Product Launch & Innovation

Lenzing, Kaihara Unveil REMOD Collection To Expand Denim Design Possibilities

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Lenzing Group has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the REMOD Collection, showcasing new textural possibilities and blending options using TENCEL Lyocell fibres. The collection features three fibre variants: TENCEL Lyocell Standard, TENCEL Lyocell –

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Attaquer Introduces New Performance Fabrics For Ultra Cycling Apparel

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Cycling apparel brand Attaquer has introduced its latest Ultra performance range featuring two proprietary material systems developed to improve breathability, moisture management, aerodynamic performance and weight reduction. The new range is divided into two platforms, Ultra Climbers, designed for lightweight performance in demanding and high-temperature conditions, and

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Shopify Brings Conversational AI Into Store Design With Canvas

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

AI-powered tool allows merchants to customise storefronts through natural-language instructions and live visual previews Shopify has introduced Canvas, an AI-powered website-building tool that enables merchants to create and customise online stores through conversations with its Sidekick AI assistant. The new tool integrates conversational AI directly into Shopify’s

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Kyoto Researchers Develop PFAS And Tio₂ Free Technology For White, Water-Repellent Materials

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) have developed a foam-based technology that can produce brilliant white materials and water-repellent surfaces without using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments or fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. Published in Nature, the research introduces a materials platform that could have

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BAM Launches Circular Any Weather Mac Designed For Long-Term Use

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

BAM has introduced its Any Weather Mac, a lightweight longline outerwear piece designed to combine weather protection, versatility and circularity. The mac features a slightly sporty silhouette with hidden cinching and adjustable cuff details, allowing wearers to customise the fit. Designed for rainy commutes, outdoor walks and changeable weather conditions, the coat is

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Algae Scope Develops Seaweed-Based Alternative To PFAS In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Venice-based start-up Algae Scope has developed a bio-based additive made from residual seaweed biomass that can provide water and fire repellent properties to textiles, offering a potential alternative to PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are widely used in textile and other industrial applications to provide resistance to water, stains and fire. However,

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KARL MAYER Expands RDJ Series With New E 32-Gauge Machine

Textile Insights August 27, 2026

KARL MAYER has expanded its RDJ range of highly flexible double needle bar raschel machines with the new RDJ 6/2 in E 32 gauge, offering enhanced design possibilities, fine structures and high comfort for high-performance sports and casual footwear. Spacer fabrics produced on double needle bar raschel machines with Jacquard technology are increasingly being used […]

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Novonesis Launches Denibrite Platform For Lower-Impact Denim Bleaching

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Novonesis has launched DeniBrite, a consolidated biobleaching platform for denim that brings together its enzymatic bleaching solutions to help formulators and laundries create a range of denim finishes while addressing growing requirements around process performance, chemical management and sustainability. The launch comes as denim manufacturers face increasing pressure

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GI & Beyond 2.0 Launches Digital Platform For Handloom Growth

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has unveiled the Digital Handloom Atlas – One Platform. Endless Markets, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing the visibility and market reach of India’s handloom products, including Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged textiles, during the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner

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Antler General Industries Unveils New Chemical Solutions At Colombo Product Launch

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Antler General Industries showcased its latest innovations at an exclusive product launch held at Shangri-La Colombo on July 23 under the theme “Formulated for the Future.” The event brought together customers, industry partners and local and international guests to highlight the company’s expanding portfolio of advanced chemical solutions and its vision