Japanese fibre manufacturer Asahi Kasei is expanding applications for its specialised elastane technologies, combining recycled content, odour control and improved fabric stability with advanced knitting and weaving.
Japan’s Asahi Kasei...
At ITMA Asia Shanghai 2026, Savio will showcase its latest advancements in winding and spinning technology, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, automation,...
India is considering a two-month extension of its 11% cotton import duty exemption to ease raw material shortages, stabilise prices and strengthen the competitiveness...
German researchers are developing an AI-assisted design approach that could help textile designers create innovative knitted structures while ensuring compatibility with industrial knitting machines.
Researchers...
The fast-fashion retailer faces mounting compliance costs in the US and Europe, weakening the economics of its low-price, cross-border e-commerce model.
Fast-fashion giant Shein has...
The North Carolina investment aims to turn domestically grown hemp into spin-ready fibre using existing cotton and synthetic-textile machinery, closing a key gap between...
Bangladesh is shifting sustainability from individual factory certification toward sector-wide data disclosure as buyers increasingly demand evidence on carbon, energy, water, labour and governance...
German textile machinery specialist Barmag is expanding digital training for bulked continuous filament production, helping manufacturers standardise machine operation, maintenance and workforce skills.
Barmag, a...
Order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026, compared with the same period of 2025. Growth...
Order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026, compared with the same period of 2025. Growth...
From heat-dissolvable seams to biodegradable cellulose and reflective threads, AMANN's latest innovations demonstrate how sewing threads can improve garment recyclability, manufacturing efficiency and functional...
Blue Earth’s 2026 investment programme highlights emerging technologies in sustainable fibres, textile recycling, biotechnology and AI-powered garment resale, with at least £1 million earmarked...
Living Ink Technologies’ carbon-negative Algae Black pigment is gaining commercial traction, offering apparel and textile manufacturers a bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived black colourants.
Colorado-based Living...