SARCEDO, Italy — July 22, 2025 — Tonello is proud to introduce URBAN FLORA, a new capsule collection making its debut at Kingpins New York. This latest project reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to responsibility, circularity, and aesthetic innovation in the world of garment dyeing.
Inspired by a blend of introspection and street culture, URBAN FLORA explores the intersection of nature and the urban environment. It reflects a new form of sophistication, one that merges botanical expression with the raw, vibrant energy of the city.
At the heart of the collection is Wake, Tonello’s exclusive dyeing technology and the first of its kind to rely entirely on plants and vegetable waste. Peels, husks, berries and flowers are carefully dried, infused, and applied to garments, without the use of chemical additives. This process not only ensures safety for people and the environment but also celebrates the natural origins of color.
Expanding its chromatic landscape, the collection also incorporates coloring earths: mineral pigments historically used in medieval frescoes and Renaissance masterpieces. These elements, reimagined through a modern, urban lens, lend depth and richness to the collection’s visual language, bridging history with contemporary design.
In URBAN FLORA, Wake takes on a new character. While retaining its botanical origins, it now expresses a richer, more grounded palette: colors shaped by the city’s raw surfaces, shifting light, and subtle imperfections.
This vision is further enhanced through a special collaboration with Cone Denim, featuring a curated selection of ten fabrics chosen to elevate the values of the collection. The lineup includes 100-percent cotton, cotton/TENCEL™ and TENCEL Modal blends, recycled PIW cotton, and a range of ecru bases, all presented in their raw, natural state to emphasize material integrity. The inclusion of the Pride Rainbow Selvage adds a meaningful layer, celebrating both aesthetic and ethical values.
Experience URBAN FLORA at Kingpins New York and discover how Tonello continues to redefine the boundaries of sustainable innovation, where technology, creativity, and responsibility come together in harmony.
VIENNA, Austria — July 22, 2025 — Hubei Gesalife Industry Co. Ltd. and international technology group ANDRITZ have successfully commissioned Gesalife’s first ANDRITZ neXline spunlace production line in a crosslapped configuration.
Group photo at the Gesalife production site, symbolizing the successful launch of Gesalife’s first fully imported spunlace crosslapping line. Photo: ANDRITZ
Li Jun, chairman of Gesalife, stated: “This new spunlace production line and the cooperation with ANDRITZ marks a major leap forward for Gesalife. We look forward to leveraging this technology to support future innovation and growth.”
The neXline spunlace line has demonstrated strong performance since its commissioning at the end of 2024, operating with high stability and efficiency. It can produce up to 1,000 kilograms per hour of premium spunlace roll goods, with the crosslapper reaching speeds of up to 130 meters per minute — highlighting the advanced nature of ANDRITZ’s technology.
This fully integrated line enables Gesalife to align its spunlace roll goods production with its existing capabilities in wipes and hygiene product converting. The expansion supports the company’s efforts to meet increasing market demand for spunlace materials.
Yanguo Lu, general manager of ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile China, commented: “ANDRITZ remains committed to supporting leading local enterprises such as Gesalife. Through customized services and comprehensive technical support, we aim to contribute to the continued advancement of the nonwovens sector.”
Founded in January 2021, Hubei Gesalife Industry manufactures hygiene products, disposable medical supplies and protective equipment. With an annual output of 12,000 tons of high-end medical nonwovens, 12,000 tons of breathable composite films, 6,000 tons of spunlace nonwovens, and 21 million packs of wet and dry wipes, the company has established a strong presence in the nonwovens industry through its focus on quality and innovation.
WASHINGTON — July 23, 2025 — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda, has released a new economic analysis examining the impact of shifting global trade dynamics. As ongoing trade negotiations continue to create uncertainty, Dr. Pineda’s report explores how global trade policies are influencing consumer prices and the potential implications for the U.S. plastics industry and the broader manufacturing sector.
