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Türkiye’s share in global apparel trade fell back to 35 years ago

The Turkish apparel industry has been rapidly...

Applications open for the 7th TechXtile Challenge Design Competition

Organized by the Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association...

Aegean apparel exporters take action to overcome the crisis

The Aegean Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters’ Association...

1 Hour Shirt; from fast fashion to fair fashion

The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by...

Bego Jeans; the story of clean denim

Bego Jeans implements a sustainable and clean...

HEADLINES

Textilegence September–October 2025 issue is out! 

The September–October 2025 issue once again brings a rich agenda to readers. From Türkiye to international textile and printing industries, the latest developments await you in the new issue.  The outlook of the Turkish textile and apparel industry continues to show a downward trend. Closing August on a decline, more than 3 thousand companies had shut down in the first six months of the year. On the other hand, apparel manufacturers in the Aegean region are taking action to strengthen their position and navigate the crisis. The BRICS+ Fashion Summit,...

BB Engineering to present its extrusion innovations at K 2025

BB Engineering (BBE) will once again be appearing at K 2025 together with its parent company Barmag (a member of the Swiss Oerlikon Group) and its associated brands, showcasing its expertise in extrusion, filtration, and recycling. Under the motto “Closing the Loop. Opening Potential,”...

A joint declaration by European federations against ultra-fast fashion

On the occasion of the Première Vision trade fair held on September 16-18, in Villepinte, the leading European textile and apparel federations issued a solemn call for urgent action...

Garanti BBVA and Ivy Decarb join forces for sustainable transformation in textile

Garanti BBVA hosted a major event in collaboration with the Ivy Decarb Marketplace to support the acceleration of sustainable transformation in Türkiye’s textile and apparel sector, one of the...

SPINNING

BB Engineering to present its extrusion innovations at K 2025

BB Engineering (BBE) will once again be appearing at K 2025 together with its parent company Barmag (a member of the Swiss Oerlikon Group) and its associated brands, showcasing its expertise in extrusion, filtration, and recycling. Under the motto “Closing the Loop. Opening Potential,” they will be presenting innovative and profitable technologies for sustainable plastics processing at the exhibition...

Uster, the ‘Family Doctor of Yarns,’ marks 150 years of success

Over the decades, Uster Technologies has evolved from manufacturing quality testing instruments into a trusted partner shaping the future of textile production. Moving forward, Uster can be compared to a ‘family doctor’ with strategic advice and end-to-end solutions optimizing mill performance. With its ‘Think Quality – Next Level’ vision, Uster empowers customers beyond just data and devices towards intelligent...

WEAVING

Turkuvaz increases its advantages in diaper production with the new ANDRITZ upgrade

International technology group ANDRITZ has completed a service retrofit for the Turkish company Turkuvaz at its Sakarya plant, integrating diversion channel technology into its baby diaper lines. With this upgrade Turkuvaz will produce game-changing diapers with enhanced core absorption and maximum comfort for babies.  Superior performance, lower material costs  In addition to improved wearability and a better fit for babies, the...

Göliplik enters the nonwovens market strongly with ANDRITZ investment

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.   The new production line will enable Göliplik to enter the nonwovens market with high-quality roll goods for flushable wipes. Made from natural, biodegradable fibers, these wipes have excellent...

KNITTING

Control 5.0 makes circular knitting machines IoT-ready

The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001...

Mayer & Cie.: Challenges are inevitable, the thing is accurate steps on time

Mayer & Cie. continues to take place among the leaders in textile machinery manufacturing, combining over a century of experience with a commitment to precision, quality, and global reach. The fourth-generation family-owned business headquartered in Albstadt, Germany, serves its customers with over 450 employees worldwide and additional sites in China and the Czech Republic. Mayer & Cie. Managing Director...

FIBER and FABRICS

Akkök Holding targets over 500 million dollars in investments this year

Akkök Holding, one of the industrial enterprises operating in chemicals, energy, real estate and textiles and many more industries, has positioned 2025 as a transformative year with its strategies of indigenization in technology, increasing its export power and expanding its market share. The Holding is preparing to realize its new project in the real estate sector as well as...

Durak Tekstil has become a well-known brand in the global market

Durak Tekstil, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, will present innovative solutions for the global furniture and interior decoration industry at Interzum 2025 in Hall 10.1, Booth No A024 B025 to be held in Cologne, Germany, on May 20-23. The company focuses on strengthening presence in target markets, reaching potential new markets and establishing...

FINISHING

iNTERSPARE at ITMA Asia; tradition continues with latest improvements

The German company iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen will continue the tradition of its ARTOS, BABCOCK (BTM) and Krantz product lines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore at the joint VDMA stand (Hall 7 / Stand A104) and present the latest developments. The presentation will focus on the latest versions of the Tumble Relax dryer Krantz Syncro and the stenter frame...

Biancalani solutions for terry towel of the future

Cotton terry fabric has long been the most significant segment in the home textile sector. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple functional necessity to a design element and a source of domestic comfort. Biancalani offers the solutions guaranteeing minimal production costs and reduced environmental impact.Traditionally, the processing of cotton terry fabric begins with preparation (for example, to remove sizing agents), continues...

TECHNICAL TEXTILES

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Aersulate fabrics provides superior insulation with less than 2 mm thickness

Outlast Technologies, a specialist in proactive heat management for textile materials, has succeeded in integrating aerogel into flexible fabric systems through a series of engineered composite structures now offered under the name Aersulate®. These materials provide reliable thermal insulation even in extremely thin formats and under compression or moisture exposure. Aersulate fabrics stands out with its ultra thickness and...

