Sorona® Polymer Marks 25 Years Of Sustainable Innovation With Release Of New Life Cycle Assessment Results At Intertextile Shanghai

NEWARK, Delaware — September 2, 2025 — Sorona® polymer, the partially bio-based polymer brand from Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio), marks its 25th anniversary in September 2025 with two landmark announcements: the appointment of Steven Ackerman as CovationBio’s CEO and the release of updated, third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results that reaffirm the leadership of Sorona materials. The announcements coincide with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, September 2–4, 2025, where CovationBio will showcase its next chapter of sustainable performance fibers in an exhibit spanning more than 670 square meters featuring apparel options made with Sorona® polymer from 15 leading brands

Steven Ackerman

“As we celebrate 25 years of progress, we’re not just reflecting on where we’ve been, we’re setting the stage for the next era of responsible growth, powered by science, transparency, and global collaboration,” said Ackerman, who has spent more than 15 years with the Sorona brand.

Demonstrating significant environmental advantages compared to conventional synthetics, CovationBio is releasing its updated LCA results. Conducted by TrueNorth Collective and critically reviewed under ISO standards, the latest study shows the positive environmental impact of using the 37 percent plant based Sorona product, compared to frequently used fossil-based materials.

  • Producing Sorona uses 44-percent less energy and emits 170-percent less greenhouse gas emissions than producing nylon 6 from non-renewable resources.
  • Producing Sorona releases 41-percent less greenhouse gas emissions than the production of PET from non-renewable resources.
  • Producing Sorona uses 4-percent less energy and emits 4-percent less greenhouse gas emissions than the production of fossil PBT from non-renewable resources.

The new LCA results also reflect continuous improvements in the Sorona polymer production process since its first assessment in 2016. Investments such as greater reliance on hydropower, local corn sourcing for its bio-PDO ingredient, and new cogeneration systems have driven reductions in global warming potential, ozone depletion, and resource use.

Original DuPont Sorona® Kinston plant sign

“These results underscore our company’s long-standing commitment to shaping a more responsible textile value chain,” Ackerman said. “Our downstream value chain partners are looking for new ways to offer performance and quality to their customers while improving their environmental footprint. We’re here to help them meet that need.”

Launched in 2000 as the world’s first PTT polymer, the Sorona brand has grown into a globally recognized ingredient, known for combining renewably sourced content with uncompromising performance. From athleisure to outerwear, workwear, carpet, and faux fur, Sorona polymer that becomes fiber continues to set benchmarks for quality, performance, and improved environmental impact including its signature attributes of softness, durability, and stretch recovery.

Current CovationBio Sorona® Kinston plant

Celebrating 25 Years of Milestones

Since its commercial debut, the Sorona brand has become a trusted ingredient in some of the world’s most recognizable apparel and home brands while consistently advancing the textile industry:

  • 2000 – Sorona launches its first commercial run for the 3G2 production line at the Kinston, N.C., plant site, signifying the launch of the world’s first PTT polymer, known by its trademark Sorona
  • 2005 – Partnership with Mohawk Industries Inc. introduces Sorona polymer in residential carpets.
  • 2012 – Expansion into diverse apparel segments including trousers, jeans, seamless apparel, swimwear, and wrinkle-resistant outerwear
  • 2016 – First comprehensive LCA work confirms lower energy and emissions profile compared to traditional fossil-based alternatives.
  • 2017 – Recognized with Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Award for European Bio-Based Materials Company of the Year.
  • 2018 – Kinston facility expansion to meet growing global demand for Sorona polymer
  • 2019 – Sorona faux fur debuts on the Paris runway with Stella McCartney.
  • 2020 – Creation of the Common Thread Fabric Certification Program to build trust and transparency in the supply chain. Sorona sub-branded fabrics are introduced, guaranteeing performance attributes and a minimum level of Sorona content in each fabric type including Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile, and Revive.
  • 2022 – Creation of the Global Preferred Mill Network, advancing transparency and traceability across 350+ certified mills worldwide and across more than 43 million garments
  • 2022 – Covation Biomaterials launches as an independent business following the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon Group
  • 2022 – CovationBio and Primient Covation LLC. announce participation in Truterra™ to support sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices at scale in the U.S., and ensure sustainable U.S. corn sourcing for Sorona feedstocks
  • 2025 – Steve Ackerman appointed as CovationBio CEO bringing more than 15 years of specialized experience in sustainable materials innovation and strategy with a proven track record in advancing high-performance bio-based products for global markets.
  • 2025 – Updated LCA results announced demonstrating the significant environmental advantages of Sorona® polymer compared to conventional synthetics.

