Plastics Economic Analysis: U.S. Automotive Market Shows Resilience Despite Government Shutdown Data Gaps

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 14, 2025 — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda, has released a new economic analysis showing that despite limited federal data availability due to the U.S. government shutdown, the nation’s automotive market remains fundamentally strong—supported by resilient consumer demand, steady production, and continued opportunities for plastics manufacturers.

Perc Pineda, Chief Economist, PLASTICS

Dr. Pineda explains, “The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has created significant hurdles for economists and analysts who depend on timely federal data. This is especially true in the automotive sector, where understanding motor vehicle demand and supply dynamics requires up-to-date statistics from agencies like the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Census Bureau. With official releases stalled, piecing together a clear picture of light vehicle sales—encompassing automobiles and light trucks—over the past two months has become a patchwork effort. Despite these challenges, industry reports and alternative sources paint a picture of resilient demand, tempered by policy-driven fluctuations in electric vehicles (EVs) and fleet purchases.”

To read the full analysis on the PLASTICS blog:

https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/navigating-the-u-s-automotive-market/

Posted: November 14, 2025

Source: The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

U.S. Textile Industry Applauds Plans To Reinstate Duty-Free Benefits For Qualified Textile And Apparel Goods From Guatemala And El Salvador

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 13, 2025 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, applauded the administration’s announcement today of plans to reinstate duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods from Guatemala and El Salvador under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).

National Council of Textile Organizations President and CEO Kim Glas:

NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas

“NCTO and our industry leaders have long been pushing for the reinstatement of duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods for our CAFTA-DR partner countries. We welcome the administration’s announcements about restoring these benefits for Guatemala and El Salvador and continue to press for a resolution for the other trade partners including Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, while acknowledging that the administration is conducting an extensive review under Section 301 of Nicaragua and their human rights violations under a separate track.

“We sincerely thank Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-09), Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC-07), and many members of the House Textile Caucus for their leadership and efforts in helping reinstate duty-free benefits for CAFTA-DR countries in support of the domestic textile chain.  Today was a first great step and we want to thank President Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, and the administration for this important decision.

“The CAFTA-DR region forms a vital co-production chain with the American textile supply chain, facilitating $11.3 billion in two-way trade in 2024 and supporting more than 470,000 U.S. workers in the domestic textile sector alone. However, since reciprocal tariffs were imposed on qualifying CAFTA-DR trade, U.S. textile and apparel imports from our free trade partner countries have declined 8 percent year to date in 2025 through July, while U.S. imports from top Asian suppliers have increased by double digits.

“The restoration of duty-free status for qualified goods from El Salvador and Guatemala is a critical key first step for our collective industries.  Restoring duty-free textile and apparel qualified goods from the CAFTA-DR region is important to bolster the U.S. textile supply chain can help bring some stability to this critical sector. The U.S. -Western Hemisphere supply chains stand as a bulwark to China and other Asian countries. We look forward to working with the Trump administration and lawmakers to find a resolution that will restore duty-free treatment for qualified trade for this vital region.”

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Third Monforts Thermex For Turkey’s Altoteks

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — November 12, 2025 — As a leader in the dyeing, finishing and printing of fabrics for workwear and uniforms, Altoteks, based in Çorlu, Turkey, has been a highly valued Monforts partner since 1996, and has just installed a new Thermex continuous dyeing range.

With an annual dyeing and printing capacity of 18 million metres, the company’s plant already houses two existing Monfortex ranges, along with a Montex finishing range and related equipment.

Exacting standards

The new two-metre-wide line consists of three linked Thermex units.

The key fields of specialisation for Altoteks include the dyeing and finishing of para and meta-aramid fibre fabrics and blends, unique double dyeing and printing techniques for polycotton and nylon and cotton blended fabrics and special processes for ripstop camouflage materials. Another major field is in the coloration of modacrylic fabrics and flame-retardant cotton and viscose blends. All must meet the exacting standards of the military and civil defence services.

