Reju Enlists Six Mills for Recycled Polyester Production
Reju has recruited six mills to produce recycled polyester, according to Ecotextile News. The report names no specific mills, capacities, or timelines for the arrangement.
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Ecotextile News (Sustainable & Compliant Textiles)Pulse Score5858 CompositesWorldFeaturedPulse Score7474 Solico Engineering Uses Full-Structure FEA to Cut 12% Weight from ISO-Optimized Composite Hull
Solico Engineering applied full-structure FEA in FEMAP with Nastran to a 12.7-meter glass fiber/vinyl ester foam-cored hull already optimized to ISO 12215-5, achieving an additional 12% structural weight reduction (roughly 337 kilograms).
Manufacturing & Process Note: Full-structure FEA adds engineering time but reveals uneven conservatism in ISO-optimized composite hulls, enabling targeted ply removal and local reinforcement; shipyards must weigh the 12% weight saving against doubled engineering hours and ensure FEA boundary conditions reflect actual shop-floor connections.
PlasticsTodayPulse Score3838 James G. Wilson: Operator Compensation Can Mask Weak Process Capability in Extrusion
Industry veteran James G. Wilson warns that compensating for weak extrusion processes through skilled operator intervention can hide underlying capability gaps. He shares methods for detecting when operator effort has quietly become essential to production.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score3838 Barmag Adds Chinese-Language Digital Academy Training for Neumag BCF S+ and S8 Systems
Barmag has extended its Digital Academy online training centre for the BCF process to Chinese, three years after launching it in English, Spanish, French and Turkish.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 ITMA 2027 Blog Highlights Textile Industry's Push to Connect Fragmented Manufacturing Data
The latest ITMA 2027 textile machinery exhibition blog reports that the industry's next major challenge is linking isolated data systems across design, PLM, ERP, MES, and individual machines.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score5858 Sanitized and Rudolf Launch Finishing Technologies to Extend Textile Functional Life
Sanitized introduced Odorex EON, a biocide-free treatment that adsorbs odour molecules and releases sebum residues during laundering, while Rudolf launched Ruco-Dry Eco CWS, a water-repellent finish for cotton fabrics with high hydrostatic pressure resistance. Both technologies target persistent odours and declining weather protection to extend the useful life of performance apparel and technical textiles. The developments were highlighted at Performance Days in Munich on October 13-14th.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score6868 ZSK Adds AI-Powered Production Analysis to MY.ZSK 4.0 Embroidery Monitoring
ZSK has introduced an open API and direct integration with Anthropic's Claude AI platform to its MY.ZSK 4.0 monitoring system, enabling manufacturers to analyze embroidery production data and build custom performance dashboards without programming.
Textile WorldPulse Score6363 Reju Partners with Six Mills to Scale Regenerated Polyester into Finished Fabrics
Reju is collaborating with six mills—A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics, Utenos, and Swisstex Direct—to develop fabrics and move its regenerated polyester from raw output into finished fabric.
Digital Output Magazine (Wide-Format, SEG & Rigid Substrates)Pulse Score5858 Mikkelsen Innovation Launches FASTSEWN U.S. Subsidiary and Opens Milwaukee Manufacturing and Support Facility
Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has registered FASTSEWN, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, adding a U.S. sales, engineering, and support team of six employees so far, led by COO Ranjan Singh. The site was chosen for its central location and air service through Chicago and Milwaukee airports, and for existing manufacturing and parts procurement contacts in the area. FASTSEWN is hosted at the Milwaukee facility of initial customer Olympus Group, where its StitchNCut production system will be installed for demonstrations in a live production environment.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score6363 nlcomp Launches rTurbine Project to Validate Recyclable Thermoplastic Composite in Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
Northern Light Composites (nlcomp) has launched the rTurbine project to design, build and install a demonstration vertical-axis wind turbine using its proprietary recyclable thermoplastic composite, rComposite, and photovoltaic panels.
Digital Output Magazine (Wide-Format, SEG & Rigid Substrates)Pulse Score3838 STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Integrates Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into On-Demand Decoration Platform
STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine has integrated Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into its on-demand platform, connecting both apparel brands with automated decoration and fulfillment. Cutter & Buck adds 198 new styles, including Clique branded items, while Storm Creek expands the platform’s sustainable apparel selection; orders route automatically for decoration and fulfillment with a five-business-day turnaround through the decorator network. The integrations accompany a redesigned product catalog with dynamic filters and improved search.
Innovation in TextilesPulse Score6868 VistaPrint Triples Apparel Production Speed with Kornit Apollo Installation
VistaPrint installed a Kornit Digital Apollo system, increasing digital garment printing capacity by approximately 25,000 units per week and delivering production speeds around three times faster than its previous process.
Innovation in TextilesFeaturedPulse Score7474 AVK Innovation Awards 2026 Recognise Thermoplastic Composite Drill, Robotic Mould-Free Forming and Prestressed Mineral Castings
AVK, the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, awarded first prizes in three categories at the 2026 AVK Innovation Awards, presented at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne on October 20th.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift toward thermoplastic composite bodies and mould-free robotic forming reduces scrap and tooling lead times, but shop floors must validate thermal stability and fibre alignment before scaling these processes beyond prototype runs.
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.
