Munich Fabric Start launches year-round digital platform
Munich trade fair is adding year round programme of industry webinars, digital content and support for German start-ups
Teijin and Asahi Kasei launch recycled filament business
New joint venture targets recycled high‑tenacity polyester yarns for technical and knit apparel applications
Hong Kong knitting giant opens new Vietnam facility
Billion Rise’s investment expands sourcing flexibility and advanced knit development for global sportswear, activewear and intimates brands
‘Ready-to-spin’ recycled fibres for knits
Recover One is a ready-to-spin recycled cotton–polyester blend engineered to eliminate downstream overdyeing in knitted fabric production
Shima Seiki to exhibit at Pakistan textile machinery show
On show at IGATEX will be flat knitting machines, 3D design software and various digital platforms for sustainable knitwear production
Vietnam knits sector targets higher exports
Vietnam’s knitted textile and garment industry is expanding automation, AI and environmental investment as it targets exports rise
Yarn spinner acquires CiCLO technology
Acquisition gives Parkdale full ownership of a polyester and nylon additive designed to reduce the environmental persistence of microplastic fibres
Oroblu partners with Fulgar and Lycra on bio-derived hosiery
Hosiery collaboration combines bio-based polyamide and elastane in a semi-opaque tights style with a reinforced sole
Santoni demonstrates integrated knitting and bonding
Seamless specialist combined high-gauge circular knitting, coated yarns and automated polyurethane bonding at footwear show
Lenzing launches €300m raise to support restructuring
Financing will support Lenzing’s nonwovens expansion while repositioning its textile fibre business towards premium applications and customer partnerships
