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Russian ballistic strike hits major textile producer in Kyiv
A Russian ballistic missile struck the main production facility and logistics warehouse of Ukrainian textile manufacturer TK-Domashniy Tekstyl in Kyiv overnight on 24 September, causing…
Seating material incorporating bio-based and recycled inputs
Automotive technology supplier Magna International has developed a sustainable leather alternative made from apples and recycled materials.
Malaysian uniform maker launches circular model to tackle textile waste
Malaysian start‑up The Runway, founded by former uniform manufacturer Michelle Tee, is developing a circular approach to corporate uniforms in response to rising concerns over…
Chinese OEMs reshaping Europe’s automotive textile supply chains
The rapid expansion of Chinese automotive manufacturers across Europe is beginning to reshape long-established sourcing patterns for interior, safety and structural textiles.
International interest for Bulgarian firms at Texworld Paris
Bulgarian textile and fashion businesses showed their potential at the recent Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026.
Record high lek squeezes Albania's clothing and footwear sector
Albania’s clothing and footwear sector is facing severe pressure as its currency, the lek, reaches record‑high levels against the euro, sharply eroding export competitiveness.
Estonian designers showcase circular textile innovations in Toronto
Estonian designers presented a series of textile‑centred circular innovations at the Keskfest showcase in Toronto, Canada, highlighting new approaches to waste reduction and material recovery.
LPP records 48% rise in second quarter net profit
Polish fashion retailer LPP has raised its 2026 profitability outlook after accelerating sales momentum across its physical retail and e-commerce channels.
Cambodia's minimum wage talks continue as workers seek increase
Minimum wage negotiations for Cambodia’s textile, clothing, footwear and travel-goods and bag sectors for 2027 remain tense, with worker representatives proposing an increase while employer…
Turkmen jeans complex expands product range
The Turkmenbashi Jeans Complex has started production of gabardine trousers for schoolchildren.
Expanded processing capacity needed to unlock natural-fibre potential
Speaking at the Global Textile Congress and 2026 Philippine Textile Congress, the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (DA‑PhilFIDA) reported that the country…
Halloysite-coated dressing for haemostasis and X-ray visibility
A haemostatic wound dressing comprising a textile substrate and a halloysite-containing coating has been developed by Speed Care Mineral of Neubrandenburg, Germany, a producer of…
Digital smart rehabilitation jacket with integrated washable sensors
A digital smart jacket with integrated sensors is being developed by the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, as part of the…
Improved cover for a prosthetic hand
A washable cover for a prosthetic hand, developed by Otto Bock Healthcare Products, is designed to protect the prostheses against external influences with improved functionality…
Robot microfactory enables on‑demand smart apparel
A South Korean research team has developed a robot‑driven microfactory capable of designing and producing customised smart garments on demand – a step toward scalable,…
Event highlights alginate, CMC and chitosan dressings
Freudenberg Performance Materials exhibited alongside Foshan United Medical Technologies at the World Union of Wound Healing Societies Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in September.