In the September–October issue of Textilegence, we continue to explore the latest developments on the textile industry’s agenda and the innovations shaping its future. From export markets and emerging production hubs to machinery technologies and sustainability initiatives, our latest news and features await you in this issue.
Here are some of the highlights: In the first nine months of the year, the EU maintained its leading position in Turkish textile exports, while the USA became Türkiye’s largest textile export market. A new production hub in Syria: opportunities, risks and realities for the Turkish textile industry.
Zimmer is bringing its Klagenfurt and Kufstein operations together under one roof. Trützschler Card Clothing has expanded its service network in the Andean region. Durak Maxibalance thread supports users’ freedom of movement and balance. The Monforts Technology Centre brings new ideas in textiles to the production floor. Barmag’s pump solutions for polyurethane applications take centre stage at PU China 2026.
Heimtextil 2027, the global meeting point for the home and contract textiles industry, is preparing to shape the sector with its trend spaces, special areas highlighting creativity and inclusive approach. Find out more in our coverage.
We also bring you some of the most notable technological developments in technical textiles. A new smart textile technology developed by researchers at Harvard University can transform into multiple shapes and retain each form thanks to a snap-button-like mechanical structure. HercLéon’s HercShirt V5.0 is attracting attention with its claim that it can be worn for more than 30 days without washing. What textile technology lies behind this T-shirt?
Climate, production and the growth equation
In the fifth article of our editorial series rethinking the textile industry as we look towards COP31, we turn our attention to the equation of climate, production and growth. We question why the per-piece sustainability equation in textiles does not align with market realities.
Other highlights from our Green Times section, where we cover developments in sustainability across the industry, include; Fashion for Good has announced the Cotton Reloop Matrix project, aimed at increasing the use of recycled cotton. Global brands have joined forces to recover used textiles. The Recover One series eliminates overdyeing processes. A “Renewable Energy Alliance” for sustainable textile production. Fibre-to-fibre recycling moves to industrial scale.
All this and much more awaits you in our new issue.
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