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Textile TodayPulse Score5858 KARL MAYER to Showcase WARPDIRECT 2.0 Warping Machine and HSB Size Box at ITMA ASIA 2026
KARL MAYER will present its latest-generation WARPDIRECT direct warping machine and HSB Size Box for the PROSIZE sizing machine at ITMA ASIA 2026 in the Weaving Hall, Booth 3/A24. The WARPDIRECT 2.0 achieves warping speeds up to 1,200 m/min and features an electric press roll system that reduces maintenance while ensuring precise, cylindrical beams. The HSB Size Box offers a cover factor up to 100%, size add-on savings of up to 10%, and a maximum sizing speed of 160 m/min, with 200 m/min available as an option.
Textile TodayPulse Score6868 JRC Proposes Harmonized EU End-of-Waste Criteria for Textile Reuse and Remanufacturing
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre published a technical report on 26 October 2026 proposing harmonized end-of-waste criteria for textile, textile-related and footwear waste to support reuse and remanufacturing across the EU.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score6363 Diatex Opens 10% Capital to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas to Fund Composites Expansion
Diatex has sold a 10% stake to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas Développement in May 2026 to finance acquisitions and international growth, as composites now represent 60% of its business. The French group, which employs around 100 people and exports to 58 countries, integrates weaving at TDM and cutting at Cipodec, using heated knives to seal synthetic textile edges and prevent fraying. Diatex is also developing reusable silicone- and rubber-based vacuum bagging solutions to reduce consumable waste and replace certain fluorinated materials.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Groz-Beckert to Showcase Energy-Saving Needles and Precision Components at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Groz-Beckert will present its LCmax energy-saving needles, SAN TT and SAN FY special-application needles, and a patented compound needle for fine-gauge elastic fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from 20-24 November.
Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)Pulse Score2020 Gear Patrol Features Stealthy Jacket Blending Gore-Tex and Dyneema for Extreme Weather
Gear Patrol has highlighted a stealthy jacket that combines Gore-Tex and Dyneema to handle extreme weather conditions. The jacket blends these two materials in a single garment aimed at severe-weather use. No further technical specifications, performance metrics, or pricing details were provided in the source text.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 The Lycra Company and Fulgar Host Legwear Innovation Day 2026 in Castel Goffredo, Showcasing Bio-Based Fibres and AI
The Lycra Company and Fulgar hosted Legwear Innovation Day 2026 at the Fulgar Event Space in Castel Goffredo, Italy, drawing nearly 150 hosiery industry representatives.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Terrot to Showcase UCC 672-ME Electronic Jacquard Machine for Premium Mattress Fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Terrot Textilmaschinen will present its UCC 672-ME double-electronic jacquard circular knitting machine at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, targeting premium mattress ticking and upholstery fabrics.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score2020 HBF Textiles Releases Second Designer Edit Curated by Kicki Chudikova with Six Palettes and Chrome-Free Leather Additions
New York-based industrial artist Kicki Chudikova curated the second edition of The Designer Edit by HBF Textiles, a collection of six palettes drawing on HBF Textiles designs from multiple collections. Each palette is accented by six new color additions to the Free Way chrome-free leather line, spanning bleach-cleanable textures, renewable fibers such as cork, wool and cotton, and mold- and weather-resistant outdoor fabrics.
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Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)FeaturedPulse Score7474 Hyosung TNC's Bio-based Spandex Fiber Enters Scaled Production
Hyosung TNC has moved its sugarcane-derived spandex fiber into scaled production, according to WWD. The bio-based fiber is produced from sugarcane feedstock, though specific capacity figures and commercialization timelines were not disclosed in the source.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Bio-based spandex shifts feedstock exposure from petrochemical propylene oxide to sugarcane-derived intermediates; qualification lots should be validated against existing heat-set and dyeing lines before scaling, since cure and colorfastness windows may differ from conventional spandex.
