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Insight20 Jan 2026

Magnetic textiles advancement in smart textiles

A team of researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)have developed soft magnetorheological textiles that can deform and alter their mechanical properties under low-strength, human-safe magnetic fields.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight19 Jan 2026

AI and sustainability to lead 2026 trade shows

WTiN sits on Messe Frankfurt’s Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 international press conference.

Technical TextilesApparelCircularity

Insight16 Jan 2026

Opinion: “anti-dumping duties threaten Belgium”

“Belgian companies, renowned worldwide for innovative and high-quality- technical textile products, are placed at a structural disadvantage,” says Karla Basselier, CEO of Fedustria – responding to increased anti-dumping duties on HTPY.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeMarkets & Prices

Insight16 Jan 2026

CovationBio shifts focus to next-gen biomaterials

Delaware, US-based Covation Biomaterials announced on Wednesday plans to sell its interest in Primient Covation while securing a long-term supply agreement for continued propanediol (BioPDO) supply for its Sorona® polymer production.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

ScalingInsight15 Jan 2026

Extending garment longevity with Twinery

Sri Lanka-based Twinery – Innovations by MAS Holdings has developed an eco-friendly plasma solution to extend garments’ lifecycles. Abigail Turner asks how this solution can be scaled up.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight15 Jan 2026

Natural Fiber Welding to restart production

US plant-based materials start-up Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has announced it is restarting production on a smaller scale after it secured funding.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

Insight14 Jan 2026

Balena Q&A surrounding circular footwear

WTiN speaks to David Roubach, founder and CEO of Balena Science about the company’s collaboration with Stella McCartney and recognition in TIME Magazine.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

Insight14 Jan 2026

Partnership to advance circular textiles

Birla Cellulose and Circulose recently announced a partnership to scale the use of textile recycled materials. Both companies speak to WTiN about widespread adoption of T2T recycled materials.

CellulosicsRecycledCircularity

EmergingInsight14 Jan 2026

A ‘cleaner’ way to produce rayon

UBC researchers have used micro fibrillated cellulose to cut toxic solvent use by 70% in the production of rayon. Dr. Feng Jiang tells WTiN how they have achieved this while maintaining rayon’s desirable properties.

CellulosicsSpun/Man-madeCircularity

Podcast13 Jan 2026

Ep. 139: Power of education and collaboration

In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak John Higginson, CEO of Eco Age.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight13 Jan 2026

Asahi Kasei to restart Bemberg fibre production

Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei will restart production of its Bemberg™ fibre, at restored sections of its Nobeoka plant in Japan.

CellulosicsYarnsCircularity

Insight12 Jan 2026

Innovation and tradition in textile printing

The winner of Premier Digital Textiles’ Vibrancy in Print Award, Beth Lingard, speaks to WTiN about the future of the discipline and the importance of fabric choice in design.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Commercially readyInsight12 Jan 2026

Roland DG maximises DTF print performance

Digital printer manufacturer Roland DG Corporation has announced several engineering and performance updates to its TY-300 direct-to-film (DTF) printer.

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Insight9 Jan 2026

French ban on PFAS comes into force

The French Government’s PFAS Decree entered into force on 1 January 2026, after it was published in its official journal on 30 December 2025.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight9 Jan 2026

Japan aims to reduce clothing waste by 25%

Japan has set out plans to reduce clothing waste by 25% by fiscal 2030 to address environmental concerns over the fashion industry’s impact.

RecycledYarnsCircularity

Podcast6 Jan 2026

Ep. 138: Product Innovation Winner

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

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight6 Jan 2026

Fashion’s governance for tomorrow

In January 2025 WTiN spoke with Monica Buchan-NG, head of knowledge exchange (sustainability) at Centre for Sustainable Fashion based (CSF) at London College of Fashion (LCF).

ApparelCircularity

Insight5 Jan 2026

Automated textile sorting plant faces sale

In December 2025 Swedish waste-to-energy operator Sysav announced it would initiate the selling of its textile sorting plant Siptex plant in Malmö.

RecycledNaturalCircularity

Insight5 Jan 2026

Plant-based synthetic alternative for outerwear

Japanese material company Bioworks Corporation has developed a biobased alternative to synthetic polyester that can be used in sportswear and outdoorwear. The company has had its new yarn adopted by the likes of The North Face.

NaturalSyntheticsCircularity

EmergingInsight24 Dec 2025

Redefining colour durability in synthetics

Twinery, the innovation arm of Sri Lankan textile giant, MAS Holdings has developed an anti-fading technology to preserve brilliance, extend garment lifecycle and uphold brand standards in tough conditions.

FibresSyntheticsCircularity

Insight24 Dec 2025

R&D drives DTF innovation in 2025

Throughout 2025 the direct-to-film (DTF) printing marketing has remained a profitable high-growth sectors. From technological innovation to low investment costs and flexible production, the DTF sector...

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight23 Dec 2025

Decathlon signs MoU to scale recycled polyester

Ecosis: Transforming Textile Waste has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Decathlon Sports India to advance textile-to-textile recycled polyester in sports apparel.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Insight23 Dec 2025

Textile dyeing throughout 2025

WTiN rounds up five of the sustainable dyeing solutions that have been launched in 2025.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight23 Dec 2025

Using enzymes to enable T2T recycling in 2025

Enzymatic recycling has accelerated throughout 2025, moving from labs to commercial plants, we have even seen the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) engineered enzymes break down synthetics and blended fabrics.

SyntheticsYarnsCircularity

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