ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

2025-09-04

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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Spinning

2025-09-04

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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Europe

2025-09-04

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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Yarn & Fiber

2025-09-04

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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-04

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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Yarn & Fiber

2025-09-04

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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Raw Materials

2025-09-04

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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Yarn & Fiber

2025-09-04

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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-04

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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-04

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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Denim

2025-09-04

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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Textile chemistry

2025-09-04

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

2025-09-04

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

2025-09-04

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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ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

2025-09-04

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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Sustainability

2025-09-04

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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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-04

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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Digital Printing

2025-09-04

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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Yarn & Fiber

2025-09-04

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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Yarn & Fiber

2025-09-04

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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Older News

2025-09-04

Loop Industries' India Joint Venture reaches agreement to acquire strategic site in Gujarat, India, for infinite loop manufacturing facility

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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Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-09-04

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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Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-09-04

PYRATEX® adopts Circ® recycled fibers to accelerate circular textiles in Europe and beyond

Circ®, a leader in textile-to-textile recycling, and PYRATEX®, a next-gen textile R&D company, are strengthening their collaboration to integrate Circ’s recycled fibers into PYRATEX’s fabric collections. Amid rising market demand for genuinely circular and scalable textile solutions, this partnership, supported by PYRATEX’s volume commitments to adopt Circ materials into their fabrics, positions the company as Circ’s strategic European partner to produce circular knitted fabrics and knitwear garments, ready to support global brands with highperformance, scalable circular textiles.

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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-09-04

Milliken acquires South Carolina Textile facility

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina. The transaction strengthens Milliken’s domestic operations and position in technical textiles.

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Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-04

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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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2025-09-04

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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Spinning

2025-09-02

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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Digital Printing

2025-09-02

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

2025-09-01

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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News Archive
2025-08-31

"Our clear focus is on our customers!"

2025-08-28

Barmag and Neumag showcase innovations at ITMA Asia

2025-08-28

Advanced Recycling Conference 2025: From industry crossroads to circularity

2025-08-28

A billion-dollar business is brewing in textile waste – potential for hundreds of plants across Europe

2025-08-28

Munich Fabric Start unveils September 2025 programme with focus on innovation and circularity

2025-08-28

Mistra-Autex, Estonia, orders new needlepunch line from ANDRITZ

2025-08-28

A tradition of innovation celebrated at ITMA 2025 in Singapore

2025-08-28

Lenzing AG accelerates energy transition with expanded renewable energy portfolio

2025-08-28

Durak Laser Safe sewing thread adds value and longevity to denim products

2025-08-28

8th IFCO marks 29% growth in international visitors and reinforces Türkiye’s global fashion role

2025-08-28

Bemberg™ announces new leadership

2025-08-28

DigiCafé – Espresso meets Industry 4.0

2025-08-28

Global textile research themes to converge at TWIC 2025

2025-08-28

Kornit Digital and Colortex step into sustainable footwear innovation at Munich Fabric Start 2025

2025-08-28

Asteks meets with Uzbekistan and surrounding markets at CAITME 2025

2025-08-28

Polychim and Milliken partnership

2025-08-28

Aid by Trade Foundation publishes 2024 annual report: Growing impact for environment and people

2025-08-28

Binding agreements signed: Spinnova buys all Woodspin and Suzano Finland shares, and secures exclusivity rights on wood-based fibre

2025-08-27

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Intertextile Shanghai

2025-08-20

Mayer & Cie. at ITMA Asia

2025-08-20

Energy efficiency in spunlacing

2025-08-20

Texprocess 2026 with strong registration figures – industry positions itself on key future issues

2025-08-20

Christian Botschek joins the Management Board of KARL MAYER

2025-08-20

Teijin Aramid: Taiichi Machida to succeed Peter ter Horst as CEO

2025-08-20

4.2 million Euros for research into textile recycling

2025-08-20

New alliance for high-performance drive technology

2025-08-20

matterr welcomes BESTSELLER as new investor to scale polyester recycling

2025-08-20

Unifi launches A.M.Y.® Peppermint odor control and expands REPREVE® circular offerings

2025-08-19

Freudenberg to exhibit for the first time at CAMX 2025

2025-08-19

Cascale annual meeting to challenge consumer goods industry on climate, decent work

2025-08-19

INDA adds Kevin Conroy to Government Affairs team

2025-08-19

SNC Kherib, Algeria, orders complete spunlace line from ANDRITZ

2025-08-19

Levi Strauss & Co. appoints Chris Callieri as Chief Supply Chain Officer

2025-08-18

Carrington Textiles expands military range with ProTact by Haartz®

2025-08-18

Expanding horizons through partnership

2025-08-15

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2025 opens next week, spotlighting global textile innovation

2025-08-14

Crimper repair workshop begins operations

2025-08-14

Textile Expertise in Munich: MUNICH FABRIC START with a strong portfolio

2025-08-14

Proven and new technologies for PET recycling and more

2025-08-14

17th Colloquium on Recycling for Textiles with accompanying trade exhibition in Chemnitz

2025-08-14

Denkendorf fiber chart revised

2025-08-14

Cooperation on the circular textile economy

2025-08-14

ColorJet unveils ColorJet Academy’ to empower technical talent in digital printing ecosystem

