Itema Is Participating In ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 In Singapore Showcasing A New Air-Jet Weaving Machine And A Series Of Innovations

COLZATE, Italy — September 24, 2025 — Itema is pleased to announce its participation in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore in Hall 2 – Stand B101, where the company will present a dedicated product line-up tailored to the Asian markets.

Visitors will have the chance to discover a series of world premieres and product upgrades.

Upgrades designed to deliver superior textile performance and meet the most demanding weaving requirements.

Global Debut of Galileo-AX Airjet Weaving Machine

ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore will mark the official launch of the brand-new Galileo-AX airjet weaving machine. Developed to make the renowned Itema weaving experience accessible to all, Galileo-AX combines Itema textile excellence with competitive cost and energy efficiency.

New Rapier Galileo-RX in wide width and free flight transfer for Technical Fabrics

Itema will also introduce the latest evolution of the Galileo-RX rapier weaving machine. Specifically engineered for the most demanding technical fabrics, the Galileo-RX will be exhibited in its widest weaving width – 540cm – and equipped with the Itema FPA free flight weft transfer system. With this new configuration, Itema further expands its range of available widths for rapier machines with free flight transfer.

R9500EVO with New Itema MEC-T Mechanical Tuckers

Another highlight of the Itema booth will be the R9500EVO rapier machine, featuring the newly developed MEC-T mechanical tuckers. Based on proprietary Itema technology, the MEC-T ensures maximum performance and reliability, expanding the comprehensive Itema portfolio of tucking devices.

R9500EVOdenim with iSAVER®eco

Considering the strategic importance of denim production across Asia Pacific, Itema will showcase its R9500EVOdenim, the benchmark rapier weaving machine for superior denim textile quality. Equipped with iSAVER®eco, which eliminates the waste selvedge on the left-hand side of the fabric, the R9500EVOdenim allows denim weavers to achieve superior fabric quality, reduced stop marks, and an enhanced fabric hand, while significantly saving raw materials.

Moreover, during their visit to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, visitors will be able to learn more about the full range of weaving solutions offered by Itema Group:

  • HelloItema, the Itema customer portal – offering a comprehensive set of digital functionalities and smart solutions and designed to make customers’ working lives easier and add value to their investment.
  • The full range of OEM spare parts and the latest solutions for upgrading existing Itema looms, as well as previous brands such as Sulzer, Somet, and Vamatex.
  • New digital solutions and tools designed to manage weaving mills data and to monitor the Itema weaving machines power consumption.

Additional Machines Displayed at Partner Booths

Guests will also have the opportunity to see three additional Itema rapier weaving machines showcased at our partner booths:

  • Vandewiele, Hall 2 – C301, will exhibit an Itema Rapier R9500EVO in weaving width 320cm equipped with Bonas Jacquard showcasing a decoration fabric
  • Huzhou Hyundai (Julibao) at Hall 2 – A301a will exhibit an Itema Rapier R9500EVO for label weaving and an Itema Rapier Galileo-RX for Jacquard Leno fabric.

Visit Itema at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Hall 2 – B101

With this exciting product line-up, Itema confirms once again its commitment to delivering tangible and effective weaving technologies that combine textile excellence, performance, and sustainability. To learn more, visit the Itema Stand in Hall 2 – B101.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Itema S.p.A.

Inkcups To Showcase Latest Innovations In Tagless Pad Printing At ITMA 2025

DANVERS, Mass. — September 30, 2025 — Global printing industry supplier Inkcups will showcase its pad printing and plate making technologies at ITMA Asia + CITME, the region’s leading event for sourcing technologies across the entire textile and garment supply chain.

The B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer

The event will take place in Singapore at the Singapore Expo from the 28th to 31st of October, 2025. Inkcups will exhibit on Booth H5-A405.

