Autopsy: New trend book by Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Autopsy, the new trend book by Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, deciphers the fractures of our time through 12 creative signals. Materials, colors, shapes, and narratives come together to create a forward-looking map for the Autumn-Winter 2027-2028 season. 
 
Presented during Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Center, Autopsy offers a reinterpretation of the contours of fashion in a world undergoing profound transformation, balancing radical introspection and sensitive renewal. 
 
Designed under the artistic direction of Louis Gérin and Grégory Lamaud by the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Trends Table, this new edition marks a major evolution in the way trend forecasting is presented: replacing the four major narrative worlds that structured previous editions, Autopsy introduces this year a broader and more instinctive approach. Twelve emerging signals now shape a sensitive mapping of the cultural, social, aesthetic, and emotional tensions defining our era. 
 
A tool for decoding and creative insight. 

Unlocking the full potential of short fiber processing

Spinning mills worldwide are looking for solutions that combine higher productivity, stable quality and shorter processes, especially when processing short fibers. Trützschler’s integrated draw frame IDF 3 has proven to be a powerful answer to these requirements. Evaluations from several customer trials in Türkiye under real production conditions highlight the strong performance of the IDF 3, particularly when combined with the next-generation card TC 30i. 

Outstanding results with TC 30i and IDF 3 
A leading Turkish spinning mill produces a 100% cotton rotor yarn (Ne 30/1). The mill compared its conventional set-up of one breaker and one finisher draw frame, running consistently at 90 kg/h, with a TC 30i card combined with the integrated draw frame IDF 3. While the conventional setup was limited to 90 kg/h, TC 30i and IDF 3 enabled a stepwise increase in production to 130 kg/h and later even 150 kg/h. Across all trials, the combination delivered higher and more consistent quality with lower IPI levels. These results confirm excellent process stability at significantly increased production output. 

Renewable nylon fiber for THE NORTH FACE brand

Goldwin Inc., Neste, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and Toray Industries, Inc. have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials. Neste supplies Neste RE™, a renewable raw material that enables the production of high-performance renewable nylon fiber and reduces the reliance on fossil feedstocks. The nylon fiber produced through this project is scheduled to be used by Goldwin for a part of THE NORTH FACE products in August 2026. 

Renewable naphtha, or Neste RE, is made from bio-based raw materials such as used cooking oil and other renewable raw materials. It is a lower-GHG-emission alternative to conventional fossil feedstocks. With the use of neat (i.e., unblended) renewable Neste RE, over 85%* of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the raw material are reduced compared to the use of virgin fossil raw materials. Bio-based plastics derived from Neste RE are of identical quality to those made from virgin fossil feedstocks and can be turned into exactly the same products and used for the same applications.

Lenzing AG: Georg Kasperkovitz new Chief Executive Officer

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz, Member of the Management Board and Chief Operations Officer, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lenzing AG with effect from June 1, 2026. 
Kasperkovitz will assume this role in addition to his current function as Chief Operations Officer (COO). 

Kasperkovitz has been a member of the Management Board of Lenzing AG as Chief Operations Officer since June 2025. In this role, he has most recently led the Fiber Division (sales, production, and supply chain) as well as the further development and execution of the performance program. He has achieved significant progress in operational excellence and the profitability of the fiber production sites. 

As CEO, in addition to overseeing the company-wide fiber production sites, he will also assume global responsibility for fiber sales, supply chain, and human resources. 
Kasperkovitz’s mandate as CEO runs for three years until May 31, 2029. 

SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at ITM 2026

Leading computerized flat knitting technology provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Turkish representative TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S., will participate in the ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye this month with a full product lineup. In addition to flat knitting machines and design software, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the full range of SHIMA SEIKI textile machinery with its automatic cutting machine exhibit, all geared toward the fashion apparel market as well as non-apparel related businesses. 

With its geographic location of Istanbul traditionally serving as a gateway between East and West, ITM has established itself as one of the largest textile machinery exhibitions, attracting visitors from all ends of the globe. 

