Lenze Presents Innovative Solutions For The Modernization Of Textile Machines At ITMA Asia 2025

SINGAPORE/AERZEN, Germany — October 28, 2025 — Lenze, a drive and automation specialist, will be presenting innovative solutions for the modernization of textile machines at ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28-31 October, Hall 7, Stand B201). The focus will be on energy-efficient drive packages, modular machine concepts and scalable software solutions.

Innovations for sustainable textile production: Lenze presents the IE5/IE6 motor drive system at ITMA Asia

The demands for sustainability in the industry are increasing rapidly. Particularly for new systems and modernizations, the focus is shifting to reducing grid connection power and operating costs. Lenze is meeting this global demand with a solution that sets standards: The Motor Drive System IE5/IE6. With efficiency classes up to IE6 and a sensorless control concept, Lenze offers a technology that can be used internationally. The combination of high energy efficiency, simple integration and robust performance makes the system the ideal choice for machine builders and end customers looking for eligible solutions to sustainably reduce their energy costs and CO₂ emissions. Lenze will be presenting this solution at the world’s largest trade fair for textile and clothing technology, ITMA Asia (October 28-31, 2025 in Singapore), in Hall 7, Stand B201.

With innovative drive technology, Lenze is setting new standards in sensorless control of industrial applications. The open-loop control of the IE5/IE6 motors offers a highly efficient solution for applications that rely on high precision. Thanks to a starting torque of up to 300% from 0 rpm and high-resolution rotor position detection, the motors enable exact torque control without

additional hardware. The technology reduces motor losses by over 60% compared to IE2/IE3 and at the same time cuts system costs by up to 50%. The open-loop concept is particularly impressive in dynamic applications such as textile machines thanks to its energy efficiency, robustness and ease of integration.

Impressive performance: 300 percent starting torque (overload torque)

The IE5/IE6 motor drive system enables an overload torque of up to 300% directly from standstill. Starting at full load is reliable and completely without motor feedback — a powerful combination of efficiency and simplicity. This means that the system can be designed more precisely for continuous operation, as it is not oversized, and then delivers the required power immediately.

Lenze offers the new m550 synchronous motor in outputs of 0.25 – 11 kilowatts (kW) and m650 for dynamic applications in 0.75 – 22 kW. Both can be seamlessly combined with gearboxes from the Lenze modular system. Helical, angular or bevel gearboxes are available for a wide range of requirements.

Sensorless and safe

Thanks to the precise control of the m550/m650 synchronous motor, encoderless positioning is possible with the i550. The integrated safety functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO) ensure machine and personal protection. In future, the system will be supplemented with additional encoderless safety functions such as Safe Limited Speed (SLS).

Energy efficiency and transparency included

The solution’s integrated energy recovery system automatically feeds excess energy back into the mains — without any additional hardware. Machine operators also receive high-quality information from the machine sensors via the IO-Link interface and benefit from increased system transparency.

Efficiency meets scalability

The IE5/IE6 motor drive system meets all current and future energy efficiency standards and offers an excellent price-performance ratio. Thanks to the innovative control process, many applications for which servo systems are traditionally used can be solved without external feedback, such as goods transport in the finishing area. This makes the system particularly robust, low-maintenance and cost-efficient — ideal for the requirements of the textile industry.

“Our functional model with two stylized machine elements demonstrates this extremely impressively and dynamically using movement tasks in the area of speed synchronization and positioning,” said Klaus Dierkes. The combination consists of the m550/m650 motors, the g500 gearboxes and the current i550 and i650 inverter generation. The first synchronous motor that is as easy to use as an asynchronous motor.

Future-proof modernization for textile machines – i950 servo drive enables simplified replacement without controller adaptation

The focus will be on the i950 servo drive, which enables a simplified and cost-efficient replacement of 9300 series devices — without interfering with the existing control system.

Lenze thus offers machine operators worldwide a future-proof and economical option for extending the service life of their systems.

Simplified replacement, minimal downtime

The i950 is compact, smart and can be integrated immediately. Thanks to identical Profibus, motor and mains interfaces as well as a compatibility switch, the i950 can fully replicate the behavior of the 9300 servo drive. The PLC software remains unchanged, only the application is transferred and adapted. “Whether replacing a single device or a complete migration project – with the i950, we offer our customers maximum flexibility and investment security,” said Daniel Repp, Product Manager Motion Control at the Lenze Group.

The i950 offers a more compact design than the 9300 servo drive with the same performance and impresses with its lower power loss. Its higher efficiency reduces both energy consumption and heat dissipation in the control cabinet. In addition, the i950 enables future-proof upgrades, for example through motor monitoring via motor currents. This leads to cost-efficient retrofitting and higher system availability.