Non-Metal Laser & Digital Cutting Systems (Zünd, Eurolaser, Kongsberg, Lectra)Pulse Score3838 Lectra Q3 Revenue Flat at €121.6 Million as SaaS Grows 12% and Equipment Orders Fall 10%
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.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score7676 Project OPTIMA Launches Two-Year Initiative to Accelerate Thermoplastic Composite Production for Aerospace
CCP Gransden leads Project OPTIMA, a two-year UK composites supply chain initiative supported by the ATI SME Programme, to accelerate industrial adoption of thermoplastic materials in aerospace.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Thermoplastic composite aerospace programs demand tight control of tape impregnation consistency and fabric forming parameters; inline monitoring and digital product passports add traceability overhead that must be balanced against production rates.
Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)Pulse Score6363 Study Finds Natural Pigments Survive PLA and PBS Extrusion but Fail Lightfastness
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.
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.
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.
SignLink UKPulse Score3838 Ultima Displays Puts Life-Sized Formulate Fabric F1 Car on Showroom Display
Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.
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.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score7474 AVK Innovation Awards 2026: Anybrid's PP-CF Drill Bit and Renewpoly's Bio-Based FlexFuran Resin Take Top Prizes
AVK announced the 2026 Innovation Awards on 20 October at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne, recognizing Anybrid's thermoplastic PP-CF drill bit with a 70% weight reduction versus steel and Renewpoly's bio-based FlexFuran fire-retardant resin system.
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.
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 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.
AcrylicFabWorks BlogFeaturedPulse Score7474 AcrylicFabWorks Compares Cold Bending, Line Bending and Thermoforming for Crack-Free Acrylic Parts
AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a process guide comparing cold bending, line bending and thermoforming for acrylic sheet, detailing the causes of cracks and crazing and the prevention methods.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Cold bending leaves residual stress that can cause crazing at fixings or when solvents contact the bend; annealing after forming is essential to relieve stress before bonding or cleaning. Line bending requires full-thickness heating to avoid cracking, and edge finishing before bending prevents crack initiation at notches.
JEC Group Composites NewsPulse Score5858 JEC Report: Taiwan Leverages Semiconductor and AI Expertise to Advance Composite Manufacturing
JEC Group reports that Taiwan is integrating its semiconductor fabrication and AI capabilities with polymer composites expertise to compress R&D lifecycles for advanced materials.
Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)Pulse Score5858 Moldex3D Integrates DOE and Machine Data to Systematize Injection Molding Optimization
Moldex3D has introduced a workflow that combines virtual Design of Experiments (DOE), machine characterization, and production data feedback to reduce trial-and-error in injection molding process optimization.
SignLink UKPulse Score4040 FESPA Southern European Congress Returns for Eleventh Edition in Porto
FESPA will hold the eleventh Southern European Congress on November 11th and 12th at the HF Ipanema hotel in Porto, organised by its member associations from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal (APIGRAF), and Greece. The two-day programme covers AI in printing and packaging, large-format finishing automation and sustainability, and innovation best practices, closing with visits to three print, graphic arts, and textile companies. Registration is open through the APIGRAF website.
JEC Group Composites NewsFeaturedPulse Score6868 ST Composites Develops Flax-Fibre Bicycle Frames Under France 2030 LINNOV Project
ST Composites launched the LINNOV project to industrialise flax-fibre bicycle frame production at around 5,000 units per year, targeting prototypes by summer 2027. The frames use 100% flax reinforcement and epoxy resins with 30–50% bio-based content from European suppliers, with the company investigating a 100% biomass-based and recyclable resin. The project aims to replace imported aluminium frames and reduce frame weight by almost half while supporting French flax supply chains.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Flax-fibre bicycle frame development depends on securing consistent French flax supply and qualifying bio-based epoxy systems at 30–50% bio content; plant managers should validate resin lot consistency and cure cycles before scaling to 5,000 frames per year.
Non-Metal Laser & Digital Cutting Systems (Zünd, Eurolaser, Kongsberg, Lectra)Pulse Score3030 Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging Mark 25-Year Digital Cutting Partnership
Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging are celebrating a 25-year digital cutting partnership. The milestone highlights the long-running collaboration between the cutting systems supplier and the packaging converter, as reported by Emballage Digest.
Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)Pulse Score7171 Beaumont Technologies Highlights Limits of MFI and Capillary Rheometry for Predicting Injection Molding Behavior
Eric Bowersox, Director of Beaumont Advanced Processing, presented at the 2026 SPE Injection Molding Innovation Summit on how MFI and capillary rheometry fail to characterize polymer behavior under injection molding conditions.
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 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.
Knitting IndustryPulse Score4848 ShinWon Launches Sphere ERP to Integrate Global Apparel Manufacturing Operations
ShinWon Corporation has introduced Sphere, an integrated ERP system connecting PLM, SRM, MES, e-accounting and SAP Analytics Cloud across its headquarters and overseas manufacturing subsidiaries.
Non-Metal Laser & Digital Cutting Systems (Zünd, Eurolaser, Kongsberg, Lectra)Pulse Score1616 Lectra Reports Structural Profitability Improvement for First Nine Months of 2026
Lectra reported a structural improvement in profitability for the first nine months of 2026, according to The Manila Times. The company did not disclose specific financial figures, capacities, or equipment specifications in the available source text.
Plastics Engineering (SPE - Society of Plastics Engineers)Pulse Score6868 Bipolar Electrode Electrical Treatment Enables Wireless Carbon Fiber Recovery from CFRP Waste
Researchers investigated a bipolar electrode electrical treatment (BPE-ET) system that separates resin from CFRP without direct wiring, allowing entire batches of irregularly shaped waste to be submerged at once.