February 16, 2026
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Saxony Researchers Turn Pine Needles Into Fully Compostable Textiles

Pine needles that carpet Saxony’s forests have long been treated as waste, left to rot on the forest floor. Now, researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (WHZ) are transforming this overlooked resource into sustainable textiles. Under the ConFiTex project, the team is developing fully compostable yarn made from locally sourced conifer […]
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Fabric To Zippers: Shraddha Impex Brings Imada Force Measuring Instrument To The Textile Industry

The textile industry has always been one of the most creative yet competitive sectors in manufacturing. From soft cotton fabrics to heavy-duty industrial materials, quality and strength define a brand’s reliability. A beautiful fabric means little if a button snaps or a seam tears after a few washes. That’s why textile testing has become essential […]
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India Develops Indigenous Heat Resistance Testing Systems For Protective Textiles

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, has supported the development of three indigenous instruments to test convective, radiant and contact heat resistance in protective textiles. The systems, developed by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), mark a major step toward self-reliant testing capabilities in India’s
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Regenerative Cotton Pilot

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a new framework under its Field Partner Program pilot to formally recognize verified regenerative farming practices and measurable sustainability outcomes among cotton growers. The initiative will enable brands and retailers to source regenerative U.S. cotton with full verification and traceability. The pilot, which is underway
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DuPont Launches Tyvek APX: Next-Generation Breathable Chemical Protective Fabric

DuPont unveiled Tyvek APX, a new disposable chemical garment fabric, at A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Developed through extensive research and customer collaboration, Tyvek APX is the most advanced evolution of Tyvek to date, offering significantly improved breathability without compromising protection or durability. “Tyvek APX addresses a key challenge in
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WTT International To Unveil Compact 90% RO System At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, WTT International is showcasing a breakthrough in small-scale water recovery technology, a compact RO system capable of achieving 90% water recovery, a feat never before accomplished in a small-sized unit. The new innovation of WTT termed RO  perfectly embodies the company’s spirit of solving real-world water challenges through smart […]
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Freudenberg Unveils 100% Bio-Based Binder-Free PLA/Wood Pulp Nonwovens

Freudenberg Performance Materials has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the launch of its new 100% bio-based, binder-free PLA/wood pulp wetlaid nonwovens. The innovation combines the natural water absorption and biodegradability of wood pulp with the strength and hot-sealability of PLA, delivering both environmental and performance benefits. Developed using