Spinning
Sustainable and efficient - Barmag's technologies for the Vietnamese textile industry
At SaigonTex from 9 to 12 April 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, will be presenting comprehensive end-to-end solutions from a single source for its Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven product brands. At the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the experts from the manmade fiber technology provider will be explaining their sustainable machine and system solutions at the Illies Engineering Vietnam Co., Ltd. stand (Hall A, Stand 1J01).
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SL Smart Weft-Straightener success at Harris Tweed Hebrides, UK
High quality fabric is essential for any finisher who wants to ensure consistent quality and resource efficiency. A particularly important quality criterion is straight weft and straight course fabric. The Scottish tweed manufacturer Harris Tweed Hebrides finishes 100% woolen, handwoven cloth and stands as a world class leader in British luxury cloth with an extensive, high quality product range. The company was looking for a weft-straightening system which, in contrast to the previously used pinwheel system, could not damage the wool.
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Garment Tech Istanbul 2025: Showcasing the future of sewing machine technology
The Garment Tech Istanbul 2025, the premier exhibition for the garment and ready-to-wear sector, is set to bring together global brands, manufacturers, and industry professionals at the Istanbul Fair Center (IFM) from 25th to 28th June 2025. As the most comprehensive event of its kind, the exhibition will present the latest advancements in sewing machines and textile production technologies.
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PRODYE® keeps on going successfully in the denim market
KARL MAYER is expanding its position in the denim market with a double success. The innovative manufacturer of indigo dyeing machines was able to place two important orders in Turkey and Egypt at the beginning of the year, thereby consolidating existing partnerships and gaining a new customer. The orders were booked in January and delivery is scheduled for the second half of the year.
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JEC World 2025: Composites at the heart of sports innovation
After a groundbreaking collaboration, JEC, the global leader in promoting composite materials is partnering once again with Global Sports Week, the leading international forum for the sports ecosystem in France. The growing use of composite materials in sport is redefining performance standards. These materials offer a unique combination of lightness, strength and flexibility, enabling the manufacture of cutting-edge sports equipment. Composites are ubiquitous and are making a major contribution to the development of athletic performance.
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MEL Composites display aerospace, marine and transportation collaborations at JEC World 2025
MEL Composites, a leading Spanish composite solutions provider, is excited to announce its participation at JEC World 2025. The company will showcase a range of innovative composite products, demonstrating its expertise in lightweight, high-performance materials for aerospace, automotive, and marine applications.
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BLANCHE’s KOKORO collection showcases ISKO’s responsible and innovative textile technologies for all its denim pieces
ISKO is proud to collaborate with BLANCHE for the launch of KOKORO, the brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Rooted in sustainability, KOKORO embodies BLANCHE’s commitment to timeless design and conscious fashion, with ISKO’s innovative denim at its core.
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Jeanologia reinvents textile finishing at Egypt Stitch & Tex with advanced laser and G2 Indra technologies
At the Egypt Stitch & Tex fair, held from February 20 to 23 in Cairo, Jeanologia, a global leader in textile technology innovation, showcased its groundbreaking solutions that are set to revolutionize textile finishing in Egypt and beyond. These innovations empower Egyptian manufacturers with the tools to drive automation, improve resource efficiency, and enhance sustainability.
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American Classics Apparel leads the digital revolution in licensed music, movie, and gaming apparel with on-demand technology from Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, today announced that American Classics Apparel, Inc., a top wholesaler of licensed music, movie, and gaming apparel, is adopting the Kornit Apollo platform. This next-generation direct-to-garment powerhouse accelerates the company’s shift from traditional screen printing to high-speed digital production – ensuring it can keep pace with the surging customer demand and rapid growth of the e-tailer marketplace.
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Polymer Processing Solutions is operating under the Barmag brand again
The Polymer Processing Solutions Division Of Swiss Oerlikon is returning to its roots and will now be operating under the renowned brand name Barmag again This step is part of Oerlikon's long-term pure-play strategy, with which the company intends to further expand its market position as a leading supplier of surface technologies while continuing to manage the manmade fibres business in an independent subsidiary. In 2024, the Polymer Processing Solutions business stabilised despite a challenging market environment.
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CSITC releases its newest guide on instrument testing requirements
The modern world moves fast — especially in technology, which seems to advance by leaps and bounds on a daily basis. To ensure the cotton industry can keep up, the International Cotton Advisory Committee’s (ICAC) Committee for Commercial Standardization of Instrument Testing of Cotton (CSITC) has released an updated version of the CSITC Guide (version 4.0, February 2025).
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Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is introducing its enhanced High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program at the upcoming PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich. With elevated performance standards, the program meets consumers’ growing demand for longer-lasting garments. Additionally, it will also be showcasing end-to-end solutions that empower brands to satisfy diverse sportswear, sports fashion, athleisure and workwear consumers while delivering both sustainability and performance.
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Textile machinery: Italian companies on display at Igatex Pakistan
From April 24 to 26, Karachi will host IGATEX, the International Garment & Textile Machinery Exhibition & Conference, the leading trade fair for the textile machinery sector in Pakistan. After many years, ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, together with Italian Trade Agency, is once again organizing an Italian collective participation.
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400 business leaders call for urgent action on Clean Industrial Deal following high-level meeting with Commission President
One year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders gathered to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Earlier in the day, President von der Leyen presented the initiative to the public, outlining its vision for strengthening Europe’s industrial base. The Antwerp meeting was a crucial moment for industry leaders to assess its impact and demand concrete measures for urgent implementation.
