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BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance Lab in Mumbai

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The 200-square-metre facility can run more than 30 test methods, giving hygiene manufacturers faster access to diaper benchmarking, SAP...

ANDRITZ Targets Faster, More Flexible Nonwovens Production at CINTE 2026

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The X-Pro crosslapper’s 250 m/min input speed and a new medium-capacity needleloom anchor ANDRITZ’s push for higher productivity, better...

European automotive nonwovens market forecast to reach $1 billion by 2035

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Electrification, lightweighting and demand for quieter cabins are shifting automotive nonwovens from basic interior materials towards higher-value acoustic, thermal...

VTT Develops Roll-to-Roll Mycelium Nonwoven as Potential Leather Alternative

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The Finnish research team has shifted fungal material production from slow tray cultivation to bioreactors and continuous sheet forming,...

Groz-Beckert presenting nowovens and knitting products in China at CINTE Techtextil

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From September 1 to 3, 2026, Groz-Beckert will present its latest innovations and solutions across the product areas of...

MAGIC orders ANDRITZ airlaid line for high-performance food pads

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The Italian investment integrates web formation and converting in a single production system, targeting higher absorbency, consistent quality and...

YKK tests EXCELLA zipper tape made from used clothing for luxury fashion

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YKK’s experimental trim shows how textile-to-textile recycling is moving beyond fabric into technically demanding garment components. YKK has developed a...

Medical clothing market could reach $250.8bn by 2035 as hospitals shift from commodity apparel to verified protection

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The commercial opportunity is real, but growth will favour suppliers that can prove barrier performance, regulatory compliance and reliable...

Antimicrobial hospital textiles could hit $17.4bn by 2030, but evidence will decide the winners

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Durable performance, compliant claims and verified wash-life—not generic “antimicrobial” finho wins. The global antimicrobial hospital textiles market was estimated at...

DiloGroup secures U.S. hygiene needling line order as demand shifts to process-controlled nonwovens

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The investment underlines a key hygiene-market requirement: consistent web quality, low contamination risk and stable throughput across the full...

Göliplik moves into sustainable wipes with Andritz wetlace line

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The Turkish yarn producer is using machinery investment to enter a higher-growth nonwovens segment built around bio-based and flushable...

EDANA report reframes continence products as healthcare infrastructure

Nonwovens
Absorbent hygiene products are being positioned not only as consumer goods, but as essential nonwoven medical solutions for ageing...

Nonwoven machinery market set to more than double by 2033

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Demand from hygiene, medical disposables, packaging and automation is reshaping investment priorities for nonwoven machinery suppliers. The global nonwoven fabric...

Swedish automation targets filter-media bottlenecks at FILTECH 2026

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TMAS members Eton Systems and ACG Kinna Automatic will use FILTECH 2026 to show how automation can raise output,...

ATCO Hygienics orders ANDRITZ diaper line to expand Central Asian hygiene capacity

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The investment strengthens Uzbekistan’s role in regional hygiene manufacturing as demand for premium baby-care products continues to rise. ATCO Hygienics...

Harper hygienics adds probiotic positioning to Cleanic menstrual pads

Technical Textiles
Cleanic Probiotic shows how feminine hygiene products are moving beyond absorbency into skin comfort, microbiome support and wellness-led differentiation. Harper...

Clorox, Lenzing and Rockline named finalists for 2026 World of Wipes innovation award

Nonwovens
The shortlist shows how wipes innovation is moving beyond convenience into material substitution, garment care and field safety applications. INDA,...

Kruger orders ANDRITZ wetlace line for Canada’s first sustainable wipes platform

Nonwovens
The investment moves Kruger from pulp and paper into nonwovens, targeting plastic-free wipe materials as brands and retailers seek...

Trützschler strengthens leadership in nonwovens with major strategic deals in China

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Geneva, Switzerland – May 20, 2026 – Trützschler Nonwovens has announced significant strategic cooperation agreements with three leading Chinese...

EU moves against Chinese PET spunbond as EDANA backs provisional anti-dumping duties

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The European Commission’s sharp provisional tariffs on Chinese PET spunbond signal a tougher industrial trade posture as Europe seeks...
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