Special Report

Engineering Biology Is Expected To Disrupt All Industries

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

Organizations across all sectors are preparing for the transformative impact of engineering biology – the application of principles from biology and engineering, in conjunction with AI and data-driven computational techniques, to create new or redesigned biological systems for valuable

Corporates

Debrand Opens New U.S. Facility To Boost Textile Circularity

July 19, 2024

Debrand, a pioneer in next-life logistics for the apparel and footwear industry, has announced the opening of its inaugural U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. This 32,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to support the growing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services and to expand Debrand’s circular textile ecosystem, which stands as North

Machinery

Italian Textile Machinery Industry Prepares for Green Transition Challenges

July 11, 2024

The General Assembly of ACIMIT, the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, held in Milan on July 9, emphasized the industry’s commitment to innovation amidst current global uncertainties. Marco Salvadè, ACIMIT’s president, highlighted key data from the Italian textile machinery sector: in 2023, production and exports both declined by 16%, reaching

Sustainability

Garson & Shaw Report Calls For Transformative Shift Towards Circular Economy In Textile Industry

July 9, 2024

In a bid to address the mounting environmental challenges posed by the textile industry, the 2024 Garson & Shaw report highlights the critical need for substantial changes. The report highlights the burgeoning market for used textiles and the pivotal role of circularity in mitigating environmental impact. The textile industry’s rapid growth is paralleled by escalating

Sustainability

BioFibreLoop: Advancing Circular And Sustainable Textiles In Europe

July 9, 2024

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are leading the BioFibreLoop research project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. The project, launched with a kick-off event in Denkendorf on June 26 and 27, 2024, aims to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing using renewable bio-based

Corporates

Samsara Eco Raises AUD $100 Mn To Scale Enzymatic Recycling

June 30, 2024

Samsara Eco announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising AUD $100 million (USD $65 million). The funding round was led by global investment company Temasek and Australian deep tech investment fund Main Sequence, with participation from new and existing backers, including Wollemi Capital, Lululemon, Hitachi Ventures, Titanium Ventures (formerly

Tete-A-Tete

Efficiency, Sustainability & Innovation Drives Trützschler’s Vision, Says Dr. Bettina Temath

June 11, 2024

Trützschler Group, a market leader in spinning technology, continues to push the boundaries of innovation to meet the evolving needs of the textile industry. In an exclusive chat with Textile Insights, Dr. Bettina Temath, Head of Global Marketing at Trützschler Group SE, sheds light on the latest innovation showcased at ITM 2024 and their implications […]

Corporates

MAS Holdings And Ambercycle Partner To Advance Apparel Sustainability

June 6, 2024

MAS Holdings, a global apparel manufacturing and tech conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with Los Angeles-based materials science company Ambercycle to scale up textile-to-textile regeneration in the apparel industry. The partnership, which centers around a three-year offtake agreement, reflects demand among large brands and manufacturers for new

Corporates

FENC Leads In Sustainable Polyester Industry Expansion

May 5, 2024

Far Eastern New Century (FENC) is leading the global sustainable recycled polyester industry. With the world’s largest production of food-grade recycled polyester, FENC oversees a seamlessly integrated production and sales system spanning from recycled feedstock to end product applications. Through its vast recycling capacity, FENC recycles over 22 billion

Dyes & Chemicals

Schützen Chemical Group Named Among Top 15 Finalists In AIM Startup Pitch Competition

May 5, 2024

Schützen Chemical Group has secured its position as one of the top 15 finalists in the prestigious AIM Startup Pitch Competition. The event, slated to take place in Abu Dhabi from May 7 to 9, 2024, promises to be a global stage where innovation and ingenuity converge. Schützen Chemical Group stands at the forefront of […]