At ITMA 2025, Inkcups will be demonstrating the capabilities of its pad printing and plate making innovations designed for tagless printing on garments. Included in the lineup are:

  • B100 1-Color Tabletop Pad Printer: A high-speed pad printing machine, the B100 incorporates the patented VersaCup ink cup assembly with two-sided ceramic ring and tool-less set up to support rapid job changeover. This machine is designed for heavy duty performance and provides an alternative solution to sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels for clothing.
  • 2200-PS 2-Color Pad Printer: Equipped with a heavy-duty, dual-position pneumatic pad-slide mechanism, the 2200-PS is ideal for larger volumes and for those who are looking to expand from 1-color to 2-color pad printing as it’s able to print both 1- and 2-colors.
  • Cobalt Edge Pad Printing Plate Maker: The recently launched Cobalt Edge is Inkcups’ latest addition to its range of laser plate making machines and combines efficiency and precision to perfectly etch plates for pad printing applications.

Visitors to ITMA Asia + CITME are encouraged to visit Booth H5-A405 to see these pad printing innovations in action and to speak with the dedicated Inkcups team who will be on hand to answer any questions during the event.

Matthew Yates, Global Tagless Director, Inkcups, comments: “Tagless pad printing is opening up new possibilities for garment decorators and manufacturers, combining comfort, durability, and efficiency in one solution, with the added benefit of cost savings compared with other methods such as sewn-in tags and heat transfer labels. At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, we’re excited to demonstrate how our latest pad printing and plate-making technologies make it easier than ever to produce high-quality, tagless labels directly onto garments. We invite visitors to come to our booth to see the systems in action, and discover how our solutions can improve workflows, reduce costs, and deliver a better product to end customers.”

To learn more about the full Inkcups equipment range, visit www.inkcups.com/industrial-printing-equipment.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Inkcups

Sun Chemical To Showcase Extensive Digital Textile Inks Portfolio At ITMA Asia In Singapore

SOUTH NORMANTON, England — October 2, 2025 — Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of digital textile inks on Stand C111, Hall 6, ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28 – 31 October), underlining its commitment to supporting growth across the textile industry in Asia.

Asia remains one of the most important regions for textile production, and Sun Chemical is strengthening its presence within this market through both local manufacturing and distribution. With production capability for reactive inks in Shanghai and local stock availability across Asia, the company ensures reduced lead times and simplified logistics to meet the needs of customers in India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the wider Southeast Asian market.

At ITMA Asia, Sun Chemical will showcase the following product ranges:

Xennia Amethyst Evo Reactive Inks

This range of inks enable high-volume, efficient production in the fashion and home textile industry, ensuring customers meet their most demanding targets without compromising quality. The innovative formula is designed to improve colour efficiency and strength, while optimising properties to enhance colour balance for advanced colour management and sample matching.

Xennia Sapphire Pigment Inks

Representing a step forward in pigment printing, the inks deliver enhanced colour vibrance, fast performance and durability with ease of use. Developed with sustainability in mind, the range allows users to reduce waste chemicals, lower energy consumption, and eliminate water from the textile printing post-process without compromising application performance.

Xennia Agate Acid Inks

Sun Chemical’s water-based acid dye inks are designed for demanding applications. Suitable for applications such as polyamide, silk, and delicate fashion accessories, Xennia Agate provides consistent performance, controlled penetration, reliable output even in long runs, and a balance of vibrancy with durability, all while keeping maintenance to a minimum.

ElvaJet Series Sublimation Inks

Formulated to deliver sharp, vivid colours and excellent print performance, ElvaJet inks offer compatibility with a wide range of printers for applications from high-fashion and sportswear to home textiles and bold sign & display work.

With a growing presence in Asia, Sun Chemical’s participation at ITMA Asia is part of its wider commitment to digital textile printing and sustainability, supporting innovation and business growth in one of the world’s most dynamic textile regions.

