Archive: January 2026
Russian textile producer to increase supplies to Europe
BTK Textile, one of Russia’s largest textile producers, plans to expand its foreign contracts by starting supplies to the European market.
Century Synthetic Fiber inaugurates Unitex factory in Tay Ninh
Century Synthetic Fiber has inaugurated its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
UFabrik names distributor for Czech Republic and Slovakia
UK-based UFabrik has appointed Comimpex Print as its new distributor for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Researcher turns durian peel waste into high-value sustainable fibre
A researcher from Chulalongkorn University has developed Thailand’s first woven fibre made from discarded durian peels, transforming one of the country’s largest agricultural waste streams…
Inaugural lifestyle trend forum at VIATT 2026
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to host its first trend forum, offering a forward-looking, industry-wide perspective…
Battery-free nano-sensors for sleep monitoring
Nano-sensors that work without batteries or wires could pave the way for more comfortable, less obtrusive sleep and healthcare monitoring at home, according to scientists…
Toyoda Gosei airbag used by Chinese automaker
Toyoda Gosei’s curtain airbag has been adopted for use on the LS9 from Chinese luxury battery electric vehicle brand IM Motors – the first time…
Lightweight brace reduces tremors
Canadian researchers have continued their work on developing a non-invasive, accessible way to reduce uncontrolled hand tremors.
Bulgarian clothing sector in serious difficulties
The traditional Bulgarian sewing industry is on a downward path with companies having to downsize to survive; if the trend continues there will be no…
Nomination for plant-based fibre textile system for aircraft cabins
Italian specialist weaving mill Testori Textiles earned a nomination as a Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 finalist in the Sustainable Cabin category with its plant-based fibre…
ÉireComposites secures first contract for aircraft seating
ÉireComposites, a manufacturer of composite structures, has secured its first production contract in the commercial aircraft seating and cabin interiors supply chain.
Geometric twist boosts power of robotic textiles
By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a flexible textile, Swiss researchers have created a lightweight fabric capable of lifting more than 400…
Toray opens Ultrasuede showroom in Portugal
Toray Industries‘ Portugal-based airbag converting operation, Alva Confecções, has opened a dedicated Ultrasuede showroom and stock sales point for automotive interiors and other applications.
Stroke patients get their voice back with new wearable device
A wearable, comfortable and washable device could help people regain the ability to communicate naturally and fluently following a stroke, without the need for invasive…
Strengthening Philippine textile MSMEs through trade training
An initiative to assist Philippine micro, small and medium-sized textile enterprises was held in December in Taytay, Rizal, with a comprehensive trade requirements training conducted…
Bico Industries pushes back deadline for Romanian fibreglass plant
Romanian construction materials holding company Roca Industry said the implementation deadline for a nonwoven fibreglass materials production plant that its subsidiary Bico Industries is developing…