EDANA, the global association and voice representing the nonwovens and related industries, and INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, jointly express their concerns regarding escalating trade tensions. Both associations emphasise the fact that the potential for countermeasures and reciprocal tariffs to negatively impact the nonwovens industry globally.  The nonwovens industry is a global sector, with many companies having significant operations worldwide, including in Europe and the United States. Thus, the industry representatives draw attention to the fact that it is crucial to avoid a harmful cycle of retaliatory...

The positive impact of Trützschler’s next-generation carding machine TC 30i, launched in January 2024, is experienced by worldwide yarn manufacturers since then. It is stated that trials with cotton applications, customers in Indonesia and Türkiye have achieved outstanding results. Trützschler TC 30i had previously received full marks from its users in Türkiye. You can read the results of the...

Saurer’s Autocoro 11 make a difference in rotor spinning with pioneering innovation and automation. This state-of-the-art, fully automated rotor-spinning machine sets new industry benchmarks by significantly reducing energy consumption, maximising efficiency and ensuring unparalleled operational independence. In the Recycling Xtreme edition, the machine is capable of processing the shortest mechanically recycled fibres with an extremely high raw material efficiency....

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 countdown has begun for FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, Europe’s leading exhibition for screen and digital, wide-format printing and textile printing. The event to be held in Berlin, Germany, on May 6-9, will bring together professionals who want to explore the printing industry’s future, examine the latest developments in digital signage, and research personalization solutions. More than 550 brands...

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...

While the increasing rPET proportions make good filtration unavoidable, BB Engineering (BBE), with its decades of experience in extrusion and filtration, announced its new solution, the COBRA filter, towards the issues in this field. The new COBRA filter combines continuous and automated large-area filtration with integrated intermediate filter cleaning – setting a new standard in efficiency, ease of use and resource saving, and finally meeting the demanding requirements of recycling processes. It is stated that the latest solution will be presented to the public for the first time at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam at the beginning of April.  Large-area fine filtration made for recycling Recyclers are currently...