DyStar Drives Sustainable Innovation At Techtextil (Germany)2026

SINGAPORE — April 7, 2026 — DyStar, a specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation, is pleased to announce its participation at Techtextil 2026, the world’s premier trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The event will take place from April 21–24, 2026 in Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

DyStar invites visitors to Hall 9.0, Booth F55 to discover its latest advancements specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of high-performance functional textiles, with a focus on sustainable dyes, chemicals, and digital solutions aimed to support the textile industry’s transition toward a greener future.

Booth Highlights:

  • High-performance bio-based products – Evo® Protect DWU and DWR
  • Latest generation of high wet fastness dyes – Dianix® Black XF3 300%
  • Invisible solution in digital camouflage printing – DyStar Jettex® Inks

Hartmut Behnke, Director of Global Marketing Auxiliaries at DyStar, said: “At Techtextil 2026, DyStar will showcase eco-friendly dyeing technologies alongside advanced textile innovations that help manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint while ensuring transparency, traceability, and compliance with global sustainability standards.”

Textile manufacturers will have the opportunity to engage directly with DyStar’s Technical Textile experts and Global Managers throughout the four-day exhibition to discuss how these solutions can help customers achieve their sustainability and performance goals across the value chain.

Posted: April 7, 2026

Source DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

Nonwovenn Fuels Further Growth Appointment Of Dr. Nisarg Tambe As Director Of Innovation

BRIDGWATER, England — April 7, 2026 — Nonwovenn has appointed industry expert, Dr. Nisarg Tambe, as director of innovation. With his career to date spent focusing on research and development in diverse applications within the nonwoven market, Nisarg will be central to driving forward the next phase of innovation and developing cutting-edge solutions.

Dr. Nisarg Tambe

In addition, Dave Hill will be transitioning from the role of Innovations Director to the new role of Next Gen Products Director.

Nisarg joins Nonwovenn after more than a decade in the industry, bringing his knowledge and experience of the sector at a key time for the business, which was recently acquired by CorpAcq. Prior to joining the Nonwovenn team, Nisarg was Head for Research and Development for the Evolon product range at Freudenberg Performance Materials.

Nisarg has an acknowledged track record and ability to combine deep technical expertise with a strong commercial mindset, enabling organisations to translate innovation into scalable and market-leading solutions. With Nonwovenn already established in markets across the world and serving a diverse range of global customers, this appointment will further strengthen Nonwovenn’s ability to develop highly technical cutting-edge solutions that contribute to improving safety, protecting health and saving lives.

Dave Hill’s new role will involve the continuation and commercialisation of existing Nonwovenn next generation product development activities, devising and developing new collaborative development partnerships, and ensuring greater business development alignment, awareness and influence around key global markets. He will also touch upon regulatory requirement changes and influences that will shape the basis of existing products to support new product timescales.

Commenting on his appointment, Nisarg Tambe said: “What attracted me to Nonwovenn was the company’s strong reputation for developing bespoke solutions, and its position at the forefront of developing next-generation nonwoven materials for demanding applications. I’m looking forward to developing the innovation strategy for this next growth phase and supporting the development of the next cutting-edge solutions.”

Dave Hill added: “This is a tremendous opportunity to not only influence and extend the ongoing longer term development opportunities, but to explore and shape development direction in a much more strategic and influential way.”

David Lamb, Chairman of Nonwovenn, added: “Nisarg joins our team at a very important time of the business, following our acquisition and the launch of our next phase of growth. His key industry experience, combined with our drive and ambition, means we can take our innovation focus to the next level. In addition, it’s great to be transitioning Dave to a new role, which will be vital in the continuation of our next gen product development. Some very exciting changes within the business.”

Posted: April 7, 2026

Source Nonwovenn

AI, Start-Ups, Research: Techtextil And Texprocess Bring Together Players In The Textile Industry

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany— April 7, 2026 — From start-ups to universities and research institutes: at Techtextil and Texprocess, the world’s leading innovation trade fairs in Frankfurt am Main, exhibitors present future-oriented concepts for the global textile industry.

Photo — Messe Frankfurt

With the international Campus & Research area, a strong participation from start-ups and the latest AI applications for textile processing, both trade fairs showcase current developments in the textile industry. By bringing together innovation, research and application, they enable new partnerships across the textile value chain.

