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Current News Releases

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

01/06/26  Functional Fabric Fair Winter Debuts Expert Talks and Immersive Sourcing Experience During the PGA Show (1/6/26)
  2026 Orlando event delivers two days of education, trend insights and performance textile innovation for golf and activewear brands

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

11/11/25  Indorama Ventures’ Fibers business and Jiaren Chemical Recycling form joint venture to enhance global textile circularity (11/11/25)
  artnership backed by Indorama Ventures’ double-digit m$ investment in Jiaren’s recycling capacity

11/07/25  RadiciGroup: 21st Sustainability Report published (11/7/25)
  Over twenty years of tangible commitment to transparency and accountability

11/06/25  Better Cotton Initiative surpasses 50% traceable BCI Cotton milestone (11/06/25)
  Better Cotton Initiative surpasses 50% traceable BCI Cotton milestone

11/06/25  Sage Auto Interiors Collaborates with Austin Hatcher Foundation (11/6/25)
  Sage Auto Interiors Collaborates with Austin Hatcher Foundation

11/05/25  Getzner Textil Launches New getzspace® Three-Dimensional Weaving at Functional Fabric Fair (11/5/25)
  Intended to increase performance and reduce waste, getzspace® reduces the need for seams in three-dimensional structures

11/04/25  Hohenstein Medical Hires Medical Device Testing Expert Katie Brinkman to Lead Biocompatibility Program (11/4/25)
  Brinkman brings more than 15 years of experience in biological sciences and is known for her rigorous, clinically relevant approach to biological risk evaluation

11/04/25  Surf Expo Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Expands Shoreline Outdoor Category (11/4/25)
  Surf Expo Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Expands Shoreline Outdoor Category

11/03/25  Huntsman and Steitz Secura deliver breakthrough in sustainable safety footwear (11/3/25)
  Innovative new approach closes the loop on scrap polyurethane (PU) - integrating it back into footwear

11/03/25  HeiQ's Exclusive Textile Technology Launch at Functional Fabric Fair (11/3/25)
  HeiQ's Exclusive Textile Technology Launch at Functional Fabric Fair

11/03/25  PERFORMANCE DAYS sets benchmarks with record attendance & strong industry presence (11/3/25)
  Record numbers and fresh momentum for the textile community

10/31/25  MoistTech Highlights its IR-3000 Series Sensor for Sustainable Manufacturing (10/31/25)
  Cuts Waste, Saves Energy, and Enhances Efficiency with Real-Time Moisture Control

10/27/25  INDA Announces 2026 Advocacy and Fly-In Summit in Partnership with ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit (10/27/25)
  Event Will Amplify the Nonwovens Industry’s Voice Amid Legislative Uncertainty in Washington

10/27/25  Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for distressed denim breakthrough (10/27/25)
  Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for distressed denim breakthrough

10/21/25  Nikwax Launches Stain Scrub: A Powerful Stain Treatment for Outdoor Clothing and Gear (10/21/25)
  Nikwax Launches Stain Scrub: A Powerful Stain Treatment for Outdoor Clothing and Gear

10/20/25  Schotex Global® Co. Ltd. Enters High-Performance Textiles Marketplace (10/20/25)
  Designed in Switzerland and Produced in its Bluesign-Approved Hong Kong Mill, Schotex Delivers Sustainable, Performance Textiles and Advanced Fabric Technologies

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

10/07/25  Registration Now Open for Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, and Printsource - Winter 2026 Edition (10/7/25)
  Registration is now open for the Winter 2026 edition of Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, and Printsource, taking place January 20-22, at the Javits Center.

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