“Specialised equipment and know-how are required to achieve the high durability, colour fastness and performance standards required on the woven fabrics for the markets we serve and Monforts Thermex technology is one of the cornerstones of our expertise,” says owner of the company Mehmet Ucar. “We use the Thermex ranges for continuous, disperse and reactive dyeing processes and they are generally preferred for technical textiles and long-run reactive dyeing.”

“With its technologically advanced infrastructure, experienced staff and environmentally friendly production, Altoteks is constantly increasing its domestic and international competitiveness, with customers in Europe, Asia, the USA and Africa,” adds Monforts Area Sales Manager Thomas Päffgen. “Having embraced quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction as its core principles, Altoteks is thriving in some highly specialised markets.”

Econtrol®

The line benefits from gas-powered infrared predryers, providing high evaporation rates in a minimum of space.

The new two-metre-wide Thermex line consists of three linked Thermex units for continuous dyeing and thermosoling, along with gas-powered infrared predryers, providing high evaporation rates in a minimum of space, and cold pad batch (CPB) winding.

With the trend towards smaller lot sizes per colour in continuous dyeing and the requirement for simple processes, the new Altoteks range also benefits from the Econtrol®* process for reactive dyestuffs developed by Monforts together with Dystar – a simple, quick and economical one-pass pad-dry-wash off continuous dyeing process with drying in the hot flue at 120-130°C and controlled humidity of 25-30% by volume, to obtain fixation in two-to-three minutes.

Altoteks owner Mehmet Ucar: “Monforts Thermex technology is one of the cornerstones of our expertise.”

“The Econtrol process provides a significant advantage for our company, allowing for faster and more economical production in high-volume reactive dyeing,” says Mehmet Ucar “For Altoteks, the new machine will significantly improve production processes in terms of speed, quality and operational efficiency.

“The installation process was completed in a record time of approximately one month with the support of Monforts, its local agent Neotek and our technical team. Monforts consistently provided us with the necessary service support once the machine began production.”

*Econtrol® is a registered trademark of DyStar Colours Distribution GmbH, Germany.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Australian Company, Thread The Word, Launches US Operation In Manufacturing Solutions Center Incubator

CONOVER, N.C. — November 12, 2025 — Thread the Word, an Australian company which specializes in manufacturing customized gift blankets, has opened a US-based manufacturing operation at the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) incubator located in Conover, North Carolina.  The MSC is part of Catawba Valley Community College.

Thread the Word uses flat bed knitting equipment to manufacture customized baby and gift blankets in various colors and sizes and produces customized embroidered gifts.  Thread the Word’s expansion to the MSC positions the company at one of the nation’s premier hubs for advanced textile manufacturing, research, and development. By joining the MSC incubator, the company gains access to state-of-the-art resources, testing and product development support, textile industry expertise, and a network of domestic manufacturers and suppliers.

Peter Thomas and his wife Annie founded Thread the Word in Australia in 2021.  Thomas recognized the value of having a US operation to better meet the needs of his customers as Thread the Word’s sales grew.  “We’re thrilled to begin this phase of our journey at the Manufacturing Solutions Center,” said Thomas.  “The MSC provides an unmatched support system for scaling our production and expanding our product line.  We can now ship orders to our customers in the States within three days to better serve the US market.”

“We’re excited to welcome Thread the Word to the MSC,” said MSC Director Jeff Neuville.  “Our mission is to expand and support our domestic manufacturing base, so it’s very satisfying to help a manufacturer begin operations here in the US.”

Thread the Word began operations in the MSC incubator in September.  Learn more about Thread the Word at www.threadtheword.com.