Today, the Sorona product offers its softness, stretch, durability, and warm breathability across a variety of fashion and home goods applications. Sub-brands including Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile, and Revive are found in garments around the world, created to perform for a variety of lifestyles including activewear, outerwear, workwear, ready-to-wear, and high-fashion applications. The Sorona signature performance can also be found in homes around the world with carpet and a variety of home goods.

Now under new leadership, CovationBio is entering its next chapter of innovation and growth reaffirming its commitment to delivering the building blocks of a circular, bio-based economy.

“From the beginning, Sorona has been about more than performance, it’s about reshaping industries to be both innovative and responsible,” says Ackerman. “Fashion and textiles are at a critical turning point. The Sorona journey proves that sustainable materials can scale, perform, and deliver transparency. The next chapter will be about pushing boundaries even further with renewable chemistry and responsible innovation.”

Posted: September 2, 2025

Source: Covation Biomaterials LLC

Uster Technologies Marks 150 Years Of Empowering Quality Excellence

USTER, Switzerland — September 2, 2025 — Uster Technologies marks 150 years of excellence — a milestone that reflects continuous adaptation to customer needs and industry change. Over the decades, Uster has evolved from manufacturing quality testing instruments into a trusted partner shaping the future of textile production. Moving forward, Uster can be compared to a ‘family doctor’ with strategic advice and end-to-end solutions optimizing mill performance. With its ‘Think Quality – Next Level’ vision, Uster empowers customers beyond just data and devices towards intelligent decision-making. This transition sets the course for a more sustainable, efficient, and impactful textile industry.

Reaching 150 years is an achievement for any company, especially in the modern era of rapidly changing business conditions. For Uster Technologies, it has been a process of continuous development, shifting its core competence from origins manufacturing telegraphy equipment to its 21st Century role as global leader in textile quality systems and solutions.

Today, that progression sees Uster taking on a new mission — customer-focused, with a business model offering end-to-end solutions for quality management and business profitability.

The family doctor

A customer once said that Uster Technologies could be compared to a family doctor. It’s a powerful metaphor, and it suggests that Uster should go further than being a provider of instruments such as yarn clearers and evenness testers. Excellent as these are for measuring and controlling quality, their role typically ends at that point — comparable with the medic’s simple thermometer.

Taking the family doctor analogy further, Uster wants to understand in detail the context of each spinning mill — its operations, goals, and market environment — to advance from simply delivering data towards actively helping mills improve. In this way, Uster is evolving to make a much bigger impact, as a trusted partner — like the family doctor, who monitors health but also provides insights, guidance, and long-term care.

The trusted strategic partner

This concept opens the door to a new level of value creation. Rather than offering isolated instruments, Uster can empower mills to achieve more, by providing integrated, end-to-end solutions. This requires understanding the mill’s entire production chain, identifying opportunities for improvement, and aligning quality management with the mill’s broader business goals.

‘Think Quality – Next Level’ is Uster’s shift from product supplier to strategic partner. It’s about helping customers move from reactive quality control to proactive quality assurance and optimization. This approach allows mills to unlock higher efficiency, better performance, and increased profitability.

The value chain manager

The ultimate goal is satisfaction for the customer’s customer, in a way that is profitable for the spinning mill. Uster has the preconditions available, with what’s called the ‘solution stack’. That means Uster has the sensing points connecting hardware and managing parameters across the spinning mill and along the value chain. These cloud-connected instruments feed data to the Uster 360Q platform. This is where the problem-solving happens, the ultimate enabler for decision-making, action and optimization with a comprehensive mill overview. Applying AI here, the result is greater automation and performance, uniquely combined with the support of top Uster textile advisors to integrate all the key data for the outcome the spinner wants. Superior sensors, intelligent analysis and unrivaled human expertise create the Uster magic that is greatly valued but rarely matched.