Global support for OEMs and end customers

Lenze supports OEMs and end customers with customized replacement and migration packages, local support and a global partner network. A worldwide service network ensures that servo drives can be replaced quickly and reliably anywhere in the world. This is particularly relevant for the textile industry because it gives customers, who are spread all over the world, the certainty that they will receive all-round support from Lenze Service or our service partners. “Our customers benefit from short response times, high availability and comprehensive support — from planning to commissioning,” Repp continues.

Live at the trade fair: Migration made easy

At ITMA Asia, visitors can find out how easy it is to convert from the 9300 servo drive to the i950, even with an existing Profibus connection. A step-by- step animation shows the conversion and compatibility settings. This makes modernization for existing systems child’s play.

Modular machine concepts with Lenze FAST Application Software and PLC Designer

Modular machine concepts are becoming increasingly important in textile machinery manufacturing. They enable customized, scalable solutions for different applications and offer advantages in terms of flexibility, efficiency and future-proofing.

The Lenze FAST Framework and PLC Designer 4.0 enable the flexible configuration of machine variants – regardless of the hardware used. This shortens the time-to-market and reduces sources of error in the engineering process.

Increasing efficiency and productivity through automation and digitalization is one of the biggest challenges for companies in the textile industry. Customers need solutions that not only reduce energy consumption and costs, but also respond flexibly to individual requirements and enable seamless integration into existing systems. As a technology leader in the field of motion control for finishing and spinning machines, Lenze is driving innovation.

Open interfaces for seamless integration

Lenze’s automation systems have open interfaces that enable easy integration into OEM ecosystems and the integration of third-party components. End-to- end data access from the drive to the cloud creates transparency and opens up new possibilities for digital services.

Efficient configuration without programming knowledge: More flexibility and shorter time-to-market

The simple adaptation of machine configurations without in-depth programming knowledge accelerates market launch, minimizes sources of error and enables flexible price-performance models. Targeted quotation creation also opens up new potential in sales. Thanks to intuitive configuration options, there is no need to involve specialized software developers. This significantly shortens the time-to-market and reduces the risk of errors in the development process. Adjustments to the machine configuration can be made flexibly and at a later date in order to optimally meet individual customer requirements and ensure an attractive price-performance ratio.

PLC Designer 4.0 makes it possible to create modular software. First, a standard program is created, on the basis of which machine variants can then be derived through configuration. Programming is carried out using function definitions. The hardware selection is independent of this and only becomes relevant at a later stage.

The FAST Framework offers a toolset for programming modular software with automatic error and interface management. The configuration of the individual machine can be derived by selecting the options of the chosen configuration. Customers can select the hardware independently of this, so that a servo system or an open IE5/IE6 package is used, for example, depending on the application requirements.

End-to-end automation platforms with modular software and scalable hardware enable precise control and modification of processes such as yarn spinning, winding, printing or washing in the textile sector. The integration of servo systems, distributed controllers and modular I/O islands ensures high flexibility and productivity.

Posted: October 28, 2025

Source: Lenze SE

VDMA Members At ITMA ASIA + CITME In Singapore

SINGAPORE — October 28, 2025 — With 69 exhibiting member companies, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 is once again marked by a strong presence of VDMA companies. Altogether 82 companies from Germany will exhibit at the show, covering about 3,500 square meters of exhibition space, topped only by China and Italy. VDMA initiated a German Pavilion with two group stands (spinning in hall 4 and finishing in hall 7) with a total of 30 exhibitors.

Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman VDMA Textile Machinery Association

On the occasion of a VDMA press conference at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Dr. Janpeter Horn, chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association and Managing Director of August Herzog Maschinenfabrik explained: “The geopolitical and economic conditions are currently difficult. This makes the strong presence of VDMA member companies at ITMA ASIA + CITME, which is being held in Singapore for the first time in twenty years, all the more gratifying. The show offers VDMA members a key opportunity to showcase their latest technologies and connect with the ASEAN markets as well as other markets in Asia.”

Dr. Harald Weber, managing director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association added: “It is no surprise, that most visitors to the ITMA ASIA + CITME shows in Shanghai came from the People’s Republic. My expectations of the trade fair in Singapore are that the audience will be broader. I hope we will see numerous visitors from the ASEAN region, from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and from the Central Asian countries, just to mention a few.”

Experience leading technology

The VDMA members in Singapore cover nearly all different machinery chapters along the textile value chain including spinning and man-made fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, knitting & warp knitting, finishing & dyeing as well as technologies for textile recycling and processing of recycled material. The companies remain focused on developing innovative, sustainable solutions that reduce production costs while upholding the high standards of European machinery — a commitment captured in their shared slogan in Singapore: ‘Experience Leading Technology’.