Universities, research institutes and start-ups present their visions for the global textile industry at Techtextil and Texprocess – ranging from new materials and smart design tools to automated production chains. “Techtextil and Texprocess bring together global research with textile and user industries. This leads to new ideas and collaborations that bring innovations to the market more quickly,” says Sabine Scharrer, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing at Messe Frankfurt.

Campus & Research: A global meeting point for textile research

The Campus & Research sector continues to grow and is even more international in 2026: around 40 research institutes and universities from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America share their latest findings with the textile industry here. Participants include Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), the InnoFiber Research Lab at the University of Minho (Portugal), IMS Bauhaus Latino América (Uruguay), the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Ksar Helal (Tunisia) and TU Dresden. The TFI – Institute for Flooring and Interior Systems at RWTH Aachen University demonstrates in a special exhibition how a textile-based guidance system for the visually impaired enables accessibility in indoor spaces. The research institutions and universities are identified by a special sign at the exhibition stand and in the online exhibitor search for visitors.

Start-ups lead the way for the textile industry

About 20 start-ups exhibit their ideas and technologies on the exhibition grounds. At Techtextil, numerous newcomers present innovative approaches to fibres and yarns: the Swiss company Climatex displays circular textile technologies and fully recyclable products, whilst qCella (Switzerland) showcases a cellulose fibre innovation and ultra-thin surface heating technology. R.O.A.M Systems (USA) presents a new type of nonwoven fabric production using additive fibre placement. At Texprocess, the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab, Hong Kong) demonstrates an AI-supported textile inspection technology for automated textile fault detection and real-time quality control. The Bulgarian start-up Prodactive Solutions showcases, among other things, an AI-supported SaaS platform for production control in the apparel industry. These and other start-ups can be easily found via a sign at their exhibition stands and in the online exhibitor search.

Experience AI innovations first-hand

AI can be experienced first-hand at Techtextil and Texprocess: visitors can interact with two robots at the Style 3D/Assyst booth. The company demonstrates how training software can be used to manage complex processes in apparel production. The Italian exhibitor Willy Italiana presents a checklabel machine that uses self-learning AI to inspect the quality of ribbons and labels. The Spanish exhibitor Picvisa Machine Vision Systems demonstrates how AI-supported optical sorting systems can assist recycling processes by identifying and separating textiles by material or colour. Exhibitors and presentations on the topic of AI can be easily found with the “Texpertise Focus AI” sign.

Posted: April 7, 2026

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

EDANA: 2025 Nonwoven Production In Greater Europe: European Nonwovens Industry Remains Strong Amid Challenging Market Conditions

BRUSSELS, Belgium— April 7, 2026 — EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, released today the European annual statistics for 2025, offering a comprehensive picture of the nonwovens industry in Greater Europe. This information shows an overview of the industry’s strength and resilience across the region.

According to the figures collected and compiled by EDANA, overall nonwovens production in Europe declined by around 2.2% in 2025, reaching 2,919,000 tonnes.

Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s Market Analysis and Economic Affairs Director, stated: “Despite the negative impact of several drivers affecting the nonwovens industry, the slowdown in demand across some key market segments, and an increasing competition from abroad, the European nonwovens industry has once again demonstrated its strength, resilience, flexibility and ability to innovate.”

Diverging trends were observed across European countries and among the various nonwovens production processes. Total spunmelt output decreased by 3.3%, while drylaid technologies production remained nearly stable at -0.7%. Limited growths were recorded in hydroentanglement and needle-punched bonding processes, at +0.1% and +0.8%, respectively.

The hygiene market—still the main end-use for nonwovens by volume—declined by 2.7% in 2025, following growth of 1.7% in 2024. This decrease was mainly driven by developments in the baby diaper market.

Significant changes in tonnage for nonwovens in 2025 were also seen in sales of roll goods for personal care wipes (+0.9%), building and roofing (-6.8%), automotive interiors (-0.9%), and upholstery (-7.1%). However, these figures do not take into account specific grammage developments, which are available to EDANA members through surface area data.

Prigneaux added: “We would like to thank participating companies for their continued efforts in providing data year after year. This direct input from producers, combined with a comprehensive monitoring of the industry, results in a valuable business tool for our member companies throughout the supply chain.”