2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Revealed

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the 2026 World of WipesInnovation Award®. The finalists are The Clorox Company for their Clorox™ Refreshables™, Lenzing Fibers, Inc. for their Lenzing™ DualWipe, and Rockline Industries for their First Defense™ Fentanyl Detection Wipe.

These finalists will present their products at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 29-July 2, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. The winner will be announced during the closing session on July 2.

Presented annually, the World of Wipes Innovation Award recognizes breakthrough achievements in nonwoven product design, technology, and application across the wipes supply chain. Selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, finalists are honored for creativity, technical excellence, and distinctive advancements in areas such as raw materials, fibers, converting, packaging, binders, additives, active ingredients, sustainability, and end-use performance.

Turkmenistan: Italian Textile Machinery Focuses On High Technology And Specialization

The Italian textile machinery industry flies to Ashgabat to participate with a large “Made in Italy” delegation at TURKMEN TEXTILE EXPO 2026, the major international showcase taking place from June 4 to 6, 2026. The Italian presence, coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), aims to consolidate Italy’s primary technological role in a highly strategic market with interesting prospects.

Turkmenistan confirms its status as a crucial hub for the global textile sector. With cotton representing the country’s third-largest export item, national authorities are strongly committed to strengthening an integrated domestic supply chain capable of processing raw materials locally to generate high-value-added products. The success of this ambitious industrial plan requires continuous technological integration, positioning the demand for advanced machinery as a fundamental pillar for the country’s economic diversification.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: Trends 2027, New Lifestyle Zone and Product Expansion

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition 2026 will spotlight forward-looking design directions and evolving consumer demand, as the global home and lifestyle market continues to adapt to sustainability priorities, emotional well-being, and diversified living spaces. Taking place from 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will present its latest trend theme, ‘BREATHE UP!’, developed in collaboration with leading international trend forecaster NellyRodi™ Agency, alongside expanded product categories, and the debut of the Home Textiles Lifestyle Zone.

Amid a shifting market landscape shaped by greener consumption policies in China, the rise of home-centric lifestyles, and growing demand for multi-functional and emotionally resonant interiors[1], the fair serves as a key platform for trend-led sourcing, cross-sector collaboration, and business exchange. These developments will be reflected across four halls, from curated displays to exhibitor showcases aligned with emerging consumer preferences.

The CHT Group GmbH awarded Best Managed Company 2026

The CHT Group GmbH has been honored as Best Managed Company 2026. The seal of approval recognizes excellently managed medium-sized companies and is awarded as part of a program by Deloitte Private, UBS, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

For the CHT Group GmbH, the award is above all confirmation of the transformation course it has embarked upon. In recent months, the company has fundamentally realigned its organization: with a consistent focus on customer value and customer proximity, clearer responsibilities, and simplified structures.

“This award comes at a time when our company has faced significant challenges. That makes us see it all the more as confirmation that we are on the right track. Even though we are still on this journey and have not yet fully achieved our goal, this award is valuable confirmation that we are taking the right steps,” says Eva Baumann, CEO of CHT. “Our goal is to be a clearer, more focused organization that is closer to our customers, thereby remaining competitive in the long term.”

Scoop: Landmark Collaboration with the Italian Trade Association (ICE)

Scoop announced a new collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), bringing an exclusive collective of 32 contemporary Italian designers to the upcoming July edition of the show.

Carefully curated exclusively for Scoop, the showcase will present a distinctive edit of Made in Italy fashion, accessories and lifestyle collections spanning ready-to-wear, knitwear, jewellery, handbags, footwear, umbrellas and homeware. None of the participating designers have previously exhibited at Scoop or within the UK market, making the showcase a truly exclusive opportunity for buyers to discover a new wave of contemporary Italian talent. 

The collaboration marks a significant moment for Scoop and further reinforces its position as the UK’s leading premium womenswear and lifestyle trade show, recognised internationally for its highly curated designer mix and influential buyer audience.