Major topics of the show will be automation, sustainability and circular economy. Here are just a few examples of exhibitors that stand for the entire industry:

Automation is a way to address the challenges of labor-constrained textile operations. On display in Singapore is an automation solution for the sliver transport in spinning. The topic of recycling is becoming increasingly important in the textile industry, for example due to corresponding government regulations that are aiming at a circular economy. At ITMA ASIA + CITME a system can be seen, that automatically sorts garments by composition and colour and prepares materials for further processing. It enables the recycling of post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste into fibers for spinning, nonwovens and composites.

Recycling is just one example for the broader topic sustainability. One way to produce sustainably is to make processes more efficient. Sustainable dyeing technologies reduce the consumption of water, energy, chemicals, and dyes while ensuring superior product quality and shorter production times by integrating flexibility and speed. That is another example of how economy and ecology can meet.

Export figures show a mixed picture

Asia has been the number one production location for textiles and clothing in the world and will retain this position for a long time to come. So, it is no surprise that Asia is the most important sales market for the VDMA member companies.

Between January and August 2025, German exports of textile machinery and accessories worldwide summed up to almost 1.2 billion euros, a decrease of 9.5% year-on-year. Half of the exports went to Asia. Nevertheless, a closer look reveals a mixed picture: German exports to China (plus 25%), Pakistan (plus 32%) and Uzbekistan (plus 16%) saw strong increases.

Cautious sales expectations

A survey among the VDMA member companies in the beginning of October showed that 50% of the responding companies assess their current business situation as satisfactory. Around 30% expect the business situation to remain unchanged in 2026, while 60% anticipate a deterioration in business prospects. For the current year, 60% of companies in the textile machinery manufacturing sector expect sales to stagnate. For 2026, 74% continue to expect stagnation. At least 19% of companies anticipate sales increases of up to 20%.

Better sales opportunities in Asia 2026

According to the VDMA survey, the member companies see better sales opportunities in Asian markets for the coming year than in 2025. Southeast Asia, Central Asia and South Asia are rated much better for 2026. These expectations are in line with IMF forecasts, which predict a GDP growth of over 6% for India and growth rates of just over 4% for China and the ASEAN region in 2026.

“The Asian markets are offering great chances that European machinery manufacturers can take with their innovative and sustainable solutions and the high quality of machinery that customers rightly expect. The VDMA members are looking forward to welcoming numerous visitors from various countries to their booths in Singapore”, summarised Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association.

A list of all VDMA member companies exhibiting at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 is published at www.vdma.eu/itma.

Posted: October 28, 2025

Source: The VDMA Textile Machinery Association

Lenzing And OceanSafe Partner To Launch Next-Gen Performance Textiles Featuring TENCEL™ Lyocell – A100 And naNea

LENZING, Austria — October 28, 2025 — The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, teamed up with OceanSafe, an innovator in novel textile materials, to introduce a next-generation yarn. This collaborative innovation synergizes Lenzing’s wood-based¹ TENCEL™ Lyocell – A100 fibers with OceanSafe’s high-performance, biodegradable² in the ocean co-polyester, naNea. By offering a common textile knowledge, resource-efficient² ⁴ ⁸ solution that meets growing demand for sustainable, technically advanced materials, this partnership provides an alternative that balances durability⁵, function, and environmental responsibility ² ⁶ ⁹.

TENCEL™ fiber (top) and naNea fiber (bottom)

As a first milestone of this partnership, Lenzing and OceanSafe introduced a sportswear capsule collection of performance wear and athleisure clothing, showcasing the yarn’s versatility and performance.

Beyond apparel, its potential applications span footwear, home textiles, bags, and technical textile applications, unlocking diverse opportunities for responsibly produced² ⁴ ⁶ ⁸ textiles across sectors.

A yarn with people at heart

Central to this yarn innovation is the synergy between TENCEL Lyocell – A100 and naNea fibers. TENCEL Lyocell – A100 fibers are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process⁶ ⁸ while naNea fibers are biodegradable² in the ocean and recyclable¹⁰. naNea´s Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold status underscores its environmental standards² ⁹.

The fabric offers comfort and functionality, with TENCEL Lyocell – A100 fibers providing natural softness, effective moisture control¹¹, and resistance to odor-causing bacteria¹², while the naNea co-polyester adds endurance, tear strength and quick-dry capabilities.

“In developing this new yarn, we made sure that it isn’t just environmentally responsible² ⁶ ⁸ ⁹, but also improved performance, functionality and durability²,” Matthias Fuchs, CMO at OceanSafe noted. “We believe making responsible choices should feel like an upgrade, not a compromise. This yarn provides brands with a scalable, plug-and-play solution that supports their environmental commitments while enhancing garment performance.”