Part of Catawba Valley Community College, the Manufacturing Solutions Center provides testing, prototyping, and business incubation services to support the growth of manufacturing companies. With an emphasis on textiles and emerging technologies, MSC fosters innovation and economic development throughout the region.  To learn more about the MSC visit www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC)

Bluestar Alliance Completes Acquisition Of Iconic Workwear And Lifestyle Brand Dickies™ From VF Corporation

NEW YORK — November 12, 2025 —Global brand management company Bluestar Alliance today announced the completion of its acquisition of heritage workwear and lifestyle brand Dickies from VF Corporation. The addition of Dickies reinforces Bluestar Alliance’s position as one of the world’s leading brand management firms, bridging heritage, lifestyle, luxury, and cultural influence across its expanding global portfolio, specifically within its growing youth luxury division.

Bluestar Alliance Completes Acquisition of Iconic Workwear and Lifestyle Brand Dickies™

Operating at the intersection of business intelligence and cultural relevance, Bluestar Alliance has expanded its portfolio of premium fashion and lifestyle brands, with recent acquisitions including Palm Angels™ (2025), Off-White™ (2024), Scotch & Soda™ (2023), and Hurley™ (2019). With the addition of Dickies, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio now represents more than $13 billion in global retail sales, with more than half of revenue generated internationally, supported by over 600 licensees, 500 international retail stores, millions of engaged consumers worldwide, and dedicated teams in Costa Mesa, Columbus, New York, Amsterdam, London and Milan.

Founded in 1922, Dickies has evolved from a traditional workwear company into a symbol of authenticity and enduring style, embraced by generations of craftsmen, skaters, musicians, and creatives around the world. In recent years, Dickies has experienced renewed cultural momentum, embraced by Gen Z and the global fashion community. The brand has become a staple of European streetwear and vintage resale culture, with strong demand in Japan and Paris, where Dickies pieces are prominently featured in thrift and second-hand boutiques. Online, the brand’s influence continues to grow; the #Dickies874 hashtag has generated millions of views on TikTok, while multiple product lines consistently rank among Amazon’s best-selling apparel items.

Dickies’ strong following and crossover appeal between utility and streetwear make it a natural fit alongside Bluestar Alliance’s culturally driven brands. Together with luxury and youth-driven labels such as Off-White™, Palm Angels, Scotch & Soda, Hurley, Dickies will further strengthen Bluestar Alliance’s presence in the streetwear and contemporary apparel spaces.

“Dickies is one of the most authentic, resilient brands in global apparel,” said Joey Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance. “Its 100+ years legacy rooted in workwear has evolved to be fully embraced by fashion, skate, and streetwear communities, while still providing the trusted quality and materials necessary for safety and medical professionals worldwide. Dickies is the perfect addition to the Bluestar Alliance portfolio and an outstanding platform for incremental growth in denim, footwear, and lifestyle. We believe that with our global network and operating scale we can take Dickies to new heights around the world.”

“We’re pleased to welcome Dickies to the Bluestar Alliance portfolio and build upon its powerful legacy across streetwear and workwear,” said Ralph Gindi, COO of Bluestar Alliance. “As we continue shaping Bluestar Alliance into the leading global youth-luxury brand group, Dickies represents a perfect balance of authenticity and cultural relevance. Leveraging our deep network of licensees, retail partners, and brand architects, we’ll accelerate Dickies’ growth across new categories and audiences while ensuring it remains a symbol of craftsmanship and creativity for the next generation.”

Under Bluestar Alliance’s ownership within the youth luxury portfolio, Dickies will enter a new phase of expansion, leveraging the company’s infrastructure and proven model of strategic partnerships, design innovation, and omnichannel distribution to scale globally with a retail and partner-first mindset. This approach will allow the brand to extend its reach by introducing new categories including denim, footwear, and elevated lifestyle offerings; collaborating with culturally relevant street, skate, and fashion brands; and expanding its global footprint in the EMEA and APAC regions, with a specific focus on Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE; while preserving the authenticity and heritage that define Dickies’ legacy.

