Techtextil And Texprocess 2026 With Adapted Hall Layout And New Product Areas

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — February 3, 2025 — The international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess strengthen their offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026. The focus is on a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the extension of content formats. As strong and reliable platforms for the global industry, Techtextil and Texprocess are thus responding to the growth opportunities and needs of the innovative branches: international business chances, expert knowledge and young professionals. The early-booking offer for exhibitors is available until 12 March 2025.

Performance Apparel on Stage

The international branch is confronted with market changes such as high energy prices, consumer restraint and a lack of investment. As strong partners, Techtextil and Texprocess open up future perspectives and opportunities.

“The industry is facing challenges which require further development. New technologies and innovative materials hold potential for the future. At Techtextil and Texprocess, we support companies in realising this potential and seizing international market opportunities. New business partners and market access are the key,” explained Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.

An adapted hall layout thus creates even more synergies, additional customer contacts and ideal links between the relevant product areas of Techtextil and Texprocess. With Hall 8.0, Texprocess is located in direct proximity to the ‘Textile Production Technologies’ product area in Hall 12.0 and to ‘Performance Apparel Textiles’ in Hall 9.0 at Techtextil.

The leading trade fairs also recognize the need for young talents and new ideas. Presentations by start-ups are taking center stage more than ever before. Modern solutions and established industry leaders thus come together. In addition, relevant offers for industry newcomers provide networking with young professionals.

Market requirements are currently developing at a rapid pace. Consumers’ sustainability requirements, the EU Green Deal, the establishment of AI and economic and political changes. Keeping pace and strengthening one’s own market position are essential. With top experts, the content and knowledge formats at Techtextil and Texprocess highlight the challenges and opportunities facing the industries.

Texprocess sets international benchmark for digitalization, automation and AI

Global market access, direct contact with processors of technical textiles – Texprocess is the leading platform for the processing industry for textiles and flexible materials. As the driving force of the global branch, international manufacturers here present the world’s most comprehensive range of sewing technology as well as cutting solutions, CAD/CAM and other processing and finishing technologies. The growing possibilities offered by digitalization, automation and AI are coming into focus and promising developments are emerging. Increasingly innovative digital printing offerings are also emerging.

‘The market opportunities offered by Texprocess are enormous. New, pioneering technologies are presented here in an international industry environment. Texprocess is the number one address for all companies wanting to position themselves internationally and explore future perspectives, especially in a market environment that is currently changing very rapidly,’ says Elgar Straub, managing director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabrics and Leather Technologies.

Another benefit of Texprocess: the synergies with Techtextil. In 2024, 72 per cent of Techtextil visitors also visited Texprocess and took advantage of the global networking potential. Together, Texprocess and Techtextil cover almost the entire value chain in one place: textile preliminary stage at Techtextil meets processing and finishing technology at Texprocess.

Techtextil 2026: Innovations and growth in natural fibres, functional textiles and textile chemicals & dyes

Whether in the automotive or construction industry, the demand for natural materials is increasing. Nature and performance come together in innovative solutions – a real milestone towards sustainability. More and more new solutions are emerging, which was also evident at the last Techtextil. Around 15 per cent of the exhibitors there presented natural fibres and materials. Techtextil 2026 will therefore place functional natural materials even more center stage. These pioneering products can be found in the “Nature Performance” area in Hall 9.1.

In 2026, Techtextil will also present one of the most important and particularly fast-growing product groups extensively: Performance Apparel Textiles. Materials, fabrics, yarns and fibers with functional properties ensure maximum safety in suits for aerospace and firefighting. In modern sportswear, they also enable intelligent regulation of breathability and sweat transport. Performance Apparel Textiles will be located in a separate area in Hall 9.0 in 2026 – in the immediate vicinity of Fibres & Yarns and Textile Chemicals & Dyes. And: in close proximity to Texprocess in Hall 8.0 and thus to visitors from the apparel industry.

The special show ‘Performance Apparels on Stage’ presents selected application examples. Here, visitors experience functional textiles even more intensively with end products.

Techtextil 2026 is introducing a separate product segment for textile chemicals and dyes for the first time. This emphasizes the relevance of these products. Textile Chemicals & Dyes offers providers a central platform and creates valuable synergies by being located in the same hall as Fibres & Yarns and Performance Apparel Textiles. The direct proximity facilitates dialogue between providers, suppliers and users and promotes the development of efficient solutions.

