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Textile machinery, software, fabric trends, trade shows and market news, curated for fabric buyers and garment makers.

Software & Digital

Korean apparel maker launches integrated ERP for global operations

South Korean apparel manufacturer ShinWon launched Sphere, an integrated ERP system linking PLM, SRM, MES, e-accounting and SAP Analytics Cloud to standardize global operations and enable AI-driven analytics.

2026-11-04
Textile Machinery

German circular knitting machine for premium mattress fabrics

Terrot Textilmaschinen will showcase its UCC 672-ME double-electronic jacquard circular knitting machine at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026, targeting premium mattress ticking, upholstery, and technical textiles with advanced structural control.

2026-11-04
Market & Trade

本周面料行情与流行趋势速览

柯桥纺织价格指数微涨0.82点,纱线类指数显著上扬;棉价小幅回落,涤纶短纤温和上涨;运动智能面料、人棉混纺及高支涤棉布热度持续提升,欧洲修复时尚与天然纤维偏好成市场重要动因。

2026-10-30
Fabrics & Trends

Retired Fire Uniforms Repurposed into Fashion Yarns

An RMIT University pilot project in Australia repurposes retired Western Australian fire-service uniforms into new fashion yarns through sorting, cleaning, opening, and spinning.

2026-10-27
Fabrics & Trends

Global activewear brands adopt smart fabrics for cooling and comfort

Global activewear brands are adopting smart fabrics—such as phase-change materials, thermoregulating fibers, and advanced moisture-wicking structures—to enhance cooling, comfort, and performance.

2026-10-27
Market & Trade

Europe's clothing repair market gains momentum

Europe's clothing and footwear repair market was valued at €2.8bn in 2025, projected to reach €3.7bn by 2030 at 5.5% CAGR. Major brands launched new repair programs in H1 2026, while consumer interest in garment longevity and visible mending grows.

2026-10-27
Trade Shows

Kingpins Amsterdam connects denim design, tech and manufacturing

Kingpins Amsterdam brought together over 100 denim mills, garment factories, and suppliers; Lenzing and Kaihara launched the REMOD denim collection, and the TENCEL™ Lyocell–HV100 network expanded.

2026-10-26
Market & Trade

Rice husk emerges as low-cost decolorant for textile wastewater

Rice husk, after simple processing, shows effective dye adsorption in textile wastewater—offering a low-cost alternative to conventional decolorants like activated carbon.

2026-10-24
Textile Machinery

Century-Old Spinning Machinery Sustained by Bio-Based Lubricants

Green Mountain Spinnery maintains its century-old carding machinery with NSF H1 food-grade and biodegradable bio-lubricants—reducing environmental impact without compromising reliability.

2026-10-24
Textile Machinery

Shandong Huazhe Orders ANDRITZ's New A-Type Needlepunch Line

Shandong Huazhe ordered ANDRITZ's new high-speed needlepunch line for PTFE filtration materials, featuring the first commercial A-Type needleloom; delivery scheduled for Q1 2027.

2026-10-24
Textile Machinery

Stäubli to showcase automated weaving systems at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

Stäubli will present automated weaving systems at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026, targeting improved production reliability, consistent fabric quality, and enhanced weaving capabilities.

2026-10-24
Market & Trade

Rising costs pressure denim competitiveness globally

Bangladesh's denim industry faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, weakening apparel exports, and intensifying regional competition.

2026-10-24
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