Product Launch & Innovation

Wove Launches App To Detect PFAS And Microplastic Risks In Clothing

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

Wove has launched a new digital platform aimed at helping consumers identify potential chemical and microplastic risks hidden in everyday clothing, as awareness around textile safety and synthetic fibre exposure continues to grow globally. The Charlotte-based startup said the app enables users

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Hohenstein Launches Global Size Study To Improve Apparel Fit Accuracy

Textile Insights May 25, 2026

Hohenstein Apparel Fit Solutions has launched a new Global Size Study aimed at helping fashion brands improve apparel fit, grading and sizing accuracy across international markets. The initiative combines targeted body measurement analysis with Hohenstein’s network of more than 1,000 professional fit models to provide brands with practical sizing insights tailored to

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Tonello To Unveil Denim Illusion Concept At Denim PV Milan 2026

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

Tonello is set to present its latest creative and technological concept, Denim Illusion at Denim Première Vision Milan 2026, scheduled for May 20-21. The collection challenges conventional perceptions of denim by recreating authentic denim aesthetics on non-denim garments through advanced dyeing and finishing technologies. According to Tonello, the collection explores the

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Renee Cafaro Atelier Launches All-Gender Fashion Platform

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Renee Cafaro Atelier has expanded its fashion platform by transforming its size-inclusive sublabel Public Label into an all-gender, customizable ready-to-wear brand aimed at delivering a bespoke-style shopping experience online. Originally launched in 2021 as RCA Public Label, the brand gained recognition for its inclusive fit solutions and the best-selling Game Changer

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ECCO Launches First Shoe With Protein-Based Fibre

Textile Insights May 8, 2026

ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, has introduced a limited-edition ECCO BIOM 720 shoe featuring an innovative protein-based fibre made from leather by-products. Developed through a collaboration that began in 2020, the technology converts leather waste such as wet blue shavings into durable textile fibres using a mechanical refining process, avoiding chemical treatments.

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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 partnerships and present its latest technological developments. The company […]

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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