Edri Baggi, Business Lead for Sun Chemical’s Textiles Division, comments: “The textile industry in Asia is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable practices. Our goal is not only to provide inks that deliver exceptional colour and performance but also to work closely with customers and partners to help them unlock new creative and commercial opportunities. We look forward to discussing new opportunities with OEMs and printers to support the high-quality requirements of key textile segments such as fashion, home textiles, sportswear, and sign & display. With our local production and stock, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative, sustainable digital ink solutions while simplifying logistics and reducing lead times for customers throughout Asia. ITMA Asia is the ideal show for us to share ideas, exchange insights and demonstrate how our technology can support the industry’s long-term growth in the Asian region. ”

For more information visit: www.sunchemical.com/digital_textiles/ or visit Sun Chemical at ITMA Asia on Stand C111, Hall 6.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group

Atomic-6 Introduces Space Armor™ Tiles, A New Space Composite To Protect Critical Communications, Spacecraft And Astronauts From Orbital Debris

MARIETTA, Ga. — October 16, 2025 — Atomic-6, a manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, today introduced a revolutionary protection product for spacecraft and astronauts — Space Armor™ tiles. Space Armor™ tiles are the first RF (radio frequency)-permeable orbital debris shield, resisting impact while allowing mission-critical radio communications to and from the satellite it’s protecting.

Atomic-6, a manufacturer of advanced mobility composites, has introduced a revolutionary protection product for spacecraft and astronauts – Space Armor™ tiles. Space Armor™ tiles are fragmentation resistant – protecting spacecraft from debris without creating harmful secondary debris that endangers other satellites.

In another world’s first, Space Armor tiles are fragmentation resistant – protecting spacecraft from debris without creating harmful secondary debris that endangers other satellites. With Space Armor tiles, available now for government and commercial satellites, Atomic-6 protects the future of human space activity and sets a new standard for responsible space stewardship.

The Space Debris Problem
Satellites and astronauts are constantly threatened by millions of untrackable, hypervelocity particles in orbit. Like a loose pebble hitting your windshield on the highway, orbital debris can strike at any time to do significant damage to spacecraft. Unlike the highway pebble, these debris travel at velocities of greater than 7 kilometers per second, nearly 16,000 miles per hour, making them explode violently on impact: penetrating fuel tanks, space suits, and tearing apart batteries and structures alike. With Space Armor tiles, spacecraft and the astronauts who fly them now have an unprecedented solution to protect against the increasing threat of space debris.

Space Armor™ Tiles Enable Debris-Resilient Radomes
Though ballistic space “Whipple shields” have existed since the 1950’s, their traditionally metallic makeup is prohibitively heavy, blocks vital radio signals, and, when impacted, can often create more debris than it stops. Those very metallic layers that prevent penetration of unwanted orbital debris also prevent penetration of vital RF communications. For the first time in the world, Atomic-6 demonstrated Space Armor tiles that are both orbital debris shielding and RF-permeable, enabling hypervelocity impact protection for communications devices.

“This is a big deal. We made the first radomes that can stop orbital debris,” said Trevor Smith, CEO, Atomic-6. “You don’t have to sacrifice communications to protect your spacecraft anymore. This little composite tile preserves mission-critical functions, thereby protecting spacecraft, space stations, and people in orbit from increasingly prevalent, yet invisible threats.”

Space Armor™ Tiles Prevent Secondary Debris
For decades, Whipple shields have been the industry standard “band-aid” for mitigating orbital debris impacts, but with one fatal flaw: their metallic faces fragment when hit. This fragmentation ejects harmful secondary debris back into space, which can go on to strike other satellites or astronauts at hypervelocity speeds. In this way, metallic shielding increases the debris population and risk of future collisions for everyone in orbit, exacerbating a phenomenon known as “The Kessler Syndrome.”

Atomic-6 Space Armor tiles are lighter and thinner than traditional Whipple shields, easy to install, and mitigates the creation of harmful debris. As seen in this side-by-side demonstration against aluminum, Space Armor tiles successfully stop a >7km/s projectile, producing virtually no byproducts. The aluminum equivalent shield, on the other hand, creates fragments larger than the initial projectile, and spalling debris behind the point of impact, which could damage the system it’s meant to protect.