As part of one of its most valued membership benefits, all EDANA members will receive a complimentary copy of the report 2025 Nonwovens Market Insights.

“More detailed figures by production process and market segment will be disclosed during INDEX™ 26, in Geneva. Exhibitors and visitors are invited to attend the Market Trends Seminar, which will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 May”, Prigneaux announced.

Posted: April 7, 2026

Source:EDANA

SGS To Showcase Absorbent Hygiene Product Solutions At INDEX 2026 In Geneva

BAAR, Switzerland — April 7, 2026 — SGS, a inspection and certification company, will participate in INDEX™ 2026, the premier international event for the nonwovens industry, taking place from May 19-22, 2026, at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.

SGS experts will be available at booth 1402 at INDEX™ 2026 in Palexpo, Geneva

Held triennially, INDEX brings together key stakeholders from across the global nonwovens value chain, including raw material suppliers, technology providers, converters and brand owners. The event serves as a central platform for innovation, knowledge exchange and business development within the industry.

SGS experts will be available at booth 1402 throughout the event, showcasing their comprehensive range of services supporting the development, safety and performance of nonwoven and absorbent hygiene products, including the latest advancements in performance testing. They will also highlight their extensive chemical, microbiological and regulatory testing capabilities, with solutions covering the full product life cycle – from R&D to market launch.

“With increasing regulatory complexity and growing consumer expectations around safety, performance and sustainability, manufacturers require reliable partners to support innovation and compliance,” said Cédric Schoorens, Technical Expert. “Our presence at INDEX 2026 reflects our commitment to helping clients bring high-quality, safe and sustainable products to market more efficiently.”

Discover more about INDEX 2026 and SGS’s full range of solutions visit:

https://www.sgs.com/en/events/2026/05/index-2026-meet-sgs-in-geneva

Posted: April 7, 2026

Source: SGS

Swiss Industrial Engineering And Manufacturing Company Sulzer Joins Spinnova’s Ecosystem

JYVÄSKYLÄ, Finland — April 1, 2026 — Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company, has joined Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to enable the availability of SPINNOVA® fibre in the textile materials market. Sulzer will contribute its expertise to support Spinnova’s development work.

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. Sulzer’s technology enables its customers to enhance their energy efficiency and resource management, improve performance, reduce emissions, and develop solutions that support the circular economy.

Spinnova has previously partnered with Sulzer during the Woodspin demonstration factory project, from planning to ramping up production. Sulzer has also supported Spinnova in the ramp-up of piloting environment for MFC (microfibrillated cellulose) production. Beyond delivering machinery and expertise, the collaboration has involved close co-development between the two companies.

This new agreement formalizes Sulzer’s role in future technology development and strengthens the ecosystem with additional engineering expertise. Spinnova’s ecosystem aims to accelerate the scaling of its technology and fibre supply by engaging partners across the value chain. Sulzer supports this goal through multiple contributions, including efforts to increase cost competitiveness.

“Co-development with Sulzer strengthens our offering to scale up Spinnova’s technology. By combining Sulzer’s technology and engineering expertise in pumping, mixing, and fibre suspension flows with our technology concept, we can industrialise more effectively. This partnership strengthens the entire process from planning to implementation, improving the concept competitiveness at large scale”, says Mikko Kautto, responsible of Technology Concept and Partners at Spinnova.

“Sulzer is committed to supporting companies that push the boundaries of innovation like Spinnova. By providing reliable technology and engineering expertise, we are pleased to help our partners strengthen their processes and advance their ambitions”, says Sirpa Välimaa, Head of Business Segment, Pulp, Paper, and Board at Sulzer.

Posted: April 6, 2026

Source: Spinnova Plc

FILTECH 2026: Neumag Nonwoven Showcases Technologies for Meltblown and Spunbond

NEUMÜNSTER, Germany— April 2, 2026 — Under its Neumag brand, Barmag will present its technologies for the production of nonwovens for filter media at this year’s FILTECH. From June 30 to July 2, the company will be represented at the Cologne trade fair in Hall 8, Booth E68.

Focus on Nonwovens for Filter Media

The main focus is on solutions for producing high-performance filter media at competitive costs. Here, Neumag excels in both the meltblown sector and with its spunbond solutions.

