Fibre fragmentation is a significant topic of concern across the industry as a potential threat to ecosystems and human health. Any processed fibrous material broken from a textile structure during production, use, end-of-use, as well as through its subsequent breakage in the natural environment is included in this scope. In recent years, several domestic and industrial mitigation efforts have been developed to capture fibre fragments before they enter air, water, and soil; but with a focus on reducing fibre fragments from entering the environment downstream. Now, a global sustainable...

Textile professionals to visit the ATAG booth 1A6 at the Egypt Stitch & Tex 2025 exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, from 20 to 23 February 2025, can discover Saurer technologies. As a reliable partner for spinning mills, Saurer meets the increasing demand for innovative, energy-saving and high-performance textile solutions. Saurer offers spinning preparation and all five end-spinning systems for staple...

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable apron and cots varieties as well as advanced grinding, UV surface treatment and automation solutions, has increased its targets for 2025 after successfully closing 2024. Asteks exhibited its high value-added, advantageous products and solutions and established new business connections by participating in numerous international textile exhibitions last year, and will continue...

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), one of the global leaders in narrow fabric weaving machinery, announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. With a history spanning over 50 years, MEI is a renowned Italian manufacturer of wide label weaving machines. This strategic acquisition combines the strengths of two industry pioneers, creating a...

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...

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...

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...

Prof. Dr. Cem Güneşoğlu, who carries out studies at Gaziantep University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Textile Engineering, produced mattress fabric with antibacterial and antiviral properties by using borophene material obtained from boron. Prof. Dr. Güneşoğlu decided to use borophene material on the mattress during the studies in the faculty laboratory. The borophene material synthesised during the studies was...

Durak Tekstil, a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, welcomed the leading textile manufacturers of the region at a customer meeting organized in Denizli. In the event attended by more than 120 industry professionals, presentations were made on Durak Tekstil’s corporate development, rich product portfolio, R&D studies, and Renk İplik, which started its operations as a new...

Despite a challenging year, the efficient solutions for textile finishing continuously developed by the leading German textile finishing technology manufacturer Monforts led to a successful 2024 for the company. Supporting the textile sector’s sustainable future with its new investments, partnerships and projects, the company is also well-equipped for a new year. Nicole Croonenbroek, Marketing Manager at Monforts talked to...

One of the market-leading developers of machines in the textile industry, Brückner has serviced its customers worldwide for decades with its great customer support and the advantages its solutions offer in the long term. Verena Ruckh, Head of Marketing Department at Brückner talking to Textilegence, said that they look back with pride on Brückner’s 75th anniversary year, which they...

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 dates of the 26th SIGN Istanbul to be held by Informa Markets at Tüyap Istanbul have been announced. SIGN Istanbul, the leading meeting point of the signage and digital printing industries on a regional and international scale, will be held on October 2-5, 2025. The event, preparations for which have begun this year, will showcase technologies that can...

This year, the fifth ‘Sustainability Talks Istanbul’, with the theme ‘Act Now’, brought together the important stakeholders of the textile industry at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti, providing an important platform where innovative ideas and solutions in sustainability and innovation in the industry were discussed. The event, organized in strategic partnership with the Istanbul Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association (ITHIB)...

When it comes to sustainability, the first thing that springs to mind for the textile and fashion industry, as in almost all sectors, is the environmental footprint. Because it is easier to observe and report the concrete effects of issues such as water and energy use or waste management. But what about the social footprint? Do the information and data on social contribution, philanthropic activities or the number of jobs that companies share in their sustainability reports really fall within the scope of social sustainability? Apparently, the situation is not as it is thought. We talked to Associate Professor Dr. Hakan Karaosman from Cardiff University about what exactly social sustainability...