Space Armor™ Tiles are Now Available
Atomic-6 has developed two scalable protection levels in either RF-permeable or RF-blocking configurations:

  • Space Armor Lite: Withstands debris impacts up to 3mm, which accounts for all untrackable debris and over 90% of all Low Earth Orbit (LEO) debris.
  • Space Armor Max: Built for the most extreme conditions, it resists impacts up to 12.5mm, rated for human space station protection.

Both variants minimize shielding mass, stowage volume, post-impact ejecta, and overall mission risk — a critical advantage in both manned and unmanned missions.

Space Armor tiles are available now, and Atomic-6 is currently accepting requests for quotes.

With this announcement, Space Armor tiles join a portfolio of innovations, alongside Atomic-6’s Light Wing™ solar array, to offer U.S. military, allied forces, and commercial space operators a decisive edge in orbit with power and protection.

“With rising geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over space-based attacks, protecting satellites and astronauts from both deliberate strikes and accidental debris collisions is no longer optional, it’s essential,” said Smith.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Atomic-6

Stäubli Robotics Launches MTC-900, A Plug-And-Play Machine Tending Solution For Smarter, Safer Automation

DUNCAN, S.C.— October 16, 2025 — Stäubli Robotics announces the launch of the MTC-900 Machine Tending Cart, a next-generation plug-and-play automation solution engineered to enhance productivity, safety and flexibility across a wide range of industrial applications.

Machine Tending Cart by Stäubli

Designed for high-demand environments such as metalworking, plastic injection molding, and precision assembly, the MTC-900 offers manufacturers a fast-track to collaborative automation. Its seamless integration with Injection Molding Machines (IMMs) via the Euromap 67 standard enables plug-and-play connectivity, reducing setup time and simplifying deployment in molding operations.

“The MTC-900 is a game-changer for facilities looking to automate machine tending without the complexity,” said Chris Clark, North America Division Director for Robotics. “Its compatibility with IMM protocols and compact design make it ideal for injection molding environments where uptime and safety are paramount.”

Key features and benefits include:

  • Plug-and-play deployment for rapid implementation across production lines
  • IMM-ready integration using Euromap 67 for plastic injection molding applications
  • Multi-model compatibility with Stäubli TX2-60 and TX2-60L robots
  • Compact footprint optimized for confined workspaces
  • Advanced interface support including EtherCat, ProfiNet, and Ethernet IP
  • Built-in laser scanning for enhanced safety and compliance
  • Modular design for easy reconfiguration and scalability

The MTC-900 is built to support continuous operation in harsh industrial settings, offering a robust and flexible solution for manufacturers seeking to improve throughput without compromising safety. Its modular architecture allows for quick adaptation to changing production needs, while its advanced communication protocols ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

Easy robot programming

Configure Stäubli robots without prior robotics nor programming knowledge. VAL Blocks is a block-based graphical interface to save time on tedious programming phases.

To explore how the MTC-900 can transform your operations, visit Machine Tending Cart for Collaborative Applications.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Staubli Corporation

German Automotive Interior Provider Eissmann, Plants In Alabama And Michigan Saved

ZUG, Switzerland — October 16, 2025 — The German Eissmann Group from Bad Urach near Stuttgart in Germany, which has plants in Port Huron and Pell City in the US states of Michigan and Alabama, has a new, secure future.

The full-service provider of particularly high-quality interior solutions for premium automobiles has been taken over by Axent Capital Partners AG, Zug/Switzerland. The takeover has eliminated the insolvency of the company’s domestic operating units.

The foreign subsidiaries, in addition to those in the USA, with further plants in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Mexico, were not affected by the insolvency of the German Eissmann company and its domestic subsidiaries.

