Event

53rd IIKF Puts MMF, Innovation And Sustainability In Focus

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The 53rd India International Knit Fair (IIKF), held from September 16–18, 2026, at the IKF Complex in Tiruppur, brought together exporters, buyers and sourcing professionals, with a focus on man-made fibres (MMF), innovation and sustainability. Organised by the India Knit Fair Association

Industry

MANTRA Enters 50th Year As Surat Eyes Shift Towards Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,

Product Launch & Innovation

Lenzing, Kaihara Unveil REMOD Collection To Expand Denim Design Possibilities

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Lenzing Group has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the REMOD Collection, showcasing new textural possibilities and blending options using TENCEL Lyocell fibres. The collection features three fibre variants: TENCEL Lyocell Standard, TENCEL Lyocell – HV100 and TENCEL Lyocell dtex 2.2. It will be showcased at Lenzing’s booth 19 in

Corporates

IndigoTex Raises Rs 5 Crore To Scale Waterless Wool Textile Technology

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

IIT Delhi-originated deeptech textile startup IndigoTex Pvt Ltd has raised Rs 5 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from SIDBI, FITT and IIT Delhi Angels. Founded in 2024, the company is developing waterless wool finishing technology and wool-based fabrics, including IndiWool Denim, which combines the durability of denim with […]

Event

Patricia Urquiola Expands Design Collaboration At Heimtextil 2027

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Patricia Urquiola will return to Heimtextil 2027 with an expanded interpretation of the event’s trend theme, presenting three sculptural elements in the Trend Space. The installation will bring the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, curated by Alcova, to life under the theme Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living. The collaboration marks the third consecutive year of […]

Corporates

Karl Mayer To Celebrate 90 Years Of Textile Innovation In 2027

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

Karl Mayer will mark its 90th anniversary in 2027 with a major event series at its headquarters in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together customers, partners and textile industry experts from around the world. The celebrations, scheduled for September 2027, will focus on technological innovation, new textile applications and future business opportunities

Sustainability

ITMF Announces Winners Of Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2026

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the three winners of the ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2026, recognising innovative projects aimed at advancing sustainability, circularity and environmental performance in the textile industry. The winners will present their projects at the upcoming ITMF & IAF Conference 2026,

Corporates

TMAS Shifts Office To Näringslivets Hus In Stockholm

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

The Textile Machinery Association Sweden (TMAS) is moving to a new office at Näringslivets Hus, Storgatan 19, in central Stockholm this autumn. The new location will provide TMAS with access to a wider network of Swedish business and industry organisations, along with meeting and conference facilities for board meetings, member activities and seminars. “Being part […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ITA Develops Washable Smart Jacket For AI-Powered Rehabilitation

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

The Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University is developing a washable digital smart jacket that uses integrated sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor rehabilitation exercises and provide real-time feedback to patients. The smart jacket is being developed as part of the PhysioTaix research project and is designed to track body movements during

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Smart Textile Vest Developed To Detect Hypothermia Risk In Older People

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a smart textile vest that can continuously monitor body temperature and identify potential signs of hypothermia in older people. The technology is designed to address the higher risk of hypothermia among elderly people, who can lose body heat more quickly and may have reduced temperature regulation due […]