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KARL MAYER Technische Textilien presents its most successful multiaxial warp knitting machine at JEC World 2025
KARL MAYER Technische Textilien is looking forward to a successful JEC World from March 4 to 6, 2025 in Paris. The specialist for the production of machines for reinforcement structures will be exhibiting at stand 5Q128 in Paris-Nord Villepinte with an extensive collection of innovative non-crimp patterns and a multimedia presentation.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS recognizes innovations in apparel, footwear and bodywear
When PERFORMANCE DAYS opens its doors on March 5-6, 2025, at halls C4 and C5 at Messe München, visitors will once again discover fabric innovations for Spring/Summer 2027 across the Performancewear, Bodywear, and Accessories segments. For the first time, a dedicated Wool Forum will be introduced alongside the existing Trend, Footwear, and Bodywear Forums. A jury of renowned industry experts carefully reviewed the submissions for the upcoming season and awarded a total of four prizes.
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Better Cotton showcases global convening power at annual Programme Partner Meeting
Better Cotton has concluded its annual Programme Partner Meeting in Penang, Malaysia. The event brought together over 100 participants from its global network to spotlight innovations, share learnings, and reflect on successes and challenges across the cotton sector. The three-day event underscored Better Cotton’s role as a convenor of the global cotton community, providing a platform for organisations to meet their peers and hear updates on key workstreams driving Better Cotton’s evolution.
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PUMA’s sustainability efforts receive ‘Leadership Level’ scores
Sports company PUMA has received strongly improved scores for its sustainability efforts regarding water security and forests and maintained a top score for its climate policy in the latest ratings by global environmental non-profit CDP. While PUMA kept its A ranking in climate change, it improved its scores in water security and forest to A-, from a score of B and C respectively in the previous year, meaning it was ranked at a ‘leadership level’ in all categories analyzed by CDP.
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Indorama Ventures celebrates successful showcase at FTI Expo 2025, highlighting alternative feedstocks for a sustainable future
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, successfully showcased its latest sustainability innovations under the theme “Indispensable Chemistry” at FTI Expo 2025 organized by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) from 12-15 February, 2025 held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event highlighted the company’s leadership in alternative feedstocks, advancing bio-based and recycled materials to drive a low-carbon and circular economy.
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Exhibitors, fringe events embrace innovation and sustainability at VIATT 2025
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to open its doors once again to the dynamic ASEAN textile market from 26 – 28 February. As a comprehensive trade platform encompassing the entire textile value chain, the show, through its range of exhibitors and fringe events, is set to help industry players unlock new opportunities aligned with the latest industry trends.
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Composites
Hexcel to celebrate JEC World 60th anniversary with new aerospace and automotive innovations
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace and Automotive markets at JEC World 2025, the prestigious 60th Anniversary edition of the leading composites fair.
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USD 100m investment realized: Avgol unveils new production line delivering high-loft and additional spunbond nonwoven capacity
Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company, celebrated the opening of its brand-new high-speed, high-capacity flexible multiple beam nonwovens production line at its facility in Mocksville, NC. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation. It also represents the successful realization of a $100 million investment.
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Large composite project for the Mataf ceiling in Mecca
Sicomin, a global leader in the production of epoxy resins, proudly announces its role in a collaboration with Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) for the Mataf extension at the Holy Mosque of Mecca, KSA. The project incorporates extensive uses of composite materials in architecture, with the Mataf Ceiling - a structure spanning 216,800 square metres - at its core.
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Source Fashion opens with record-breaking visitor numbers at Olympia London
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, opened its doors today, Tuesday, 18th February, at Olympia London, attracting record-breaking visitor numbers. Buyers, retailers, and sourcing professionals from around the world gathered at the highly anticipated event, including representatives from industry giants such as NEXT, John Lewis, Reiss, Maebe, ASOS, Evans, Harrods, Hunter Boots, Lipsy, Barbour, Claires, NBA, Fortnum and Mason, Sophia Webster, The Hippie Shake and French Connection.
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KARL MAYER launches a new batching device for its special Raschel machines
More benfits and maximum delivery reliability - these are the benefits that KARL MAYER is offering customers of its Raschel machines for special applications with a new fabric batching device.
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SGL Carbon decides to restructure its Carbon Fibers business unit
The Board of Management of SGL Carbon SE today decided, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, to restructure the loss-making Carbon Fibers business unit. SGL Carbon will significantly reduce the business activities of Carbon Fibers and focus on a profitable core. Individual solutions are being developed for all Carbon Fibers sites, including the closure of unprofitable sites.
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H&M Foundation supports The Fashion ReModel to accelerate the uptake of circular business models for fashion
H&M Foundation has announced its philanthropic support for The Fashion Initiative’s latest demonstration project, The Fashion ReModel. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of circular business models within the fashion industry over the next three years.
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Sustainable CHT innovations at PERFORMANCE DAYS SPRING Functional Fabric Fair
CHT Group is set to participate in the PERFORMANCE DAYS SPRING Functional Fabric Fair in Munich on March 5 and 6, 2025. As a key player in sustainable textile solutions, CHT will present its latest innovations at booth E11, with a strong focus on pioneering dyeing processes and functional finishes designed to enhance textile properties while minimizing environmental impact.
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Italian Textile Machines: Decline in orders in the fourth quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the index of orders for Italian textile machines, compiled by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a 19% decline compared to the same period in 2023. In absolute terms, the index stood at 49.6 points (base 2021=100).
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