Meltblown technology for the highest quality requirements

Neumag’s meltblown technology enables the efficient and straightforward production of high-performance nonwovens for filtration, insulation, and sorption applications. A wide variety of polymers can be processed—from classic polyolefins such as PP and PE, through PET, PLA, PBT, and PA, to specialty plastics like PPS or TPU. All of these and other raw materials can be processed safely and reliably using the Neumag meltblown process.

The hycuTEC hydrocharging unit reduces the pressure drop of a typical FFP2 filter medium to less than a quarter, thereby achieving filtration efficiency of over 99.99%.

The hycuTEC hydrocharging technology, which was honored with the Edana Filtrex Innovation Award, enables the production of particularly high-performance electret filter media. This allows the pressure drop of a typical FFP2 filter medium to be reduced to less than a quarter. “Filtration efficiencies of over 99.99% are easily achievable with standard media weighing around 35 g/m² and a maximum pressure drop of 35 Pa,” explains Andreas Frisch, Regional Sales Director Nonwoven. “Furthermore, the additional drying step is eliminated in most applications—another advantage of this innovative technology,” he adds.

Spunbond solutions for high-performance filter concepts

Spunbond nonwovens are becoming increasingly important in filtration—both as carrier materials and as standalone filter media. By tailoring nonwoven structures specifically to the task at hand, customer-specific requirements can be precisely met. It is also possible to combine multiple functions within a single layer.

In particular, the company’s long-standing expertise in bicomponent spinning processes opens up new possibilities in the design of innovative nonwoven structures. The Neumag Bico spunbond process allows for the combination of different fiber cross-sections as well as the simultaneous production of different fibers from one or more polymers on a single line. The spectrum ranges from classic core-sheath and side-by-side filaments to split fibers and so-called mixed fibers.

Posted: April 6, 2026

Source: BARMAG – A Subsidiary of the Rieter Group

Syre And JEPLAN Announce Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Textile-To-Textile Recycling

STOCKHOLM— April 2, 2026 — JEPLAN, INC. the Japanese pioneer developing and operating chemical recycling technologies for circularity in packaging and textiles, and Syre, the textile impact company on a mission to hyperscale textile-to-textile recycling, announced today a strategic partnership.

Together, the companies aim to extensively accelerate the timeline towards commercialization of next generation textile-to-textile polyester recycling technology.

The partnership brings together Syre’s global reach in innovation and technology integration with JEPLAN’s proven chemical recycling know-how and operational readiness.

Under the agreement, Syre and JEPLAN will develop and refine new solutions to unlock textile-to-textile recycling at large commercial scale. The collaboration is expected to continue accelerating Syre’s timeline to full commercialization, including targeting multi-ton volumes of textile-to-textile generated polyester in late 2026 suitable for spinning validation and product line samples with brands.

“This partnership is all about speed and scale, without compromising on quality,” said Dennis Nobelius, CEO of Syre. “Through JEPLAN’s technical and operational experience built over more than a decade, we can move much faster to commercialization.”

“We are excited to partner with Syre to help bring textile-to-textile recycling to meaningful scale,” said Masaki Takao, CEO of JEPLAN. “Syre’s ambition, business back bone, and global reach in technology integration, combined with our extensive chemical recycling experience creates a powerful platform for accelerating breakthrough solutions for the textile industry”.

JEPLAN operates a PET chemical recycling plant for textile in Kitakyushu, Japan, including demonstration and semi-industrial units used to test and scale chemical recycling technologies.

“Impact is our core and the path that brings us fastest to substantial scale is the path we will take,” said Dennis Nobelius. “The approach now in place continues to build our robust pathway to our first large-scale plant in Vietnam. We are proud to announce JEPLAN today, and more will follow. We expect to announce several additional world-leading partnerships around the globe as we move toward full commercial deployment.”

Posted: April 6, 2026

Source: Syre

Teijin Frontier Announces New Stretch Polyester Yarn Offering Exceptional Compatibility With High‑Performance Polyester Materials

TOKYO— April 6, 2026 — Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. announced today that it has developed a new stretch polyester yarn that offers new opportunities to create comfortable, all-polyester fabrics for sports and outdoor wear.