Bluestar Alliance is actively looking to bring established brands with strong heritage and loyal communities into its ecosystem and growing international brand portfolio.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: Bluestar Alliance, LLC

EFI And Fiery, LLC, Reach Agreement On Fiery Acquisition Of Inèdit Software

LONDONDERRY, NH — November 12, 2025 — Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI™) today announced that it has signed an agreement for Fiery, LLC, to acquire all interests in Inèdit Software, the leading RIP and color management software company serving all brands of digital textile printers worldwide. Inèdit’s software products, including neoStampa, neoTextil and neoCatalog, serve the digital textile and specialty printing markets, and will enable Fiery to broaden its suite of solutions targeted at those markets. EFI Reggiani will continue its strong working relationship with Inèdit as an OEM partner.

“Fiery is a key OEM partner for EFI, supplying RIPs and color management tools for our packaging and display graphics businesses,” said Frank Pennisi, EFI’s CEO. “With this transaction, Fiery will now support our textile business as well, enabling EFI to focus on its core businesses of systems, production software, and ink. In addition, as part of Fiery, LLC, Inèdit will be able to take advantage of additional growth opportunities. We believe this transaction brings strong benefits to both companies while ensuring continued availability of software products that are important to the textile printing industry.”

Fiery plans to continue with the leading Inèdit brand as an independent product suite, supporting current and prospective partners and customers with its strong software development capabilities and deep understanding of the digital textile printing industry. Financial details and a timeline for completion of this transaction are not available at this time.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI™)

Avery Dennison Extends San Francisco 49ers Collaboration With Enhanced Fan Personalization Technology

MENTOR, OH — November 13, 2025 — Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced the extension of its partnership with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing enhanced retail customization capabilities and fan engagement technologies to Levi’s® Stadium.

The multi-year agreement builds on the original digitally-connected merchandise program, establishing Avery Dennison as the 49ers’ exclusive cutting-edge embellishment and personalization technology partner. The latest evolution of the partnership further leverages Avery Dennison’s industry-leading Embelex solutions portfolio, with key activations including:

  • Enhanced Retail Customization: The 49ers Team Store presented by Visa, located at Levi’s® Stadium, will feature upgraded in-venue personalization capabilities, with additional stations to accommodate increased demand for personalized jerseys and newly introduced customizable Levi’s® jackets. Avery Dennison will incorporate intuitive ordering systems, creating seamless customization experiences that mirror modern retail environments.
  • International Expansion: Reflecting a broader vision, Avery Dennison has expanded its international rights with the 49ers. The extension now encompasses Mexico and the UAE, signaling a strategic commitment to connecting with a global fanbase. Moving forward, Avery Dennison will support digital content, fan engagement and community impact initiatives across all three markets.
  • Community Impact: Extending the partnership’s reach beyond commercial applications, Avery Dennison will support girls flag football with a new digital content series, demonstrating commitment to community engagement and female participation in sports.

“This partnership shows how far fan engagement has come,” says Steve Mason, VP/GM Commercial & Embelex, Avery Dennison. “It used to be about buying a jersey off the rack. Now, with on-demand customization and digital patches, fans can create something personal and interactive; a memento that connects them to a moment, a season, even the community around the team.”

“From the start, the 49ers and Avery Dennison have worked together to deliver an elevated fan experience through innovative retail solutions”, adds Kevin Hilton, VP of Corporate Partnerships at the 49ers. “Together, we’ve leveraged Avery Dennison’s digital capabilities to create impactful business solutions for our fans, our organization, and our corporate partners – and we look forward to expanding those integrations in the future.”

A horizon of excitement for the 49ers and Levi’s® Stadium

The partnership extension arrives at a pivotal moment, as Levi’s® Stadium prepares to host an exciting lineup of global football and soccer events in 2026. These are set to elevate the stadium’s international profile and offer unparalleled opportunities to engage with fans from around the world.

