The “Green Deal Strategy” report published by TGSD, one of the umbrella organizations of the apparel industry, highlights that investment levels in the textile and apparel sector demonstrate that Türkiye’s production infrastructure is among the strongest supply hubs in Europe. According to a report by Yener Karadeniz for Ekonomim, the report says the Turkish textile and apparel industry invested a total of USD 78.17 billion over the last 15 years, with USD 22.1 billion allocated to machinery and equipment and USD 23 billion to building investments. The report also...

Ahead of ITM 2026 Istanbul, Saurer is preparing to present its latest spinning technologies with a focus on sustainability, automation and digitalisation. In a statement to Textilegence, Saurer Group CSO Cem Yalçın outlined the company’s strategy for helping spinning mills improve efficiency, reduce labour dependency and adapt to increasing sustainability requirements. Key technology focus: automation, digitalisation and recycling Saurer is centring...

Trützschler Group is preparing to present its innovations across Spinning, Card Clothing, and Nonwovens at ITM 2026, in İstanbul from June 9 to 13. Addressing modern fiber processing needs, the latest machinery, service expertise and digital solutions will be on exhibit at Booth 714A in Hall 7. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover a wide range of products...

As technical textiles continue their rapid expansion across demanding markets such as defense, mobility, aerospace, construction, energy, Stäubli will showcase innovative solutions designed to empower mills to produce the next generation of advanced fabrics at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from 21 to 24 April. One of the global leaders in high‑performance weaving technologies, Stäubli will exhibit its trend-setting...

The Antalya Maturation Institute has launched a research project on Seljuk-era silk weaving, aiming to carry forward a textile tradition dating back to the reign of Alaeddin Keykubad I to future generations. As part of the study, which lasted approximately five years, Seljuk fabrics held in private collections and museums were meticulously examined. Among works that had been lost...

German knitting machinery manufacturer Mayer & Cie., which has been represented in Türkiye by its Turkish agent Mayer Mümessillik for over 30 years, will take part in ITM 2026 through its local partner. At the fair, to be held on June 9–13 at the Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, Mayer Mümessillik will present a selection from Mayer &...

All circular knitting operations of Mayer & Cie., one of the key symbols of German engineering with a 120-year history, were acquired by Chinese entrepreneur Xu Hongjie under an agreement signed on February 9. The acquisition also includes the company’s subsidiaries in Vsetín, Czech Republic, and Jintan, China. Xu Hongjie, a representative of the family-owned Huixing Group — a company...

Known for its metallic-rich jacquard fabrics and vibrant authentic multicolor designs, Monateks successfully expands its position in the high-fashion apparel fabrics segment globally. Operating in Bursa, Türkiye, the company works with Itema weaving technologies to achieve the precision, flexibility and efficiency required for complex fashion fabrics. Owner Burçak Yalçınbayır explained that Monateks was established following the transformation of an earlier...

One of the leading manufacturers of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, Durak Tekstil will present its solutions at booth 711 during ISPA EXPO 2026, to be held in Orlando, Florida, on March 10–12. At the fair, highlighted by the slogan “The Future of Sleep Starts Here!”, Durak Tekstil will not only showcase its high-quality and technical threads for mattresses...

Brückner Textile Technologies is presenting German engineering expertise and energy-efficient line concepts at this year's ITMA ASIA in Singapore on October 28-31. The family-run company, which has been a leader in customized technologies and solutions for textile equipment for over 75 years, focuses on energy efficiency, automation, and maximum productivity. The Brückner team will be ready to meet with...

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...

When it comes to thermal comfort, textiles are generally designed for managing sweating. In line with this reactive approach, moisture wicking fabrics transport sweat away from the skin, while cooling finishes create a temporary sensation of freshness. Outlast, a temperature specialist in the textile sector, offers a proactive solution. Outlast® Temperature Regulation technology is designed to act before sweat forms...

The Turkish technical textiles sector, which demonstrated a strong presence at Techtextil Frankfurt 2026 with 66 companies, attracted international attention with its innovative products. Sector representatives—among the world’s key suppliers of flame-retardant fabrics—emphasized the need to raise safety standards in hotels, hospitals, student dormitories and other shared-use spaces. In a statement at the exhibition, İTHİB President Ahmet Şişman said:...

Ecomondo 2026, the international event organised by Italian Exhibition Group and dedicated to the ecological transition, strengthens its focus on textile at its 29th edition. The event, scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre, in Italy, will further expand the space dedicated to the sector, transforming what was until last year known...

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 concluded with strong visitor and exhibitor participation. With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors, the leading international trade fairs offered opportunities for new business and partnerships. In a challenging market, Techtextil and Texprocess have thus provided the global industry with a stable meeting place on April 21-24. Participants from 112 countries were represented at the...

As more than 20 Swiss textile machinery manufacturers prepare to participate in ITM 2026 this June, we spoke with Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General of Swissmem industry sector Swiss Textile Machinery, the leading association representing both SMEs and major corporations in Switzerland’s technology industry. She shared her views on ITM 2026, Swiss-Turkish textile industry relations, the growing impact of AI in both Asian and European markets, and the machinery sector’s transformation in line with sustainability-driven industrial change. The global energy crisis has affected almost all industries. How has this impacted Swiss machinery manufacturers? The global energy crisis has significantly affected the textile machinery industry, influencing production costs and investment decisions. Swiss manufacturers...