From concept to closet: redefining sportswear through collaborative innovation

The capsule sportswear collection made with TENCEL Lyocell – A100 and naNea fibers features women’s yoga wear, men’s athleisure T-shirts and fleece jackets. Engineered to meet the needs of active lifestyles, the collection offers durable², common textile knowledge, achieved through the fibers’ advanced material properties, without the need for additional surface treatments. To be unveiled at Performance Days in Munich at the end of October [T11 in hall A2], followed by the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland in November [Booth 752], this capsule targets manufacturers and brands looking to transition to circular² ⁴ ⁵ ⁷, biodegradable² ¹³,  fiber materials that align with their values and reduce reliance on conventional polyester.

“Creating this collection was truly a joint effort that brought together experts from across the entire industry,” said Nicole Schram, head of Global Technical Business Development at Lenzing Group. “We had Tearfil working their magic with yarn development, Impetus bringing their know-how for amazing knits and seamless fabrics, Kingwhale perfecting the fleece that feels so good against your skin and G-LOFT® Premium Insulation contributing with their filling technology for jackets. This collection is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change¹ and scaling innovative solutions⁵.”

Facts & Figures:

TENCEL™ Lyocell – A100 fibers

  • Carbon emissions: ≥50% reduction compared to generic lyocell⁸
  • Water consumption: ≥50% reduction compared to generic lyocell⁸
  • Raw material: FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC certified wood sources¹
  • Production: Closed-loop process, >99.8% solvent recovery⁶
  • Functionality: Effective moisture control¹¹, unfavorable to odor-causing bacteria¹²

naNea by OceanSafe²:

  • A novel and proprietary co-polyester
  • Raw material: Recycled, bio-based, or virgin feedstocks
  • Biodegradable in the ocean: Marine biodegradable in 99 days by >93% (according to ASTM D6691-17)²
  • Consumer safe: No toxicants or heavy metals, naNea meets ambitious Cradle to Cradle® Certified Gold standards⁹
  • Production: Produced with 50% renewably sourced energy in the final manufacturing stage according to Cradle to Cradle® Certified Gold standards⁹ and saves energy during the dyeing process due to lower dyeing temperatures
  • End-of-life: Recyclable, and does not release persistent microplastics, as it is marine biodegradable²
  • Functionality: Soft hand-feel⁴, absorbent, quick-dry, durable, easy care⁵

References:

¹ Adhering to the company’s commitment to environmental protection and resource preservation, Lenzing procures wood and pulp only from certified or controlled sustainable sources. In its Wood and Pulp Policy, Lenzing is committed to procuring wood and pulp exclusively from non-controversial sources.

² Biodegradable in the ocean: Marine biodegradable in 99 days by >93% (according to ASTM D6691-17, Lab: Archa Srl, Pisa, Italy, Test No. 22302453, https://www.archa.it/) https://www.oceansafe.co/textile-materials/nanea

³ TENCEL Lyocell and Modal fibers are naturally soft and smooth to the touch. Published studies using the Tactile Sensation Analyzer (TSA) and Fabric Touch Tester (FTT) as measuring devices have confirmed the softness of fabrics made of TENCEL Lyocell and Modal fibers.

⁴ Fabrics based on naNea are softer and smoother than fabrics based on conventional polyester. An academic comparative study using the Tactile Sensation Analyzer (TSA) as measuring device has confirmed the softness and smoothness of fabrics made from naNea by OceanSafe.

⁵ naNea’s novel polymer structure provides built-in moisture management with higher hydrophilicity, absorbency, and fast drying. It matches PET in abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, and outperforms in UV fastness, confirmed by a comparative study at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute (August 2025). In addition, DTNW Krefeld tests (November 2022) verified naNea’s inherently flame-retardant nature with a significantly higher LOI than PET.

⁶ TENCEL Lyocell fibers are produced in a closed loop process which recovers 99.8% of the solvent – resulting in close-to-zero wastage. The results were calculated according to LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and are made available via the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) v3.10 (April 2025).

⁷ To foster a sustainable global textile and nonwovens industry, Lenzing follows three strategic principles within the context of its “Naturally Positive” sustainability strategy, which focuses on greening the value chain, driving systemic change and advancing the circular economy through partnerships with key industry stakeholders, such as Textile Exchange, Cascale, Canopy, Together for Sustainability, Renewable Carbon Initiative, and UN Global Compact.

⁸ TENCEL Lyocell fibers are made with at least 50 percent less carbon emissions and water consumption, compared to generic (unbranded) lyocell. The results were calculated according to LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and are made available via the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) v3.10 (April 2025).