Over the course of the partnership, Avery Dennison and the 49ers aim to add personalized ball engraving services to the gameday experience. These custom, unique footballs will celebrate fans’ experiences at Levi’s® Stadium and history as members of the team’s loyal fanbase.

Additionally, Avery Dennison is leveraging its atma.io connected product cloud platform to enable the 49ers to transition from traditional brand awareness marketing to a new era of digital connection between the fan, the sponsor and the team. This enables deeper engagement, data-driven insights and dynamic brand experiences uniquely tailored to every fan’s journey.

Future-focused innovation pipeline

The move also establishes a framework for continuous innovation, ensuring the program remains at the forefront of sports technology. This includes expansion through existing 49ers sponsors, exploring new possibilities for digitally-enabled experiences by extending smart technology beyond traditional merchandise to create even more opportunities for fan engagement.

In addition to its work with the 49ers, Avery Dennison has established an impressive portfolio collaborating with the 2025 championship-winning Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. Partnerships also span the NHL and MLB and include collaborations with leading soccer leagues across the globe, such as the English Premier League, LaLiga, Liga Portugal and MLS, as well as Spanish and European powerhouse Real Madrid.

To find out more about Embelex-powered personalization, visit:

https://apparelsolutions.averydennison.com/en/products/embelex

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: Avery Dennison Corporation

CASCADE By KARL MAYER Leads To Significant Energy Savings When Used In The PROSIZE At Getzner Textil

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — November 12, 2025 — Getzner Textil AG is always open to new ideas and committed to investment in innovative technological solutions.

Getzner Textil AG

This has proven a highly successful approach for more than two hundred years now: founded in 1818 as a family business in Bludenz in the heart of Europe, the company is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fabrics for African fashion, shirts and blouses, corporate fashion, and technical textiles, with 1,550 employees, 710 weaving machines, seven locations, and an output of 73 million running meters per year.

PROSIZE

It was only in the autumn of 2024 that Getzner installed a new PROSIZE staple fibre sizing machine by KARL MAYER in its warp preparation department. The sizing machine was delivered with the then newly launched CASCADE and raised expectations of greater sustainability and lower energy costs – and justifiably so, as the results of tests carried out during machine operation in August this year showed.

The tests confirmed savings in steam consumption of up to 3.9% thanks to the steam and condensation system over a representative period of time. Peaks of up to 7% were measured at times.

Verifiable benefits

CASCADE recirculates part of the process steam produced during drying in cylinder dryers, enabling genuine, efficient energy recycling within the machine. Specific data on the recycling volumes achievable in practice was gathered in tests carried out at Getzner Textil in Bludenz. The tests looked at a drying line with ten cylinders during one shift and the production of seven weaving beams.

Steam System

The last four cylinders of the systems had been operating with a mixture of recycled flash steam from the first six cylinders and live steam. The respective supply quantities of recycled steam were measured. The results prove CASCADE’s effectiveness. At full machine load, 51 kg/h of the total 1,295 kg/h of steam required was obtained directly through the inline recycling of the CASCADE system.

As plant utilization declined, the potential savings in fresh steam decreased, but even at low-capacity utilization, reduction effects were evident. These are also influenced by the recipe, i.e., the process conditions. The following applies: the greater the temperature difference between the first and second cylinder sections, the greater CASCADE’s efficiency.

CASCADE thus opens up potential that can always be exploited without restrictions on the recipe. However, the magnitude of this potential can be influenced – unlike, for example, the eco mode in a car, which reduces performance and acceleration once activated.

Significant savings potential

(Left to Right) Thomas Rossi, Karl Heinz Vaassen and Werner Egger

The lower live steam consumption enables cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint. At full machine and production utilization – three-shift operation, 5,000 hours/year, 83% efficiency – and a steam price of €40/t, a cost reduction of around €8,500/year can be achieved under the representative practical conditions at Getzner Textil. In addition, in this specific example, it was possible to reduce the company’s environmental impact by 59 tons of CO2e/year.