Under the leadership of Axent Capital Partners, around 3,200 of the group’s 5,000 jobs will initially be retained, including a good 600 at the two plants in the USA. In future, business volume and employment are expected to grow again, particularly with products for high-quality cars from US manufacturers. The Eissmann Group will continue to be supported by luxury car manufacturers.

Specifically, the takeover consists of the acquisition of the assets of Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH, Bad Urach, which filed for insolvency in March 2024, as well as the acquisition of shares in the foreign subsidiaries. The assets were transferred to the new Eissmann Deutschland GmbH, in which Axent Capital Partners holds all shares. Tobias Hundertmark and Dr Sebastian Knappe manage Axent Capital Partners, with Hundertmark as Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition to a well-coordinated management team, the Axent partners have extensive experience in operational management and the structuring and implementation of corporate investments.

Eissmann has a leading global market position in interior fittings for premium vehicles. It supplies almost all luxury car brands, from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Aston Martin to Porsche and the high-end vehicles from Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The group’s core competence lies in the first-class manufacture of high-quality leather and textile materials for seat upholstery and interior elements such as gear knobs, storage compartments, armrests, etc. According to Axent Capital Partners, the importance of vehicle interior fittings will increase, particularly in view of the prospect of autonomous driving. The Eissmann Group’s annual turnover is expected to rise from €320 million to €400-450 million in three years.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: Axent Capital Partners AG

STOLL To Close Production Site In Reutlingen, Germany On October 31, 2025 — Production In China Will End In December 2025

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 21, 2025 — At the beginning of this year, KARL MAYER announced that it would be shifting its focus back to its core areas of warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles. As part of this strategic realignment, the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand will be discontinued. The Reutlingen plant will close down on October 31, 2025. Production in China will end in December 2025. This was an extremely difficult decision for KARL MAYER.

Oliver Mathews, President of the STOLL Business Unit

“STOLL stands for a long tradition. That is precisely why we deeply regret that we were unable to lead the business into the future successfully. It was not possible to find an investor to continue production at the main site in Reutlingen with its 280 employees,” said Oliver Mathews, President of the STOLL Business Unit.

KARL MAYER remains committed to its long-standing customers and will continue to service the installed machine base even under the given circumstances. A service concept for spare parts and support is currently being implemented at various locations. Contacts at www.stoll.com.

Spare parts will be stored in two warehouses in future. KARL MAYER’s central warehouse in Obertshausen will take over the stocks from Reutlingen in November and handle all logistics services up to dispatch. In addition, KARL MAYER China will be the sole central warehouse location serving the global demand for parts for BMS machines.

Final updates are available for the pattern software. Software license keys remain available for purchase, and existing installations can still be used.

Posted: October 21, 2025

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

All Systems Go For Sweden’s imogo In Singapore

LIMHAMN, Sweden — October 20, 2025 — With a new strategic partner, its showroom now open in Sweden, and the successful commissioning of a Dye-Max spray dyeing system for a key H&M supplier in Bangladesh, imogo is looking to make a splash at next week’s ITMA Asia+CITME in Singapore (October 28-31).

The Dye-Max system at imogo’s new showroom in Sweden.

Compared to conventional jet dyeing, impressive savings can be achieved with imogo’s Dye-Max, which is based on a series of spray cassettes with precision nozzles for accurate and consistent coverage combined with a patented pro-speed valve that controls the volume to be applied.

“The savings in treatment water the Dye-Max achieves are due to the extremely low liquor ratio of 0.5 litres per kilo of fabric,” explains imogo executive partner and board member Christian Moore. “At the same time, the low liquor ratio and the spray process require considerably less auxiliary chemistry to start with, and all of it is used in the process, which also greatly reduces the production of waste water, with only 20 litres being required for wash at changeovers. The low liquid content in the fabric meanwhile minimises the energy needed for fixation, while meeting industry quality standards and maintaining superior fabric performance.”

The Dye-Max machine operates without the need for any changes to existing dyeing installations and employs traditional dyes suitable for application at room temperature.