⁹ naNea contains no heavy metals such as antimony (certified under Cradle to Cradle Material Health 4.1 and verified by Archa Srl, Pisa, Italy), has passed the OECD 202 environmental safety and toxicity test (Archa Srl, Pisa, Italy), and has also passed the DIN EN ISO 20079:2006-12 duckweed growth inhibition test (Hohenstein, GU-912337).

¹⁰ naNea has been successfully tested by commercial chemical and thermo-mechanical textile recycling providers to be used in their chemical textile recycling processes. naNea can be recycled along with conventional PET in the same process.

¹¹ The structure of TENCEL Lyocell fibers allows the absorption and release of moisture. In the final textile product, these effective moisture controlling properties support a drier microclimate on the skin, increasing the wearer’s thermal comfort.

¹² TENCEL Lyocell fibers absorb sweat efficiently, resulting in reduced moisture on the fiber surface. This creates a less favorable environment for the growth of odor-causing bacteria.  

¹³ TENCEL Lyocell standard fibers are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments, and compostable under home and industrial conditions.

Posted: October 28, 2025

Source: The Lenzing Group

Textile Technology Bellwethers Headline ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 Exhibition

SINGAPORE — October 28, 2025 — The region’s leading textile machinery exhibition ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 opens today at the Singapore Expo. The ceremony was officiated by Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Ministry of National Development, Republic of Singapore.

The four-day exhibition has attracted the participation of major textile machinery brands from around the world. Over 840 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions are showcasing their latest technologies and solutions to trade visitors from Asia’s leading textile and garment manufacturing hubs.

Occupying over 70,000 square meters of gross space, the exhibition features 19 product sectors, covering the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain. Spotlighting solutions that advance sustainability, digitalization and productivity, exhibits range from spinning, weaving and knitting to garment making, textile processing to automation, recycling and other products and services.

Owned by CEMATEX (the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), ITMA ASIA returns to Singapore after 20 years. It was first held at the Singapore Expo in 2001 and repeated in 2005.

Combined with CITME, a textile machinery exhibition owned by the China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT TEX since 2008, the combined exhibition is staged outside of China for the first time.

“This Singapore edition marks a new milestone for ITMA ASIA + CITME. By bringing the latest machinery and digital solutions closer to growth markets across South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East, our aim is to offer a trusted platform for mill owners to source cutting-edge technologies that support operational modernisation and long-term competitiveness, particularly in advancing sustainability,” said Alex Zucchi, president of CEMATEX.

Gu Ping, president of CTMA added, “Amid a new wave of digital revolution, the global textile and textile machinery sectors now stand at the forefront of strategic transformation. As a premier platform on textile machinery, the exhibition not only showcases end-to-end solutions but acts as a bridge for efficient business collaboration across the supply chain.”

For regional textile machinery buyers in the region, ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 provides a strategic platform to source for cost-effective technologies that boost operational performance while ensuring compliance with sustainability standards and regulations.

Exhibiting countries

CEMATEX countries and China, both of which have robust textile machinery sectors, have strong presence on the show floor. Their exhibitors take up almost 70% of the exhibit space.

A total of 281 exhibitors from the nine CEMATEX countries booked over 38% of the net exhibit space. From among CEMATEX countries, Italy fields the largest contingent of 98 exhibitors, followed by Germany and Switzerland.

Chinese exhibitors totalling 310 book 30% of the exhibit space. From the rest of the world, India tops the list with 87 exhibitors.

Top product sectors

Of the 19 product sectors, finishing is the largest sector with 184 exhibitors; it occupies 22% of the exhibit space. The second biggest sector is spinning (167 exhibitors with 19% of exhibit space).

Other prominent sectors are knitting (99 exhibitors, 15% of exhibit space), weaving (80 exhibitors, 11% of exhibit space) and printing (56 exhibitors, 10% of exhibit space).

According to the show owners, many of the exhibits will spotlight solutions in circularity, resource efficiency, waterless processing, and renewable energy integration as the goal is to help Asian manufacturers move beyond volume-driven growth to embrace sustainable, impact-driven competitiveness.

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 is organized by ITMA Services and co-organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Company. For more information on the exhibition, download the app or visit www.itmaasiasingapore.com. Visitor badges are available for purchase online.

Held alongside the exhibition is the ITMA Sustainability Forum: Accelerating the Green Transition. Taking place on 30 October, it is a half-day forum presented by CEMATEX with Singapore Fashion Council as the Programme Partner.

Posted: October 28, 2025

Source: CEMATEX, CTMA & CCPIT TEX

Juan Parès Elected ITMF President: 2025-2027 ITMF Board Elected

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — October 28, 2025 — On October 24th, 2025, during the ITMF Annual Conference & IAF World Fashion Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the Committee of Management of the ITMF elected the members of the ITMF Board for the period 2025-2027.