Techtextil and Texprocess will be held from 21 to 24 April 2026.

Posted: February 3, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Carnegie’s Xorel Cruise Receives Imo-Med Wheelmark Certification

NEW YORK CITY — January 13, 2025 — Sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry supplier Carnegie, is proud to announce that Xorel Cruise — its collection of high-performance wallcoverings designed specifically for high-traffic marine-grade applications, has achieved the IMO-MED WheelMark certification. Combined with the previously awarded IMO certification, Xorel Cruise now meets all necessary criteria for specification on cruise ships and passenger vessels worldwide, such as flame retardancy, anti-pollution regulations, and weather resistance.

Xorel Cruise — Courtesy of Carnegie

Representing decades of innovation, Xorel Cruise wallcovering combines authentic sustainability, style, and comfort to elevate cruise ship interiors to new heights. Xorel Cruise is Cradle to Cradle Silver certified and designed to work in tandem with Carnegie’s existing suite of other IMO-certified products. As the exclusive designer and manufacturer of Xorel, Carnegie offers clients endless customization opportunities, as well as favorable pricing and lead times on high-volume orders.

With over 35 years of experience working within IMO standards, Carnegie understands the unique challenges faced by cruise design professionals, who today are expected to design for all the amenities and luxuries of a resort hotel. By achieving the WheelMark certification, Xorel Cruise provides a seamless integration into Carnegie’s suite of IMO-certified products, such as upholstery and drapery, simplifying the selection process and offering a comprehensive design system for cruise interiors.

Posted: January 30, 2025

Source: Carnegie

Gildan Donates Apparel Worth $200,000 to FireAid Concert Benefitting LA Wildfire Victims

CHARLESTON, S.C. — January 29, 2025 — Gildan is pleased to donate $200,000 worth of American Apparel® and Gildan® garments to FireAid, a concert benefiting those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Shirts and hoodies will be available for purchase at the event with all funds from their sale going directly to short-term relief efforts as well as long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters in Southern California.

“At Gildan, we believe in making apparel responsibly and supporting the communities in countries where we operate,” said Chuck Ward, president, Sales, Marketing and Distribution at Gildan. “Our hearts go out to everyone, who has been affected by the wildfires in Southern California, and we are pleased to contribute to the relief efforts through our donation to the FireAid concert.”

Scheduled for January 30, FireAid features two star-studded lineups held at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. FireAid will also be broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms, as well as in select AMC Movie Theaters.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Gildan 

BRÜCKNER: New Expertise In Energy And Environmental Technology For Textile Finishing

LEONBERG, Germany — January 29, 2025 — For more than 75 years, the German mechanical engineering company BRÜCKNER has been developing, producing and selling lines for textile finishing worldwide. The core competence of the family-owned company includes coating, drying, heat-setting and much more.

Schematic representation of the automatic cleaning system

Environmental protection and energy efficiency have always played a central role. Reducing emissions and the consumption of resources, as well as the use of different heating media, has always been the focus of BRÜCKNER’s research and development work.

This will be an even stronger focus in the future. In order to be even better prepared for this and to be able to provide customers with comprehensive advice, BRÜCKNER has bundled its personnel capacities in a new “Environmental and Energy Technology” department headed by Andreas Troscheit. This area includes all heat-recovery and exhaust air cleaning systems. Troscheit has already been responsible for the Technology Center in Leonberg and for the entire technical application advice for three years.

Team technology (from left to right): Tobias Keitel, David Knies, Andreas Troscheit

In environmental and energy technology, Troscheit is now supported by Tobias Keitel and David Knies. Keitel focuses on the distribution and design of these systems, while  Knies specializes in software and control. This also includes the ExperTex simulation tool. This intelligent software, which is available for all new machines, enables customers to increase their production output and reduce energy consumption. Depending on the year of manufacture, this tool can also be retrofitted to older lines.

BRÜCKNER’s product portfolio in the field of environmental and energy technology is very extensive. The various units for heat-recovery and exhaust air purification are available individually or as a fully integrated system. Thanks to their modular design, these systems can be individually adapted to any customer requirement. Depending on the process, individual units can be flexibly switched on or off.

