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South Korea's apparel imports rose 4.19% year on year to $9.9 billion in January–September 2026, according to Korea Customs Service data. Knitted apparel and clothing accessories (Chapter 61) reached $4.9 billion, up 4.19%, while non-knitted apparel and clothing accessories (Chapter 62) totalled $5.0 billion, up 4.19%. September 2026 imports alone increased 14.19% to $1,234.5 million.
JINTEX has launched JINFIX PA-5408, a bisphenol-free fixing agent for nylon and its blends dyed with acid and metal-complex dyes. The product is independently verified as bisphenol-free and offers improved wet fastness, shade stability, hydrophilicity and reduced fixing-spot formation. It is positioned to help textile processors meet evolving quality and chemical compliance standards.
Messe Frankfurt will stage Techtextil and Texprocess from 4-7 April 2028 with a revised five-level hall layout that follows the textile value chain from production technologies to fibres, technical textiles, coated composites and finishing machinery.
Partners are targeting seaweed-based waterproof textiles, according to Ecotextile News. The source provides no further details on the partners, materials, or technical specifications.
Factory-level production data could improve the accuracy of digital product passports for denim, according to Ecotextile News. The report links granular manufacturing data to sharper passport records for the denim sector. No specific metrics, companies, or deadlines were disclosed in the source text.
Spectre has opened a lower-emissions manufacturing factory in Vietnam, according to Ecotextile News. The report provides no further detail on the facility's capacity, equipment, or emissions metrics.
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.
A Portland event spotlighted trade and innovation in textiles, according to Ecotextile News. The source provides no further details on participants, technologies, or outcomes.
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has called for action to advance textile circularity in the United States, according to Ecotextile News. The report frames circularity as a policy priority for the US textile sector, with implications for material compliance and recycled feedstock sourcing across the supply chain.
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has proposed harmonised end-of-waste rules for textiles, according to Ecotextile News. The proposal addresses the criteria under which textile waste would cease to be classified as waste. No further technical details or timelines were disclosed in the source text.
The Functional Fabric Fair in Portland attracted record attendance with over 350 exhibitors, highlighting bio-based materials as a central theme for performance apparel. The event, held October 26-28, saw a 7% attendance increase over autumn 2025 and introduced a new Cellulose Forum covering hemp, flax, lyocell, modal and viscose. Seven companies received innovation awards, including Paltext for overall innovation and Pontetorto for eco performance, while sessions addressed circularity, regulatory compliance and AI application.
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.
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 39.8% to 48.1% on PET spunbond nonwovens originating in China, effective October 31st for five years. The investigation concluded that Chinese imports increased significantly and were sold at unfairly low prices, causing substantial harm to the EU industry. EDANA welcomed the decision, stating it restores fair competition and supports investments in innovation, sustainability, and employment.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The definitive anti-dumping duties on PET spunbond nonwovens will raise landed costs for EU converters sourcing Chinese material, requiring immediate review of supplier contracts and inventory buffers. Procurement teams should validate country-of-origin documentation and model the 39.8%–48.1% duty into five-year cost forecasts.
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.
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.
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.
Rieter has appointed Georg Stausberg, formerly CEO of Barmag, as group CEO with immediate effect after designated chief executive Daniel Lippuner withdrew over irreconcilable differences concerning his compensation and bonus arrangements. Stausberg brings more than three decades of textile machinery experience and joined Rieter's executive committee following the company's February 2026 acquisition of Barmag. He now leads Rieter as it integrates Barmag into its operations.
Italian fashion house Missoni implemented Lectra's Kubix Link cloud-based PLM platform, reducing time spent managing and maintaining product data by approximately 60%.
Fong's National Engineering and Pacific Global Associates jointly held an open day at Rahim Textile Mills in Gazipur, demonstrating the Softwin Dyeing Machine to Bangladesh's textile dyeing professionals.
