Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

TEXTILE MACHINERY AT MILANO UNICA
At the next edition of Milano Unica, the leading international trade fair for high-end fabrics and accessories, scheduled to take place at Rho Fiera Milano from July 8 to 10, ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) will...

Textile Coater And Finisher NOVA Textil-Beschichtung GmbH’s Unique Monforts MONTEX Business Gets A Full...
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — June 17, 2025 — As a highly specialized company with a focus on excellence in the provision of fabric coating and finishing services, NOVA Textil-Beschichtung GmbH (NTB) has recently benefited from an extensive Monforts...

Textile Machinery At High-End Fabrics And Accessories International Trade Fair Milano Unica
MILAN — June 17, 2025 — At the next edition of Milano Unica, an international trade fair for high-end fabrics and accessories, scheduled to take place at Rho Fiera Milano from July 8 to 10, ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery...

Microban International Unveils H2O Shield, A Portfolio Of PFAS-Free Water-Resistant Textile Technologies
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — June 11, 2025 — Microban International, the leader in product protection solutions, announced the launch of H2O Shield, a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio for textiles. This technology represents Microban’s...

Threads of the Past: Laurens County’s Textile Roots on Display
Victoria Steele - Reporter LAURENS — The legacy of cotton mills, the spirit of close-knit neighborhoods, and the story of generations of workers are now on display at the Laurens County Museum. A new traveling exhibit, From Cotton to Craft: The...

Execution of Contract Manufacturing Agreement with Milliken Chemical and Textile (India) Co. Private Limited
Aether Industries Limited (Aether) has executed a Contract Manufacturing Agreement with Milliken Chemical and Textile (India) Co. Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of USA headquartered Milliken & Company (Milliken). Under this agreement,...

Recycle textiles, earn credits: Prague’s news challenge to residents
Textile waste remains a significant environmental challenge. In the European Union alone, over 5.8 million tons of textiles are discarded annually—about 11 kilograms per person. The fast fashion trend has led to a near doubling in global garment...

India's textile & apparel exports rise 5% to $6.1 bn in Apr-May 2025
India's textile and apparel (T&A) exports rose by 5.36 per cent to $6.180 billion during the first two months of the current fiscal 2025–26 (FY26). Of the total, apparel exports achieved double-digit growth, increasing by 12.80 per cent to $2.882...

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 shared textile product tech, innovation
The Gartex Texprocess India event was organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and MEX Exhibitions. It took place from 22-24 May 2025 and attracted 10,283 visitors from 230 Indian cities and five countries. In addition to the main expo, the...

India's textile sector competitiveness may gain edge as Vietnam fights rising labour costs, Bangladesh grapples with political instability: Report
New Delhi: India's textile sector may gain a competitive edge in the global market due to rising labour costs in Vietnam and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, two of its key export rivals, according to a report by Systematix Research....

From Farm to Fashion: How Agricultural Waste is Transforming into Tomorrow’s Textiles
A groundbreaking shift in textile production is emerging from the laboratories of Chalmers University of Technology, promising to revolutionize how we source raw materials for clothing by tapping into agricultural waste. Traditionally, the fashion...

Ancient batik: Wax-resist textile dyeing techniques"
To start with batik, one must know what goes into it. The main ingredients are fabric- generally cotton or silk; wax- commonly a combination of beeswax and paraffin; and dyes for coloring. Using tools such as tjanting needles or brushes, the wax...

India's textile sector may gain edge as Vietnam deals with labour costs, Bangladesh faces political instability: Report
India's textile sector may gain a competitive edge in the global market due to rising labour costs in Vietnam and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, two of its key export rivals, according to a report by Systematix Research. The report,...
Charities, local authorities and the public to bear cost of UK’s used textiles crisis
Global environmental action NGO, WRAP issues a stark warning: if the UK’s used textile sector goes under, charities, local authorities and consumers will have to pay the cost of dealing with unwanted used textiles. WRAP predicts the cost of the...

Duly Noted: Celebrating a hut, biking for bluegrass, Rahab the goat, and textile taxidermy
First Friday in Haines was a busy one, with plenty of new faces in town. The Bookstore celebrated its change of ownership with balloons and huge pieces of chocolate cake for everyone to enjoy. Former owner Amy Kane handed over the bookstore to the...

Textiles Recycling Expo Makes Successful Debut In Brussels
BRUSSELS — June 12, 2025 — The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4-5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and...

Textile processors take lead for deep sea discharge project

Textile recycling programs move forward across U.S.
Textile recycling projects are moving forward this spring and summer as municipalities, states and business advocates look for ways to divert apparel and other items from disposal. Here’s a look at recent textile recycling regulations and...
Diverse Patterns: Creativity knows no boundaries at Threadbender Textiles.
By Tim Pompey | Photos by Viktor Budnik Tucked away in a Camarillo business alcove is a small nonprofit that specializes in something unique — providing diverse people a chance to weave and discover their artistic talents. These individuals might...

India’s Odisha state clears projects worth $0.45 bn; covers textiles
India’s Odisha state government recently approved 17 industrial projects worth ₹38.78 billion (~$0.45 billion) that are expected to create 10,584 jobs across 11 districts. The projects cover multiple sectors, including textiles, power, logistics...