Japan’s Toray Industries has developed a polyester-nylon composite fibre containing at least 93% recycled material by weight, overcoming some of the technical difficulties associated with combining ...

Bcomp has partnered with Polestar to bring its lightweight bio-based materials into the new Polestar 5 four-door electric grand tourer (GT). The vehicle features Bcomp’s ampliTex and powerRibs ...

Researchers at Swiss materials research institute Empa have developed a light-responsive material that could enable wound dressings to deliver precisely controlled doses of antiseptics and other ...

TotalEnergies Corbion, headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, has commercially launched a new polylactic acid (PLA) grade specifically developed for meltblown nonwoven filter media, following ...

Italian fabric manufacturer Eurojersey and Portuguese technical garment specialist Petratex have developed a cycling apparel capsule collection to demonstrate how textile development and garment ...

The Lycra Company will highlight progress in producing spandex from renewable raw materials and developing textile-to-textile recycling technology at the Textile Exchange Conference 2026, taking place ...

Unifi is moving water resistance from the finishing stage into the yarn itself with a new technology designed to eliminate the need for conventional topical durable water-repellent (DWR) treatments.

US textile recycling technology developer Circ is joining forces with Chinese chemicals and fibre manufacturing giant Huafon to establish a large-scale textile-to-textile recycling operation in China, ...

Shandong Huazhe has placed an order with Andritz for a high-speed needlepunch line to produce advanced filtration materials. The line will be installed at the company’s headquarters in Jinan, Shandong ...

Digital dyeing technology developer WTRLSS has entered commercial production, with Los Angeles-based denim brand Triarchy launching the first collection made using its water-saving technology.

Germany’s Suedwolle Group has collaborated with Chinese seamless garment specialist UTO and The Lycra Company to develop a collection of performance activewear incorporating polyester fibre made ...

Heimtextil is expecting around 2,900 exhibitors at its next edition in Frankfurt from January 12-15, 2027, maintaining its previous year’s level despite continuing uncertainty across international ...