Uster is at the start of this transformation, but the direction remains clear and unchanged – as long as it continues to meet the needs of our customers. The Uster FiberQ raw material management solution has already been proven in practice — and another new solution will be introduced at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025. The full impact of ‘Think Quality – Next Level’ might be found in a mill in the year 2035, when a mill can correlate data from the bale laydown with fabric quality parameters. Collating all this information and even connecting the data with mills across the world, can be massively influential, giving spinners early optimization potential with a clear view of the ultimate quality impact. The sheer power of this ‘Next Level’ is amazing.

The pioneer

A sustainable textile industry should be part of a better planet for all. Stakeholders today expect Uster to take on the kind of pioneering role it had when launching the first evenness tester in 1948. While textile recycling is still in its infancy, there is a clear call for Uster to lead the way in developing innovative quality management approaches quality management approaches that support and accelerate recycling efforts in collaboration with stakeholders. The adoption and scale-up in use of recycled fibers will see this segment evolve from a 1 percent niche of production to something notably bigger. In that sense, sustainability is very important, so Uster is currently developing many technologies to fit with ongoing ecological trends.

As with all Uster policies, this goal is aligned with the company’s purpose statement: “We empower people to create a better future for the textile industry through quality and innovative end-to-end solutions. ”A purpose is of universal importance, driving and directing the company and focusing on the basic principles — especially in tough times. It’s the way to build resilience for the company and for its people, and is the foundation for the optimism that Uster will continue to achieve significant milestones on into the next 150 years.

Posted: September 2, 2025

Source: Uster Technologies AG

Covestro Celebrates Decade Of Innovation And Sustainable Growth

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — September 1, 2025 — Covestro celebrates its 10-year anniversary today. Since its carve-out from Bayer in 2015, the company has developed into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials and a pioneer in circular economy solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Covestro’s materials are now embedded in countless applications worldwide – from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.

“For ten years, our people have proven that breakthrough innovations happen when curious minds meet courageous hearts,” said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. “I’m incredibly proud of our global team. Their passion, creativity, and resilience have formed the foundation of our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create solutions that make the world a brighter place.”

A decade of transformation

Over the past decade, Covestro has achieved major milestones on its journey toward becoming a more innovative, sustainable, and resilient company. Since 2015, Covestro has invested more than 4 billion euros in expanding and modernizing its global operations, with a clear focus on sustainable production technologies. A significant step was the successful integration of DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials business, which strengthened Covestro’s position in sustainable coating solutions and broadened its customer base.

The company has driven forward key technologies for renewable-based raw materials, pioneered new chemical recycling methods for high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power purchase agreements to significantly increase the share of renewable energy in its operations. In recognition of its commitment to innovation and people, Covestro has repeatedly been named a top employer in multiple regions, including Greater China, where the company operates 10 production sites alone.

People and values at the core

Covestro’s success over the past decade is rooted in its purpose “to make the world a brighter place” and a corporate culture defined by its C³ values: Curious, Courageous, and Colorful. These values shape how the company approaches innovation and collaboration. Curiosity drives Covestro to explore new solutions; courage empowers teams to make bold decisions; and diversity of perspectives fosters creativity and resilience.

The company’s “We Are 1” culture reflects this spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, connecting more than 17,000 employees across regions, functions, and backgrounds. It is this collective mindset that has allowed Covestro to evolve from a newcomer in 2015 into a trusted global partner shaping sustainable material solutions.

Celebrating a global community

To mark its 10th anniversary, Covestro is celebrating with employees around the world and launching initiatives that reflect the company’s deep appreciation for its people.

In Germany, large-format posters are being installed in and around production sites as a visible expression of thanks to employees. These posters complement small gatherings and celebrations taking place at the sites and within the plants. In addition, Covestro, together with the Works Council, is supporting local food banks at its German sites with donations — a way to also say thank you to the communities, with a special focus on those in need. In addition, a specially designed Covestro-branded bus is now on the road in Leverkusen — featuring materials produced by Covestro itself, including polycarbonates in the windows, polyurethanes in the seats, and special coatings for the exterior surfaces.

