CEMATEX (the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers) is launching the first ITMA Sustainability Forum on October 30, 2025 at Singapore Expo, which will be take place alongside ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025. “ITMA Sustainability Forum: Accelerating the Green Transition” to be held in response to mounting global regulations and the push for a circular economy will bring together EU policymakers, financial institutions, and industry leaders to facilitate cross-border dialogue and knowledge exchange and a European Commission keynote speaker also be there.
The forum will be opened only to...
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...
Today, it is not possible to scientifically verify the claims of many factories and facilities regarding water savings, as there is no basic benchmark. But, a study unveiling the...
While pressing issues such as the climate crisis and unfair living and working conditions necessitate a restructuring of current systems, it is vital to properly manage this process for...
To accelerate their weaving and finishing processes, Arthanari Loom Centre Textile Pvt Ltd (ALC) decided to invest in its own ring spinning and winding unit. Instead of buying 12 tons of yarn per day, ALC will integrate the yarn production into their facilities with ring spinning machines and ten Rieter Autoconer X6 with Preci FX, a software-controlled yarn traversing...
Durak Tekstil, a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, continues to expand its technical product portfolio. The company has achieved successful results with its cut-resistant, conductive and insect repellent threads, and has developed the new Durak Poly-Strong PC-IR sewing thread, which provides infrared (IR) invisibility, especially for camouflage applications in military and security areas. Developed as a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Despite a challenging year, the efficient solutions for textile finishing continuously developed by the leading German textile finishing technology manufacturer Monforts led to a successful 2024 for the company. Supporting the textile sector’s sustainable future with its new investments, partnerships and projects, the company is also well-equipped for a new year. Nicole Croonenbroek, Marketing Manager at Monforts talked to...
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...
Outlast Technologies, one of the global pioneers in temperature regulation, has announced the launch of a next-generation fabric developed in collaboration with Reggiani Group, Italy’s renowned innovator in luxury textiles. This latest advancement is designed to elevate thermal comfort across fashion, casualwear, and performance apparel - offering intelligent climate control without compromise.
The new fabrics are created by Outlast’s patented...
Personalisation Experience 2025 to be held in Messe Berlin, Germany on May 6 – 9 is set to launch its inaugural SmartHub Conference. The conference, which will run from 6 – 8 May 2025, will highlight the importance of using the latest technologies and software across a range of disciplines, to reduce waste and increase operational efficiency, while leveraging...
The city of Hannover is eagerly waiting to welcome participants of the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2027 on September 16 to 22, 2027. It is expected to gross 200,000 square metres, occupying 13 exhibition halls at the Messegelaende Hannover.
Held once every four years since 1951, ITMA was last staged in the German city in 1991....
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 incorporation of channel technology ensures superior performance in terms of rewet and acquisition time. It also enables more even distribution throughout the core, reducing the so-called sagging effect. Furthermore, raw material costs are lowered compared to conventional diaper cores.
Sedat Mala, General Manager of Turkuvaz, stated that this project was crucial...
Global Standard announces the launch of the public consultation period for its new voluntary sustainability standard: the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS). The non-profit organisation behind the internationally recognised Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), designed GRTS with core principles and same trusted process in...
Speaking at the ‘Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry’ conference held at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus in Istanbul, on June 17, 2025, senior executives from across the value chain outlined how Türkiye needs to capitalize on its close sourcing advantages while simultaneously accelerating...
To accelerate their weaving and finishing processes, Arthanari Loom Centre Textile Pvt Ltd (ALC) decided to invest in its own ring spinning and winding unit. Instead of buying 12...
Founded in 2007 and started to operate in Egypt in 2008 in the field of home textiles, KCG Textile laid the foundation of its new factory in 10th of...
In 2019, the share of textile, apparel and leather producers in the ISO Türkiye's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises and Türkiye's Second Top 500 Industrial Enterprises lists was 17 percent....
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....
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...
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...
Swiss-based UV printing specialist swissQprint, represented in Türkiye by Pigment Reklam, gave visitors plenty to discover at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025. swissQprint's new generation of flatbed printers, launched earlier this year, were met with great excitement at the exhibition. swissQprint’s Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer, Carmen Eicher, explained that it was only a short time from the...
Epson’s first wide-format direct-to-film (DTFilm) printer SureColor® G6070 is commercially available. Designed for reliability, the SureColor G6070 offers a generous print width, allowing users to scale up production and easily print oversized graphics. It also provides ease of use, minimal maintenance, and consistent print quality for garment decorators looking to embellish a wide variety of materials.
Lily Hunter, product manager,...
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...
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...
The 1 Hour Shirt project, realised by the collaboration of Fashion Revolution Germany and a circular fashion brand DETTO FATTO, started out to highlight...
The Nivogo brand, a combination of the words Nivo (new) and go (to take action) is starting the circular transformation movement, representing the ‘new...
