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18th Istanbul Apparel Conference serves as a ‘compass’ for the industry 

Organized by the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association...

Textilegence September–October 2025 issue is out! 

The September–October 2025 issue once again brings...

1 Hour Shirt; from fast fashion to fair fashion

The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by...

Bego Jeans; the story of clean denim

Bego Jeans implements a sustainable and clean...

HEADLINES

Juan Parès elected as new ITMF President

On October 24th, 2025, during the ITMF Annual Conference & IAF World Fashion Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the Committee of Management of the ITMF elected the members of the ITMF Board for the period 2025-2027. Juan Parès (Spain) was unanimously elected as the new ITMF President of the Federation.   Degree in Business administration and management at the University of Cantabria, Parès started at Textil Santanderina in 1980, where he worked as Quality Manager from 1985 to 1989 and Product & Marketing Manager from 1989 to 1993. Parès was...

KARL MAYER to showcase its practical and effective warp solutions at ITMA ASIA

The KARL MAYER Warp Preparation Business Unit has prepared a diverse media presentation of its extensive product portfolio for ITMA ASIA + CITME. The focus is on solutions that support its customers in successfully navigating the current tense global economic and geopolitical situation.   “We want...

Aersulate Wadding is in top ten at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich

Outlast Technologies is showcasing Aersulate Wadding - its NASA-inspired, fiber-based insulation - at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich on October 29–30, 2025. Recognized among the Top Ten in the show’s Innovation...

Ekoten received an award for its wastewater recovery project

Ekoten Tekstil, a subsidiary of Sun Tekstil, was deemed worthy of an award in the “Innovation – Wastewater Recovery” category at the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards. The project’s...

SPINNING

New name of cotton cleaning: Pre-Cleaner CL-X

Since its market launch in 2022, the Pre-Cleaner CL-X by Trützschler has become a new standard in cotton cleaning, providing efficiency, productivity and energy savings. Now, new results from Türkiye demonstrate again the strong market position of Pre-Cleaner CL-X.  Successful results lead to more orders  Compared to a Swiss competitor, the CL-X reduced waste from raw material by up to 2.5%...

Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots, as well as advanced cot grinding machines, UV surface treatment and automation solutions, will participate in ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, the largest textile machinery fair of the Asian market, between October 28–31. Showcasing its advanced technologies and a selection from its rich product portfolio, Asteks will...

WEAVING

KARL MAYER to showcase its practical and effective warp solutions at ITMA ASIA

The KARL MAYER Warp Preparation Business Unit has prepared a diverse media presentation of its extensive product portfolio for ITMA ASIA + CITME. The focus is on solutions that support its customers in successfully navigating the current tense global economic and geopolitical situation.   “We want to discuss ways of improving cost-effectiveness with our customers. Specifically, we want to talk about...

Turkuvaz increases its advantages in diaper production with the new ANDRITZ upgrade

International technology group ANDRITZ has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines. With this upgrade Turkuvaz will produce game-changing diapers with enhanced core absorption and maximum comfort for babies.  Superior performance, lower material costs  In addition to improved wearability and a better fit for babies, the...

KNITTING

Control 5.0 makes circular knitting machines IoT-ready

The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001...

Mayer & Cie.: Challenges are inevitable, the thing is accurate steps on time

Mayer & Cie. continues to take place among the leaders in textile machinery manufacturing, combining over a century of experience with a commitment to precision, quality, and global reach. The fourth-generation family-owned business headquartered in Albstadt, Germany, serves its customers with over 450 employees worldwide and additional sites in China and the Czech Republic. Mayer & Cie. Managing Director...

FIBER and FABRICS

Akkök Holding targets over 500 million dollars in investments this year

Akkök Holding, one of the industrial enterprises operating in chemicals, energy, real estate and textiles and many more industries, has positioned 2025 as a transformative year with its strategies of indigenization in technology, increasing its export power and expanding its market share. The Holding is preparing to realize its new project in the real estate sector as well as...

Durak Tekstil has become a well-known brand in the global market

Durak Tekstil, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, will present innovative solutions for the global furniture and interior decoration industry at Interzum 2025 in Hall 10.1, Booth No A024 B025 to be held in Cologne, Germany, on May 20-23. The company focuses on strengthening presence in target markets, reaching potential new markets and establishing...

FINISHING

iNTERSPARE at ITMA Asia; tradition continues with latest improvements

The German company iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen will continue the tradition of its ARTOS, BABCOCK (BTM) and Krantz product lines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore at the joint VDMA stand (Hall 7 / Stand A104) and present the latest developments. The presentation will focus on the latest versions of the Tumble Relax dryer Krantz Syncro and the stenter frame...

Biancalani solutions for terry towel of the future

Cotton terry fabric has long been the most significant segment in the home textile sector. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple functional necessity to a design element and a source of domestic comfort. Biancalani offers the solutions guaranteeing minimal production costs and reduced environmental impact.Traditionally, the processing of cotton terry fabric begins with preparation (for example, to remove sizing agents), continues...

TECHNICAL TEXTILES

Aersulate Wadding is in top ten at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich

Outlast Technologies is showcasing Aersulate Wadding - its NASA-inspired, fiber-based insulation - at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich on October 29–30, 2025. Recognized among the Top Ten in the show’s Innovation Forum, Aersulate® was selected from over 2,000 fabric submissions, standing out to the jury for its high thermal efficiency with low volume. During the event, the Outlast team will be...
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Aersulate fabrics provides superior insulation with less than 2 mm thickness

Outlast Technologies, a specialist in proactive heat management for textile materials, has succeeded in integrating aerogel into flexible fabric systems through a series of engineered composite structures now offered under the name Aersulate®. These materials provide reliable thermal insulation even in extremely thin formats and under compression or moisture exposure. Aersulate fabrics stands out with its ultra thickness and...

