Over the past three years, Türkiye’s textile and apparel sector has been grappling with a severe financial crisis. Since 2022, nearly 10 thousand companies have shut down, resulting in a 27.5% loss in employment. Responding to questions after the TBMM Parliamentary Planning and Budget Committee sessions, Minister Bolat made several statements regarding the textile and apparel sector, one of the country’s largest industrial branches. Addressing criticism that “investments in textile and apparel have shifted to neighboring countries,” Bolat noted that last year 310 investors established companies in Egypt, 155 of...

Marzoli, a global brand in spinning technology and part of the Camozzi Group, will be at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, held in Singapore from October 28 to 31. Visitors will find Marzoli in Hall 3, Booth D301, under the new claim “Design to impact – Turning advanced solutions into strategic advantage.”  With this statement, Marzoli presents itself as a leading company capable of shaping demand and driving innovation across the entire textile supply chain, with a focus on: luxury & fashion, denim and technical textile. By combining advanced machinery, digital intelligence, science of materials and innovative services, the company enables textile manufacturers unlock new business opportunities, and accelerate their path to innovation and differentiation.   Thanks to its deep technological and process know-how in machinery, combined with significant R&D developments, Marzoli will launch high value-added services through its Technology Accelerator Center (TAC). This evolution allows the company to enrich its traditional machinery offering with innovative solutions that address the major challenges faced by textile players. Another important showcase will be FTM320 Roving Frame Machine, the Italian design that pushes the limit of performance.  Giving a true second life for textiles waste with Marzoli technologies Within the Technology Accelerator Center (TAC), visitors will discover a dedicated range of services: Recycled yarn: Thanks to Marzoli’s patented Refiber machine, the company creates advanced recycled fibers offering superior strength and quality compared to standard recycled ones. A true second life for textiles waste —on display at the booth.  Functionali zed yarn:. With a new patented process, Marzoli enables next-generation yarns enhanced with nano fibers, combining the natural feel of original fibers with exceptional new properties.  Digital Suite an d TexTrack Platform: The Marzoli Digital Suite provides integrated digital tools for remote control and predictive maintenance, plant and production management , and performance optimization, while TexTrack ensures complete supply chain transparency through advanced traceability functions.  Reengineering Solutions:Marzoli will also showcase its modular reengineering approach designed to evolve and upgrade spinning machines, improving efficiency and lifecycle performance.  Through these innovations, Marzoli confirms its mission to design solutions that create measurable impact, empowering textile manufacturers to turn advanced technology into a true strategic advantage.  “Alongside our traditional machinery offering, Marzoli is moving decisively toward integrated solutions designed to address the textile industry’s key challenges. This strategic shift positions us as a long-term partner, not just a supplier.” comments Cristian Locatelli, General Manager of Marzoli.  Among other important highlights on display at Marzoli’s booth, also the roving frame FTM320. This machine features a central headstock and independent double -side modules operating simultaneously, increasing spinning efficiency by up to 5%. Alongside the machine, Marzoli introduces MARTE, the new bobbin transport system equipped with a roving waste recovery function and an innovative real-time stock monitoring capability. Together, the FTM320 and MARTE represent a new standard in automation and efficiency for spinning preparation. And, last, but not least, Marzoli – in cooperation with 3 customers,...

Since its market launch in 2022, the Pre-Cleaner CL-X by Trützschler has become a new standard in cotton cleaning, providing efficiency, productivity and energy savings. Now, new results from Türkiye demonstrate again the strong market position of Pre-Cleaner CL-X.  Successful results lead to more orders  Compared to a Swiss competitor, the CL-X reduced waste from raw material by up to 2.5%...

The KARL MAYER Warp Preparation Business Unit has prepared a diverse media presentation of its extensive product portfolio for ITMA ASIA + CITME. The focus is on solutions that support its customers in successfully navigating the current tense global economic and geopolitical situation.   “We want to discuss ways of improving cost-effectiveness with our customers. Specifically, we want to talk about...

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...

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. 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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

Outlast Technologies is showcasing Aersulate Wadding - its NASA-inspired, fiber-based insulation - at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich on October 29–30, 2025. Recognized among the Top Ten in the show’s Innovation Forum, Aersulate® was selected from over 2,000 fabric submissions, standing out to the jury for its high thermal efficiency with low volume. During the event, the Outlast team will be...

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...

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will open the spring sourcing season from 11–13 March 2026, with a renewed focus on being fashion forward, while embracing sustainable, performance, and future textiles. The exhibition will be an efficient platform for global industry players trying to overcome market challenges and look for innovation.  “Intertextile Apparel has proved time and again to be unmissable, and...

As the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, interior design, and trends, Heimtextil 2026 will once again bring the global industry together in Frankfurt. Organized by Messe Frankfurt from 13 to 16 January 2026, the fair aims to further strengthen its ties with the Turkish textile industry, as in previous years. Heimtextil Directors Margit Herberth and...

The KARL MAYER Warp Preparation Business Unit has prepared a diverse media presentation of its extensive product portfolio for ITMA ASIA + CITME. The focus is on solutions that support its customers in successfully navigating the current tense global economic and geopolitical situation.   “We want to discuss ways of improving cost-effectiveness with our customers. Specifically, we want to talk about energy consumption, production costs, machine availability and the reproducibility of warp preparation results,“ says Dieter Gager, Vice President Sales of KARL MAYER’s Warp Preparation Business Unit.  CASCADE makes an efficient contribution to reducing sizing costs. The innovative steam and condensation system for the PROSIZE sizing machine uses up to 7% less...