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Innovation in TextilesFeaturedPulse Score7878 Dow Launches Dowsil IE-5619 Fluorine-Free Silicone-Organic Hybrid Finish for Durable Water and Oil Repellency
Dow has launched Dowsil IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a third-generation silicone-organic hybrid textile finish that provides durable water and oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift to fluorine-free finishes requires mills to revalidate cure schedules and wash-durability performance on each fabric substrate; the 1–3% solids add-on and 150°C cure window fit existing stenters, but oil repellency claims must be verified per construction before commercial adoption.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Picanol Launches AirOne Airjet Weaving Machine for Basic Fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026
Picanol introduced the AirOne airjet weaving machine, designed specifically for basic woven fabrics, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from November 20–24.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score3838 Swiss Textile Machinery Members to Exhibit at ITMA Asia + CITME Shanghai and India ITME, Targeting China and India Markets
Around 20 Swiss Textile Machinery member companies will exhibit at each of two Asian textile machinery exhibitions—ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai from 20 to 24 November 2026 and India ITME in Greater Noida from 4 to 9 December.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Fulgar Highlights EVO and Q-GEO Bio-Based Polyamide Yarns at Performance Days
Fulgar presented its EVO 100% bio-based yarn and Q-GEO polyamide with almost 50% renewable content at the Performance Days exhibition in Munich. Q-GEO offers 50% greater moisture absorption than conventional polyamide, improved breathability, rapid drying and inherent flame retardancy without additives. The company identified price premiums, feedstock sourcing and credible certification as key barriers to wider adoption of bio-based synthetics.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 MarediModa Cannes 24th Edition Closes With Steady Results and Debut Cannes Fashion Show
MarediModa Cannes closed its 24th edition on 29 October 2026 with results in line with the previous year and no decline in overall activity, despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The exhibition presented more than 100 Summer 2028 collections and introduced the inaugural Cannes Fashion Show, featuring prototype garments made from exhibitors' fabrics. Organisers also presented the Spring/Summer 2028 trend forecast by David Shah, built around five themes: Hyper, Chill, Hot, Flow and Bang.
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Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score2828 Designer Hiromasa Fukaji Combines Tajima Embroidery Technology with Computational Design in HANAITO Project
Japanese designer Hiromasa Fukaji created the HANAITO project for Tajima's &T embroidery art brand, combining Tajima sewing machine technology with computational processes and hand-dyed marigold thread. The two artworks feature abstract flower forms satin stitched onto poly-cotton fabric using layered rayon thread for a 3D-illusory effect, produced with a custom embroidery design tool. Fukaji hand-dyed the embroidery thread with marigold flower petals, marrying traditional methods with modern computing.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score5858 BirdieBlue Upcycles End-of-Life Outdoor Gear into Bags, Diverting 20,000 Pieces from Landfill
BirdieBlue, a Morrisville, Vt.-based textile re-manufacturer founded by Kate Harvey, upcycles damaged outdoor gear into bags and has diverted more than 20,000 pieces of technical textiles from landfills.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score5858 YKK R&D Develops Concept EXCELLA Zipper with Nonwoven Tape Made from Waste Clothing
YKK Corp.'s R&D department created a concept EXCELLA zipper using tape made from nonwoven fabric sheets produced by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials via Epson's Dry Fiber Technology.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score5858 Birdair, ASATI, GuildWorks and Seaman Mark Decades of Fabric Structure Evolution
Industry leaders from Birdair, ASATI, GuildWorks and Seaman Corporation trace the fabric structures sector's shift from temporary solutions to permanent architectural elements, citing PTFE-coated fiberglass and ETFE film as key membrane developments.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score6363 Kanbo Pras and TA Frontier Advance Thermal-Control Textiles in Japan
Kanbo Pras Corp. developed REI KEEP, a polyester or glass fiber membrane infused with SPACECOOL multilayer optical film, which delivered a roughly 10 degrees Celsius drop in effective temperature in comparative tent testing.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score3838 University of Minnesota Wearable Technology Lab Develops LED Phototherapy Bodysuit for Infant Jaundice
Lucy Dunne's Wearable Technology Lab at the University of Minnesota is developing a light-therapy bodysuit for infants with jaundice, now on its third prototype, which uses off-the-shelf LEDs rather than fiber-optic fibers.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewFeaturedPulse Score6868 Peak Performance and Partners Develop Helium Loop Anorak Prototype for Automated Disassembly and Recycling
Peak Performance, with ALLIED Feather + Down, Bureo, PERTEX, and Resortecs, created the Helium Loop Anorak, a recyclable prototype jacket designed for automated disassembly.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Heat-activated Smart Stitch thread enables component separation at end-of-life, but plant managers must validate bond integrity under repeated wash cycles and ensure supply chain readiness for scaled thread production. The five-year plan for European disassembly plants requires alignment with local textile waste logistics and sorting infrastructure.
