Asahi Kasei Advance will mark its first-ever participation at Techtextil, presenting a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance nonwovens, flame-retardant fabrics, and advanced fiber solutions for diverse industrial applications. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles
As technical textile manufacturing grows more complex and sustainability requirements intensify, digital integration is rapidly shifting from a productivity tool to a strategic imperative. At Techtextil, scheduled from April 21–24 in Frankfurt am Main, Sedo Treepoint will present smart digital solutions tailored for the demanding production environments of technical
Indorama Ventures will outline its roadmap for lower-carbon PET solutions for tire reinforcement at the upcoming Tire Technology Conference, scheduled for March 3–5 in Hannover, Germany. Thomas Buss, Global R&D Lead for Sustainable Filament Yarns at Indorama Ventures, will present the company’s progress in developing PET materials that deliver virgin-like performance
Focus on advanced industrial filament yarn solutions for automotive safety and infrastructure At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt (April 21–24), Barmag will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for industrial filament yarn production at the VDMA joint stand (Hall 12, C56). The company’s showcase will center on applications designed to enhance safety,
India’s export of technical textile goods declined 1.2% year-on-year during April–October 2025, weighed down by higher U.S. tariffs and weak demand in key Asian markets, according to industry data. Data from the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council shows that exports stood at US$ 1.95 billion in April–October 2025, slightly lower than US$ 1.97 […]
India is stepping up efforts to advance agro-textiles as a key driver of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020 to boost the country’s technical textiles ecosystem. As part of this mission, the Ministry of Textiles has approved 14 targeted research and development projects focused on
Sanathan Textiles showcased its strengthened technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil India 2025, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, underscoring its growing capabilities, expanded manufacturing infrastructure and focus on advanced materials for emerging applications. At the exhibition, the company presented a wide range of specialised yarns used in construction
What began as a high school bow tie business has evolved into a breakthrough in wearable technology. Rice University doctoral candidate Barclay Jumet, alongside his adviser Daniel J. Preston, has co-founded Actile Technologies, a startup that transforms regular fabrics into smart textiles capable of delivering touch-based signals, enabling a new, silent form of
Imagine slipping into a jacket that repels water during a downpour or wearing protective gear that shields against flames and chemicals. These everyday miracles are made possible by textile coatings, a rapidly evolving sector that is transforming fabrics into high-performance materials. The textile coatings industry is on a strong growth path, driven by innovation and […]
Samson Rope Technologies, Inc., has teamed up with Canadian non-profit Ocean Legacy Foundation to repurpose end-of-life high-performance marine ropes into durable consumer products, tackling a long-standing challenge in the marine industry. High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) ropes, widely used in towing, vessel mooring, and offshore operations, are extremely durable but






















