textile network

TMAS/ITMF

The Swedish Textile Machinery Association joins ITMF

TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association, has become the latest Associate Member of the ITMF, which continues to expand as the international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain. By Christine Heywood

Aluula/Michelin

Sustainable partnership to redefine material innovation

Aluula Composites, a textile manufacturer from the Canadian west coast, and Michelin Inflatable Solutions are at the forefront of a collaboration that will redefine sustainability in materials development. With Michelin´s commitment to a fully sustainable approach and Aluula´s ... By Christine Heywood

Polypropylene geotextile market

Engineering solutions for construction and landscaping

The polypropylene geotextile market plays a pivotal role in the construction and civil engineering sectors, providing essential materials for soil stabilization, erosion control, drainage management, and environmental protection. With the increasing focus on sustainable ... By Christine Heywood

Review of the industry - week 17/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Groz-Beckert develops, produces and sells machine needles, precision parts, fine tools and systems for the textile industry. © Groz-Beckert

25/03/2022 – Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Cost savings loop by loop

Knitting staple fibers comes with its own challenges. Groz-Beckert has the solution: needles and sinkers with the suffix SF. By Sibylle Michel

Dr Frank Wendler from TITK tests the Cell Solution Bioactive staple fiber. © TITK/Steffen Beikirch

24/03/2022 – Cellulose fibers

Cellulose fibers

Lyocell fiber with permanent antiviral protection

The research institute TITK has succeeded in modifying the cellulose fiber Cell Solution Bioactive, which now also has a very reliable antiviral effect. By Sibylle Michel

The Smart Touch display enables easy operation of the TCO 21. © Trützschler

24/03/2022 – Spinning

Spinning

The next-generation comber machine

With the state-of-the-art comber machine TCO 21, Trützschler further expands its position as a full-range supplier in spinning preparation. By Sibylle Michel

The Lycra Company is a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry. © The Lycra Company

24/03/2022 – Lawsuit

Lawsuit

Settlement in latest patent infringement cases

The Lycra Company announced a settlement related to its ongoing global efforts to protect its intellectual property (IP), including patents and trademarks, ... By Editorial staff

ITMA is on track to occupy 12 halls of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex. © ITMA

24/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

ITMA 2023: application expectations greatly exceeded

More than 93% of the exhibition space at ITMA 2023, June 8–14, 2023, has been sold by the application deadline of 15 March 2022. By Editorial staff

Agricultural waste streams © Fashion for Good

23/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

The next generation of materials from waste

The latest project of Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, transforms agricultural waste into textile fibres. By Editorial staff

The organisers of the fairs have decided to adjust the spring shows by combining the Spring and Autumn Editions of Intertextile Apparel and Yarn Expo. © Messe Frankfurt/Gu Ji

23/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Intertextile and Yarn Expo spring show dates to be adjusted

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the Autumn Editions of the shows: August 29 – 31, 2022. By Editorial staff