Juan Parès (Spain) Elected ITMF President

Juan Parès (Spain) was unanimously elected as the new ITMF president of the Federation. (see his bio on https://www.itmf.org/about-itmf/board-staff ).

Mustafa Denizer (Türkiye) was re-elected, and Yan Yan (China) was elected as new vice presidents of the Federation.

Ernesto Maurer (Switzerland) was re-elected as Honorary Treasurer.

The following persons were re-elected as Non-executive Board Members:

  • Salman Ispahani (Bangladesh)
  • Yingxin Xu (China)
  • Suchita Jain Oswal (India)
  • Tae Jin Kang (Korea)
  • Anees Khawaja (Pakistan)
  • Stefan Hutter (Singapore)
  • Uday Gill (Thailand)

The following persons were elected as new Non-executive Board Members:

  • Ernst Grimmelt (Germany)
  • Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu (India)
Mr. K.V. Srinivasan

Rafael Cervone (Brazil), Mohammad Kassem (Egypt), Michelle Tjokrosaputro (Indonesia), Loek de Vries (Netherlands), and Muharrem Kayhan (Türkiye) were co-opted to the Board.

K. V. Srinivasan (India) was appointed Honorary Life Member of the Federation in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Federation as Vice President (2018-2023) and as President (2023-2025).

Posted: October 28, 2025

Source:The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

INDA Announces 2026 Advocacy And Fly-In Summit In Partnership With ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit

CARY, N.C. — October 27, 2025 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is proud to announce the third annual INDA Advocacy and Fly-In Summit, co-hosted with ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association’s Clean Advocacy Summit, taking place March 23–24, 2026, at the Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill, located steps from the U.S. Capitol and Congressional office buildings.

The 2026 event will unite leaders from INDA, ISSA, IICRC, and WSA for two days of high-impact discussions, advocacy training, and direct engagement with policymakers.

The first day will feature advocacy training sessions, policy briefings, and nonwovens-specific breakout discussions designed to prepare INDA members to effectively communicate the industry’s priorities to legislators and regulators.

On day two, INDA member groups will participate in a “Hike the Hill”, meeting directly with congressional offices to discuss key legislative, trade, and regulatory issues shaping the nonwovens industry’s future.

“With so much uncertainty happening on Capitol Hill, it has never been more important for INDA members to have their voices heard,” said Tony Fragnito, INDA president. “The 2026 Advocacy and Fly-In Summit gives our members a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers on the issues that matter most — from the WIPPES Act and tariffs to PFAS and extended producer responsibility proposals. By participating, INDA members help ensure the nonwovens industry’s perspective is represented in the decisions that will shape our future.”

Event Details:

When: March 23–24, 2026

Where: Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill
20 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Space is limited to just 35 participants, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

To register, visit: https://www.inda.org/inda-advocacy-and-fly-in-summit-cohosted-with-issa/

Posted: October 27, 2025

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

KARL MAYER Launchs Two Machines For The Tricot Sector At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 17, 2025 — At this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME, KARL MAYER is exhibiting two advanced developments in the field of tricot machines. Both newcomers expand the portfolio with highly practical solutions for increased efficiency and cost-effective production – making the exhibition booth once again a focal point for more than just the warp knitting industry.

New technical concept for elastic fabrics

2 bar Tricot machine

A particular highlight is a new two-bar machine for the elastic sector. This newcomer is based on an innovative technical concept that builds on the proven platform of KARL MAYER’s successful HKS series and enables significantly increased productivity.
The machine’s higher performance allows production processes to be made more efficient and unit costs to be reduced. At the same time, the machine delivers the very high product quality required in demanding applications such as athleisure, activewear and intimate apparel.

The concept is also economically convincing: the machine has been designed to offer a balanced combination of performance, flexibility and investment volume.

Details of the technical configuration, concept and performance will be revealed during the trade fair. Visitors can look forward to an exciting event!

Versatility and unbeatable value for money

HKS 4 M EL ECO

The second machine to be premiered in Singapore is a new top machine of the 4-bar tricot machine range, the HKS 4-M EL ECO. The new member of the medium-stroke sector combines an extremely competitive price-performance ratio with a very high variety of applications.

Maximum flexibility and freedom of patterning are ensured by a 2″ shogging distance for all four guide bars, optional multi-speed and an EL pattern drive. Efficient production of trendy fabrics for various applications is made possible by offering diverse variants. There are versions for the textile categories fashion & clothing and footwear as well as equipment with elastic options for the production of sports textiles and elastic outerwear items available.

