Product Launch & Innovation

KARL MAYER Showcases Innovation Strength At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights May 5, 2026

KARL MAYER reported a successful participation at Techtextil 2026, reinforcing its position as a key innovation partner in the technical textiles sector. Held from April 21 to 24 in Frankfurt am Main, the event provided a platform for the company to engage with global customers, strengthen

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Evonik Launches Asia Hub For Sports Material Innovation

Textile Insights April 30, 2026

Evonik has inaugurated the “Evonik Asia PAthletic Center,” a dedicated research and innovation hub focused on advancing polyamide solutions for the sports and consumer goods industries. The new facility will serve as a one-stop platform for long-chain polyamides, offering capabilities from material evaluation to application validation. With a strong focus on polyether

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KARL MAYER Unveils Textile Innovation Center

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

KARL MAYER has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Textile Innovation Center (TIC) at its headquarters in Obertshausen, marking a significant step in advancing collaborative, market-driven textile innovation. The four-day opening programme from April 21 to 24 culminated in a grand launch that attracted around 220 international guests, including customers, brands and industry

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Santini Launches Aero Race Jersey With Polartec Recycled Carbon Fabric

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

Italian cycling apparel specialist Santini Cycling Wear has partnered with Polartec to introduce the AERO RACE jersey, a high-performance garment engineered for competitive cyclists and triathletes, combining advanced aerodynamics with next-generation sustainable material innovation. At the core of the launch is Polartec Power Dry with Recycled Carbon, a breakthrough

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LYCRA Company Launches Antistatic Fibre For Workwear At Techtextil 2026

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

The LYCRA Company has unveiled its LYCRA antistatic fibre at Techtextil 2026, marking its entry into advanced anti-static solutions for workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). Engineered to combine safety with comfort, the new fibre features built-in anti-static properties through proprietary additives embedded directly into the fibre structure. This enables

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Primark Rolls Out Circular Product Standard 2.0

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Primark has launched its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, strengthening its push towards scalable circular design across its product portfolio. Building on three years of implementation and industry collaboration, the revised framework focuses on durability, use of recycled or sustainably sourced materials, and improved recyclability. The initiative aligns with the

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Freudenberg Performance Materials Launches Tacnera At EWMA 2026

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched Tacnera, a new technology for silicone-based foam dressings, at EWMA 2026, aimed at enhancing performance in advanced wound care. Tacnera integrates polyurethane foam, proprietary coating technology and silicone gel to address the long-standing challenge between strong adhesion and skin protection. The system enables the use

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Mimaki Europe Launches 3D Print Prep Pro V2.0

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

Mimaki Europe has introduced an upgraded version of its 3D workflow software, 3D Print Prep Pro v2.0 (3DP3v2), aimed at simplifying 3D data preparation and expanding application possibilities. Building on its 2021 launch, the updated software automatically optimises 3D data for printing without requiring specialised expertise. New features include lattice structure

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SOKO Unveils Sustainable Denim Innovations At Kingpins Amsterdam

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

SOKO is set to showcase its latest sustainable denim innovations at the Kingpins Show Amsterdam on April 15–16, highlighting advanced finishing technologies and collaborative developments aimed at redefining performance and environmental responsibility in the denim sector. At the event, SOKO will present Soko Shadow, a new dyeing solution designed to create distinctive

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Lenzing Launches Three-Tier Fiber System For Next-Gen Protective Wear

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

Lenzing Group has introduced a new three-tier cellulosic fiber portfolio for protective wear, marking a major expansion of its flame-resistant (FR) solutions portfolio. Branded as Lenzing Solutions for Protective Wear, the integrated system combines LENZING FR fibers and TENCEL Lyocell fibers to offer tailored solutions across different levels of protection. The newly