KARL MAYER will exhibit warp knitting, warp preparation, and technical textile solutions at ITM 2026 in Istanbul from June 9 to 13. The company's showcase includes a live HKS 4-M EL ECO demonstration,...
Copenhagen Fashion Week's 20th edition challenged the global fashion industry's retreat from sustainability commitments, even as fashion's decarbonisation trajectory remains offtrack. Shein's climate...
Sustainability certifications used by major fashion brands are facing intense scrutiny, raising serious questions about the credibility of industry green claims. U.S. trade policy under President Trum...
UK clothing and footwear prices fell 0.8% in the 12 months to March 2026, reversing a 0.9% annual increase recorded through February, according to new ONS data. The deflationary trend in apparel contr...
iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen GmbH will exhibit at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, presenting its latest textile finishing solutions at the VDMA joint stand in Hall 12, Stand C55A. The German manufacturer...
The LYCRA Company has officially launched LYCRA® VintageFX fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam, delivering authentic vintage denim aesthetics in modern silhouettes. The patent-pending dual-core yarn construct...
Archroma is presenting a comprehensive suite of specialty chemical innovations at Techtextil 2026, held April 21–24 in Frankfurt, Germany. The company's solutions address outdoor and active wear, work...
Textiles Recycling Expo USA, North America's first dedicated textile recycling event, takes place April 29–30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two-day expo f...
Washington University in St. Louis researchers have developed protein-based textile fibers that dissolve in seconds and regenerate without performance loss, introducing a rapid closed-loop recycling s...
Chinese textile leader Challenge Fashion is advancing plans to establish a major manufacturing facility in Pakistan, targeting annual exports of $400 million to $500 million. The expansion aims to cre...
Starting 19 July 2026, the EU will ban large companies from destroying unsold clothes, footwear, and accessories under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The policy forces retai...
Syre has expanded its partnership with Target to scale the use of textile-to-textile recycled polyester across apparel and home product categories. The initiative targets 70,000 metric tons of recycle...
BGMEA and GIZ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable apparel production in Bangladesh, with the partnership running from May 2026 to February 2028. The agreement establishes...
BRCĒ, a material-tech startup from Michigan State University, won 11 prizes totaling $611,500 at the 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition, claiming the overall grand prize. The company's patented Latti...
The Texas Attorney General's Office has launched a PFAS investigation into Lululemon, issuing a civil investigative demand to determine whether its athletic apparel contains forever chemicals and whet...
The U.S. federal government has extended PFAS reporting obligations to January 31, 2027, giving textile manufacturers and importers more time to comply. Minnesota has also pushed its state-level PFAS...
NILIT is presenting a new range of SENSIL® performance workwear fabrics at Techtextil Frankfurt, combining thermal management, odor control, muscle support, and abrasion resistance. Seven leading mill...
The Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 named 17 international winners across ten categories at Messe Frankfurt. Innovations span PFAS-free finishing, AI-driven recycling, biodegradable b...
Bedsure launched two new cooling comforters in April 2026 — the SleepEase Cooling Comforter Set and CoolOxy Comforter 2.0 — designed to address nighttime overheating through breathable construction an...
Santini Cycling and Polartec have launched the AERO RACE jersey, the first commercial application of Polartec® Power Dry™ with Recycled Carbon fabric in the global apparel market. This material conver...
Albany Engineered Composites® (AEC), a segment of Albany International Corp., has been named one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today in April 2026. The award recognizes AEC's ISO 14001- and ISO...
Epoch Biodesign has announced plans to build Europe's first enzymatic nylon 6,6 biorecycling facility at Imperial College London's Grapht Works manufacturing centre in North Acton, targeting a Q3 2026...
Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. showcases smart textiles and adaptive apparel innovations at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2026 in Portland. The company presents its WIIM wearable technology platform, fo...
GALLS has acquired CMS Uniforms and Equipment, establishing itself as Tennessee's leading public safety equipment provider. The deal combines GALLS' national logistics network with CMS's 670-plus clie...
Revitalignr by Waco Shoe Company has launched a new line of performance socks featuring biomechanical technology, PWR-BRIDGE compression, and 360-degree cushioning. The unisex collection covers Women'...
Reju has secured Γé¼135 million through the Dutch NIKI program for an industrial-scale textile recycling hub at Chemelot Industrial Park. The Regeneration Hub will convert post-consumer polyester text...
The LYCRA Company officially launched LYCRA VintageFX fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam on April 15–16, 2026. This next-generation dual-core stretch fiber delivers authentic vintage denim aesthetics alongsi...
NILIT introduces a new range of SENSIL performance workwear fabrics at Techtextil Frankfurt 2026. The collection features thermal management, moisture control, odor resistance, and enhanced durability...
The ITMF's 37th Global Textile Industry Survey reveals a sharp decline in the global business climate, with the situation balance falling to -25 percentage points. Geopolitics has overtaken weak deman...
Leading apparel brands including Walmart and REI have signed letters of support for unspun's plan to build automated manufacturing hubs in the U.S. using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology. Backed by ov...