In North America, Covestro has initiated the “10 for 10” corporate volunteering campaign, aiming to reach 10,000 volunteer hours by September 2025. For every recorded volunteer hour, Covestro donates 10 meals to local food banks, with a goal of up to 100,000 meals in total. This initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where it operates.

Across China and the Asia-Pacific region, the anniversary celebrations focus on employee recognition and community engagement. Highlights include a video campaign capturing personal stories from employees who have shaped Covestro’s first decade, a photo initiative where colleagues form “10” or “We Are 1” shapes, and the “Well Together” wellbeing program, which encourages employees to participate in activities such as running, cycling, and hiking to promote health, teamwork, and inclusion.

Looking ahead

As Covestro enters its second decade, the company remains committed to driving innovation and shaping a sustainable future. Strategic priorities include achieving full circularity, reaching climate neutrality across operations, accelerating the shift from fossil-based to renewable raw materials, and expanding digital capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and develop new solutions.

Partnerships will play a central role in this transformation. Under this lens, the potential partnership with XRG also plays an important role, where we aim to jointly drive innovation, expand sustainable material solutions, and strengthen our position in global markets. By working closely with partners across value chains, Covestro is determined to enable next-generation materials that address global challenges while supporting sustainable growth.

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: Covestro Deutschland AG

AAR Signs Exclusive Defense Distribution Agreement With AmSafe Bridport

WOOD DALE, Ill. — August 28, 2025 — AAR Corp., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed a new multi-year defense distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company.

Under this agreement, AAR will become the exclusive KC-46 and C-40 platform distributor for direct and indirect sales to the global defense and military aftermarket, including the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), United States Armed Services for fleet sustainment, and foreign militaries, including the Japanese defense market. Additionally, bringing these product lines to AAR will enable intra-company coordination on government contracts supported by AAR’s Government Programs business, leading to enhanced customer service. The contract also further diversifies AAR’s defense distribution portfolio to include cargo handling products.

“We are delighted to partner with AAR on this exclusive distribution agreement,” said Natalie Paul, AmSafe Bridport’s senior vice president, Sales and Engineering. “AmSafe Bridport brings proven safety and cargo handling solutions established on platforms like the KC-46 and C-40, while AAR’s extensive distribution network and in‑region support ensure those solutions are available to customers exactly when and where they’re needed. Together, we’re enhancing accessibility and service for defense operators worldwide.”

“AAR is pleased to become an exclusive distributor of AmSafe Bridport products to the U.S. and foreign defense market,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s senior vice president of Distribution. “This new, exclusive agreement expands our product offerings on the KC-46 and C-40 platforms. Coupling this with our value-added services enables us to provide an even more comprehensive suite of offerings.”

AmSafe Bridport is a supplier of aerospace and defense safety restraint products, providing engineered textile restraint and protection solutions to ensure a safer aircraft environment. As first tier suppliers to major aircraft manufacturers with over 40 years of experience, we offer a complete engineered solution from concept and design through to manufacture and testing. Operating from headquarters in the UK, and with further facilities across the US and Asia, a truly global service with 24/7 AOG and aftermarket spares support.

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: AAR CORP.

ororo® Announces Juniors Heated Apparel Line, Offering A Playful Approach To Heated Apparel With Inclusive Juniors Sizing

LAS VEGAS — August 28, 2025 — ororo® has announced the launch of its Juniors apparel line. Created for young women, the Juniors line brings a vibrant flair to ororo’s designs, offering both new and playful colors and styles, and classic styles from the Women’s line now available in Juniors sizing. The Juniors apparel line launches with two signature styles, with additional designs to be added within the year.

Founded in Kansas City in 2015, ororo offers rechargeable heated apparel designed to keep you warm and comfortable without bulky layers, whether indoors or outdoors. With built-in heating elements, adjustable warmth settings, and small-sized batteries, our heated clothing and gear ensures you stay cozy and stylish in any environment. Trusted by over 1 million customers and backed by UL-certified batteries for safety, ororo is the most trusted heated apparel brand in the U.S.A.

