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EPFL’s “X-crossing” fabric turns stretch textiles into real actuators

Fabrics
By aligning metal-fibre crossings so forces add up—rather than cancel out—researchers push wearable robotics closer to clothing than machinery. Wearable...

APTMA urges a “US-cotton-for-zero-duty” deal as rivals gain tariff edge

Business
Pakistan’s mills fear a small tariff gap can flip orders in the US—especially if Bangladesh can ship some lines...

The new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER shows what it can do

Fabrics
KARL MAYER’s new RE 6 EL from KARL MAYER brings a breath of fresh air to the raschel fabric...

Carrington and Pincroft pitch “one-stop” military textiles as procurement tightens

Technical Textiles
At Enforce Tac, the pair are bundling fabric engineering with controlled finishing and print—selling predictability as much as performance. Defence...

Denim’s next trend is engineered scarcity and honest imperfection

Denim
Brands that keep denim “rare” and visually unpolished may win Gen Z’s attention as online shopping turns monotonous. Denim loves...

Texworld Paris 2026: Pakistan turns up in Paris—small contingent, big message

Business
With Europe’s sourcing bazaar crowded by giants, Pakistan’s four exhibitors were selling a simple proposition: value-added capability, not just...

Haelixa’s €2m raise shows “proof” it is becoming the new compliance layer for textiles

Fibres
As regulators and brands tighten the screws on origin, recycled content and labelling, the weakest link is no longer...

Eastman introduces Naia™ Lyte at Première Vision Paris, marking a major breakthrough in fiber tenacity for cellulose acetate filament yarn performance

Fibres
Eastman unveils Naia™ Lyte, a new cellulose acetate filament yarn that represents an important milestone in performance for lightweight...

Mahlo upgrades weft straightening with AI—without forcing mills to buy new machines

Dyeing & Finishing
By turning quality control into a feedback system—and making it retrofit-friendly—Mahlo is selling productivity, not just hardware. As energy, labour...

China’s booming pet economy drives launch of Pet Boutique at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring 2026

Fabrics
China’s rapidly expanding pet economy, powered largely by younger consumers, is reshaping demand for pet apparel and functional textiles,...

Global medical clothing market set to double by 2035 on safety, surgery and smart textiles demand

Business
The global medical clothing market is entering a sustained high-growth phase, underpinned by rising healthcare utilisation, stricter infection-control norms...

Pakistan’s textile mills seek super tax relief as liquidity pressures mount

Business
Pakistan’s textile manufacturers have urged the tax authorities to provide immediate relief on Super Tax recovery, warning that rigid...

India’s zero-duty access to the EU threatens Pakistan’s GSP+ advantage in textiles

Business
The newly signed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India is expected to intensify competitive pressure on...

London Textile Fair January 2026 draws 3,600+ visitors, reinforcing its role as the UK’s key sourcing hub

Fibres
The London Textile Fair (TLTF) returned to London’s Business Design Centre from 13–14 January 2026, welcoming the global textile...

Alchemie Technology partners with Acatel to scale low-carbon digital dyeing for knitted cellulosics

Dyeing & Finishing
Alchemie Technology, a British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) member and pioneer of precision jet dyeing, has entered a strategic...

Halogen-Free, Wash-Durable Cotton Fabric Achieves Dual-Flame-Retardant and Antibacterial Performance

Fabrics
Researchers Xu Li, Xiangji Liu, Chenghao Yang, and colleagues have developed a durable multifunctional cotton fabric that simultaneously delivers...

Hologenix Brings CELLIANT® Infrared Wellness Technology to Las Vegas Winter Market 2026

Fibres
As the Las Vegas Winter Market 2026 approaches, Hologenix, the company behind CELLIANT, will showcase its infrared wellness textiles...

Heimtextil 2026 Opens with 3,000 Exhibitors from 66 Countries, Reinforcing Its Role as the Global Hub for AI-Driven, Future-Oriented Interior Textiles

Business
With 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries, Heimtextil opens the 2026 season as the world’s leading trade fair for home...

Pakistani Hometextiles and Carpets Gain Strong Buyer Interest as Heimtextil 2026 Opens in Frankfurt

Fabrics
The world’s largest home textile exhibition, Heimtextil 2026, has officially opened in Frankfurt, Germany, with Pakistani exhibitors receiving an...

Trevira CS® Brings “WE CARE” to Heimtextil 2026, Blending Flame Safety, Sustainability, and Social Impact

Fibres
Indorama Ventures is set to make a strong statement at Heimtextil 2026 (January 13–16, Frankfurt) with its Trevira CS®...
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Bangladesh’s US trade deal swaps tariff crumbs for big-ticket commitments

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Washington offered Dhaka limited relief on garments—but won deep purchase pledges and wide regulatory concessions. The Bangladesh–United States agreement is a reminder that America’s new...

EPFL’s “X-crossing” fabric turns stretch textiles into real actuators

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