Corporates

GC And Toray Develop 100% Bio-Based Nylon 6,6 Technology

Textile Insights May 29, 2026

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and Toray Industries have successfully established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing technology for 100% bio-based nylon 6,6, marking a significant step toward sustainable material innovation. The breakthrough technology enables the production of

Fabric

Kota Doria-Eri Silk Blend Project Targets Premium Global Handloom Market

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

India’s handloom sector is set to witness a new product development initiative with plans to create a premium fusion fabric by combining Rajasthan’s Kota Doria with Northeast India’s Eri Silk, targeting high-value domestic and export markets. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Om Birla and a delegation led by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry […]

Sustainability

EU Sustainability Rules Push Vietnam’s Textile Industry Towards Green Transition

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is accelerating its shift towards sustainable manufacturing as tightening environmental regulations in the European Union reshape export requirements for global suppliers. With the EU remaining one of Vietnam’s largest export markets, textile and footwear manufacturers are increasingly focusing on circular production models, lower

Product Launch & Innovation

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.

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

Corporates

CHT Group Wins adidas adiFORMULATOR Award For Third Consecutive Year

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The CHT Group has been recognised as the Champion of the adidas adiFORMULATOR AWARD for the third year in a row, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable textile chemical solutions. The recognition highlights CHT Group’s strong partnership with Adidas and its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in products and processes, aligned with the UN Sustainable

Sustainability

VERDEinMED Launches Knowledge Platform To Support Circular Transition In Textile Industry

Textile Insights November 10, 2025

The European VERDEinMED project has launched a new Knowledge Platform designed to accelerate the shift toward a circular textile industry. Funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, the platform was developed by the Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH) with contributions from project partners across the Mediterranean. Serving as a digital hub, the platform

Sustainability

Keeping Clothes In Circulation: How EU Research Is Transforming Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

Europe is taking bold steps to slash textile waste by up to 80% and make sustainable products the new standard. Across the continent, EU-funded researchers and manufacturers are working together to turn old clothes into high-quality new products, transforming the way Europe approaches textile recycling. In Waregem, north-west Belgium, an innovative machine accessible only

Tete-A-Tete

CoPower’s Automation Systems Can Reduce Water And Chemical Waste By 25–40%: Nelson Hsiao

Textile Insights October 30, 2025

When customers use our system, it provides a very accurate dye recipe that connects directly to the production side. This improves overall efficiency and consistency across operations, explains Nelson Hsiao. CoPower Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of automation dispenser systems for textile laboratories, is drawing positive attention at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Sustainability

Erema Invests In Australian Startup To Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycling

Textile Insights October 19, 2025

Austrian recycling technology leader Erema Group has made a strategic investment in Brisbane-based startup BlockTexx, aiming to scale post-consumer textile-to-textile recycling to industrial levels. The announcement was made at the K fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2018, BlockTexx has developed a world-first technique to convert mixed polyester-cotton fabrics into