In addition to the machine’s pattern potential, its cost-effectiveness is right, too. The HKS 4-M EL ECO is a cost-conscious solution with high productivity and offers a price-sensitive investment opportunity in the HKS brand family. The HKS by KARL MAYER stands for the best warp knitting machine in the world. Equipped with the core competence components of the successful series, the HKS 4-M EL ECO produces articles whose quality and fabric appearance are no different from those of its counterparts for the premium market, the HKS 4-M and the HKS 4-M EL.

Visitors to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 will be able to see this for themselves. At the KARL MAYER stand, an HKS 4-M EL ECO in E 32 will be producing novel and stylish seersucker articles.

KARL MAYER looks forward to welcoming visitors to its stand A 301 in Hall 5 of the Singapore EXPO.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Source: KARL MAYER

Uster Technologies Presents Novelties At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

USTER, Switzerland — October 24, 2025 — There’s news from Uster Technologies to be announced for the industry’s upcoming event in Singapore. The Uster 360Q universe is growing with new products, solutions and services. Innovation developments can also be recorded in the fields of man-made fiber testing and fabric inspection.

Uster innovations address the industry’s trending topics as mill management and process control, optimization of delivered fabric quality and yield.

Presented for the first time two years ago at ITMA in Milan, Uster 360Q has attracted considerable interest, and FiberQ has proven itself in practice as a raw material management solution with profit potential. Under 360Q — and with the goal to empower spinners to achieve Think quality at the next level — Uster developed a further solution and tools.

Uster Fiber2Yarn for the great picture

Newly combining and correlating data of FiberQ — measured with Uster HVI — with data from Uster Quantum yarn clearers, spinners can learn about the influence of different raw material parameters on the end product quality. This highly sought-after information offers a great opportunity to optimize mixings and continuously achieve a higher level of quality consistency besides better control of the production process. The Uster Fiber2Yarn solution is available in two different views, like the correlations over time and the correlations over different mixings.

A wide range of valuable features and information can be found on the Uster 360Q Platform. Uster services are hosted on the cloud-based platform with a technology architecture that makes businesses more agile and cost-effective. Additionally, the cloud solutions enable businesses to leverage AI and machine learning capabilities. The integration of Uster Intelligence — combining artificial intelligence with Uster’s expertise — is opening up new possibilities for spinners. Additional benefits include further advancements in the Uster Academy, such as the introduction of the Uster Chatbot and Wiki, providing direct and easy access to Uster know-how. The Academy’s e-learning portfolio has been expanded to serve a broader range of users.

Furthermore, the platform serves as a central access point for notifications and alerts. The Uster 360Q Platform is also where users — free of charge and with no license needed — find Uster news and the latest application literature. Also, the content provided earlier via the Uster Insights App will be integrated into the platform. And of course, the new Uster Statistics web app is part with all well-known functionality in a new format.

The simplicity of fabric quality control

Uster Fabriq Vision 2 – the simplicity of fabric quality control

Uster presents at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 the brand-new Uster Fabriq Vision 2. The next generation fabric inspection system stands for reliable performance — also in challenging environments — and shows enhanced detection capabilities. Both advantages result from the Smart Vision Camera 3 for high-performance in-camera image processing. Uster’s real-time process monitoring and quality inspection solution further convinces by simplified operation through Uster Intelligence-supported style creations as well as by image-based and supported visual setting adjustment for easier adaption.

Fabric producers need to ensure a consistently high rate of defect detection by automated control during final inspection. Uster Fabriq Vision 2 offers advanced process safety through the Super Inspection Mode for increased security, even after production, and consistent Uster Intelligence-supported quality decisions. The system’s ability finally allows fabric yield to be optimized and prevents claims — quickly set up and easy handled when fine tuning.

Fiber process control for cotton, synthetics and blends

Uster AFIS 6 – the fiber process control system

Uster AFIS 6 has been launched earlier this year but will be presented at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore first time to an audience in Asia. The next-generation AFIS stands out by uniquely testing man-made fiber properties in addition to cotton in the same unit. It provides critical data to optimize fiber process control in spinning, paving the way for superior yarn quality and reduced waste.

AFIS 6 can be seamlessly integrated in the mills quality management regime by connecting to Uster Quality Expert and the integration of the Uster Statistics. The enhanced user experience result from the new user interface and its various languages available is a key highlight. Another plus is simplified data analysis through the integral reporting functionality.

Not to be missed

Uster looks forward to the upcoming opportunity to shake hands with customers and friends at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025. At the Uster booth in Hall 3, B301 — visitors find the Uster experts to discuss hot subjects as sustainability and making yarn of recycled fibers and they receive the latest Uster Sustainability Bulletin to dive deeper into these subjects.