Perc Pineda, chief economist, PLASTICS
“The analysis underscores the complexity of how tariffs influence inflation, highlighting that their effects are neither immediate nor uniform across sectors,” Dr. Pineda writes. “While some categories show modest price increases, others remain stable or even decline, reflecting the interplay of supply chain structures, demand conditions, and strategic business responses. In industries like plastics, where domestic production capacity exists, price pressures have remained contained despite evolving trade policies. Ultimately, the inflationary impact of tariffs depends less on their nominal rate and more on how businesses choose to absorb, pass on, or strategically manage those costs in a competitive market environment.”
Read the full analysis on the PLASTICS blog: https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/tariffs-inflation-and-plastics-untangling-the-price-effects/
Posted: July 24, 2025
Source: The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
CONOVER, N.C. — July 23, 2025 — The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College will provide M1 Programming training for Stoll Flatbed Knitting machines from September 8-12 to individuals interested in learning about flatbed knitting or improving their flatbed knitting skills.
Class size is limited and is structured to the individual needs of attendees. Core concepts covered in the program include the functions of the M1 software, stitch formation, programming of various stitch structures and shape attributes. The program will be held at the MSC Building II in Conover, N.C.
For more information about the program and costs, visit www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org
KARACHI, Pakistan — July21, 2025 — As global regulations tighten around greenwashing and unverified sustainability claims, Soorty, one of Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated denim manufacturers, is reaffirming its leadership in circular fashion production through its deepening partnership with Swiss traceability pioneer Haelixa. Together, the two are empowering fashion brands with forensic proof of recycled fiber origin — helping them meet rising demands for transparency, due diligence, and accountability.
Photo — Soorty
This traceability is embedded within Soorty’s SecondLife® — a recycled cotton initiative designed to deliver measurable impact, from resource efficiency and reduced environmental footprint to supply chain visibility and brand accountability. Soorty applies Haelixa’s DNA markers — invisible, non-toxic liquid-based tracers — directly to post-consumer textile waste before mechanical shredding. These markers survive spinning, dyeing, and garment manufacturing, enabling verification at every stage of production.
“In today’s complex, global textile supply chains, trust depends on proven origin,” says Dr. Gediminas Mikutis, Co-Founder and CTO of Haelixa. “Our partnership with Soorty shows how physical traceability builds confidence in circular claims and meets the rising demand for credible, transparent sourcing.”
Backed by Haelixa’s 100% reliable PCR-based DNA tracking, Soorty can authenticate fiber identity even after it moves through spinning, dyeing, and garment manufacturing, going far beyond conventional paper-based certifications.
“Our long-standing partnership with Haelixa continues to advance Soorty’s commitment to circular fashion,” adds Eda Dikmen, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at Soorty. “By enabling reliable authentication and traceability throughout the lifecycle of the product — from our mills to the final garment, which could be traced at any time — we’re solidifying our claims while also empowering our brand partners to meet their targets with proof. This shared transparency fosters deeper trust and genuinely equips end customers to make informed decisions.”
The partnership also gives Soorty’s brand partners the option to use a “Marked & Traced by Haelixa” label on garments, including a scannable QR code that links to a dedicated landing page. This enables brands to tell the product’s sourcing story in detail, while giving end consumers direct access to verified data about fiber origin, processing stages, and supply chain transparency.
Soorty is also a proud and proactive member of the Denim Deal — a global initiative uniting brands, manufacturers, recyclers, and policymakers focused on making post-consumer recycled cotton the new normal in the denim industry. This aligns with Soorty’s broader mission to promote systemic change through credible innovation and collaboration. As one of the largest global producers of denim, Soorty continues to model how ethical labor, circularity, and renewable energy can scale responsibly — without greenwashing.
By focusing on traceability, trustability, circularity, and measurable impact, the Soorty x Haelixa partnership offers fashion brands a transparent path forward, redefining what credibility looks like in today’s circular fashion economy.
