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Niber and BASF bet on electrospinning to commercialise PFAS-free breathable membranes

Innovation
Electrospun nanofibres are moving from lab promise to industrial platform—helped by big-chemistry scale and polymer know-how. A young materials firm...

Fabulose bets biotech can deliver “real” leather performance—without plastics

Sustainability
An EU-backed consortium is trying to solve the hard part of leather alternatives: scaling a bio-based material that is...

Unifi raises the bar for REPREVE—while the scrutiny rises with it

Recycling
Recycled yarn is becoming a core business, not a “green” sideline. Unifi’s new targets show confidence—but also invite tougher...

ZDHC’s new chemical watchlist puts potassium permanganate back in the spotlight

Chemicals
The denim industry’s cheapest bleaching shortcut is now formally flagged as a “substance of concern” in a tool meant...

Strengthening the Fabric of Innovation: Strategic Meetup Series by Transfar Chemicals

Chemicals
For over twenty years, Transfar Chemicals has been woven into the tapestry of Pakistan’s textile industry. This month, that...

PrimaLoft’s new insulation line mixes peak warmth with real textile-to-textile circularity

Fibres
UltraPeak raises performance; ReRun tries to prove that recycled feedstocks can meet “ingredient-brand” standards at scale. Outdoor brands sell warmth,...

Germany’s “Textile Factory 7.0” aims to turn Mönchengladbach into a real-world lab for the next industrial model

Technology
Europe’s textile industry is relearning an old lesson: competing on cost alone is a losing game. Competing on systems—energy,...

Smart assistive clothing moves closer to reality with a $24 million global research programme

Business
Smart clothing that actively supports movement and everyday mobility could reach the market sooner than expected, following the launch...

U.S. infant product safety review signals new compliance pressure for textile suppliers

Business
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has opened a public review of updated safety standards for infant cradles,...

Nike Golf Adapts World Cup Innovation for Spring 2027

Business
At the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Nike will debut Aero-FIT, a next-generation...

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...

The smart replacement: organIQ seek as an alternative to potassium permanganate

Chemicals
LAB 102 – the blue veins of CHT – brings the Denim Industry closer to permanganate-free bleaching through new...

Egypt’s denim scene is about to get a sustainable shake-up with Archroma’s sustainable denim innovations

Chemicals
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, is excited to announce its debut participation in...

CovationBio Exits BioPDO to Double Down on Next-Generation Biomaterials Ahead of bioPTMEG Launch

Sustainability
Covation Biomaterials LLC has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC (also known as CovationBio PDO /...

Archroma and HeiQ Join Forces to Accelerate Antimicrobial and Odor-Control Solutions for Global Textiles

Chemicals
Archroma and HeiQ have entered into a co-marketing partnership aimed at strengthening the global textile industry’s access to high-performance...

Techtextil North America Opens 2026 Innovation Awards, Spotlighting Breakthroughs in Technical Textiles, Digitalization, and AI

Nonwovens
Techtextil North America has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Innovation Awards, inviting exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge advancements shaping...

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®...

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – Gold Medal for the CHT Group

Chemicals
The CHT Group has been awarded the Gold Medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability rating, recognizing our newly aligned...

EU Mandates Textile EPR: Brands Face New Waste, Export and Compliance Rules

Business
The European Union’s targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) entered into force on 16 October 2025, formally...

Digital Product Passports: from pilot to permanent infrastructure in 2026

Sustainability
Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are no longer an experimental transparency tool. In 2026, they become core infrastructure for the...
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lululemon’s new “ShowZero” fabric treats sweat as an optical problem

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Circulose plugs into Spinnova to to accelerate textile circularity

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