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In the fast-paced world of food packaging, flexibility, efficiency and sustainability are essential. That is why the partnership between G. Mondini and Lenze is making headlines.

A flame-retardant coating that can slow the rate at which cotton fabrics catch fire, without affecting their hand or vapour-permeability, is being developed by researchers at The University of New

Ahead of exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME, Italian manufacturer of weaving machinery, Itema, has laid the ceremonial first stone for a new site it is constructing in Ponte Nossa, a short di

An upgraded instrument for evaluating the response of fabrics to heat and pressure has been launched by SDL Atlas, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.

An updated range of large-capacity gear pumps for use in the production of heavy-denier and technical fibres, and nonwovens, will be shown by Slack & Parr at ITMA Asia + CITME.

Members of the Swedish Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (TMAS) will introduce a range of sensor-based and resource-saving technologies at ITMA Asia + CITME.

A highly accurate method for measuring the way human tissue is deformed by compression garments is being developed by researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), who say that the d

Teijin Frontier is to increase capacity for the production of high-tenacity recycled polyester (PES) filament yarn at its subsidiary,

A spun fibre that can autonomously absorb and release heat is being developed by researchers at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology in Xi’an, China.

An efficient vertical dryer for use in combination with coating machines and padders for the finishing of technical textiles will be unveiled at ITMA Asia + CITME by Monforts.

A device that enables the haptic properties of textiles to be measured objectively is to be shown by emtec Electronic GmbH, of Leipzig, Germany, at ITMA Asia + CITME. 

Companies interested in exhibiting at ITMA 2027 can now apply for stands at the show, which takes place in Hanover, Germany, on 16–22 September 2027.

Milliken & Co, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, has acquired the assets of its compatriot and manufacturer of technical textiles, Highland Industries Inc of Cheraw, also in South Carolina.

A sewing thread that is resistant to the heat generated by the lasers used to finish denim has been launched by Durak Tekstil, of Bursa, Turkey.

Swiss textile chemical specialist Textilcolor has acquired the application patents for a halogen-free textile flame-retardant (FR) treatment from Schoeller Textil AG.

A thermoregulating T-shirt that helps to prevent heat-stress when worn under body armour has been launched by Ace Link Armor of Santa Ana, California, USA.

A range of lightweight polyester (PES) veils (Optiveil) from James Cropper Advanced Materials has passed  medical testing that confirms the safety of the nonwovens for human contact and their suita

An updated machine for testing the resistance of textiles to wear and abrasion has been launched by SDL Atlas, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. 

Indian Manufacturer of woven mesh and filter materials, BVK Group, has bought the share of its partner, GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG, in their joint-venture company, GKD India Ltd.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the European Union (EU)’s registration, evaluation, authorisation