SEOUL, South Korea — July21, 2025 — To further drive its business expansion in the personal healthcare market, Hyosung, the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality under its CREORA® Spandex and regen™ brands, has appointed Scott Blackadar as its new Personal Healthcare Global Leader.
Scott Blackadar
At Hyosung, Mr. Blackadar will direct the company’s global sales team in the promotion of Hyosung’s specialty fibers in the personal healthcare marketplace, working closely on joint promotional projects with key industry partners and mills. He will be based in Philadelphia, PA, and work from Hyosung’s Charlotte, North Carolina office.
Mr. Blackadar brings years of extensive industry expertise to his new role at Hyosung. He spent the last ten years as the global personal care leader at The LYCRA Company and INVISTA. Prior to that, he held several leadership positions in specialty fibers at INVISTA. Mr. Blackadar holds distinguished academic degrees including an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School, and BS Accounting from University of Florida.
“I am excited to join Hyosung, the global leader in the spandex industry,” said Mr. Blackadar. “By leveraging Hyosung’s global production, commercial, innovation, and technical capabilities, we can deliver the best spandex product and service offering for the personal hygiene industry. This world class offering will create tremendous value for our customers and enable us to achieve significant growth together.”
With offices in more than 29 countries, 77 cities and 119 business sites, Hyosung can locally support and interact with the international value chain.
Hyosung has expanded its diaper spandex production beyond its existing facilities in Gumi, South Korea, and Zhuhai and Jiangxi, China, to now include its plants in India and Turkey. This strategic move responds to growing global demand for stable, locally sourced supply chains. As part of this expansion, the company plans to increase its diaper spandex production capacity at its India and Turkey facilities to 11,000 tons by 2026.
LENZING, Austria — July21, 2025 — At the upcoming World of Wipes® (WOW) 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, Lenzing’s flagship specialty nonwovens brand, VEOCEL™, will introduce VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers for Enhanced Cleaning, a new innovation designed to support the next generation of high-performance surface cleaning and disinfecting wipes.
Aligned with VEOCEL™’ s innovation theme, “Unleash Possibilities”, this breakthrough is designed to inspire Lenzing’s partners to rethink product design through the use of advanced cellulosic fibers. Derived from wood-based raw materials, they offer an alternative to fossil-based synthetics and contribute to the reduction of avoidable plasticwaste in wipe applications.
Delivering Enhanced Cleaning Performance
VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers for Enhanced Cleaning are engineered to improve wiping performance through stronger and denser fabrics and enhance the end-user experience. These fibers ensure even liquid distribution, helping to reduce excess dripping and provide greater control during cleaning. Compared to fossil-based alternatives, each wipe can clean up to twice the surface area, offering significantly improved disinfecting efficacy.
A key factor contributing to the performance of these new VEOCEL™ fibers is their compatibility with active or functional ingredients commonly used in disinfectants such as quaternary ammonium compounds (quats). While many other cellulosic fibers require additional chemical treatments to achieve similar functionality, VEOCEL™ fibers for Enhanced Cleaning are designed through careful selection of raw materials and optimized production methods to exhibit minimal and consistent binding to active ingredients. This seemingly simple yet impactful advancement in fiber properties allows VEOCEL™’s cellulosic fibers to be used in applications previously dominated by plastic-based materials.
In addition, these fibers provide excellent wet strength and form stability[4], maintaining structural integrity even at lower basis weights. Altogether, these characteristics make them exceptionally well-suited for demanding cleaning environments—from household and personal care to institutional and industrial settings.
All VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers are wood-based[5] and biodegradable[6], produced in a closed-loop, resource-efficient process with low emissions to air and water[7]. The Enhanced Cleaning variant maintains these high environmental standards while delivering superb technical performance.