Given the common practice of feeding condensate that is usually too hot for use in the boiler house back into the operating network, thereby losing thermal energy, every contribution from CASCADE pays off. For all customers who operate the feed water tank in the boiler house without pressure, any excess energy above a condensate temperature of 100°C is lost when it is fed back into the company’s own media network. The white steam clouds rising from the boiler house are a visible sign of this. With CASCADE, operators can minimize this loss of power without additional investments in machine peripherals.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft SE

Techtextil India 2025: Weaving India’s Journey Toward Global Functional Textile Leadership

MUMBAI — November 13, 2025 — In line with India’s growing momentum to establish itself as a global textile manufacturing powerhouse, Techtextil India 2025, the country’s foremost B2B exhibition on technical textiles, nonwovens and composites, is set to return with an expansive and future-ready edition. Scheduled from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, the 10th edition will feature over 215 exhibitors, including more than 100 first-time participants.

According to the Ministry of Textiles, India’s technical textiles exports stood at USD 2.92 billion in FY 2024–25, underscoring the sector/s growing global footprint. Packtech at 37.5% and Indutech at 28% emerged as the leading export categories, reflecting strong demand across industrial and packaging applications. With exports to the UK valued at USD 136 million, accounting for a 4.7% share, the data highlights India’s strengthening position in global value chains – setting the stage for platforms like Techtextil India that drive innovation, business and exchange of scientific knowledge for this high-growth segment. The expo will house 500+ products and 300+ brands with international participation from Belgium, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Sweden and the USA.

The integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainability practices, focus on circularity and innovative fibers has become a necessity. Techtextil India 2025 plays a crucial role in driving this evolution by bringing together stakeholders across the value chain, fostering dialogue on policy and technology and accelerating industry-wide transformation. This year, the show takes a significant leap forward with its multi-functional approach, integrating new features under one roof — the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, which will be held on 18th November 2025, the launch of Sporttech Pavilion, the feature of German Pavilion and a Techtextil India conference powered by Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Together, these additions will enable participants to explore advanced applications of technical textiles across various sectors, including sports, automotive, defence, healthcare, construction, and sustainability.

India’s textile industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by government reforms and industry-led innovation. Acknowledging the sector’s pivotal role in the national economy, the Ministry of Textiles has recently introduced significant amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with a focus on revitalising the man-made fiber (MMF) and technical textiles segments. The revision aims to enhance ease of doing business, attract new investments and generate employment, while aligning with the government’s broader vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

These progressive measures underline the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, investment and employment generation within the sector — setting the stage for India to emerge as a global leader in high-performance textile manufacturing.

Commenting on the upcoming edition, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, stated: “The Indian textile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by government support, technological innovation and global demand for sustainable materials. Techtextil India 2025 will not only showcase the latest in technical textiles and nonwovens but also serve as a knowledge-driven hub connecting policy with practice. Our new initiatives – the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, Sporttech Pavilion, German Pavilion and ITTA Technical Textiles Seminar – align perfectly with the nation’s textile growth mission, enabling participants to explore next-generation materials, solutions and business collaborations. We are proud to support India’s vision of becoming a global textile powerhouse.”

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, which is known for its focus on research-driven fiber innovation, will make its India debut, just a day before the expo on 18th November 2025, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking a perfect prelude for Techtextil India 2025. On 19th November 2025, the Techtextil Symposium will feature various knowledge sessions under themes like ‘Smart Solutions for Key Segments of Technical Textiles,’ organised by the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Focusing on innovations and practical applications in geotextiles, agrotextiles and industrial textiles, this will provide a platform to interact with leading experts. On Day 3, the conference organised by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) India will explore ‘Creating Tomorrow’s Circular Supply Chains: Technology, Collaboration & Capital for Tech Textiles and Plastics.’