TRADE FAIRS

Heimtextil 2026 to bring industry together under motto “Lead the Change”

As the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, interior design, and trends, Heimtextil 2026 will once again bring the global industry together in Frankfurt. Organized by Messe Frankfurt from 13 to 16 January 2026, the fair aims to further strengthen its ties with the Turkish textile industry, as in previous years. Heimtextil Directors Margit Herberth and...

Türkiye takes the global stage at BRICS+ Fashion Summit

Bringing representatives from more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas onto a single platform, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit marked an important milestone for Türkiye in strengthening the international standing of its national fashion industry. Parallel to the summit, held in Moscow at the end of August, Türkiye was represented at Moscow Fashion Week by renowned...

HEADLINES

The flat knitting machine business under the STOLL is discontinuing

Leading textile machinery manufacturer KARL MAYER is discontinuing the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand. Accordingly, the Reutlingen plant will close down on October 31, 2025. Production in China will end in December 2025. These decisions are in the scope of the strategic realignment which KARL MAYER announced, at the beginning of this year, that it would be shifting its focus back to its core areas of warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles.   “STOLL stands for a long tradition. That is precisely why we deeply regret that we were unable to lead the business into the future successfully. It was not possible to find an investor to...

18th Istanbul Apparel Conference serves as a ‘compass’ for the industry 

Organized by the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD) and regarded as the largest gathering of the sector, the Istanbul Apparel Conference was successfully completed, offering renewed hope to the textile and apparel industries struggling with recent challenges. The 18th edition, held under the theme...

New name of cotton cleaning: Pre-Cleaner CL-X

Since its market launch in 2022, the Pre-Cleaner CL-X by Trützschler has become a new standard in cotton cleaning, providing efficiency, productivity and energy savings. Now, new results from Türkiye demonstrate again the strong market position of Pre-Cleaner CL-X.  Successful results lead to more orders  Compared...

The heart of advertising, printing, and promotions beat at SIGN Istanbul 2025

The 26th Industrial Advertising and Printing Technologies Fair, SIGN Istanbul 2025, and the Corporate Promotion and Advertising Products Fair, PROMOGIFT Istanbul 2025, welcomed industry professionals from 80 countries at...

Türkiye, as a cotton country, how can it fight against drought?

In a statement made on October 7, World Cotton Day, National Cotton Council President Fevzi Çondur emphasized that cotton is of strategic importance for Türkiye. He noted that climate...

Türkiye and five EU countries join forces for AI-powered circular fashion 

Under the TechStyle Erasmus+ Project, France, Sweden, Spain, Greece, Italy, and Türkiye will collaborate to develop AI-driven solutions for “circular and regenerative fashion” within the apparel and garment sector....

Asteks to meet the global market at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots, as well as advanced cot grinding machines, UV surface treatment and automation solutions, will participate in ITMA ASIA...

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Issue: 75 - September/Ocober 2025

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PACKAGING

ReKrill: Plastic-like but fully fruit-based packages

At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...

Köksan prefers Oerlikon Barmag for its polyester investment in China

Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. It is stated that this will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group’s production capacity.  It is announced that as part of this comprehensive cooperation...

PRINTING

swissQprint expands Generation 5 line-up with new Topi 5 and Oryx 5

Represented in Türkiye for many years by Pigment Reklam, swissQprint – a leading manufacturer of UV printing systems – has expanded the Generation 5 line-up, launched to acclaim in early 2025, with two new models. The Topi 5 and Oryx 5 UV-LED flatbed printers are designed for users with small to medium production volumes and high-quality requirements. Both models...

Pigment Reklam will be at SIGN Istanbul 2025 with advantageous UV and eco-solvent printing solutions

Pigment Reklam, a specialist in UV printing, eco-solvent printing, 3D scanning, and cutting solutions, will be participating in SIGN Istanbul 2025, the 26th International Advertising and Digital Printing Technologies Exhibition, to be held at TÜYAP on October 2-5, to meet with industry professionals. Pigment Reklam will be exhibiting UV printing solutions from swissQprint, Osnuo, and Mserin, as well as...

GREEN TIMES

FASHION and RETAIL

ReKrill: Plastic-like but fully fruit-based packages

At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...

Köksan prefers Oerlikon Barmag for its polyester investment in China

Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. It is stated that this will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group’s production capacity.  It is announced that as part of this comprehensive cooperation...

ADVERTORIAL

1 Hour Shirt; from fast fashion to fair fashion

The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by the collaboration of Fashion Revolution Germany and a circular fashion brand DETTO FATTO, started out to highlight...

Nivogo: ‘Fashion that changes the future’ is circular transformation in Türkiye

The Nivogo brand, a combination of the words Nivo (new) and go (to take action) is starting the circular transformation movement, representing the ‘new...

Loepfe announces new season leadership team

Since the beginning of May, Loepfe Brothers...

A great investment from Yürek Tekstil in digital textile printing

Yürek Tekstil Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş., one...

Oerlikon Textile Inc. to maintain its services at its new headquarters in USA

The American subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Oerlikon...

No44 transforms waste into new jeans with ISKO denim

Romania-based women’s jean brand No44 has announced...

Hosiery machinery manufacturer Lonati chose its new partner in Turkey

In the statement on the company’s website regarding the...

Coloreel won the Quality Innovation Award

Coloreel and their groundbreaking instant yarn dyeing...

New cooperation from Trützschler Nonwovens

Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH started...

Young designers will compete for ‘Denimtopia’ 

Organised by Colin’s, the fashion brand of...
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