2025-08-14

Refreshed fringe programme set to inspire industry evolution at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

2025-08-14

Swiss company showcases new technologies for lowering water and energy consumption

2025-08-14

Softwear Automation secures $20 Million in Series B1 Funding Round led by strategic partnership with BESTSELLER

2025-08-14

Techtextil India announces strategic tie-up for launching ‘ReCycle Zone’

2025-08-14

India Pavilion and international exhibitors to feature selection of cotton at Yarn Expo Autumn 2025

2025-08-14

Eastman and Huafon Chemical to establish local cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing facility in China

2025-08-14

INVISTA’s Longview Site achieves ISCC PLUS certification for Polypropylene

2025-08-14

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to launch operations at new Southeast Asia production facility this week

2025-08-07

Focus on sustainability throughout the entire process chain

2025-08-07

Carbowave: Energy efficiency in carbon fiber production

2025-08-07

Indorama Ventures reaches 150 billion PET bottles recycling milestone, advancing circular economy across global operations

2025-08-07

Lenzing reports revenue and earnings growth despite tariff headwinds

2025-08-07

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Preview in Seoul

2025-08-07

Autoneum delivers solid HY 2025 results and confirms full-year guidance

2025-08-07

Suominen reports decline in sales and earnings – Cost savings program and leadership change to drive recovery

2025-08-07

Magnera delivers strong sales growth in Q3 2025 – Confirms outlook and focus on long-term synergies

2025-08-07

The Foundation signs a joint letter on the EU Circular Economy Act

2025-08-07

New paper sets out considerations for the responsible use of LCA data across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry

2025-08-06

Hagen Lotzmann is the new Managing Director of KARL MAYER Technical Textiles

2025-08-06

Registration is now open for ICAC's 83rd Plenary Meeting in Mwanza, Tanzania

2025-08-06

Functional solutions from Durak Tekstil that increase occupational safety and protect worker health

2025-08-06

Kendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative: STFI explores new value chains for salinised land in Central Asia

2025-07-31

Italian Textile Machinery: In Q2 2025 signs of recovery in the domestic market

2025-07-31

Better Cotton’s 10-year US impact report shares key data insights and promotes cross-sector collaboration

2025-07-31

41ST edition of Milano Unica

2025-07-31

Fulgar and Q-CYCLE® feature in the new ALBINI STUDIO A/W 2026/2027 COLLECTION

2025-07-31

Archroma and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.) forge strategic partnership to advance research and sustainability

2025-07-31

Roshan Paul appointed as Full Professor by invitation at UBI, Portugal

2025-07-31

Mayer & Cie. expands its braiding portfolio again

2025-07-31

Providing zippers dyed with ECO-DYE® technology for the World Expo

2025-07-31

Yarn Expo Autumn 2025: bridging East and West to drive sustainable demand

2025-07-31

Texaid Germany files for insolvency reflecting the structural crisis in Europe’s second-hand and sorting industry

2025-07-31

Navis TubeTex partners with Mascoe Systems to expand coating solutions forindustrial, upholstery, and apparel markets

2025-07-31

INVISTA advances CORDURA® brand and nylon business to meet evolving customer needs

2025-07-31

Mario Jorge Machado speaks at TIWC

2025-07-31

Loop Industries announces launch of Twist(TM), its high-performance polyester resin brand for textile and apparel customers

2025-07-31

Asahi Kasei expands Planova™ production with new spinning plant

2025-07-30

Trützschler’s will present latest technologies at CAITME 2025

2025-07-30

Dyrama: Tecnorama’s robotic dyeing module for small batches

2025-07-29

BMSvision celebrates 50 years of innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems

2025-07-24

Sandler AG & Phoenix Non Woven—new partnership, new opportunities

2025-07-24

Tangshan Sanyou and Circ® Announce Partnership to Scale Circ Lyocell in China

2025-07-24

Gesalife's ANDRITZ spunlace line fully operational and performing strongly

2025-07-24

From the Venus flytrap to foldable aircraft wings: Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2025 honours bionic research on 3D weaving technology

2025-07-24

Dyneema® launches new fiber for protective gloves

2025-07-24

Next-generation sustainable carbon fibers: versatile, high-performance and economical

2025-07-24

Stanford University: Roshan Paul included in the list of the world's top 2 percent of scientists

2025-07-24

New measurement methods for soundproofing textiles

2025-07-24

Hohenstein achieves GLP Certification for Medical Device Testing

2025-07-24

Tonello launches URBAN FLORA at Kingpins New York

2025-07-24

Eastman Naia™ transforms the denim narrative from the inside out at Kingpins, New York

2025-07-24

ISKO to debut FW 26/27 collection at Kingpins New York

2025-07-24

25th EU-China summit

2025-07-24

Discover how Textile Exchange is paving the way for tracing textile waste across the supply chain

2025-07-24

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories successfully completes lab-to-field transition for three new spider silk production strains

2025-07-24

Potential EU countermeasures on US fluff pulp risk driving up prices of diapers, menstrual products, and incontinence products

2025-07-22

CARBIOS enters the r-PET market for tire textile filaments