Newly developed automatic cleaning systems ensure additional energy savings, a significant reduction in maintenance and personnel costs, a longer service life for the filter modules and consistently good filter separation performance. The cleaning programs can be freely configured and the cleaning intervals can be individually controlled so that there is no need to interrupt ongoing production.

BRÜCKNER is the only supplier on the market who can offer all heat-recovery and exhaust air cleaning components from a single source. The newly established energy and environmental technology team combines all the advantages for you as a customer: state-of-the-art technology, expertise and years of experience. You can benefit from this and make your textile finishing sustainable and future-oriented.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

Heimtextil 2026 Leverages Growth Potential Through Strategic Product Group Combinations

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — January 29, 2025 — After a successful edition with increase in both visitors and exhibitors, Heimtextil is tapping into further growth potential with an optimized new hall structure in 2026 — thus responding to the industry’s changing market needs. The most influential and international trade fair for home and contract textiles as well as textile design is thus developing its range in a target group-specific way, creating shorter distances and promoting synergies between its diverse product segments.

Photo: Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

With a new hall concept, Heimtextil is building on the success of the last edition, which saw increase in visitor and exhibitor numbers, and is responding to current market demands in the textile industry: “Heimtextil 2025 was characterized by increased internationality and demand. In 2026, we are using this strong starting position to align the range even more closely with the needs of all trade fair participants by strategically selecting and combining relevant product groups – and thus to leverage further growth potential,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies.

The new concept reinforces Heimtextil as the leading industry platform for holistic textile and non-textile interior design. In challenging times, it offers the industry a strong base. Thanks to overlapping visitor target groups, exhibitors increase their reach and are noticed by potential new customers. Using all entrances creates additional efficiency and helps buyers find new relevant business partners. Core content such as the Heimtextil trends ensures further traffic and increases the visibility of manufacturers.

Textile and non-textile interior design

The new center for high-quality textile and non-textile interior design, as well as decorative and furniture fabrics, is located in halls 3.0, 3.1 and 4.1.

In Hall 3.0, Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor, visitors find a wide range of products, from wallpaper and digital printing to textile editors, curtains and floor coverings, as well as sun protection. The combination of high-quality individual products and complete collections creates holistic interior concepts that are tailored to the requirements of interior decorators, designers, DIY stores and specialist retailers.

The adjacent halls 3.1 and 4.1 complement this spectrum. Together, both levels offer the largest international range of decorative and upholstery fabrics, contract textiles, imitation leathers, outdoor textiles as well as fibers and yarns.

Special highlights include the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library in Hall 3.1 and the design installation by Patricia Urquiola in Hall 3.0. They make the area a central content hub for designers, architects and hospitality decision-makers.

Sleep and textile designers: direct connections

In Hall 4.0, Smart Bedding presents a comprehensive selection of bedding, blankets, pillows, mattresses, sleep systems, fibers and yarns.

The connection to Bed, Bath & Living in halls 5.0, 5.1, 6.0 and 6.1 enables short distances for bed retailers and decision-makers from the hotel, contract and specialist retail industries. There, brands and private label suppliers present bed linen, bathroom textiles, table and kitchen linen, decorative pillows and home accessories.

New in 2026 is the placement of Textile Design in Hall 6.1. Design studios and CAD/CAM suppliers find a creative environment here, right next to the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 – with designs that seamlessly align with tomorrow’s collections.

Comprehensive platform for the global carpets and flooring industry

Carpets & Rugs tripled the number of exhibitors in 2025. Thanks to the new hall structure, the successfully established segment has additional opportunities for growth. It is complemented by the new product segment Flooring & Equipment. The combination of textile and non-textile floor coverings maximizes synergies for architects, interior designers, and DIY stores – while opening new opportunities for specialist retailers and craft professionals.

In the modern halls 11.0 and 12.0, leading suppliers present machine-woven and hand-woven as well as hand-knotted carpets, unique items and floor mats. In the directly adjacent Flooring & Equipment segment in Hall 12.0, elastic floor coverings, design floor coverings, cork, laminate, parquet and outdoor solutions will be on display. Special presentations supplement the variety with business-promoting content.

