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.
Lectra reported flat Q3 revenue of €121.6 million, with SaaS revenue growing 12% while equipment orders fell 10%. The company's recurring software business expanded even as new equipment order intake declined.
Researchers produced color masterbatches from blue spirulina, yellow curcumin, red beetroot, and green chlorophyllin via twin-screw extrusion and compounded them into PLA and PBS at 2–6 wt%, maintaining mechanical performance and melt flow within close margins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score2222The ZDHC 2026 Brands to Zero Report, independently assessed by KPMG Netherlands, found that 21 brands achieved Champion level in sustainable chemical management, up from 15 in the previous assessment.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score4848Dow 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.
Picanol introduced the AirOne airjet weaving machine, designed specifically for basic woven fabrics, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from November 20–24.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score5858TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayFeaturedPulse Score7474Manufacturing & 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.
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.
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.
CAAR Mumbai has classified orthodontic thermoforming sheets in the Straumann case as plastics rather than dental appliances. The ruling places the sheets under plastics classification instead of dental appliance treatment for the Straumann case.
WRAP is urging a circular economy jobs drive, according to Ecotextile News. The source provides no further details on specific targets, figures, or programs.
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.
Americhem has acquired Noble Biomaterials, an advanced materials company specializing in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications.