Demand for innovative military products by female entrepreneur is growing abroad

Nunatak Teknik Tekstil ve Dış Ticaret AŞ, a company founded by Turkish female entrepreneur Fatma Şahin İşler that produces high-value-added technical textile goods and military equipment, receiving increasing demand from abroad for the equipment it produces as a result of its R&D studies. The company, which shifted its production range to technical textiles and military equipment approximately 10 years...

TRADE FAIRS

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to showcase industrial innovation

The Techtextil trade fair for technical textiles and Texprocess for textile and flexible materials processing will take place simultaneously and in an integrated format from 21-24 April 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Aimed at becoming platforms for growth in exhibitor and visitor numbers and for introducing innovative products, the fairs were introduced at a press conference in Istanbul attended by...

TIWC 2025 to be the scene for global textile research themes

The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), eagerly awaited in the industry, has been announced. At the event, which will take place from October 7-10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa in Porto, Portugal, over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions. In a comprehensive and international programme, the close collaboration between...

HEADLINES

iNTERSPARE at ITMA Asia; tradition continues with latest improvements

The German company iNTERSPARE Textilmaschinen will continue the tradition of its ARTOS, BABCOCK (BTM) and Krantz product lines at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore at the joint VDMA stand (Hall 7 / Stand A104) and present the latest developments. The presentation will focus on the latest versions of the Tumble Relax dryer Krantz Syncro and the stenter frame Krantz K30 as well as their modernisation, expansion and improvement. During the exhibition, iNTERSPARE will visualise the numerous advantages of the Econ-Air airflow system. Among other things, Econ-Air ensures that textile goods are dried to the highest quality: Colour fastness, dimensional stability and the feel of the fabric are unique...

Uster, the ‘Family Doctor of Yarns,’ marks 150 years of success

Over the decades, Uster Technologies has evolved from manufacturing quality testing instruments into a trusted partner shaping the future of textile production. Moving forward, Uster can be compared to a ‘family doctor’ with strategic advice and end-to-end solutions optimizing mill performance. With its ‘Think...

The North Face cuts 80 percent of orders from its supplier in Türkiye

The North Face, the world-renowned outdoor clothing and gear brand, has shifted much of its production from Türkiye to Vietnam and Bangladesh due to rising prices. According to a report by Yener Karadeniz of Ekonomim, the U.S.-based company has decided to cut back orders...

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to showcase industrial innovation

The Techtextil trade fair for technical textiles and Texprocess for textile and flexible materials processing will take place simultaneously and in an integrated format from 21-24 April 2026 at...

Türkiye’s share in global apparel trade fell back to 35 years ago

The Turkish apparel industry has been rapidly losing the strong position it has maintained in global trade for many years. Despite being one of the world’s largest supply chains,...

TIWC 2025 to be the scene for global textile research themes

The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), eagerly awaited in the industry, has been announced. At the event, which will take place from October...

Applications open for the 7th TechXtile Challenge Design Competition

Organized by the Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTİB) under the coordination of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) and with the support of the Ministry of Trade, applications are now...

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Issue: 75 - September/Ocober 2025

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PACKAGING

ReKrill: Plastic-like but fully fruit-based packages

At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...

Köksan prefers Oerlikon Barmag for its polyester investment in China

Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. It is stated that this will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group’s production capacity.  It is announced that as part of this comprehensive cooperation...

PRINTING

Pigment Reklam will be at SIGN Istanbul 2025 with advantageous UV and eco-solvent printing solutions

Pigment Reklam, a specialist in UV printing, eco-solvent printing, 3D scanning, and cutting solutions, will be participating in SIGN Istanbul 2025, the 26th International Advertising and Digital Printing Technologies Exhibition, to be held at TÜYAP on October 2-5, to meet with industry professionals. Pigment Reklam will be exhibiting UV printing solutions from swissQprint, Osnuo, and Mserin, as well as...

MS & JK presents its five new printers for industrial inkjet printing

This June, MS & JK held its Global Dealer Meeting 2025 in Como and unveiled five new printers. While hardware is of paramount importance in industrial printing, MS has brought bestsellers such as the JP4 and JP7 to market in 2011 and 2013, respectively. Today, the historic JP acronym is giving way to MP (short for Multi Pass) and...

GREEN TIMES

FASHION and RETAIL

ReKrill: Plastic-like but fully fruit-based packages

At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award, this prototype embodies the...

Köksan prefers Oerlikon Barmag for its polyester investment in China

Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. It is stated that this will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group’s production capacity.  It is announced that as part of this comprehensive cooperation...

ADVERTORIAL

1 Hour Shirt; from fast fashion to fair fashion

The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by the collaboration of Fashion Revolution Germany and a circular fashion brand DETTO FATTO, started out to highlight...

Nivogo: ‘Fashion that changes the future’ is circular transformation in Türkiye

The Nivogo brand, a combination of the words Nivo (new) and go (to take action) is starting the circular transformation movement, representing the ‘new...

Loepfe announces new season leadership team

Since the beginning of May, Loepfe Brothers...

A great investment from Yürek Tekstil in digital textile printing

Yürek Tekstil Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş., one...

Oerlikon Textile Inc. to maintain its services at its new headquarters in USA

The American subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Oerlikon...

No44 transforms waste into new jeans with ISKO denim

Romania-based women’s jean brand No44 has announced...

Hosiery machinery manufacturer Lonati chose its new partner in Turkey

In the statement on the company’s website regarding the...

Coloreel won the Quality Innovation Award

Coloreel and their groundbreaking instant yarn dyeing...

New cooperation from Trützschler Nonwovens

Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH started...

Young designers will compete for ‘Denimtopia’ 

Organised by Colin’s, the fashion brand of...
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