The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has partnered with Jeanologia and Looptworks to support the commercial deployment of Green Machine 4.0, its latest hydrothermal textile recycling technology. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration brings together technology development, machinery engineering and industrial implementation to advance textile-to-textile recycling.
Under the partnership, Jeanologia becomes the first official machinery partner for the Green Machine platform, while Looptworks will support its industrial adoption by incorporating the recovered materials into recycling operations.
At the core of the ecosystem is HKRITA's Green...
According to the Türkiye’s Largest 500 Industrial Enterprises (ISO 500) list published by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, the number of textile and apparel companies included in the ranking fell to 29 in 2025. While 32 companies from the sector were listed in 2024,...
Textile professionals from around the world explored innovations across all areas of the industry—from weaving and knitting to yarn, digital printing, finishing, and denim—over five days at ITM 2026....
Bursa-based Göliplik, one of Türkiye’s leading yarn manufacturers, had ordered a complete Wetlace™ line from ANDRITZ in 2025 to produce nonwoven fabrics for sustainable and flushable wipes, and previously...
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...
Bursa-based Göliplik, one of Türkiye’s leading yarn manufacturers, had ordered a complete Wetlace™ line from ANDRITZ in 2025 to produce nonwoven fabrics for sustainable and flushable wipes, and previously announced that start-up was scheduled for the first half of 2027. According to the latest announcement, erection and commissioning of the neXline wetlace™ line are planned to begin in the...
Based in Bursa, Türkiye, Kızılırmak Tekstil has operated in the curtain fabrics sector for more than 40 years and continues to strengthen its position in home textiles through integrated production investments and collaboration with Itema. Transitioning from a curtain base fabric supplier into a fully integrated curtain manufacturer, the company has significantly expanded its weaving capacity since 2021 through...
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:...
Textile professionals from around the world explored innovations across all areas of the industry—from weaving and knitting to yarn, digital printing, finishing, and denim—over five days at ITM 2026. Thousands of visitors from 105 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, gathered at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center to pursue new investment...
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...
Based in Bursa, Türkiye, Kızılırmak Tekstil has operated in the curtain fabrics sector for more than 40 years and continues to strengthen its position in home textiles through integrated production investments and collaboration with Itema. Transitioning from a curtain base fabric supplier into a fully integrated curtain manufacturer, the company has significantly expanded its weaving capacity since 2021 through successive Itema investments. Today, Kızılırmak Tekstil carries out production from yarn to final packaging across its two integrated facilities in Bursa, while maintaining a strong presence in export markets.
The foundations of Kızılırmak Tekstil were laid in Istanbul in 1984 by Yaşar Şahin and his brothers. In its early years, the...
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026.
Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024 and published in the Official...
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...
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, ZIMMER AUSTRIA will present its latest advancements in Screen Printing & Coating Systems and Digital Printing Technology – solutions engineered not only for high performance but also for operator‑friendliness, flexibility, and long‑term future readiness. For a closer look at the next generation of textile printing and coating solutions and not to miss the world...
By investing in the Nyala, swissQprint’s best-selling industrial UV-LED large-format flatbed printer, Tekin Reklam has strengthened its production capacity and gained new competitive advantages in the market. Operating in the industrial advertising sector in Alanya since 1998, the company has expanded its printing capabilities beyond traditional signage and advertising applications with this new investment.
Developed by swissQprint, a company known...
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026.
Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024 and published in the Official...
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...
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...