Global Home and Global Home Excellence: proven concepts and new opportunities

The proven concept of Global Home in Halls 8.0 and 9.1 and Global Home Excellence in Hall 9.0 continues in 2026. International manufacturers and country pavilions present a broad spectrum – directly at the Galleria and Torhaus entrances. In addition, Global Home and Global Home Excellence will be located in halls 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. The connection to Carpets & Rugs and Flooring & Equipment creates valuable synergies: The merging of complementary target groups strengthens Heimtextil as Europe’s largest platform for sourcing high-quality home textiles.

Heimtextil 2026 takes place from January 13 to 16, 2026.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Innovation In Textile Recycling: New ANDRITZ Tearing Line Supports Research At Aitex Center, Spain

GRAZ, Austria — January 29, 2025 — International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, one of Europe’s largest textile research and development centers. This customized line enhances Aitex’s capabilities for textile recycling trials and expands its portfolio of innovative recycling solutions.

Cut textile pieces before tearing process. Image: ANDRITZ

Aitex is Spain’s leading center for research, innovation and advanced technical services for the textile industry and the only Spanish center accredited to issue OEKO-TEX® certifications. With the installation of the new ANDRITZ equipment, Aitex strengthens its support for customers from various industries including geotextile and agrotextile, automotive, and fashion.

New ANDRITZ reXline tearing line in operation at Aitex . Image: ANDRITZ

The reXline tearing equipment can process a large variety of raw materials and has been customized to meet Aitex’s specific needs for R&D projects focused on recycling post-industrial and post- consumer waste.

“This collaboration with ANDRITZ allows us to expand our trial capabilities and enhance services we provide to our customers,” said Vincent Blanes, CEO of Aitex. “The new equipment efficiently supports the growing demand for textile recycling solutions and ensures our R&D remains at the forefront of innovation.”

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: ANDRITZ GROUP

Rieter: Significant Increase In Order Intake In Financial Year 2024

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — January 29, 2025 — At 725.5 million Swiss francs ($800 million), order intake was significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year (2023: 541.8 million Swiss francs ($598 million)), representing an increase of 34 percent. This was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. As expected, the Rieter Group ended financial year 2024 with lower sales than in the previous year.

According to preliminary, unaudited figures, total sales amounted to 859.1 million Swiss francs ($948 million), which is around 39 percent down on the previous year (2023: 1,418.6 million Swiss francs ($1,565 million)). For the full year 2024, Rieter expects an EBIT margin in the upper half of the guidance range of 2 percent to 4 percent communicated in October 2024 (2023: 7.2 percent).

Order intake

Order intake in 2024 was 34 percent higher than in the previous year at 725.5 million Swiss francs (2023: 541.8 million Swiss francs). Rieter thus succeeded in strengthening its competitive position in a challenging market environment. Compared with the previous year, there were signs of an initial market recovery.

Sales by division

The Machines & Systems Division posted sales of 424.9 million Swiss francs ($469 million), a decrease of 56% compared with the previous year (2023: 965.0 million Swiss francs ($1,065 million)). In the Components Division, sales declined to 247.6 million Swiss francs ($273 million), down 7 percent from the same period of the previous year (2023: 266.2 million Swiss francs ($294 million)). The After Sales Division reported sales of 186.6 million Swiss francs ($206 million), comparable to the previous year (2023: 187.4 million Swiss francs ($207 million)).

Order backlog

At the end of 2024, the company had an order backlog of about 530 million Swiss francs ($585 million) (December 31, 2023: 650 million Swiss francs ($717 million)).

EBIT margin

Rieter successfully implemented the measures of the “Next Level” performance program. Despite significantly lower sales, a solid EBIT margin is expected in the upper half of the 2 percent to 4 percent guidance range, as communicated in October 2024.

Posted: January 29, 2025

Source: Rieter Ltd.

SGS SMART: The One-Stop Platform For Supply Chain Management          

By Daniel Zhao

Modern softlines supply chains are complex, spanning multiple international borders and involving numerous stakeholders. Effective management requires transparency and traceability across all tiers to ensure efficiency while meeting rapidly evolving regulations. Without visibility, brands face significant risks of non-compliance, fines, loss of goods and potential reputational damage.