Similar to ororo’s Women’s apparel, the Juniors-sized heated apparel line is designed to empower young women to challenge the climate and feel comfortable for their next adventure. The styles in the Juniors line continue to blend ororo’s signature heating technology with fashion and function, allowing young women to wear the designs across multiple use cases, including day-to-day wear, a day of outdoor activities, or to stay warm indoors at school or university.

“We are truly thankful to be in the position where we can listen to what our customers want, and deliver new products that meet their needs,” said ororo CEO Mark H. “The Juniors heated apparel line is a continuation of new product designs that we hope reflects the fun and vibrant flair our customers want to see in our outerwear. Juniors sizing bridges the gap between children’s and women’s sizing, enabling designs to be more comfortably fitted for young women and grown women who tend to find themselves between sizes.”

The 2025 Fall & Winter Juniors Collection is launching with two products: the Women’s Junior 4-Zone Heated Quilted Vest and the PuffLyte Women’s Junior 4-Zone Hooded Heated Vest. Both vests are machine washable, feature four heating zones, are powered by ororo’s UL-certified rechargeable battery, and offer low, medium, and high heating settings.

A new Juniors style, the PuffLyte Women’s Junior 4-Zone Hooded Heated Vest, brings bold colors and fabrics to ororo’s growing heated apparel collection. This new design reflects the fun and youthful flair customers can expect to see from the Juniors line. Featuring four heating zones across the upper chest, collar, and mid-back, the vest features a durable shell fabric with a subtle sheen and box stitching. The adjustable hood and hem allow for a more customized fit with drawstring keepers to help keep the hood in place. The vest is available in colors Coral or Black and in Juniors sizes from Extra-Small to Large.

The Women’s Junior 4-Zone Heated Quilted Vest brings one of ororo’s most popular Women’s vests into the Juniors line with four heating zones across the two front pockets, the neck, and the upper back. The lightweight and water and wind-resistant fabric makes this a perfect day-to-day vest for young women to wear to classes, while visiting with friends, or exploring the outdoors. The full-zip vest includes a stand-up collar and diamond quilting design gives the vest a stylish look that can be worn on its own or can be used underneath an additional layer of outerwear for maximum warmth. Available in the color White, this vest is available in Juniors sizing from Extra-Small to size Large.

The 2025 Fall & Winter Juniors Collection is now available for purchase on ororo.com with prices starting at $169.

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: ORORO Heated Apparel

Dystar Strengthens Global Sales Leadership To Accelerate Growth Across Three Strategic Regions

SINGAPORE — September 1, 2025 — DyStar, a specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation, today announced a strategic reorganization of its global sales structure. This is aimed at driving accelerated growth, deepening customer engagement, and capturing emerging market opportunities in a highly dynamic, innovation-driven landscape.

This transformation reflects the company’s commitment to agility, fosters customer-centricity, and drives long-term value for both customers and stakeholders. The new structure is designed to empower regional teams, streamline operations, and strengthen alignment with evolving market demands.

Xu Yalin, managing director and president of DyStar Group, stated: “DyStar is entering a pivotal phase of growth, driven by the need to evolve with our customers and lead in a rapidly shifting global landscape. This strategic decision injects revitalized energy into our innovation efforts, guided by a new cohort of sales-focused leadership. By sharpening our engagement across three key geographies and industries, we aim to deliver deeper collaboration, faster responsiveness, and long-term value creation for brands, retailers, and partners.”

  • Yalin Xu (North Asia) will personally lead the sales strategy in North Asia Region;
  • Klaus Kadletz (SE Asia, South Asia and TAME) and Eric Hopmann have been appointed as senior vice president to lead the two of the key sales-focused regions; and
  • Eric Hopmann (Americas and Europe) will also continue to oversee DyStar’s Global Product Safety and Ecology, as well as Global Marketing.

The reorganization is effective immediately. As we continue to bridge innovation with responsibility, the organization remains committed to prudent manufacturing operations. This agility will enable DyStar’s global sales strategy to adapt swiftly and seamlessly within a complex and uncertain economic landscape.

