The North Face, the world-renowned outdoor clothing and gear brand, has shifted much of its production from Türkiye to Vietnam and Bangladesh due to rising prices. According to a report by Yener Karadeniz of Ekonomim, the U.S.-based company has decided to cut back orders by 80% from Gelişim Tekstil, which has been a supplier for around 10–12 years. Consequently, Gelişim Tekstil—The North Face’s second-largest manufacturer worldwide and its largest in the EU—will see orders shrink from 30 million euros to just 4–5 million euros.  Gelişim Tekstil Chairman of the Board...

PT Embee Plumbon Tekstil in Indonesia is one of the most modern spinning mills in Southeast Asia. Embee continuously invests in cutting-edge spinning technology to strengthen its competitive position and ensure long-term success. After the outstanding performance of its first Rieter spinning mill, inaugurated in 2018, the company decided to build a second Rieter compact-spinning mill – again opting...

Asteks, a leading manufacturer of high-quality and durable aprons and cots as well as advanced cots grinding, UV cots surface treatment, and automation solutions, will highlight its innovative products and strong local service at the 16th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition, CAITME 2025. At the exhibition to be held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on September 9-11,...

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...

Outlast Technologies, a specialist in proactive heat management for textile materials, has succeeded in integrating aerogel into flexible fabric systems through a series of engineered composite structures now offered under the name Aersulate®. These materials provide reliable thermal insulation even in extremely thin formats and under compression or moisture exposure. Aersulate fabrics stands out with its ultra thickness and...

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...

The Techtextil trade fair for technical textiles and Texprocess for textile and flexible materials processing will take place simultaneously and in an integrated format from 21-24 April 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Aimed at becoming platforms for growth in exhibitor and visitor numbers and for introducing innovative products, the fairs were introduced at a press conference in Istanbul attended by...

The full programme for the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), eagerly awaited in the industry, has been announced. At the event, which will take place from October 7-10 at the Porto Palácio Hotel and Spa in Porto, Portugal, over 100 presentations to be delivered in parellel sessions. In a comprehensive and international programme, the close collaboration between...

Organized by the Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association (UTİB) under the coordination of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) and with the support of the Ministry of Trade, applications are now open for the 7th TechXtile Challenge Design Competition. This year’s competition, held under the main theme of “efficiency,” is calling for innovative projects in critical areas such as added value in textiles, digitalization, university–industry collaboration, advanced materials, process and production technologies, environment and sustainability, technical textiles, localization and national production, post-pandemic solutions, and technologies for earthquake resilience. Participants can apply through TechXtile’s official website until October 3, 2025.  Candidates who pass the pre-selection stage will benefit from training and mentorship opportunities...