Textiles using a newly developed stretch polyester yarn

The new polyester yarn demonstrates exceptional compatibility with high-performance polyester materials. Further, Teijin Frontier’s proprietary polymer design and spinning technology impart excellent elasticity to the new yarn. In turn, this yarn adds stretchability and recovery to the advanced functionality and excellent texture of high-performance polyester materials.

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for greater comfort in sports and outdoor wear, as well as in everyday clothing. To help increase wearability, polyurethane-based elastic fibers with high stretchability are widely used. At the same time, greater variability in usage scenarios has led to a need for new high-performance polyester materials that can integrate comfortable stretch properties with advanced functionality and an excellent texture.

However, the material properties of polyurethane-based elastic fibers and polyester materials, particularly their heat-setting characteristics, differ greatly. This incompatibility has created product development restrictions.

To address this challenge, Teijin Frontier developed a polyester filament yarn that is compatible with high-performance polyester materials and can impart comfortable stretchability and recoverability.

Key features of the new polyester yarn

  • Soft comfortable stretchability and high recoverability

Unlike stretchability that derives from the yarn structure—such as in conjugate yarns made by combining polymers with different heat-shrink properties and highly crimped yarns—the new polyester yarn’s elasticity is derived from its unique polymer design and spinning control technology. As a result, although it is a polyester filament, it possesses soft stretchability and excellent shape stability, with a high degree of recovery comparable to that of polyurethane-based elastic fibers.

  • Support for advanced functionality

The strong compatibility between the new stretch polyester yarn and high-performance polyester materials makes it possible to develop 100 percent polyester textiles that maintain the advanced functions of the polyester material. These include moisture absorption and quick drying, as well as durable water repellency.

  • Design flexibility

With the same characteristics as polyester materials, including excellent heat-setting properties, the new yarn enables development of new high-performance stretch materials for a wide range of applications.

  • Easier recycling

Using the new polyester stretch yarn with high-performance polyester materials will create a 100 percent polyester textile, making easier recycling possible.

Teijin Frontier plans to combine the new yarn with high-performance polyester materials in textiles for a wide range of apparel, including sportswear, casual wear and innerwear. The company will begin selling these textiles to the domestic and overseas outdoor and sports apparel markets in 2027, targeting annual sales of 100,000 meters of textiles in fiscal 2027 and 500,000 meters in fiscal 2029.

Posted: April 6, 2026

Source: The Teijin Group

Association For Linen Management Appoints Graham Skinner As Dean Of Industry Education & Partnerships

RICHMOND, KY — April 6, 2026 — The Association for Linen Management has appointed Graham Skinner, RLLD as Dean of Industry Education & Partnerships, effective March 23.

Graham Skinner

As ALM’s programs continue to evolve into more structured, competency-based pathways, sustained senior-level subject matter leadership is essential to ensure academic integrity, curriculum consistency, and long-term relevance.

While the association remains deeply committed to its volunteer instructors and advisory leaders, the increasing scope and complexity of its education portfolio requires a consistent, dedicated presence focused on quality, accuracy, and student success.

This appointment also signals ALM’s commitment to serving the full arc of a professional career by creating a respected pathway for seasoned leaders to transition from operational leadership into mentorship and legacy contribution. As Skinner moves into retirement from full-time industry leadership, he will continue serving the profession through this part-time role, focused on preserving institutional knowledge, guiding future leaders, and strengthening the education framework that shaped his own career.

Skinner has dedicated his entire professional career to the textile care industry, serving as both a supplier and an operator. He attended the Laundry & Linen College as a student and has taught at the College for decades. He has also led countless CLLM review sessions and has instructed more members through ALM programs than any other individual in the association’s history.

“This is a defining step for ALM,” said Sarah Brobeck, President & CEO. “We have built strong technical foundations for our industry. Now we are formalizing how experience is preserved, shared, and passed forward. Graham represents that bridge between generations.”

Skinner shared, “ALM’s programs have shaped my own professional journey. The opportunity to continue giving back as I transition into retirement is deeply meaningful. I am honored to help guide the next generation of leaders and support the continued advancement of our industry.”

The Dean of Industry Education & Partnerships role strengthens oversight of Laundry & Linen College, supports certification pathways, and ensures consistent outreach and engagement with members across ALM’s education portfolio.

Posted: April 6, 2026

Source: The Association for Linen Management (ALM)

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