Furthermore, as DyStar prioritize production efficiency and optimizes its manufacturing footprint (MFO), the revitalized sales-focused leadership strategy will guide the organization towards more meaningful customer engagement – mapping constructive journeys and ultimately achieving customer excellence.

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 Opens This Week With New Products, Innovation-Focused Exhibitors And Fringe Events

SHANGHAI — September 1, 2025 — International and domestic exhibitors are relishing the chance to present their curated products at Cinte Techtextil China, when the fair opens from September 3-5, 2025, spanning three halls and 32,000 sqm at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

The International Hall W5 will feature a debut zone for textile chemicals and dyes, the returning European and German Zones, as well as first-time and prominent exhibitors in key application areas of technical textiles and nonwovens.

Several domestic pavilions will be set up in Halls W3 and W4, highlighting noteworthy products in automotive, medical & hygiene, and filtration & separation segments. Meanwhile, the fair’s upgraded fringe program will include the Econogy Tour and Sustainability Forum, the forward-looking AI Panel Discussion, the annual China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC) and more, adding insights to the platform’s business exchange.

Speaking ahead of the show’s opening, Wilmet Shea, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., said: “In general, China’s textile industry has maintained stable performance despite international economic turbulence. Like its host country, Cinte Techtextil China has exhibited its resilience, with increased overseas visitor pre-registration numbers.

Hosting a number of leading exhibitors this year, we invite visitors to take advantage of the unique sourcing opportunities, and the range of international experts who will present as part of our fringe program — as we navigate uncertain times, this fair remains as important as ever to drive innovation and business exchange in the industry.”

As Asia’s only dedicated show for the full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China is set to present a comprehensive roster of global exhibitors across the three-day show period. In the International Hall W5, quality suppliers from Europe will come together under the European and German Zones, with standalone exhibitors in the hall also set to showcase trending products for a wide range of applications.

Featuring leading global companies, the two zones are strong drawcards for visitors looking for international quality. First-time exhibitors in the European Zone include Serel Industrie (Belgium – W5 D11) and Proton Product International (UK – W5 C08), with other notable companies returning to the zone, such as Fil Man Made Group (Italy – W5 B08) and Graf + Cie (Switzerland – W5 B02). In the German Zone, Wetekam Group (W5 A12) will make its debut, bringing fresh energy to the fair alongside featured exhibitors like Perlon (W5 A10) and Autefa Solutions (W5 A02).

Another highlight of Hall W5 is the inaugural Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone, also a new product category at Cinte Techtextil China 2025. The zone’s products cater to an array of textile applications, including medical & hygiene, civil engineering, industrial, automotive and environmental protection uses, attracting visitors from across the value chain. Some of the zone’s members making their debuts at the show include Dupre Minerals (UK – W5 D07), whose products have industrial applications, and Michelman (USA – W5 C02), who focus on construction and medical applications. Meanwhile, CHT Germany (Germany – W5 D03) will be returning to showcase solutions for sports and safety.

Range of international and domestic exhibitors come together for global showcase
In addition to those gathering in zones, the fair will also welcome a number of renowned individual exhibitors, with various focuses and highlights. JCT Industries Group (Malaysia – W5 E03) and Vietnam Geotextile (Vietnam – W5 A05) are some of this year’s valuable new additions, with the former offering PVA fibers and yarns for building and agricultural uses, and the latter featuring woven and nonwoven geosynthetic solutions.

Meanwhile, the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) (Hong Kong – W5 D02) will return to showcase its AI-enhanced technologies, while Zhejiang Kingsafe Hygiene Material Technology (China – W3 D01), a key domestic exhibitor, specializes in medical and hygienic nonwoven materials.

In Halls W3 and W4, several domestic pavilions will feature products with in-demand applications, including:

  • Foshan Xiqiao Pavilion: Medical & Hygiene Textiles
  • Jiangsu Funing Pavilion: Filtration & Separation Textiles
  • Zhejiang Tiantai Pavilion: Filtration & Hygiene Textiles
  • Mobiltech Zone: Mobiltech Textiles

Overall, the fair’s product segments include textile production technology and processes; fibers and yarns; performance apparel textiles; nonwovens; woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, and knitted fabrics; coated textiles; composites; bondtec; and the new category textile chemicals and dyes.

