Press Releases

OBERTSHAUSEN, GERMANY: Karl Mayer is opening its new Textile Innovation Centre (TIC), sending a strong signal that it is driving textile innovation forward and opening up new perspectives for the textile industry. The TIC brings together the latest developments in Warp Knitting, Technical Textiles and Warp Preparation – Karl Mayer’s core areas of...

SHANGHAI, CHINA: The global synthetic yarn market is projected to reach USD 287 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4% from 2024 to 2030[1]. This growth is driven by synthetic yarn’s dominant position in the global textile industry, supported by its cost-effectiveness and unmatched functional versatility across end-use sectors. Demand remains...

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM: 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 for Spring / Summer 2027. With the show scheduled from 26 – 28 February 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), VIATT’s...

ICHALKARANJI, INDIA: Groz-Beckert, the world’s leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts, and systems for the textile industry, hosted an exclusive customer event titled “Advancing Weaving Excellence – Reed Portfolio Launch” in Ichalkaranji, one of India’s most prominent weaving hubs.

The event brought together around 100...

JAIPUR, INDIA: Day 1 of House of Glenfiddich Presents FDCI India Men’s Weekend 2026 unfolded at the historic Diggi Palace, Jaipur, setting a confident tone for a weekend dedicated to the evolving language of Indian menswear where craftsmanship, culture, and contemporary design converged with global intent.

Launched in 2008, FDCI’s menswear platform...

LENZING, AUSTRIA: The Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibres and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Free registration is officially open for the second edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo, taking place 24–25 June 2026 at Brussels Expo. Following a successful inaugural event that marked a breakthrough for the textile recycling industry, excitement is building for an expanded and even more impactful gathering.

The 2025 debut...

SHANGHAI, CHINA: China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over USD 500 million) market in 2024, growing more than 20% annually[1]. To help exhibitors harness this trend, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 w...

TOKYO, JAPAN:YKK Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 29 for the Phase 3 expansion of YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd.’s Nhon Trach Factory.

Approximately 40 people attended the ceremony, including Yoshimine Kobayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of the Manufacturing & Engineering Division of YKK Corporation, and Yuji Furukawa, President...

HONG KONG: Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) has been spearheading smart transition across all operations in global factories. The knits division of Crystal International is building a new zone of Logistics Centre in its lifestyle wear factory in China, as part of the entire smart manufacturing model, with...