Specialty Fabrics ReviewPulse Score2222 Laacke & Joys and Hoigaard's, ATA Founding Members Since 1912, Mark 180 and 130 Years in Canvas and Awning Manufacturing
Laacke & Joys Co. LLC, founded in 1844 as a Milwaukee ship chandlery and an ATA founding member in 1912, has grown its 180-year canvas and sewing expertise into OEM design and manufacturing through its LJ Design & Manufacturing and Concept Seating divisions.
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Ecotextile News (Sustainable & Compliant Textiles)Pulse Score5858 ZDHC Tightens MRSL Chemical Limits for Textile Supply Chains
ZDHC has tightened the chemical limits in its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), reducing permissible thresholds for restricted substances in textile production. The revision requires dyehouses and chemical suppliers to re-verify formulations and renew compliance documentation against the updated limits. No specific substance thresholds or implementation dates were disclosed in the available report.
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Manufacturing & Process Note: Bio-based polyamide and renewable Lycra blends require close monitoring of moisture regain and spin-finish compatibility on existing knitting lines; qualification lots should verify dye uptake and elongation consistency before scaling, as feedstock cost premiums and certification lead times remain the primary supply-chain constraints.
ATA - Advanced Textiles AssociationPulse Score1515 Texas Tech Inducts Seshadri Ramkumar into Inaugural Red Raider Inventor Hall of Fame for FiberTect and Nonwoven Technologies
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor in Texas Tech University's Department of Environmental Toxicology, was inducted into the school's inaugural Red Raider Inventor Hall of Fame on Oct. 28. He was recognized for inventions including FiberTect, a nonwoven decontamination wipe, a fabric hand method, soft body armor, and a cotton oil absorbent. Inductees are TTUS faculty and staff named on three or more U.S. patents issued to the Texas Tech University System.
Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)Pulse Score1818 Hyosung TNC Posts Q3 Operating Profit of 110.2 Billion Won, Up 96.7% Year on Year
Hyosung TNC reported third-quarter operating profit of 110.2 billion won, a 96.7% increase from the year-earlier period. The figure was published via TradingView.
FESPA Official News (Signage & Textile Print)Pulse Score5858 FESPA Publishes Guide to DTF Textile Printing Workflow, Fabric Choice and Maintenance
FESPA released a guide covering DTF textile printing, addressing workflow sequence, fabric selection, and equipment maintenance. The guide is organized around these three operational areas for print shops running direct-to-film transfer production.
ATA - Advanced Textiles AssociationPulse Score5858 Americhem Acquires Noble Biomaterials to Expand Antimicrobial and Conductive Fiber Solutions
Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company specializing in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Roaches Supplies Record 19-Machine Textile Testing Lab to Indonesia's Alia Digital Printex
Roaches International dispatched its largest integrated order of textile laboratory equipment to date, delivering 19 testing machines weighing over two tons to a new lab being established by Indonesia's Alia Digital Printex.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score5858 Asahi Kasei's Roica Debuts at Functional Fabric Fair Portland with Global Stretch Fibre Innovations
Asahi Kasei's Roica brand made its debut at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on 27-28 October 2026, presenting stretch fibre developments from European and Asian partners for outdoor, cycling, innerwear and athleisure applications.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score3838 Carvico Unveils 2028 TrendBook at MarediModa Cannes, Showcasing Five Themes and New Stretch Fabrics
Carvico presented its 2028 TrendBook, "Not Just to Seduce," at MarediModa in Cannes from 27-29 October 2026, introducing five creative directions—Animalia, Manly, Origami, Ornamenta and Bodycon—that combine fabric weights, textures and structures within a unified colour palette.