By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a
f
lexible textile, EPFL researchers in Switzerland have
created a lightweight fabric capable of lifting over 400
times its own weight. The work advances the develop
ment of...

ShowZero is a new sweat-concealing technology
designed for high-sweat activities developed by lulu
lemon.It is said to conceal higher volumes of sweat while
ensuring enhanced breathability, moisture management
and a lightweight f...

Nonwovenn is developing PFAS-free activated car
bon filter media for ostomy pouches, responding to
the medical sector’s growing demand for safer, compli
ant, and more sustainable materials. The company’s
latest development com...

Supply chain consultancy GenuTrace and digital
traceability platform Kinset have formed a partner
ship to help companies verify and document cotton
sourcing claims. Their joint approach responds directly
to new regulatory demands...

Technical Absorbents (TAL) has announced a partner
ship with UK-based Heat Stress Global (HSG) to further
develop advanced solutions designed to reduce heat
stress.Under this new collaboration, specially developed
SAF materials w...

The technical centre of the Institite for Technical Tex
tiles (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany is
now equipped with an Amandus Kahl pellet press which
can efficiently compact shredded synthetic textiles at a
throughput ...

Researchers at the Wilson College of Textiles, part of
North Carolina State University, have created a seam
less knitted garment that blocks mosquito bites without
using insecticides. The project, led by Andre West, Direc
tor of T...

Textile recycler Circ has broadened its Fibre Club
programme by adding a new group of brand and
supply chain partners to strengthen its textile-to-textile
recycling efforts. Through this expansion, Circ aims to
increase the adop...

Karl Mayer has introduced its new RE 6 EL raschel
machine, offering a modern approach to produc
ing elastic fabrics through a range of newly devel
oped samples. Designed by the company’s textile
product development team, these f...

Mimaki Europe, a producer of industrial inkjet printers
and cutting solutions, has assisted Italian sports
wear brand Erreà in upgrading its digital textile print
ing setup with seven advanced Mimaki machines. This
upgrade repres...

Scientists have developed a smart textile vest capable
of monitoring body temperature and identifying early
signs of hypothermia in elderly individuals. The innova
tion is designed to address the higher risk older people
face due...

Nonwovenn is developing PFAS-free activated car
bon filter media for ostomy pouches, addressing the
medical sector’s increasing need for safer, compliant
and more sustainable materials.
Drawing on over two decades of expertise i...

Ocean Recherche is promoting marine biomass as its
main raw material for fashion and design applica
tions. The Paris-based company supplies a range of ma
terials developed from ocean resources, aiming to offer
scalable and design-...

Ghana is working with the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO) to set up a
Circular Economy Innovation and Textile Testing Centre
that will help reduce textile waste while strengthening
industrial developme...

Nikwax has partnered with technical marine clothing
brand Gill Marine to introduce PFAS-free durable
water-repellent technology to ocean performance gear.
The collaboration brings a more environmentally respon
sible finish to hig...

Insulation leader PrimaLoft has introduced six new
products designed to unlock new possibilities in outdoor
apparel and accessories, including UltraPeak, its highest
performing insulation to-date, in addition to grades
containing...

AGY, JPS Composite
Materials to produce
glass fiber fabric AGY has partnered with JPS Composite Materials to
manufacture the first North American-based low
coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) glass fibre fabric
developed ...

KelTex, a venture founded by Laetus Buberwa and
Emeliana Said, has been selected among the Top
20 global finalists for the 2026 Global Change Award, a
leading sustainability competition in the fashion industry,
organised by the ...

UNIFI Inc., maker of REPREVE recycled yarns, has in
troduced Luxel, a new yarn technology designed to
replicate the natural look and feel of linen while deliver
ing enhanced performance and sustainability features.
Luxel is produce...

Researchers in Iran now report a potential solution for the
pollution caused by textile dyeing. Scientists at Isfahan
University of Technology have created a laboratory-scale
electrocoagulation (EC) reactor that can remove up to read more

Textile-to-textile recycling specialist Circulose has joined
Spinnova’s ecosystem in a move designed to acceler
ate the commercial scale-up of Spinnova’s fibre tech
nology. Spinnova has been actively seeking strategic
partners...

The European Union has adopted a new rule that will
ban the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes to cut
waste and protect the environment. The rule is part of
the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, a law
designed ...

Germany is moving to build a new technology-driven
textile ecosystem through the Textile Factory 7.0
initiative. The project aims to integrate energy efficiency,
artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology into
modern t...

The Argentine textile industry fell by 7.8% in 2025, during
which the Argentine Textile Industries Federation (FITA)
called the sector’s “hardest moment.”
According to official figures, the industry was the only one
to expe...

Alujain Corporation and Beaulieu International Group
(BIG) are entering into a strategic joint venture in
Saudi Arabia which will bring together Alujain’s estab
lished regional manufacturing platform with Beaulieu’s
globally ...