Patricia A. Sargeant, Executive Vice President Nonwovens at Lenzing AG
“With the introduction of our VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers for Enhanced Cleaning, we are unleashing new possibilities for our customers to choose cellulosic fibers in disinfecting wipes, empowering excellent performance while advancing their commitment to environmental responsibility,” said PTo accompany press release post on textileworld.com at Lenzing AG.
Discover More at WOW 2025
Lenzing will showcase VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers for Enhanced Cleaning at WOW 2025, July 21–24, at Tabletop #405. Attendees can learn how this innovation supports hygiene, efficiency, and responsible material use.
Axel Russler, Innovation Project Manager Nonwovens, presented the fiber’s development, performance testing and real-world applications in an INDA-hosted pre-show webinar titled “Advanced Cellulosic Solution for Disinfection Wipes”.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July21, 2025 — Five outstanding students from across North America have been awarded $2,500 Merit-Based College/Technical Institution Scholarships by TRSA’s foundation, the Textile Rental Education and Research Trust. Open to full-time employees of TRSA member companies and their immediate family members, the scholarship program supports academic achievement by helping fund tuition at accredited colleges, universities and technical schools.
Meet the 2025 scholarship recipients:
Blake Alberda, son of Aron Alberda, Business Performance Director at K-Bro Linen Systems Inc., is entering the University of Alberta to study Business and Law. He recently graduated magna cum laude from high school, where he was a student leader and accomplished athlete—serving as assistant captain of the ice hockey team, coaching junior hockey and playing on the soccer and volleyball teams.
Amanda Ciardullo, daughter of Jennifer Ciardullo, Director, Human Resources at Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services, is pursuing a dual degree in Economics and Political Science at Texas Tech University, with plans to graduate in 2028. During her first year, she earned President’s List honors for academic excellence. A dedicated volunteer with a passion for making a difference, Amanda has achieved the rank of Ambassador Girl Scout—the highest honor in Girl Scouts.
Michael Manes, son of Kelly Milbrandt, Assistant Controller at Wildman Uniform & Linen, is entering Indiana University Bloomington to study Intelligent Systems Engineering. A recognized scholar-athlete, in high school Michael earned Academic All-State honors in cross-country running, was named a Rising Star of Indiana for academic excellence and was recognized as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Foundation.
Keegan McKillip began his journey at Felins USA Inc.—where his father, Joe McKillip, serves as Regional & Automation Sales Manager—as a production intern after his sophomore year of high school. He later advanced to the Technical Service Department through the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program. Now a high school graduate, Keegan is pursuing an associate degree in Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology at Waukesha County Technical College while continuing to support the Felins team.
Carlos Munar, Jr., son of Carlos Munar, Regional Service Director at Nixon Medical, is entering the University of Delaware-Newark to study Computer Engineering. In high school, he was a distinguished honor roll student and active member of the National Economics Challenge club.
“This scholarship program is one way the TRSA Foundation gives back and supports our members,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA President and CEO. “It helps employees and their families to keep learning, growing and moving forward—an exciting step toward what’s next. Congratulations to this year’s recipients—we wish every applicant continued success.”
The Textile Rental Education and Research Trust is dedicated to advancing industry education, research and professional development. Funded by donations from TRSA members, the foundation has helped support more than 30 internships and awarded over 15 scholarships to employees of TRSA operator and supplier partner companies and their families. It has also supported important research initiatives, including the Global Textile Services Market Analysis produced with the Economist Intelligence Unit, and an upcoming economic impact study from Oxford Economics, set to be released later this year.
SEVELEN, Switzerland— July16, 2025 — The textile industry is one of the biggest consumers of water globally, requiring approximately 93 billion cubic meters annually. This is equivalent to around 4% of the total freshwater consumed worldwide. The industry is facing increasing criticism as a result and is coming under pressure. Sustainability is therefore no longer just about image, but is a key competitive factor for textile manufacturers.
