Outlast: Cooling Technology for Cotton and Viscose

Outlast Technologies has expanded its fresh2SKIN® cooling technology to cellulose-based fibers such as cotton and viscose, enabling brands to combine natural materials with a re-freshing cooling effect and long-lasting thermal comfort.

The latest development allows fresh2SKIN® to be applied while maintaining an exceptionally natural and soft handfeel. The finish is virtually imperceptible on the textile, preserving the smooth, flexible character that consumers expect from cotton and viscose fabrics.

What consumers experience instead is the benefit: an immediate, pleasantly cool sensation when the fabric touches the skin. Unlike many textile technologies that remain invisible to the con-sumer, fresh2SKIN® provides a cooling experience that can be felt immediately, for example when trying on a T-shirt equipped with the technology.

Woolmark Appoints New CEO as Wool Demand Continues

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the organisation behind the global Woolmark brand, has announced Bryan Fry as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. 

AWI Chairman George Millington says the decision by the Board follows an extensive recruitment process: “Bryan brings global leadership experience, most recently serving as Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, where he led large-scale international operations across multiple markets and premium brands. 

His career is distinguished by a rare combination of hands-on agricultural experience as an agronomist alongside deep expertise in international marketing, brand development and commercial strategy. This unique blend of skills positions him strongly to lead the research, development and marketing organisation for Australian woolgrowers, including AWI’s global Woolmark program. 

Bryan’s background in agriculture, coupled with his proven global leadership and brand expertise, makes him exceptionally well suited to lead the organisation. 

Jeanologia: First artificial intelligence for denim design

Over 25 years ago, Jeanologia influenced the denim industry by introducing laser technology for jean finishing, a solution that replaced manual processes with high impact on both workers’ health and the environment. Today, the Spanish company is again transforming the sector with the launch of BILLY, the first artificial intelligence developed specifically for the denim industry, capable of extracting precise designs directly from a picture. With this launch, Jeanologia brings AI into one of the most creative and complex phases of denim development: design.

For decades, translating the character of a vintage garment into a laser design ready for production required time-consumingwork by highly skilled designers. Achieving an authentic result depended not only on their experience and precision, but often also on manual retouching during production to refine the final look.

EDANA unveils nominees for INDEX™26 Awards

EDANA unveiled the nominees for the INDEX™26 Awards, the nonwoven industry’s highest accolade for technical and sustainable excellence. Out of a record-breaking field of entries, the finalists represent the cutting edge of material science—from bio-based hygiene fibers and PFAS-free protective textiles to revolutionary water-filtration machinery. Each nominee has been selected by a jury of industry experts for their ability to solve critical global challenges, including the transition to a circular economy and the pursuit of enhanced consumer performance. 

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VIATT 2026: Expanding role in ASEAN textile sourcing

At its third edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) reinforced its role as a key sourcing and business platform for ASEAN’s textile industry. The three-day fair welcomed over 17,000 visits from 54 countries and regions, and featured over 460 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions across 18,000 sqm. The 2026 edition was marked by the introduction of new international pavilions and zones, broadening the fair’s sourcing scope across new geographies and product categories. The fringe programme, headlined by the debut Trend Forum, further distinguished VIATT as the region’s most integrated textile trade platform – uniquely spanning the entire value chain.
 

Successful World Pultrusion Conference 2026

The 18th World Pultrusion Conference (WPC) took place in Valencia, Spain, from 5 to 6 March 2026. Pultrusion, also known as the pultrusion process, is a highly efficient method for manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic profiles for various applications in the construction, infrastructure and transport sectors.

Around 120 participants from all over the world attended the conference. A total of 27 speakers gave 26 presentations on the latest developments, technologies and applications relating to pultruded fibre composites. The international audience consisted of experts from industry, research and application.

New quilting machine doubles productivity

Having achieved rapid market success with its fully automated fitted sheet system, Automatex, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, has developed a quilting machine which doubles productivity compared to what has previously been achievable.

The P12-PB Automatic Lock Stitch Quilting Unit is engineered to deliver continuous, programmable quilting while reducing manual intervention in the stitching of bedding and padded home textiles.

“Across our member companies we are seeing automation move beyond individual machines towards intelligent, interconnected production environments,” says TMAS General Secretary Therese Premler-Andersson. “Solutions like this demonstrate how textile technology manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of consistency, productivity and digital control in areas that were traditionally dependent on operator skill.”

Solvay: New official partner of the Belgian Rugby Federation

Solvay has become the official partner of the Belgian Rugby Federation, joining forces in a collaboration built on shared values and a common vision: bringing people together and enabling human potential to flourish. 

For more than 160 years, Solvay has been guided by the humanistic principles of Ernest Solvay, who believed that progress begins with people - with education, inclusion and the strength of communities. These convictions remain at the heart of the Group’s sustainability roadmap For Generations and continue to shape its ambition to contribute positively to society worldwide.

Rugby is a natural extension of this vision. The sport is rooted in trust, teamwork and resilience - qualities that empower individuals while building something greater together.

“Rugby expresses a belief that Solvay holds deeply: people go further when they move forward together, the only ‘en avant’ that is allowed” said Philippe Kehren, CEO of Solvay. “This partnership celebrates Solvay’s heritage while opening new possibilities for connection - bringing colleagues and communities together around the world, especially when the national team competes abroad.”

Monforts: Interactive digital platform for textile finishers

Monforts has launched a new digital platform designed to give textile manufacturers faster, more intuitive access to the company’s finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales support worldwide.

A key feature of the new website is a series of interactive 3D tours covering the company’s principal technology ranges. Visitors can virtually explore the latest MONTEX stenter lines, MONFORTEX sanforising systems and THERMEX continuous dyeing technologies as well as the different coating options and exhaust air cleaning modules, moving around each installation to examine configurations, key components and optional features aimed at maximising efficiency and boosting output.

The platform has also been developed to streamline day-to-day interaction with existing customers. Ordering spare parts and arranging service support can now be initiated directly via a simplified contact tool, ensuring rapid routing of enquiries to the relevant specialists.