the state of Gujarat.
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Loop Industries and Shinkong launch strategic alliance to support shift by global brands to circular Polyester
Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP), a clean technology company dedicated to accelerating the circular fashion and textile economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and textile-to-textile (T2T) polyester, and Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, a leader in Taiwan's polyester industry and a global leader in sustainable and high-performance polyester yarn solutions for apparel brands, are pleased to announce a strategic alliance aimed at driving the transition from a linear to a circular textile economy.
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