Sustainable solutions for the textile dyeing industry have been developed and produced Sevelen, Switzerland, for over 40 years. Source: Textilcolor AG
Companies across the entire textile chain with a sole focus on conventional processes will have to address sales issues over the medium term and will be faced with ever greater regulatory pressure. At the trade fair in Singapore, the Swiss company Textilcolor AG is showcasing how textile treatment is still fit for the future. Technologies such as EcoDye and EcoFix enable the company to reduce water consumption by up to 71 %.
These processes also allow the amount of fossil-fuel energy used to be reduced by up to half of the previous level across the entire production process. The results achieved speak for themselves. They allow a significant reduction in the carbon footprint and provide an advantage in terms of innovation for an industry currently in the midst of an ecological transformation.
ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 is regarded as one of the leading trade fairs in textile and clothing manufacture in the Asian region. “We have always stood for innovative, sustainable and high-quality solutions in textile chemistry,” explains Detlef Fischer, CEO of Textilcolor AG. “For us, the trade fair in Singapore is the right platform for effectively showcasing our technologies as part of a future-focussed industry”.
The slogan for this year’s trade fair is ‘ECO Performance Technologies from Switzerland’. Sustainability is firmly established within the corporate philosophy – the company has always developed technologies which lower resource consumption and which continue to reduce the carbon footprint of textile production. One particular focus is on using raw materials from renewable sources. An example of this is the use of plant-based oils in order to conserve fossil resources as much as possible.
In many parts of the world, freshwater is in increasingly short supply; companies are having to be ever more focussed on using this element in a sustainable way. The company has also led the market here in the development of water-saving technologies.
Future developments are increasingly focused on sustainable and resource-saving technologies
Under the EcoDye label, a process has been developed which is specifically tailored to the requirements of PES dyeing processes. Textilcolor AG was the first company in the world to successfully launch this product onto the market. The optimisation and enhancement of EcoDye has continued ever since in order to guarantee a sustainable and efficient dyeing technology and to facilitate its ongoing development. It reduces water consumption by up to 71%, and at least 34% less energy is used in the polyester dyeing (PES) process.
These resource savings mean it is regarded as one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly dyeing systems in synthetic textile dyeing, with the smallest carbon footprint. With the EcoDye process, specific work steps can be removed (e.g. prewash), a shorter heating rate means the dyeing process can be accelerated and subsequent treatment processes can be reduced. Use of this method means that, for the customer, the duration of the process is significantly shorter.
One specific advantage for users is that the EcoDye process can be used with pre-existing recipes. All EcoDye components are bluesign®-approved. When combined with other technologies from the Swiss company – such as EcoFix and EcoThren, two rapid dyeing processes for reactive and vat dyeing – the reduction in the rinse baths required enables a time-saving of up to 40%. Production output can also be significantly increased, marked reductions in manufacturing costs can then be achieved and product quality can be improved.
For safeguarding the entire process and for ensuring optimal dyeing results, Textilcolor has the appropriate products in its range such as levelling and dispersing agents. Other speciality products preventing the agglomeration of oligomers or for reductive after-clearing complete the product range. These products ensure the stability and reliability of the entire dyeing process on an ongoing basis. At the trade fair, Textilcolor AG will also have other proven technologies available such as EcoPhob, a PFC-free hydrophobicity solution.
EcoPhob EXT is also an environmentally friendly product with an excellent hydrophobic effect. It is suitable for use generally with all types of fibre and, for example, has excellent washing resistance. The product also consists of the maximum possible proportion of renewable raw materials. It can also be used for manufacturing textiles which meet the requirements for class 1 products under the Öko-Tex standard.
Wide-ranging offer covering the entire textile process chain
Textilcolor AG is not only known for manufacturing all products in accordance with strict ecological and sustainability standards. The continual development of new products and solutions is indicative of the company’s leading role in the market. These are frequently tailored to the wide range of processing requirements – often in close collaboration with customers. The broad product range has now become a further feature of the company.
