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HLINC opts for eVent BIO

Plant-based eVent BIO laminates are now being supplied to new premium waterproof golf apparel brand HLINC Golf by Kansas City-based eVent Fabrics.
HLINC produces a full range of high-performance waterproof/breathable golfwear, including jack...

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Caldera launches new software for DTF and DTG printing

Caldera, a company under Dover Corporation, has announced the release of its latest raster image processor (RIP) software designed specifically for Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital textile printing. This new solution bri...

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Kingly introduces high-performance socks

Kingly, a global leader in eco-friendly textile production, has launched a new range of premium socks designed for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and daily users. Made with advanced technology, these socks aim to improve comfort and performance...

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Innovative project repurposes textile waste in Chile

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to tackle the growing textile waste problem in Chile’s Atacama Desert by making discarded clothing available to the public. This project, a collaboration between VTEX, Fashion Revolution Brazil, a...

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Healthy growth predicted for nonwoven filter media

The global market for nonwoven filter media was worth $6.1 billion in 2024, according to a new report by Smithers.
This will increase strongly to $10.1 billion in 2029 at constant pricing, representing annual growth of 10.7% according to The...

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Textile-to-textile recyclers form new alliance

The new T2T Alliance brings together textile recyclers Circ, Circulose, Re&Up and Syre to advocate for their sector within the EU policy framework and drive policy change to support a thriving and resilient textile industry.
Set to becom...

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Fulgar, Nyguard introduce sustainable zipper technology

Fulgar, a global leader in innovative man-made yarns, is strengthening its dedication to sustainable textile solutions. At Performance Days Munich, the company is unveiling new advancements beyond fabrics by collaborating with Nyguard, a specia...

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SWE-S Group launches sustainable hosiery production

SWE-S Group, the parent company of Swedish Stockings, has launched Treadfine, a new B2B sustainable hosiery production business. Officially introduced in late 2024, Treadfine aims to replace traditional, short-lived nylon hosiery with more dura...

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Researchers develop sustainable carbon fiber manufacturing process

A research team at the University of Limerick (UL) has introduced a groundbreaking method for producing carbon fiber through their CARBOWAVE project. This approach utilizes plasma and microwave heating, cutting energy consumption by 70% while m...

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Scientists develop bioabsorbable fabrics for soft tissue repair

Researchers from MIT and Lincoln Laboratory are developing innovative bioabsorbable fabrics that replicate how soft tissues naturally stretch, providing a better environment for cell growth and tissue repair.
Severe or chronic soft tissue in...

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Nikwax launches new standard in waterproof down technology

Nikwax has unveiled its latest innovation, the Direct.Dry Down line, setting a new benchmark in waterproof down with great performance and sustainability. This PFAS-free range offers three performance levels, allowing outdoor brands to choose t...

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Cxffeeblack, COMOCO Cotton develop sustainable t-shirt

Memphis-based coffee and culture brand Cxffeeblack has joined forces with COMOCO Cotton, a sustainable textile company founded by Stephen Satterfield, to create a special coffee-dyed T-shirt made from unbleached cotton. This collaboration aims ...

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Sustainable surfaces with CocoTurf

Notts Sport, a UK specialist in play and sports surfacing, is launching CocoTurf as the world’s first non-plastic artificial turf made entirely from natural coconut fibres.
CocoTurf is a sustainable solution for playgrounds and recreationa...

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Aquafil achieves nylon and elastane separation

After more than ten years of research and development, Aquafil, headquartered in Trento, Italy, is launching the world’s first demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon.
This pioneering technology tackl...

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Puma to expand fibre-to-fibre recycling

Leading sportswear brand Puma is teaming up with Re&Up Recycling Technologies to extend the incorporation of cotton fibres and polyester chips recycled from textile waste.
Through its Puma Vision 2030 programme, Puma has already scaled u...

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European Commission honour for Lenzing

The Lenzing Group is presenting its sustainable innovations at Hannover Messe 2025 – the world’s leading trade fair for industry – as a co-exhibitor at the European Commission’s stand.
“Participation in the Hannover Messe provides ...

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Worlds of functionality in a single fibre

MIT researchers have embedded a series of microdevices into a single elastic fibre to create an autonomous programmable computer which can monitor health conditions and physical activity.
Sensors, a microcontroller, digital memory, bluetooth...

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Delius pioneers sustainable flame-retardant fabrics

Delius, a renowned textile manufacturer based in Bielefeld, Germany, is setting new benchmarks in sustainable contract fabrics with its EcoSafe collection. Made from OceanSafe’s naNea yarns, these flame-retardant textiles offer biodegradabili...

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Archroma unveils sustainable and innovative dye

Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals focused on eco-friendly solutions, has introduced AVITERA RASPBERRY SE, a new advancement in sustainable and affordable dyeing of cellulosic fabrics. This trichromatic red dye helps mills produce rich, ...

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MIT develops stretchable fiber computer for health monitoring

Researchers at MIT have developed a flexible fibre containing multiple tiny electronic devices, forming a self-operating, programmable computer that can track health and physical activity. The fibre includes sensors, a microcontroller, memory s...

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Bedsure introduces innovative cooling comforter

Bedsure, the leading online bedding brand in the U.S., has introduced Breescape, a new brand designed specifically for people who sleep hot. Its main product, the Breescape Reversible Cooling Comforter, features the company’s unique BlendTek ...

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Virtual Exhibition of Italian Textile Machinery Industry Launched

A virtual exhibition retracing the history of the Italian textile machinery industry—this is The Heritage, the website created by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and Italian Trade Agency, with the financial...

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Dhana Inc., Accelerating Circularity to advance sustainability in textiles

Fashion tech company Dhana Inc. has partnered with Accelerating Circularity Inc. (ACP), a nonprofit organization focused on developing textile-to-textile recycling systems, to promote sustainability and circularity in the textile industry throu...

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Autoneum launches lightweight e-fiber shields

Autoneum has developed E-Fiber flame shields for electric vehicles, which stand out for their high-temperature resistance, lightweight structure, and durability. As the number of EVs using lithium-ion batteries continues to grow worldwide, the ...

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Scientists discover natural slime to potentially develop fibers

Researchers from McGill University have uncovered a breakthrough in sustainable material design by studying the unique slime produced by velvet worms. Their research reveals how a protein structure enables the slime to change from liquid to fib...

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