The softlines industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving consumer and regulatory expectations. While safety, quality, performance and aesthetics remain foundational, a growing demand for sustainability now exists. Consumers increasingly prioritize purchasing from brands with products that are transparent about safety, durability and environmental responsibility. Brands that build their reputation on meeting these standards are seeing growth in their market share.

Reputation is crucial to earning consumer trust, with 75 percent of customers citing word-of-mouth as a key influence in purchasing decisions.1 A strong brand recognition for quality and sustainability can boost sales, while a poor reputation risks eroding consumer confidence and reducing market share.

At the same time, governments are transitioning toward circular economies. The traditional linear ‘take-make-waste’ model requires significant resources and generates excessive waste, which is unsustainable. Authorities in France and the EU are responding with initiatives like France’s Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (AGEC) and the EU’s New Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAN). A circular economic model focuses on designing for longevity, using, reusing and recycling, reducing our reliance on virgin materials and minimizing waste.

Barriers In A Supply Chain

Historically, many brands have prioritized visibility in Tiers 1 and 2 of their supply chains, focusing primarily on ensuring that operators in these tiers adhere to environmental and social standards. Maintaining oversight beyond these tiers was complicated, time-consuming and often deemed impractical.

This limited level of visibility is no longer sufficient. New regulations, such as the EU’s Due Diligence Directive, Digital Product Passport (DPP), and the US New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, increasingly demand comprehensive oversight, transparency and traceability. Additionally, customs requirements around raw material origins are being implemented to enforce this shift. These frameworks align with corporate commitments to sustainability, transparency, authenticity and public trust.

Achieving these goals and ensuring compliance requires full and effective transparency across the entire supply chain, from raw materials to the final product. However, challenges persist, including the sheer number of operators, supply chain complexity, and a lack of expertise and tools for traceability. The costs of achieving comprehensive oversight can be significant, and collecting reliable data at scale is often difficult. Additionally, to meet requirements like the DPP, all collected data must be verified.

To overcome these challenges, brands must ask the right questions and deploy the right solutions to find the answers.

SGS SMART – The One-Stop Platform For Supply Chain Management

SGS SMART simplifies the management of product testing and inspections through a single, customer-focused platform that provides brands with complete control over testing parameters and laboratory selection, no matter where their supply chain operates globally. Real-time tracking of sample progress enables faster, better-informed decision-making, while advanced analytics offer deep insights into product and supplier performance, driving continuous supply chain improvements.

Modules for textile, garment and footwear supply chains, include:

  • SGS SMART Cares is a digital supply chain platform that focuses on chemical management, supporting the management of raw material records, chemical inventories and monthly consumption records. For Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) members, it also supports the generation of the ZDHC Performance InCheck Report;
  • SGS SMART Source provides brands with end-to-end transparency. Utilizing its cloud-based digital platform, they can collect, record, query and share traceability data, reducing sustainability risks from all tiers of the supply chain;
  • SGS SMART Knowledge keeps businesses updated with industry, market and regulatory developments; and
  • SGS SMART recall case module offers comprehensive analysis of the reasons behind product recalls across major markets and categories. This interactive tool provides detailed insights, with visually engaging horizontal comparisons across countries and regions.

This suite of modules for softlines provides a powerful combination of traceability and analytics to address key industry challenges, delivering unmatched functionality and market insights. SGS SMART Source delivers unparalleled supply chain visibility, while SGS SMART Cares integrates advanced features such as chemical ingredient screening against customized restricted substances lists (RSLs) and comprehensive analytics for wastewater and supply chain performance. These capabilities provide a transformative advantage, particularly in the critical area of chemical ingredient screening.

1 adweek.com/performance-marketing/ogilvy-cannes-study-behold-the-power-of-word-of-mouth/

Editor’s Note: Daniel Zhao is Technical Support Section head at SGS

January 28, 2025

Trident Group Eyes More Than 13 Billion Euro EU Home Textile Market Expansion

FRANKFURT, Germany & LONDON — January 28, 2025 — Trident Group, a $2 billion global home textile manufacturer, is set to expand its presence and growth in the more than 13 billion euro EU home textile market, with a focus on sustainable bed and bath linens. The company showcased an expansive range of its latest collections at Heimtextil 2025, the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles.