In contrast to other suppliers, which generally only offer products for individual processes, Textilcolor covers the entire textile process chain. The broad product range covers all steps from pre-treatment, printing and dyeing, finishing and coating, to pigmentation and optical brighteners. This also underlines Textilcolor AG’s commitment, as a solution provider, to environmentally-friendly, efficient and future-oriented textile production.
We look forward to seeing you on our stand at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 trade fair in Singapore from 28 to 31 October. Come and see for yourself how our technologies and individual solutions can meet your requirements.
What: ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025
When: 28 to 31 October 2025
Where: Expo, hall H6, stand A202
Contact: Detlef Fischer, CEO TEXTILCOLOR AG
Posted: July19, 2025
Source: Textilcolor AG / ABOPR – Preliminary report on ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore (28 to 31 October)
SEOUL, South Korea — July15, 2025 — Hyosung’s Fashion Design Center (FDC), which explores style trends around the world to guide brands and retailers, says health and wellness, the rise of sports tourism, and a growing love for sustainable products are the key influences shaping swimwear trends for Spring/Summer 2026.
Panache
According to Gary Oh, Hyosung FDC Team/General Manager, consumers are increasingly prioritizing self-care and travel for sport, which is driving demand for versatile, multi-function apparel crafted from sustainable materials to enhance their experiences.
Sporty swimwear that satisfies both active and trendy beachwear styles is gaining attention as surf style and adventure swimwear trends continue to be popular. These pieces have been updated with playful texture, sustainable materials, and functionality.
Hyosung, the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex by market share, provides a broad portfolio of textile solutions that meet these 2026 swimwear trends along with brand and retailers’ varying needs.
“Advancements in sustainable design—particularly through the integration of recycled materials and high-performance, long-lasting fibers—are driving innovation across the industry, delivering measurable value to brands and meaningful product differentiation for consumers,” said Claire O’Neill, Hyosung Director of European Brand Marketing – Textiles.
Leading swimwear brands introducing new collections made with Hyosung’s innovative CREORA® and regen™ textile solutions for 2026 include Panache, Speedo, Yamamay, Curvy Kate, Hanna Andersson, and more.
Panache will introduce swimwear featuring 100% recycled PalmTree fabric made with regen™ Spandex in its women’s Signature Scallop, Liliflora, Polka Dot, Paradiso and Cascade ranges. Hyosung regen™ Spandex is 100% recycled, RCS-certified made from the reclaimed waste from its spandex manufacturing process. This move supports the company’s ongoing commitment to using more sustainable materials.
Catching the surf-style trend, Speedo introduced the first fully recycled four-way stretch board short, called the Lookout Volley 16” for men, also made with 100% recycled regen™ Spandex.
Yamamay’s Basic Essential swimwear collection will be made with FishTale®️, a new-generation fabric developed through partnership with Hyosung and Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing, Co., LTD. FishTale® fabric is made from a blend of Hyosung regen™ Ocean post-consumer recycled nylon partially sourced from discarded fishing nets—and 100% recycled regen Spandex – not only reducing waste but also supporting a circular economy model.
Curvy Kate’s Wild Horizon, Sunset Palm, and Ibiza collections, along with Hanna Andersson’s children’s swimwear line, will be made with Hyosung’s high-performance CREORA® Highclo Spandex developed for superior chlorine resistance and high-power. CREORA® Highclo offers greater durability than conventional spandex commonly used in swimwear. Its superior compression preserves the garment’s shape and fit – even in high heat – prolonging the life of swimwear for every adventure in the water.
“For Spring/Summer 2026, the future of swimwear is where fashion, performance, and sustainable choices all come together,” said O’Neill. “We are happy to help provide brands solutions to deliver pieces that fit the way people really live, move, and travel.”
SARCEDO, Italy — July 22, 2025 — Tonello is proud to introduce URBAN FLORA, a new capsule collection making its debut at Kingpins New York. This latest project reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to responsibility, circularity, and aesthetic innovation in the world of garment dyeing.