Enhanced fringe program to complement fair’s product offerings

Committed to innovation and sustainability, Cinte Techtextil China organizes a number of fringe events every year to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. On Day 2 of the fair, key events will center around the theme of sustainability, starting with the Econogy Tour in the morning, and ending with the Sustainability Forum in the afternoon.

The Econogy Tour (10:30 – 11:30) will begin with a presentation on Techtextil Frankfurt 2026 by Sabine Scharrer, Director of Brand Management for Technical Textiles & Textile Processing of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, at Econogy Talks (W5 – F20). The attendees will then be guided by sustainability expert Karl Borgschulze, to explore exhibitors who have passed the Econogy Check, which is a stringent third-party audit that checks the suppliers’ sustainability certificates.

At the Sustainability Forum (13:30 – 16:00), participants will be able to discover insights and practical case studies, featuring experts from academia and well-known brands, led by Dr Guoxiang Yuan, Graduate Supervisor of Donghua University and Research Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The Technical Innovation Exchange Conference on Automotive Textiles will also take place on Day 2, following a brief tour of three key Mobiltech exhibitors, namely Swisstulle AG (W5 – C03), JCT Industries (W5 – E03), and Dr Karl Wetekam GmbH & Co KG (W5 – A12). There will also be an automotive textiles showcase at W4 – F01, displaying key products such as automotive interior materials, lightweight composite materials, smart sensing fabrics, and acoustic insulation materials.

Events on Day 1 include the AI Panel Discussion hosted by AiDLab, discussing the challenges and opportunities involved when applying AI technology for automated textile material inspection; the China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC), aiming to shed light on the industry’s efforts to evolve its competitive landscape; the Innovation Product Award and Presentation; and more.

Meanwhile, the number of overseas visitor pre-registrations has already exceeded last year’s total, and includes 95 VIP buyers from 32 countries and regions. Leading visiting companies include Alpha Engineered Composites from Singapore, Delfim from Brazil, Lazwi Engineering 8 from South Africa, and Milliken Europe from Belgium.

Visit the fair website for more updates: www.techtextilchina.com.

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

Cinte Techtextil China will be held from September 3 – 5. 2025.

The fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).

Other upcoming shows:

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition / Yarn Expo Autumn

September 2 – 4 ,2025, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

TEXTILCOLOR AG Acquires Pyroshell™ — Patents From Schoeller Textil AG

SEVELEN, Switzerland — August 11, 2025 — TEXTILCOLOR AG, a provider of textile chemicals, has announced the acquisition of the application patents for Pyroshell™ from Schoeller Textil AG, based in Sevelen.

Textilcolor already manufactures the chemical components used in the Pyroshell technology and is now also acquiring the patents of the application technology. This strategically important step strengthens the company’s position in the international market and makes Pyroshell available to a wide range of customers in high-tech textile manufacturing. This unique technology can now be used in an even larger segment of functional and protective textiles.

Pyroshell technology is a patented, permanent flame protection for polyamide and polyester fabrics and represents a milestone in the field of protective equipment for synthetic textiles. Pyroshell is revolutionizing flame protection by significantly reducing the risk of burns. When a fabric equipped with Pyroshell is exposed to a flame, its textile structure expands substantially in volume. This effect keeps heat and fire-promoting gases largely away from the fabric. Therefore the time between the first sensation of pain from heat exposure and the onset of second-degree burns doubles. As a result, wearers gain valuable additional reaction time compared to conventional flame protection solutions.

Unlike conventional treatments, Pyroshell is firmly integrated into the textile fabric. This ensures permanent, halogen-free protection that cannot be washed off or worn away – all while maintaining full breathability, elasticity, and freedom of movement. This makes the technology particularly suitable for security personnel, railway workers, police officers, electricians and military special forces who require the highest level of protection against potential contact with flames or sparks, without impairing the comfort of synthetic performance fabrics.

