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Freudenberg’s Filtura Nonwovens cut industrial filtration and compressed-air use by 20%

Nonwovens
The German technical textiles manufacturer will showcase advanced polyester filter media at FSA 2026, highlighting opportunities to reduce energy...

Americhem acquires noble biomaterials to expand antimicrobial and smart textile technologies

Nonwovens
The US acquisition combines advanced antimicrobial, odour-control and electrically conductive textile technologies with global polymer manufacturing capabilities, targeting growth...

Groz-Beckert unveils next-generation energy-efficient needle technologies, advanced carding solutions and AI innovations at ITMA Asia 2026

Technology
The German textile technology specialist will introduce precision components across six manufacturing sectors, targeting lower energy consumption, improved machine...

Lenzing launches €300 million rights issue as fibre strategy shifts toward nonwovens

Fibres
The heavily discounted equity raise will strengthen Lenzing’s balance sheet as the Austrian fibre producer closes capacity, reduces commodity...

Antimicrobial-coated nonwovens seen growing 7% annually as cleanroom demand expands

Nonwovens
Semiconductor fabrication is emerging as a higher-growth outlet for specialised nonwovens, adding a new demand engine alongside healthcare and...

Confitex wins INDEX and Hygienix awards for washable nonwoven hygiene products

Nonwovens
The technology turns traditionally disposable nonwovens into products that withstand 30-plus wash cycles, opening a potential new reusable category...

Philippines launches ONWARD to build natural-fibre nonwovens industry

Nonwovens
DOST-PTRI is moving Philippine fibres beyond conventional apparel into automotive, construction, agriculture, footwear and interiors, backed by a dedicated...

BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance Lab in Mumbai

FIBRES / YARNS / FABRICS
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

Nonwovens
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

Nonwovens
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

Nonwovens
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

Machinery
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

Nonwovens
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

Nonwovens
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

Nonwovens
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

Fibres
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

Machinery
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

Nonwovens
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

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