Archive: February 2026

Freudenberg Performance Materials Filc, a producer of needlepunched nonwovens and laminated materials, will present its solutions for automotive applications, including acoustic materials, nonwovens for seatings…

Researchers in Germany have launched an initiative to develop robot technology for the automatic sorting of smart clothing and to make items more recycling-friendly.

The Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut will present composites for aviation made from recycled carbon fibres and natural fibres, as well as printed lightweight elements for surface heating…

In ​January, Turkmen designer Umida Kadyrova joined a group of women entrepreneurs on a study visit to Paris, France, to explore global trends and strengthen…

A soft robotic glove that aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from oedema has been developed by researchers at Cornell University.

The Volvo EX30 entry-level electric sport utility vehicle now offers two additional premium interior options.

Fourteen Cambodian clothing workers took the opportunity to turn to painting and photography to express what they rarely speak of: their lives at home or…

A belt system for postnatal muscle building that incorporates washable electrodes for muscle stimulation will be presented by the Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut (STFI) at April’s Techtextil…

The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority is looking into banana fibre to support the sustainable development of the domestic textile sector.

Asia Pacific Rayon, an Indonesian producer of man-made cellulosic fibres, is introducing lyocell fabric to Indonesia’s batik sector.

The Uzbekistan government is violating the human and labour rights of cotton and wheat farmers through a coercive state production system, according to Human Rights…

Ditex SM, a producer of home and garden textiles in Vratsa, Bulgaria, is investing around €560,000 (US$662,000) in a major renovation of its sewing workshop,…

Fibre batteries are an emerging technology that could soon be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices…

Urban Label by Maria & Co has partnered with Epson Philippines to launch a textile collection celebrating Filipino cultural heritage through modern design and mindful…

An effective compression and/or contention garment for lymphoedema treatment of the genital and/or pelvic region is disclosed by medical device manufacturer Thuasne of Levallois-Perret, France.

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has introduced 10 special containers for the separation and recycling of textile waste.