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Insight4 Mar 2026

Public consultation launch on sustainable fashion

French non-profit organisation Paris Good Fashion is launching a ‘citizen consultation on sustainable fashion’.

Technical TextilesApparelSustainability

Insight4 Mar 2026

Middle East conflict hits textile industry

The textile and apparel industry has been hit by the conflict taking place in the Middle East, which commenced on 28 February. WTiN analyses how this is affecting exports and textile production.

SyntheticsYarnsMarkets & Prices

Podcast3 Mar 2026

Ep. 144: Advancing aerogel insulation

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

Insight

3 Mar 2026

Concerns raised over import classifications

Nonwovens association EDANA has raised concerns regarding the legal requirements to comply with European Union (EU) rules on customs classifications when importing nonwovens from countries outside of the EU.

SyntheticsYarnsMarkets & Prices

EmergingInsight27 Feb 2026

A natural rubber alternative in dandelion roots

Scientists have found a natural rubber alternative in the roots of the Kazakh dandelion plant. QuberTech founder and CEO Dr. Ofir Meir speaks to WTiN about the plant’s potential and how gene-editing technology can scale its adoption.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

Intelligence26 Feb 2026

Spotlight: Empowered functionalities

Demands for functionalities such as cooling, odour-control and shedding resistance are on the rise. WTiN examines the market potential and pitfalls of such technologies, as well as several players in the space.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight26 Feb 2026

Footwear solutions with lower carbon emissions

Cirql, a sustainable materials manufacturer for the footwear industry, has significantly reduced the carbon footprint of its recycled TPU materials. WTiN asks how the company achieved this and how it will now position itself.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Insight25 Feb 2026

Techtextil 2026 expands key future sectors

More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries are expected to present products and innovations at Techtextil 2026, taking place at Frankfurt am Main from 21 to 24 April 2026.

CellulosicsRecycledCircularity

ScalingInsight25 Feb 2026

Octarine Bio to scale fossil-free pigments

Octarine Bio has developed a proprietary platform to replace fossil-based dyes with high-performance, sustainable alternatives. Abigail Turner speaks to the company about how it intends to use its recent funding success.

DyeingApparelCircularity

Insight25 Feb 2026

Acquisitions and investments continue in 2026

Continuing as the year started, the textile industry is still witnessing acquisition and major investment announcements.

NaturalSyntheticsCircularity

Insight24 Feb 2026

Navigating US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

The apparel and footwear industry reacts to the US Supreme Court’s ruling against US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday (20 February).

Technical TextilesFootwearMarkets & Prices

Insight23 Feb 2026

Toolbox to verify recycled cotton claims

A peer-reviewed study proposes a toolbox built around three complementary tests, which could analyse the recycled cotton content of garments.

NaturalSyntheticsCircularity

Insight23 Feb 2026

FESPA announces exhibitors for 2026 events

FESPA has revealed exhibitors for the European Sign Expo 2026 and Global Print Expo 2026, both taking place from 19-22 May 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain.

FinishingDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight23 Feb 2026

Mimaki streamlines sportswear production

Italian sportswear brand Erreà has replaced its fleet of 28 digital printers with seven high-performance Mimaki systems.

DyeingDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight19 Feb 2026

Advancing sustainable jet precision dyeing

Alchemie Technology has partnered with Portugal’s Acatel to validate and optimise its jet precision dyeing technology specifically for knitted fabrics.

CellulosicsYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight18 Feb 2026

Scaling antimicrobial textile innovation

Parx Materials has entered a partnership with Shanghai Textile Raw Materials to integrate its zinc-based antimicrobial technology into the Chinese market. CEO and founder Michaël van der Jagt explains the significance of this move.

FibresSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

Podcast17 Feb 2026

Ep. 143: Sustainability winner

In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025.

CellulosicsYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight17 Feb 2026

Avgol Q&A around next-gen materials in nonwovens

WTiN speaks to recently appointed global R&D head for the nonwovens business at Avgol, Marco Bruno, about the development of next-generation fibres for nonwovens.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight16 Feb 2026

Circulose to restart production in Q4

Circulose, the next-generation material made from textile waste, has announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant in Sweden.

RecycledCellulosicsCircularity

Insight13 Feb 2026

3D weaving accelerates circularity in fashion

UK startup WEFFAN has created a 3D woven tailored suit with Balenciaga, signalling a new chapter for more efficient garment construction.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight12 Feb 2026

Textile industry questions UK plan to tackle PFAS

A PFAS plan has been outlined by the UK government to tackle these ‘forever chemicals’. WTiN asks the fashion and textile industry if these plans go far enough to enact effective change.

FabricsFinishingMarkets & Prices

Insight12 Feb 2026

Highstreet brand pilots onshore denim finishing

February has seen denim highlight the potential in circular design and onshore production. River Island has collaborated with denim reprocessing hub LaundRe to complete its finishing process in the UK for the first time.

NaturalRecycledCircularity

Insight11 Feb 2026

Advancing post-consumer recycled nylon 6,6

US-based chemical manufacturer INVISTA has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Epoch Biodesign to advance the development of post-consumer recycled nylon 6,6.

SyntheticsYarnsCircularity

Insight10 Feb 2026

New EU rules ban destruction of unsold clothes

The European Commission (EC) announced on Monday (9 February) it would be adopting new measures to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear, from 19 July 2026.

FibresYarnsCircularity

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