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 its digital and green transition to remain competitive against emerging supply points.  At the conference, hosted by the Istanbul Apparel Exporters' Association (IHKIB), one of the current agenda items was the demands for updating the EU-Türkiye Customs Union, which has been in force since 1995. TİM...

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 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...

Marzoli, part of Camozzi Group and one of the leading companies in textile machinery sector, will present its latest innovations in nonwoven technologies at TechTextil North America 2025 to be held on May 6–8 in Atlanta, Georgia. During the exhibition, a professional team from the company will be available for meetings and discussions at Booth 3632, to offer a...

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...

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University (BAIBU) academics in Türkiye developed a surgical mask with high protection from boron ore, offering comfortable use. Within the scope of the project implemented in 2023 with the support of the Health Institutes of Türkiye, support was received from textile engineering from Isparta Süleyman Demirel University and academics from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University...

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...

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....

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 core values of circular design. It turns overlooked by-products into refined, desirable objects, showing how luxury can evolve without losing its essence.  Entirely derived from non-edible and underused resources, ReKrill®️ is 100% recycled, biodegradable, compostable, even in marine environments, and engineered to offer the technical reliability of traditional plastics without their...