Research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the University of the West of England (UWE) and the University of Exeter shows how high-performance micro-supercapacitors can be used to power e-textiles to support a range of health applications in a sustainable way. The development allows for the electrodes to be printed onto the fabric of garments to provide power to wearable technologies that are embedded in the clothing while allowing them to...

Durak Tekstil, a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, is participating in the 3rd International Bedding Sub-Industry and Technologies Exhibition IBIA EXPO 2024, which will be held at IFM on September 25-28, with its innovative products reflecting its R&D strength. Durak Tekstil’s booth D05 in Hall 7 will become a popular destination for visitors with a visually appealing and informative concept. The...

Trützschler ’s next-generation carding machine entered the market in January 2024 and have achieved successful results during tests with customers in Türkiye and in other countries. It achieved up to 40 % higher productivity while reducing energy consumption by up to 18 %. In 2022, Mayfil Tekstil, one of the leading companies in the Turkish textile industry for the production of textured yarn, invested in...

A specialty chemicals company Archroma, Türkiye-based denim manufacturer Kipaş Denim, and a sustainable textile solutions company Jeanologia are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability. Combining their advanced technologies, the three textile innovators are behind Kipaş’s new Contra Denim concept. This important step towards the dyeing and finishing process in this field enables brands to create stunning and long-lasting distressed looks and designs effects, including intricate patterns, whiskering and fades, through...

Brückner, one of the leading manufacturers of coating and finishing textile machinery, exhibited the latest technologies and highlighted its digital solutions at ITM 2024 in İstanbul. Brückner Advertising & Marketing Department Head Verena Ruckh commented that ITM 2024 was a very good show and they had many interested customers with general interest but also with very specific projects. Saying that there were of course many Turkish customers but also from many other countries, she continued: “We showed our latest...

In line with its four-year cycle, drupa 2028 will take place in Düsseldorf in May 2028, this time as a nine-day event. After the feedback from exhibitors, the drupa committee and careful analysis of visitor surveys, it was decided to adjust the fair's duration to meet the evolving needs of the dynamic industry and provide a more focused, efficient experience for exhibitors and visitors....

The ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, hosted for the first time in Samarkand on September 8-10, left behind an efficient and successful event. The conference themed Innovation, Cooperation, and Regulation — Drivers of the Textile and Apparel Industry, commenced with insightful discussions on the promising future of Uzbekistan’s textile and apparel industry. Key speakers, including leading Uzbek textile producers, international investors,...

The well-known weaving technology developer Stäubli drew attention with its innovative weaving solutions at the ITM 2024. The company, leaving behind the exhibition with effective discussions and demonstrations, also announced, on the very first day, SAFIR PRO S67 has been sold to LUTUF MENSUCAT A.Ş, at its booth with the participation of the company’s representative. Stäubli Textile Marketing Officer Fritz Legler said that they are very pleased with the interest...

Picanol, a globally known weaving machinery producer and developer, came together with Turkish and worldwide textile professionals at ITM 2024. The latest weaving technologies attracted the great attention of visitors, especially the all-new Ultimax rapier weaving machine at the company’s booth. Kurt Lamkowski, Worldwide Sales Manager at Picanol Group commented on ITM 2024; “We look back at a successful participation at ITM 2024. It is always a pleasure for...

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, one of the world’s leading producers of specialty polymer-coated and calendared materials, introduced Dartex® Microclimate EcoPlus, a polyurethane coated fabric for the medical device and mattress cover industries. This innovative fabric combines exceptional chemical resistance with unparalleled breathability, setting a new benchmark for performance, comfort, and sustainability.   Polyurethane fabrics have long been recognized for their superior qualities, making them an ideal choice for a wide range...

Lenzing Group, one of the world’s leading wood-based specialty fiber manufacturers, introduced LENZING ECOVERO with REFIBRA technology at the exhibition, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. The application of REFIBRA™ technology, proven in TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ product will help increase the total post-consumer content of the company’s products. At the same time, thanks to this development and scaled-up production, REFIBRA™ technology is now available to customers worldwide. LENZING...

EDANA, the global association of the nonwovens and related industries, released an overview of the high-level figures from the EDANA Statistics Report on Nonwovens Production and Deliveries for 2022. After a spike caused by the exceptional increase in demand for nonwovens materials in 2020 and 2021 due to the...

Türkiye-based Lotus Teknik Tekstil A.Ş. will produce nonwoven roll goods for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes with the neXline xetlace CP line that has been delivered, installed, and commissioned by international technology group ANDRITZ. The company supported the technology development intensively from the perspective of a roll goods producer and...

The global technical textiles market size grew from 201.71 billion dollars in 2022 to 213 billion dollars in 2023 at an annual growth rate of 5.6% according to The Business Research Company’s ‘Technical Textiles Global Market Report 2023’. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from...

DuPont Personal Protection announced the launch of a new portfolio of patented DuPont™ Kevlar® engineered yarns, which combine cut and heat-resistant soft-spun Kevlar® materials, high-strength inorganic yarns, and elastic stretch-core yarns. Hand injuries continue to present a significant risk to workers across industries. Selecting the appropriate protection for the...

Carrington Textiles, the global workwear fabric manufacturer, will introduce new sustainable technology for textiles at Techtextil 2022, to be held in Frankfurt on June 21-24. Carrington Textiles, being the first textile manufacturer to use biodegradable technology to produce workwear fabrics, has announced their focus on the promotion of Orca...

EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries today released its statistics on Nonwovens Production and Deliveries for 2021. Nonwoven production in Greater Europe, which includes Western and Eastern European countries, Türkiye, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, increased by 2.0% in volume and reached 3 million 120 thousand...

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) announces its launch in...

Coats Digital announced that leading textile manufacturer, South Asia...

Coats Digital announced that it has developed a world-first...

TOLKAR, standing out with its textile finishing and laundry...

Important topics were discussed at the ‘ITHIB Stars of Export Award Ceremony’, where successful textile exporters who contributed to the 11.6 billion dollars of exports in 2023 were awarded. The award ceremony, hosted by ITHIB Chairman Ahmet Öksüz, was attended by Ministry of Trade Export General Manager Mehmet Ali Kılıçkaya, Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Deputy Chairman Çetin Tecdelioğlu and several other guests. Stating that exports will be the engine of growth for Türkiye in the upcoming period, Kılıçkaya underlined that they provide very important support to exporters as a ministry...