Blåkläder backing

In addition to ACG Kinna with whom it will share exhibition space in Singapore (stand D106 in Hall 6), imogo now has the support of Swedish workwear specialist Blåkläder.

With fully owned factories in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bangladesh, more than 8,000 employees and an annual turnover of SEK 2.7 billion, Blåkläder is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of quality workwear.

Blåkläder already uses dope dyeing, which reduces resource use in the dyeing of synthetic materials such as polyester, while imogo’s technology can also be used for natural fibres such as cotton, linen and viscose.

“Since most of the environmental impact from clothing occurs during manufacturing, it’s vital to develop methods that reduce resource consumption,” says Anders Carlsson, MD of Blåkläder. “Imogo’s groundbreaking technology addresses several of the industry’s toughest sustainability challenges and we naturally want to support that.

“Ninety percent of all the fabric we use comes from only ten carefully selected textile producers and by building long-term, trust-based relationships with them, we are well placed to influence sustainability efforts throughout the value chain.”

New showroom

Imogo’s new showroom and test centre is meanwhile now open and available for demonstrations and trials at the dyehouse of 7H Färgeri in Kinnahult, Sweden

“With this showroom, we are creating a platform for dialogue and collaboration with textile producers, brands and research partners,” says imogo CEO Joacim Wellander. “It enables visitors to see the technology in operation, understand the business impact and explore how innovation can drive transformation in their value chain.”

The facility will also serve as a knowledge hub, supporting technical training, application testing and joint development projects with partners.

Chorka Textile

In Bangladesh, imogo has successfully installed a Dye-Max system at the plant of Chorka Textile, as part of retail giant H&M’s Green Fashion Initiative to support its key suppliers.

“The installation was handled by our own team and quality results were quickly achieved,” says Christian Moore. “This installation clearly proves that our technology is ready for the global market after years of development and fine-tuning, and working in Bangladesh taught us a lot. We look forward to discussing the opportunities that our technology can provide to mills around the world in Singapore.”

Posted: October 20, 2025

Source: imogo AB

Julian Sponseller Joins Direct Sales Team At Herculite Products, Inc.

EMIGSVILLE, PA — October 20, 2025 — Herculite Products is pleased to announce that Julian Sponseller has been hired as the Western Regional Manager for the Direct Sales Team. Herculite is excited to expand its sales team to support and continue the strong growth in that market.

Julian Sponseller

Julian will oversee our Midwest region of the Direct Sales team, engaging with clients in the automotive, custom-engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure industries. At Herculite, our goal is to deliver the highest level of service and support in the industry, and we believe that Julian will make a valuable contribution to this mission.

Julian graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a major in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Sales, bringing four years of experience in the fabric industry to Herculite. He lives in Cincinnati and enjoys golfing and spending time with friends and family.

Posted: October 20, 2025

Source: Herculite Products Inc.

Hyosung TNC and Lenzing Launch New Sustainable Yoga Collection at Performance Days

SEOUL, South Korea — October 20, 2025 — United by a shared vision for sustainable innovation, Hyosung TNC, the world’s largest manufacturer of elastane by market share, and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, have partnered to launch a yoga fabric collection that blends certified low-impact fibers [1] [2], performance designed for modern movement, and inspiration from nature [3].

The new collection will make its debut at Performance Days Munich, this October 29-30, where both Hyosung TNC and Lenzing will showcase yoga inspired concept garment range designed by Hyosung TNCs Fashion Design Center, made with various blends of Lenzing’s TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ made with REFIBRA™ technology and Hyosung TNC’s certified regen® BIO Elastane partly made with renewable resources, 100% recycled regen Elastane, and CREORA® Color+ Elastane.