The occasion also offers the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the new features of the market-leading Uster yarn clearer. Quantum 4.0 introduces hairiness monitoring at an unmatched level. It will also be interesting to hear about the latest cooperations for ring spinning optimization (RSO). Besides the seamless integration of the Pinter Monitoring System, the Uster RSO 3D compatibility has been expanded and includes now Rieter and Savio winders, alongside continued support for Murata winders.

Posted: October 25, 2025

Source: Uster Technologies AG

ANDRITZ Collaborates With Tandem Repeat On Solutions To Produce Novel Sustainable Fiber

GRAZ, Austria— October 24, 2025 — International technology group ANDRITZ has entered into a collaboration with Tandem Repeat Technologies, a pioneering biotechnology company, to bring to the market industrial-scale solutions for producing Procell™, a new sustainable fiber for textiles and nonwovens.

The collaboration brings together Tandem Repeat’s expertise in advanced biotechnology and ANDRITZ’s extensive experience as a supplier of solutions and plants for the production of nonwovens and manmade cellulosic fibers. The two companies aim to support the textile industry’s transition toward more sustainable production and alternatives to conventional synthetic fibers.

Garments made of fibers developed by Tandem Repeat © Tandem Repeat

Procell, developed and patented by Tandem Repeat, is a biomanufactured fiber made from proteins. Its wool-like softness, exceptional strength, durability, and versatility make it well-suited for a broad range of applications.

The partners will focus on offering industrial-scale solutions for fiber manufacturers in the textiles and nonwovens sectors to produce Procell. These solutions will utilize ANDRITZ’s proven process equipment, adapted to the specific requirements of Procell, while Tandem Repeat will partner on the development of Procell technology.

Dr. Sergey Malkov, vice president, Manmade Cellulosic Fibers at ANDRITZ, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Tandem Repeat on this exciting product. Procell fiber has the potential to be a true breakthrough in sustainable materials.”

Dr. Melik Demirel, co-founder of Tandem Repeat, added: “By partnering with ANDRITZ, we can bring our revolutionary fiber to market on a commercial scale. This will support industries in achieving sustainable production and supply chain resilience.”

Posted: October 24, 2025

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP / Tandem Repeat Technologies, Inc. 

Free Registration Now Open For Textiles Recycling Expo USA – The First-Ever Dedicated Exhibition & Conference For Textile Recycling In North America 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — October 23, 2025 — Registration is now officially open for the Textiles Recycling Expo USA, the first dedicated exhibition and conference for textile recycling in North America. The landmark event will take place April 29–30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, and attendance is completely free.

At a pivotal time for the U.S. textile industry — amid California’s landmark Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law and growing momentum from other states exploring similar frameworks — Textiles Recycling Expo USA offers a timely platform for collaboration, innovation, and action.

The event will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in textile recycling, alongside high-level discussions and expert-led panels addressing the road to circularity. Attendees will gain opportunities to connect with decision-makers from across the global textile recycling supply chain, whilst learning about the latest collaborative projects, case studies and legislation updates.

The growing exhibitor and sponsorship lineup features Syre, Beyond Retro, Bank & Vogue, Valerius, Circ, Debrand, AATCC, American Truetzschler, Borsoi Recycling, Pierret, New Focus Textiles, and many others. ReJu has been confirmed as VIP Lounge Sponsor, offering an exclusive experience to brands and retailers.

Accelerating Circularity joins as Structural Partner, shaping the conference program to reflect the most pressing industry challenges and solutions for scaling textile-to-textile recycling. SMART (Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association) and American Circular Textiles are named as Founding Partners for the inaugural event. Goodwill Industries International has newly come on board as Impact Partner.

Additional supporters include Textile Exchange, Carolina Recycling Association, Southern Textile Association, Fashion Takes Action, INDA Media, North American Linen Association, Waste Advantage Magazine, Ecotextile News, TextilesLoop, Denim Deal, Textile World, and many more.

Textiles Recycling Expo USA is free-to-attend, offering open access to the exhibition floor, expert-led conference sessions, and unique networking opportunities designed to accelerate the transition to a circular textiles economy.

Register for your free tickets here:

https://www.ami-events.com/event/694237c9-a338-40cd-87ad-338dcdc624d6/regProcessStep1:29e62f9a-6da7-472b-8f1d-88c3b01c33fb?RefId=PR_Reg_Open&utm_campaign=26_TRE_USA&utm_medium=PR_Reg_Open&utm_source=Press%2520release&rp=6678fae6-8a32-445c-8b89-49f63eb8c980

For more information on exhibiting or speaking, visit the website here: www.textilesrecyclingexpo.com/usa

Posted: October 24, 2025

Source: Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI)

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