Toray Industries is to construct a polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) compound production facility at the site of its US subsidiary and large-tow carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek...
German technical textiles producer Visiotex has announced plans to invest in Lithuania’s second-largest city Kaunas.
Azerbaijan plans to significantly increase the volume of production and processing of cotton, aiming to meet local demand and start exports.
Bulgarian sock manufacturer Fazan will seek the approval of its shareholders to delist from the stock exchange in Sofia.
Calzedonia aims to start producing T-shirts and underwear at its new factory in Kikinda, Serbia, in spring 2018, with construction starting this month.
Bontex of Maglaj has signed a contract for the delivery of 55,000 shirts for the Swiss Army with Swiss partner Weder-Meier.
Automotive seating supplier Adient has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Futuris Group for US$360m, including the assumption of US$18m of net debt.
Launched earlier this year, new Flooro flat-woven aircraft carpet looks more like a fabric and weighs 30-70% less than conventional carpeting, but is extremely hard-wearing,...
Global chemical producer Indorama Ventures (IVL) has entered into an agreement to acquire DuraFiber Technologies DFT México Operations, a producer of durable technical textiles for...
The Tire division of Continental and Kordsa, a supplier of textile reinforcing materials for the tyre industry, are working together on a new, sustainable adhesion...
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is introducing White Cover Xtreme, developed in collaboration with DuPont, which offers enhanced protection for temperature-sensitive cargo in...
Porsche has become the world’s first vehicle manufacturer to offer lightweight wheels made from braided carbon fibre.
Phnom Penh’s Modern Ethnic Design Center, initiated by the suPPPort sustainable development group with the Berlin International Academy of Fashion, Raffles International College in Phnom...
Vietnam’s first polyester fibre manufacturing plant could soon resume production following the investor’s strong commitment.
Jeanologia recently presented its range of sustainable denim effects solutions in Indonesia as it bids to establish itself as a partner for denim businesses looking...
IKEA is to establish a regional distribution and supply chain centre for ASEAN in Malaysia.