The show will present credible developments in the fabrics for sports and activewear (Sporttech) category, leading to a dedicated Sporttech Pavilion organised in partnership with Concept N Strategies. A dedicated conference titled – ‘India’s activewear revolution scaling without compromise: Building a 360-degree ecosystem for premium, high-quality active wear that competes globally’ will spotlight high-performance fabrics and materials revolutionising sportswear and outdoor applications. The show will also house a conference on recycling, ‘Creating tomorrow’s circular supply chains: Technology, collaboration and capital for textiles and plastics.’

Besides these key features, the expo has seen an expansion into Mobiltech, Buildtech and Oekotech segments. Through these categories, the exhibition aims to connect manufacturers, technology providers, investors and policymakers under one unified platform to share insights, explore business opportunities and discuss the future of advanced textile materials. The event’s focus on innovation, sustainability and collaboration complements the national agenda of achieving self-reliance and global competitiveness in textiles.

The show will have the presence of key domestic industry leaders, including Aditya Birla Yarns, Khosla Profil, Park Nonwoven, Pidilite, Reliance, Welspun, Sanathan Textiles, Sarex Chemicals, and Suntech Geo. Meanwhile, the international exhibitors include ACM, Inc., Autefa Solution Germany GmbH, Bettarini & Serafini SRL, Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Georg Sahm GmbH & Co. KG, Innovatec Microfiber Technology GmbH & Co. KG, Procotex, Pulcra Chemicals GmbH, R&M International Sales Corporation, Reifenhäuser Enka Tecnica GmbH, Ring Maschinenbau GmbH, STC Spinnzwirn GmbH, Textechno Herbert Stein, VEIT Hong Kong Limited and Zoltek.

As high-value, sustainable and globally competitive textile production is receiving renewed focus, the synergy between government initiatives and industry platforms such as Techtextil India 2025 will continue to strengthen India’s leadership in the global textile landscape. The show has become synonymous with India’s textile ambition — weaving together innovation, collaboration and opportunity to create a more resilient, future-ready industry.

The expo has garnered support from key industry bodies, including the Manmade & Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL), Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), Department of Textiles (Government of Maharashtra), while the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference has garnered support from the Government of Tamil Nadu as the Partner State.

Techtextil India is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd

Circulose Partners With Marks & Spencer To Accelerate Circular Fashion

STOCKHOLM — November 13, 2025 — Circulose has announced a partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S), making the iconic British retailer the first UK brand to join Circulose as a Scaling Partner. This milestone collaboration marks a powerful step forward in transforming how fashion is made, driving circularity from concept to scale.

By joining forces, M&S is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and supporting Circulose’s mission to make circular materials mainstream. The brand will integrate a significant volume of CIRCULOSE® into its collections, helping drive broader adoption of next-generation circular materials across the industry.

CIRCULOSE®, made entirely from textile waste, helps fashion brands reduce their dependence on virgin fibers derived from trees, while delivering the same high quality and performance. By transforming discarded textiles into a new material, Circulose helps minimize waste, lower emissions, and ease pressure on land and forests, advancing the shift toward a global circular fashion system.

“We are thrilled to welcome M&S as Circulose’s first Scaling Partner in the UK. Their leadership in sustainability and commitment to circular fashion plays an important role in accelerating adoption of next-generation fibers. This partnership is one of several we are building with leading global brands, with more set to join soon,” says Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose.

“Partnering with Circulose allows us to put the concept of circular design into action and will be an example of how the industry can move from small-scale pilots to incorporating next-generation materials at a greater scale,” said Katharine Beacham, Head of Materials and Sustainability “By integrating circular materials into our sourcing strategy, we will be reducing reliance on virgin fibres, cutting waste, and helping to build a fashion industry that’s fit for the future.”

This partnership also validates Circulose’s renewed commercial strategy, centered on close, hands-on collaboration with global brands. Through its new licensing model and dedicated implementation support, Circulose supports brands to scale circular materials efficiently across the entire textile value chain, beyond capsule collections.

Posted: November 13, 2025

Source: Circulose

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