India’s Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, visits Trident’s pavilion at Heimtextil 2025. PRNewsfoto -Trident Group

“The European market for home textiles stands at approximately 13 billion euros, and our current export contribution from the EU is around 5.37 percent, out of total 60 percent overseas exports. This presents a huge opportunity for us to unlock the potential of this market and increase our share in the future. Our participation in Heimtextil, largest gathering of European Home Textile customers – is a significant step in this direction, as we showcase our latest sustainable bed and bath linen collections to EU retailers and consumers,” said Samir Joshipura, Group CEO of Trident Ltd.

Trident Group’s Heimtextil presentation, themed ‘Sustainability in Focus’, highlighted bedding and bath collections that blend traditional craftsmanship, modern design, and sustainable innovation. The event also marked Trident’s expansion into sustainable product development, featuring a portfolio of eco-friendly products designed to meet the evolving needs of diverse customer segments.

The bath linen collection features a range of themes, including Solid Theme with categories such as Ever Eco, Performance, Signature Select, Exclusive Trident, Melange, and Be Our Guest. The Fashion Theme includes categories like Plantopia, William Morris (Inspired by William Morris designs), Be Our Guest, Subtle Accents, and Melange. The company also offers a kids’ collection called Moon & Back and a beach collection. The sheeting collection comprises several brands, including ECRU COLLECTIVE, BE OUR GUEST, EVERECO, MELANGE, and EXCLUSIVELY TRIDENT.

Trident Group has earned prestigious accreditations, including the TQM initiative by American Society for Quality (ASQ), NABL accreditation for its quality lab, and Intertek certification for its bath linen business, demonstrating its commitment to delivering premium and high-quality products. These accreditations underscore Trident’s focus on quality and innovation, driving trust with EU retailers and consumers.

Trident Limited is an Indian (BSE listed) global player – vertically integrated Textile (Yarn, Bath & Bed Linen) Paper (Wheat Straw-based) and Chemical manufacturer.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Trident Group

Loomia And AFFOA Collaborate: Introducing The Gentoo Textile Heater-Reliable Performance For Ultra-Cold Environments

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — January 28, 2025 — LOOMIA, a developer of electronic textiles and flexible electronics, and Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a non-profit Manufacturing USA Institute driving fabric-based innovation in the United States, are proud to introduce the Gentoo Heater.

Engineered to perform in ultra-cold environments, the Gentoo Flexible Heater is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based resistive heater that maintains optimal performance even at temperatures as low as -60°C. Designed for seamless integration into textiles, this heater combines comfort, breathability, and stretchability with reliability in extreme conditions. When laminated to a textile, this heating element makes a robust heating fabric.

“Helping LOOMIA and other companies shorten their time to market is the purpose of the Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF) program. Heating technology like the Gentoo Heater will play a major role in the future of high-performance textiles to protect Warfighters and civilians in extreme temperatures,” shared Sasha Stolyarov, AFFOA’s CEO.

LOOMIA and AFFOA have a history of collaborating on innovative textile solutions. In a previous collaboration, they partnered to develop a novel and highly tactile, heated handwear solution designed for both commercial/recreational and military applications. For this project, LOOMIA provided its advanced e-textile technology to be used in a heated glove insert, while AFFOA led customer discovery efforts, producing over 10 prototypes, delivered system architecture designs, and produced an interface control unit.

The Gentoo Heater is an innovative development in textile heating technology, designed to perform in cold environments with temperatures as low as -60°C. Its selective TPU placement allows for breathability when laminated onto knit or woven textiles, while its 4-way stretch capability ensures easy integration into garments, offering both flexibility and comfort. The Gentoo Flexible Heater can also be laminated into trims or fabrics of choice, making it suitable for diverse applications. The Gentoo Flexible Heater has demonstrated consistent performance after 20 wash cycles, with only a ~10 percent resistance change under delicate settings and hang drying. It is robust and highly customizable for various industries, from outdoor gear to specialized applications requiring ultra-cold performance.

LOOMIA and AFFOA will host a webinar this February 19 to introduce the Gentoo Heater. The event will feature LOOMIA’s CEO, Madison Maxey, speaking about the advanced technology behind the Gentoo Flexible Heater. The webinar will also cover data from thermal chamber testing and explore real-world applications in ultra-cold settings.

Posted: January 28, 2025

Source: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA)

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