“I truly believe that the future of performance textiles lies in collaborative innovation. Our partnership with Hyosung TNC beautifully illustrates this idea, exemplifying how material innovation and cross-industry collaboration can accelerate the transition to bio-based, traceable, and scalable alternatives—delivering on both technical excellence and environmental responsibility,” said Nicole Schram, Lenzing’s Head of Global Technical Development. “They bring years of expertise in elastane, while we contribute our innovative cellulosic fibers. What really excites me is how we’re both reimagining material science with a focus on sustainability [1] [2] [3]. “With this yoga collection, we’re not just blending fibers, we’re showing how working together can accelerate the entire industry toward resource-efficient practices [1] [2].”

“We’ve had many brand partners approach us looking for a sustainably made elastane that would help them tell a fully biobased material story,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight. “We believe our regen® BIO Elastane uniquely pairs with Lenzing’s luxurious wood-based fibers [4] to create this perfect sustainable solution. Collaborative partnerships are essential as the textile industry strives for innovative and high-performance solutions across the value chain to meet brand and consumer sustainability objectives.”

On October 30th (Day 2) at 14:00 in the Performance Days Circularity Zone, Lenzing will be moderating a panel discussion titled Power of Collaboration – Driving Sustainable Innovation through Strategic Partnerships joined by Simon Whitmarsh-Knight and Lenzing colleagues from Südwolle and OceanSafe.

regen™ BIO Elastane – From Nature To Performance Fiber

Also at Performance Days, Hyosung TNC will highlight its expanded regen™ BIO Elastane range made of renewable content and inform attendees on the transition of the fiber’s feedstock from corn to sugarcane, which enables lower carbon emissions without sacrificing performance.

Hyosung announced its partnership with sustainable materials leader, Geno, to produce Bio-BDO derived from sugarcane, powered by Geno’s proprietary BDO technology, at its Vietnam plant. This initiative is under development, with the potential of producing up to 50,000 tons of bio-BDO by the end of 2026.

“For the first time, the industry will have an integrated supply of bio-based elastane in one region, from raw material to fiber,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Hyosung Global Sustainability Director -Textiles. “This means faster market delivery, shorter development times, and a stronger supply chain for partners.”

The company has joined the VIVE Sustainable Supply Program, to ensure full traceability and transparency from sugarcane farms to fiber production. Robin Cooper, VIVE Senior Manager of Regenerative Agriculture and Simon Whitmarsh-Knight in workshop on October 29th (Day 1) at 16:00 titled Hyosung TNC’s regen™ BIO Elastane: Advancing Circularity and Traceability with the VIVE Platform. This seminar explores Hyosung’s regen™ BIO elastane initiative, focusing on the shift in feedstock from corn to sugarcane. It will outline the environmental benefits and verification of raw material traceability through the VIVE Program.

CREORA® Functional Textiles – Designed For Trends Shaping Tomorrow

Continuously innovating, Hyosung TNC anticipates what consumers expect from their performance apparel, which includes multi-functional characteristics to keep wearers cool, fresh and comfortable with style.

In addition to its regen™ BIO Elastane range, Hyosung TNC will present materials with new performance fibers to include CREORA® Conadu Polyester, offering the soft, natural feel of cotton combined with comfortable stretch, and CREORA® EasyFlex Elastane, that offers a luxurious soft feel, and allows for size inclusivity where one size can fit various body types with lower power and better retention rate for extra comfort.

Hyosung TNC Performance Days stand will be in Hall A2, booth L17.

[1] TENCEL™ Lyocell and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are made with at least 50 percent less carbon emissions and water consumption, compared to generic (unbranded) lyocell and viscose. 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).

[2] LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers produced with REFIBRA™ technology use cotton textile waste as a raw material, in addition to wood. The fibers contain a minimum of 20% recycled material, which is sourced from pre- and post-consumer waste. These cotton scraps could have otherwise entered landfills or been incinerated. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers produced with REFIBRA™ technology also meet the Recycled Claim Standard.

[3] 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.

[4] 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. FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC (PEFC/06-33-92) certification.

Posted: October 20, 2025

Source: Hyosung TNC

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