The technology is already being used in tactical clothing, such as UF PRO’s Striker FR Gen.2 BDU, which was developed specifically for extreme conditions such as flashover fires or IED scenarios.

The advantages at a glance:

  • Permanent flame protection — no washing or wearing off;
  • Suitable for synthetic fabrics such as polyamide and polyester;
  • High comfort — breathable, water- and wind-repellent, tear- and abrasion-resistant;
  • Durable and sustainable — halogen-free, integrated protection instead of surface coating; and
  • Patented safety — property rights until 2037, ensuring full market freedom.

“The acquisition is another milestone in our long-term growth strategy in the field of high-tech textile technologies,” explained Detlef Fischer, CEO of TEXTILCOLOR AG. “With Pyroshell, we are not only acquiring a renowned technology but also a team of highly qualified application engineers. This will enable us to support our customers worldwide with integrating this innovative technology into their production processes. We will continue to develop the products created through this partnership to deliver sustainable, future-oriented solutions. The existing customer relationships of Schoeller Textiles AG will continue to be served with the same high quality within the established partner network – and will be further strengthened by the expanded capabilities of TEXTILCOLOR AG.”

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: TEXTILCOLOR AG

Bemberg™ Announces New Leadership: Junshu Furusawa Appointed CEO Of Asahi  Kasei  Fibers  Italia

MILAN — August 27, 2025 — After the summer pause, Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei is back with renewed energy, important news, and new creative collaborations — ready to accelerate its remarkable fiber journey.

Junshu Furusawa

The year 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Bemberg™  in Italy. Following the return of Koji Hamada to Japan, after leading the European division for four years, Junshu Furusawa — with 19 years working at Bemberg Division and four years in Italy — has been appointed as the new CEO of Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia.

With a strong background in innovation, product development and strategic vision within Bemberg Division of Asahi Kasei, Junshu Furusawa brings renewed energy and a deep understanding of the fiber’s technical and responsible value proposition.

His commitment to transparent communication and partner engagement will continue to drive Bemberg™’s growth across the European fashion and textile industry. Under Junshu Furusawa’s leadership, Bemberg reaffirms its commitment to responsible innovation, design excellence, and long-term partnerships, maintaining its role as a key ingredient in the next generation of luxury fashion.

Posted: September 1, 2025

Source: Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia s.r.l.

Covation Biomaterials Appoints New CEO Steven Ackerman

NEWARK, Del. — August 27, 2025 — Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio) today announced the appointment of Steven Ackerman as CEO. Ackerman brings 15 years of specialized experience in sustainable materials with a proven track record in advancing high-performance bio-based products for global markets.

Steven Ackerman

“It’s an honor to step into this role and lead CovationBio into a new era of sustainable innovation,” Ackerman said. “The growing global need for sustainable material innovation is clear. We’ll continue to build on our strong foundation to deliver even greater value to our partners and the planet.”

Ackerman succeeds Dean Trivits who served as CEO following Michael Saltzberg’s retirement in 2023.

Since joining DuPont Biomaterials in 2010, and continuing through the creation of Covation Biomaterials in 2022, Ackerman has led global growth, technical advancement, and innovation for the Sorona® business. Most recently, as vice president of Product & Technology, he drove deeper connectivity between the company’s global technology teams with sales, marketing, and customers. Under his direction, teams at three laboratories worldwide worked on improving manufacturing processes, supporting operations, and enhancing quality. His collaborative approach also ensured innovation efforts directly addressed market needs and paved the way for new applications of Sorona® polymer in fibers.

Throughout his career, Ackerman has shaped Sorona global brand strategy, led business development through textile value chains, and drove new product development programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Lehigh University and a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Delaware.

“Across our brands, we’re enabling entire industries to reimagine what’s possible. I believe clear communication between our internal teams and external stakeholders is critical to our success,” Ackerman said. “As we move forward, we’ll embrace this collaborative approach as an essential ingredient for progress, expansion into new markets, and the creation of new sustainable solutions that benefit everyone in our industry, offer value to our end consumers, and respect our planet.”

Posted: August 29, 2025

Source: Covation Biomaterials LLC

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