International technology group ANDRITZ has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, dedicated to advancing solutions for dry molded fiber production. Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is now able to offer complete dry molded fiber lines.
The new technical center with its pilot line will support ANDRITZ’s development of industrial-scale solutions for high-speed, turnkey dry molded fiber production plants for the packaging...
Ramazan Kaya, Joint Chairman of the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD), stated that apparel is among the leading industries of the country with the economic value created and contribution to employment, and shared his predictions for 2030 and beyond. Kaya made a statement to...
The Fashion Academy, established by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality to provide the necessary skills to those who want to make a career in the fashion industry, provides advanced level training...
KARL MAYER launched the innovative JACQUARDTRONIC® lace for the underwear and clothing sector combines a clear fabric appearance with a highly filigree pattern in the centre section. The new,...
One of Türkiye’s leading textile companies, Işıl Tekstil, has increased capacity and gave added strength to the Turkish textile industry with new investments in the Niğde Yarn Facility. Işıl Tekstil continues to develop its technological infrastructure and production capacity, and has recently added the Rieter E90 combing machine, Trützschler blowroom and TC19i carding machine to its production line in...
The Chinese carpet yarn manufacturer Zhejiang Sitong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is expanding its polyester capacities with an Oerlikon Neumag BCF system of the BCF S+ type. With the additional four BCF S+ positions for polyester yarn, Sitong aims to respond to the trend towards polyester carpet yarns. It is stated that in the future, the company will...
Itema, one of the leading global providers of advanced weaving solutions, has completed the acquisition of Schoch & Co. Srl, historic company active in the production and supply of accessories for textile machines, such as reeds, drop wires and other components. It is completed the integration process already started in 2019 with the acquisition of 80% of the company’s...
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 to be held in Shanghai from 14-18 October 2024, will become an important platform for Picanol to once again demonstrate its technological competence in both airjet and rapier weaving machines. Visitors to the event will experience Picanol’s world premiere of its brand-new Supermax rapier weaving machine. In total, Picanol will have four different high-tech...
KARL MAYER launched the innovative JACQUARDTRONIC® lace for the underwear and clothing sector combines a clear fabric appearance with a highly filigree pattern in the centre section. The new, rigid article was created on an MJ 92/1 F from a very thin, super-combed, Ne 200/2 ring-spun cotton yarn in the jacquard. The idea for this was conceived back in...
Circular knitting machine specialist Mayer & Cie. will present its innovations for the Turkish market at the ITM in Istanbul on June 4-8. Among the company’s solutions at booth 303 B in Hall 3. are two machine types – the SF4 3.2 III and the Relanit 3.2 HS II – and various smart solutions that make circular knitting more...
Ajay Sardana President & Head, Strategy and Business Development, Polyester Business of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was one of the speakers at the ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, hosted in Samarkand on September 8-10. The conference, themed Innovation, Cooperation, and Regulation — Drivers of the Textile and Apparel Industry focused on the world’s most pressing issues...
Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, one of the world’s leading producers of specialty polymer-coated and calendared materials, introduced Dartex® Microclimate EcoPlus, a polyurethane coated fabric for the medical device and mattress cover industries. This innovative fabric combines exceptional chemical resistance with unparalleled breathability, setting a new benchmark for performance, comfort, and sustainability.
Polyurethane fabrics have long been recognized for their superior...
Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts with a comprehensive product portfolio of metal components and fashion jewellery for the luxury industry are further expanding the use of their advanced Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) processes, leveraging Oerlikon Balzers’ technological expertise. Oerlikon aims to raise its profile as the leading provider of high-quality, environmentally-friendly finishes for the luxury sector, balancing style, performance,...
A specialty chemicals company Archroma, Türkiye-based denim manufacturer Kipaş Denim, and a sustainable textile solutions company Jeanologia are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability. Combining their advanced technologies, the three textile innovators are behind Kipaş’s new Contra Denim concept. This important step towards the dyeing and finishing process in this...
Research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the University of the West of England (UWE) and the University of Exeter shows how high-performance micro-supercapacitors can be used to power e-textiles to support a range of health applications in a sustainable way. The development allows for the electrodes to be printed onto the fabric of garments to provide power to wearable technologies...
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a flexible wearable fabric called RoboFabric that can stiffen on demand. Developed through a combination of geometric design, 3D printing, and robotic control, the new technology can quickly be made into medical devices or soft robotics, such as limbs for drones. The NTU research team has developed an elbow...
The 17th Istanbul Apparel Conference organised by the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD) was completed successfully with both the topics in the program and the high number of participants. The event at Çırağan Palace Kempinski on October 16-17, featured conference presentations on the first day and B2B meetings on the second day. The conference emphasised that Turkish textile manufacturers...
Heimtextil, one of the world’s leading trade fairs in home and contract textiles and textile design, will offer its visitors a more comprehensive and richer experience with its expanded carpet halls in its 2025 edition. The fair will be held in Frankfurt on January 14-17, and will host 2,900 participants from 60 countries in a total of 16 halls....
Textilegence November December 2024 issue concludes the year with the latest news, exclusive interviews and event news from the textile and printing world. Although the Turkish textile recorded a 2.3% decrease in exports in the first 10 months of the year compared to the same period of the previous year, it achieved significant success with export increases of up to 70% in some markets and its rise to 2nd place in the global bedding industry. It is seen that there is dynamism in the sector worldwide with the exhibitions organised on a global and local basis.
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A.I.T. (Advanced Information Technologies), standing out in the market with artificial intelligence software specific to the textile industry, does not compromise on high-quality standards and environmentally friendly production principles as a distributor as well. The company, which has been introducing Papijet branded sublimation printing...
Durst Group, a leader in digital printing and production technologies, recently introduced a new addition to the P5 family at its headquarters in Brixen: the P5 X. This versatile...
Better Cotton has signed a strategic roadmap with leading authorities in Uzbekistan’s agricultural and textile sectors to accelerate the production of more sustainable cotton across the country and ensure...
Durst Group, a leader in digital printing and production technologies, recently introduced a new addition to the P5 family at its headquarters in Brixen: the P5 X. This versatile and efficient solution is designed for both true flatbed and roll-to-roll applications. At the event, attended by media representatives from 18 countries, Durst executives, including Christian Harder, Vice President Sales,...
Sun Chemical, an ink and chemical manufacturer for several different areas, especially packaging, met with visitors at the SIGN Istanbul 2024 on October 31 and November 3. The global player, which has deep-rooted ties to the Turkish market and operates with 160 factories in 83 countries, attracted the attention of visitors with the products and samples they exhibited throughout...
International technology group ANDRITZ has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, dedicated to advancing solutions for dry molded fiber production. Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is now able to offer...
Artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most invested technologies today, is increasing its use in packaging design. Brands that want to create more memorable works with minimum effort are integrating AI technologies into their entire design processes. AI applications that automate stages such as quality control and process automation allow designers to create attractive packaging designs in minutes by...
International technology group ANDRITZ has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, dedicated to advancing solutions for dry molded fiber production. Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is now able to offer...
Artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most invested technologies today, is increasing its use in packaging design. Brands that want to create more memorable works with minimum effort are integrating AI technologies into their entire design processes. AI applications that automate stages such as quality control and process automation allow designers to create attractive packaging designs in minutes by...
The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by the collaboration of Fashion Revolution Germany and a circular fashion brand DETTO FATTO, started out to highlight...
The Nivogo brand, a combination of the words Nivo (new) and go (to take action) is starting the circular transformation movement, representing the ‘new...
