Milan, Italy: In the fourth quarter of 2024, the index of orders for Italian textile machines, compiled by the Economics Department of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a 19% decline compared to the same period in 2023. In absolute terms, the index stood at 49.6 points (base 2021=100).

This result is due to a...

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has recently signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two mainland partners: China Textile Academy (CTA) and ANTA Sports Products Group Co Ltd (ANTA). By combining our strengths and expertise from both Hong Kong and mainland research and industry experts, we can...

Kansas City, U.S.: eVent Fabrics, a global leader in waterproof/breathable and windproof fabric laminates, is continuing a brand evolution with the recent renaming their plant-based, ePTFE-free “BIO Waterproof” and “BIO Windproof” laminates to the new “stormST” and “windstormST” for the SS 2026 product season.

These name changes, along with eVent’s...

LONDON, UK: Modern Synthesis, a biotechnology company pioneering the development of microbially-derived biomaterials, today announces the successful close of a $5.5 million funding round. The oversubscribed round was led by Extantia Capital, with participation from Artesian and Collaborative Fund. This investment will enable Modern Synthesis to...

London, U.K.: MacroCycle Technologies, a developer of a novel PET & polyester textile waste upcycling technology, announced the close of a $6.5M seed financing round. The round was led by Clean Energy Ventures and Volta Circle, with participation from KDT Ventures and Neotribe Ventures. MacroCycle will use the funding to grow its operations by 50%...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.:  Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc.(“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), a leading developer of spider silk-based fibers, proudly announces the successful creation of new novel silk, build upon the silk proteins of the remarkable caddisfly. This breakthrough marks a new frontier in the field of engineered fibers and underscores...

New Delhi, India: Amidst the chaos of everyday life, The Story Brand brings a breath of fresh air. Every garment is a story of hope, and with its latest collection, Aquarelle, the brand paints brush strokes of optimism. Drawing inspiration from the unpredictable wonder of watercolour art, the collection expresses the gentle depth of watercolour...

Shanghai, China: Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show will spotlight a diverse range of products and services. As is the case for most other industries, the textile sector is making bigger strides towards sustainable practices. This...

New Delhi, India: It’s not just A-Ok, it’s AK|OK. AK|OK’s latest, blends artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design, offering a collection celebrating the weird in you - unapologetically.

AK|OK Anamika Khanna unveils the limited edition collection featuring Banita Sandhu, the collection embodies the brand’s signature ethos of freedom...

New Delhi, India: HimGra, a Textile Innovation Award Winner, is set to make a significant impact at Bharat Tex 2025, where it will showcase its groundbreaking sustainable textiles at the Sustainability Pavilion – Innovation Booth from February 14-17, 2025.

Revolutionizing Luxury Fashion with Sustainability: HimGra’s innovation stems from its patent...