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Current News Releases

02/12/26  Global Bio-based Polymer Market to Grow by 11 % Annually Until 2030, Led by Europe and North America (2/12/26)
  New market data shows: Capacity expansions in Europe and North America drive growth – Asia remains major region

02/11/26  New DIN SPEC standardizes method to assess environmental impact of textile fragments in soil (2/11/26)
  DIN SPEC 19296 formalizes existing Hohenstein testing approach for biodegradability and ecotoxicity

02/05/26  The USA Industrial Fabrics Market Research Report Launches Its latest 2026 edition of - "Industry Trends and Forecast through 2031"
  the USA Industrial Fabrics Market Research Report - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

02/04/26  Comfort is now the defining metric in personal protective clothing and workwear (2/4/26)
  Comfort is now the defining metric in personal protective clothing and workwear

02/04/26  INDA on “Are Flushable Wipes Actually Flushable” (2/4/26)
  INDA on “Are Flushable Wipes Actually Flushable”

01/26/26  Functional Fabric Fair Successfully Launches Winter Edition in Orlando Alongside the PGA Show (1/26/26)
  Debut event expands North American footprint and reinforces reach in performance and sustainable fabric sourcing

01/22/26  eVent Fabrics Announces Partnership with WHITESPACE, Premium Snowboard and Apparel Brand (1/22/26)
  Founded by Shaun White, WHITESPACE selects eVent’s high performance 3-layer alpineST laminate for top-of-the-range Performance 3L Pant

01/21/26  Circular progress: Trevira® CS Eco fabrics can now be made using textile-recycled, permanently flame-retardant fibers and yarns (1/21/26)
  Circular progress: Trevira® CS Eco fabrics can now be made using textile-recycled, permanently flame-retardant fibers and yarns

01/15/26  DRYOUT® pioneers the future of moisture removal safeguarding electronics, defense & outdoor gear (1/15/26)
  DRYOUT® pioneers the future of moisture removal safeguarding electronics, defense and outdoor gear

01/14/26  YKK Collaborates with Coloro to Deliver Data-Driven Color Feasibility for Zippers (1/14/26)
  YKK and Coloro Publish Joint Referencing and Feasibility Results

01/14/26  Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to textile industry (1/14/26)
  Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to textile industry

01/14/26  COVATIONBIO ADVANCES STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO TO ACCELERATE NEW BIOMATERIALS INNOVATIONS (1/14/26)
  COVATIONBIO ADVANCES STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO TO ACCELERATE NEW BIOMATERIALS INNOVATIONS

01/14/26  X-Rite and Rhopoint Launch Rhopoint PANTORA Aesthetix® to Streamline Creation of Digital Material Twins (1/14/26)
  Rhopoint PANTORA Aesthetix® delivers high-definition surface appearance measurement and 3D visualization in a unified workflow.

01/13/26  INDA Announces Future Dates and Locations for FiltXPO™ and IDEA® Events (1/13/26)
  INDA Announces Future Dates and Locations for FiltXPO™ and IDEA® Events

01/12/26  Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India signs a landmark MoU with the Department of Textiles and Guidance Tamil Nadu (1/12/26)
  Government of Tamil Nadu to launch Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore.

01/07/26  FiltXPO™ 2026: Call for Conference Presentations (1/7/26)
  INDA and AFS Invite Abstract Submissions for the Advances in Filtration Conference

12/24/25  European Commission imposes registration on imports of PET spunbond from China (12/17/25)
  European Commission imposes registration on imports of PET spunbond from China

12/17/25  EDANA wraps up its Sustainability & Policy Forum 2025 (12/17/25)
  Uniting the industry and EU policymakers to navigate the future of nonwovens

12/11/25  INDA Releases New North American Nonwovens Industry Demand & Forecast Report (12/11/25)
  Comprehensive analysis across all end use markets with projections through 2029

12/08/25  INDA Welcomes Rachael Davis as Publisher / Chief Content Officer for INDA Media (12/8/25)
  INDA Welcomes Rachael Davis as Publisher / Chief Content Officer for INDA Media

12/08/25  How recyclable carpets could transform the flooring industry (12/8/25)
  Carpet's reality: 1.6 million tonnes of waste a year

12/03/25  Alchemie Technology Accelerates Japan Entry with EIT Calling2Scale (12/3/25)
  Alchemie Technology Accelerates Japan Entry with EIT Calling2Scale

12/02/25  YKK to Make Its CES Debut with Next-Generation Fastening Solutions (12/2/25)
  YKK to Make Its CES Debut with Next-Generation Fastening Solutions

12/01/25  Hygienix™ 2025 Showcased Absorbent Hygiene Innovation, Sustainability, and Collaboration (12/1/25)
  Confitex Technology Wins the 2025 Hygienix™ Innovation Award™ for their Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pads

11/26/25  European Research Project addresses Textile Waste through integrated Recycling Technologies (11/26/25)
  European Research Project addresses Textile Waste through integrated Recycling Technologies

11/20/25  YKK’s Net-Zero Commitment Drives New Business Strategy for Decarbonization and Circular Economy (11/20/25)
  ONE YKK Vision Anchors New Medium-Term Plan in 2025 Integrated Report

11/18/25  ALLIED Feather + Down, NetPlus, and Resortecs Launch a Paradigm-Shifting Circularity Solution with Peak Performance (11/18/25)
  The Peak Performance R&D Helium Loop Anorak blends leaders in responsible sourcing with advanced design to create a world first in sustainable apparel

11/17/25  Bally Ribbon Mills Highlights Broad Product Line of Medical Textiles and Fabrics (11/17/25)
  Offers prototype to full-scale production capabilities for cardiovascular, orthopedic, and dental prosthetic applications

10/20/25  AFFOA and the FabricLink Network (FLN) Announce Partnership to Advance Textile Careers and U.S. Manufacturing (10/20/25)
  An innovative collaboration will connect K-12 students to exciting career opportunities in fashion, design, and textile technology, supporting a revitalized U.S. textile industry

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