Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, and Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, have announced the name of a new company integrating the two organizations, which will be established on October 1, 2026. TA Frontier Co., Ltd. will bring together the complementary materials-related technologies and marketing capabilities of Teijin […]
Arvind Advanced Materials expands into the US through Dalco-GFT Acquisition
Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind Limited, announced the acquisition of nearly 61% stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized needle-punched non-woven specialty fabrics. This acquisition reinforces Arvind’s strategy of leveraging its integrated supply chain and pursuing value-accretive opportunities to enhance resilience, expand partnerships, and respond to evolving global […]
UK Defence Textile Collaboration formed between Pincroft and Toray Textiles
As the UK Government looks to secure a resilient domestic supply chain, Pincroft Dyeing & Printing and Toray Textiles Europe Ltd have responded to the need for printed woven technical textiles for the UK defence sector. Both companies are established suppliers to NATO military programmes and are now well positioned to support UK defence requirements. […]
Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026
As global industries rethink supply chains and accelerate the adoption of advanced materials, the Aditya Birla Group, a US$67‑billion global conglomerate, headquartered in Mumbai, India, showcased the full strength of its technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt today. The Group’s presence underscored India’s transformation into a hub for high-value, performance-driven textile solutions within the global ecosystem. The Group’s […]
Indorama Ventures enables customers’ performance at Techtextil
Recycled, bio-based, and binder fibers that help cut emissions and improve cost-in-use At this year’s Techtextil in Frankfurt/Main (Germany), Indorama Ventures focuses on three key customer requirements shaping material innovation across the textile and nonwovens industries: Meet the team in hall 9.0, booth A80/A82 Visitors to Techtextil on April 21-24 are invited to connect with […]
VEOCEL™ Lyocell Production Expands to Asia – Launching a New Chapter for Nonwovens in the Region
VEOCEL™, Lenzing’s flagship specialty nonwovens brand, expands production at its Thai plant in Prachinburi. This is the first-ever production of its nonwoven-grade lyocell fibers in Asia. Built in 2022 with a 100,000-ton annual production capacity, the facility – previously focused on fibers for textile applications – now can directly meet the demand for VEOCEL™’s biodegradable¹, […]
TechTextileHub: Building the Digital Backbone of the Global Technical Textiles Ecosystem
Digitising fragmented Technical Textile markets into a unified global ecosystem. By Karthik Kumar SundararajDirector, Nexio Infotech Private Limited, 18+ years of entrepreneurial experience across Technical Textiles The Technical Textiles industry has emerged as one of the most innovation-intensive segments of the global textile value chain. Encompassing medical and hygiene products, nonwovens, geosynthetics, industrial fabrics, protective textiles, mobility […]
Asahi Kasei Advance to showcase high-performance non-woven and fibers at Techtextil 2026
Asahi Kasei Advance will present its portfolio of high–performance nonwovens, flame-retardant fabrics, and advanced textile and fiber solutions designed for various industries during its first-ever exhibition at Techtextil 2026. Techtextil is the leading international trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens, taking place from April 21-24, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany. Asahi Kasei Advance will highlight […]
Over 1,500 exhibitors: Techtextil 2026 grows in key future sectors
Techtextil 2026 continues to grow: more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries present their products and innovations in Frankfurt am Main from 21 to 24 April 2026. Over 120 of them are first-time exhibitors. Texprocess is taking place at the same time, remaining stable with around 200 exhibitors – despite challenging market conditions. Together, the […]
Mafatlal Industries expands healthcare portfolio with launch of Medical Apparel Platform, Mafatlal MedFits
Mafatlal Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship company of the Arvind Mafatlal Group and one of India’s most trusted textile institutions, has announced its entry into the ecommerce space with the launch of Mafatlal MedFits (www.mafatlalmedfits.com), a dedicated digital platform for medical apparel. This marks the company’s first direct-to-consumer (D2C) venture and represents a key milestone […]