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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.
Arclin announced a multimillion-dollar investment to expand floc production capacity at its Asturias, Spain facility, strengthening its global Nomex paper manufacturing network. The company is delivering record paper volume in 2026 and expects continued supply growth in 2027, with construction completed by the end of 2027 and full commissioning planned for early 2028. The expansion targets rising demand across aerospace, electrical infrastructure, defense, and transportation markets.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Expanding Nomex floc capacity in Asturias will shorten lead times for aramid paper used in electrical insulation and aerospace honeycomb, but plant managers should monitor qualification timelines for new production lines to avoid supply gaps during the 2027–2028 transition.
Textile Tales presents a curated selection of sculptural textile works, including Diana Orving's dancing sculptures, a Pichwai-inspired screen embroidered in metal on brass mesh at Rhizome Design Studio, and pieces by Iris Van Herpen. The roundup also features Dahye Jeong's horsehair works, Leyla Cárdenas C.'s digital sublimation on unraveled polyester silk over reclaimed wooden support, and Hannah Gartside's monofilament, silk and paper weaves.
Ecotextile News has published a guide on navigating sustainability certifications in the fashion industry. The article addresses how industry stakeholders can approach certification requirements; the source provides no further technical metrics, company names, or regulatory deadlines.
Millcraft garment and textile print sales manager Eric Deem completed G7+ Expert training through PRINTING United Alliance's G7+ learning and iLEARNING+ platforms and holds the Color Management Professional Fundamentals Certification. The G7+ Expert Certification equips printers to implement the G7+ methodology in any print operation for consistent color reproduction and print quality. Deem said the garment decorating industry has not taken advantage of G7+ the way the commercial print side of the business has.
FESPA has published "The 2026 Textile Printing Playbook," covering digital workflows, AI and on-demand growth in textile printing. The playbook is available via fespa.com.
Ecotextile News called on brands to fund Bangladesh's textile transition, according to a report by the publication. No specific funding figures, company names, or technical metrics were disclosed in the source text.
Kazakhstan has opened a state laboratory dedicated to custom 3D-printed orthoses. The facility is presented as a state-run site for producing patient-specific orthotic devices via 3D printing. The source provides no further details on equipment, materials, capacity, or location.
Arclin and General Recycled are advancing mechanical recycling of meta-aramids and para-aramids from protective apparel, with General Recycled blending 20, 33, or 50 percent recycled fiber into new yarns. Meta-aramids are more compatible with existing textile recycling systems, while para-aramids cause increased wear on processing equipment. Traceability and PFAS contamination remain key barriers, with an estimated 35 million pounds of PFAS-contaminated firefighting gear facing changeout in North America over the next five to seven years.
Manufacturing & Process Note: Recycling aramid protective apparel hinges on lot-level traceability and contamination screening, since PFAS-laden turnout gear and multilayer constructions complicate mechanical reclamation. Plant managers should factor disposal-cost offsets and recycled-content blend ratios into procurement, as recycled aramid economics depend on stable petrochemical pricing and verified input streams.
Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, recounts learning the advanced textiles vocabulary from scratch and watching the segment grow into a daily publication. She cites features on knitted responsive tension structures by Dr. Felecia Davis and Dr. Delia Dumitrescu and an overview of smart textiles by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar. Preus says she still learns something new daily, mostly in smart textile technologies and e-textiles, and expects smart textiles to reach eventual ubiquity.
A joint team from Harbin Institute of Technology, Henan Normal University, and Suzhou Laboratory created a vanadium dioxide-based Janus film that passively switches between solar heating and radiative cooling while modulating microwave transmission.
Durak Tekstil has developed Durak Maxibalance, a bio-ceramic embroidery thread using far infrared (FAR) technology that reflects body-emitted FAR IR energy back into tissues. The Turkish industrial thread manufacturer says the functional thread is designed to help maintain body temperature, alleviate muscle soreness, strengthen balance, and boost athletic performance, though it is not a medical device. Durak Tekstil cites promising field results and targets activewear, everyday apparel, and medical/supportive textiles.
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is coordinating the EU-funded eFLOWER project, a four-year, approximately €5 million initiative launched in April 2026 to develop next-generation eco-designed, stretchable, and circular electronic textiles.
Nanollose has paid for pilot equipment and is seeking a site for production, according to Ecotextile News. No further technical specifications, capacity figures, or site details were disclosed in the source text.
Aiken-based AGY provided materials for the foundation of the new roof at Tropicana Field, according to the Post and Courier. The report names AGY as the materials supplier for the roof foundation work but does not specify the material grades, quantities, or project timeline involved.
The Java pact has introduced sanctions for factories found to commit gender abuse. The agreement establishes enforcement measures against garment factories in Java that violate gender abuse provisions.
Hyosung TNC has started bio-BDO production in Vietnam, according to Just Style. The bio-based BDO is a feedstock for spandex and other technical textile polymers, though no capacity or output figures were disclosed.
Hyosung TNC has started bio-BDO production in Vietnam. The bio-based BDO is a feedstock for spandex and other technical textile intermediates, with supply chain and compliance implications for downstream manufacturers.
Clothing repair is gaining ground but faces a scale test, according to Ecotextile News. The report frames repair as an expanding practice while indicating that scaling it remains a challenge. No specific companies, materials, or metrics are disclosed in the available source text.
Hyosung TNC has started bio-BDO production in Vietnam, per Fibre2Fashion. The report provides no further detail on capacity, feedstock, or output volumes.