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Shanghai, China: Nearly 580 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions are showcasing a diverse selection of yarns and fibres as Asia’s premier platform Yarn Expo Autumn opened today. With seven featured zones – including International Yarn, Cotton Yarn, Chemical Fibre, Fancy Yarn, Linen Yarn, Silk Yarn, and Wool Yarn – set to provide buyers with a...

New Delhi, India: The Gartex Texprocess India 2025 India’s comprehensive tradeshow on garment and textile machinery, ended on a triumphant note on 23^rd August 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The expo drew visitors from 436 Indian cities, 31 countries and continents like Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. India's leading...

SHANGHAI, CHINA: As global supply chains accelerate their transition to sustainability, the high-performance waterproof-breathable textile sector has reached a decisive moment for innovation — a fabric revolution centered on PFAS-free technologies is now underway.

On August 28, 2025, ANTA, in partnership with Donghua University, formally unveiled...

SRINAGAR (JK)/ DEHRADUN, INDIA: HimGra, the Himalayan grass-based natural fibre innovation developed by Dev Ethical Sustainable Crafts and Textiles, Uttarakhand (DESCATUK), has been recognised by the Centre for Innovation in Public Systems (CIPS) for “HimGra – A sustainable fiber initiative for climate impact, livelihood & innovation.”

This honour...

Brande, Denmark: The investment from Bestseller follows a substantial grant from the EU, ensuring that German innovator Matterr is now ready to advance plans on their upcoming factory in a bid to scale polyester recycling. The strategic partnership with Matterr is part of Bestseller's ongoing investments in the development of future materials.
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MONTRÉAL AND WINSTON-SALEM: Gildan Activewear Inc and HanesBrands Inc Wednesday announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands. This transaction implies an equity value of approximately $2.2 billion and an enterprise value2 of approximately $4.4 billion for HanesBrands, based on the...

ATLANTA, U.S.: Softwear Automation, the pioneer in autonomous sewing technology, today announced the successful close of its $20 million Series B1 funding round, marking a major milestone in its mission to revolutionize sewn goods manufacturing. The round was led by a strategic investment from Bestseller, the Danish fashion company behind brands...

SINGAPORE: Nibertex, a leading deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, today announced the successful closure of its US$7 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Southeast Asian venture capital firm TNB Aura, with participation from existing investors Asian Development Bank...

Pushing the Recycling Agenda: Techtextil India Announces Strategic Tie-Pp for Launching ‘ReCycle Zone’

MUMBAI, INDIA: In a major push to advance circularity and environmental accountability in the technical textiles sector, Techtextil India 2025 will launch the dedicated ‘ReCycle Zone’ in collaboration with the Society of Plastics Engineers India...

SEOUL, South Korea: Temu, the global e-commerce platform, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the FITI Testing & Research Institute as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen product quality oversight.

Under the agreement, FITI will provide third-party testing services for textile and apparel products offered on Temu. This...