#Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-18

Spinnova’s partner NZ TEX GROUP supports scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre

NZ TEX GROUP, Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner based in Bangladesh, supports the scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre by joining the Spinnova ecosystem. NZ TEX GROUP and Spinnova have jointly developed fabrics, including denim, over several years, and the partners are now formalising and strengthening their cooperation through the ecosystem model.

NZ TEX GROUP is a vertically integrated textile conglomerate established in 1982, specialising in denim and other woven fabrics. The company works closely with well-established international fashion brands, combining industrial-scale manufacturing with experience in meeting brand and market requirements.

The collaboration between the companies began with joint R&D and product development, during which SPINNOVA® fibre has been tested and applied in a range of fabric trials. NZ TEX GROUP has been responsible for weaving, dyeing, and finishing the fabrics, drawing on its expertise in denim and woven textiles. The development work has focused in particular on denim applications, where SPINNOVA® fibre has demonstrated strong suitability.

Through this collaboration, NZ TEX GROUP supports the transition from development to scalable fabric manufacturing. As part of the ecosystem, NZ TEX GROUP will utilise SPINNOVA® fibre to produce denim fabrics that will be showcased at the Kingpins New York edition in July 2026. Kingpins is a denim-focused trade show that brings together denim mills, suppliers, and brands.

“Working with NZ TEX GROUP allows us to move our denim developments closer to the market. Over the past years, we have jointly developed and refined denim fabrics using SPINNOVA® fibre, and showcasing these developments at Kingpins in New York is an important next step as we continue scaling the fibre within established textile supply chains”, says Shahriare Mahmood, Spinnova’s Chief Product and Sustainability Officer.

“This partnership perfectly aligns with our promise to deliver innovative, yet sustainable yarns and fabrics to the global clothing industry, and Spinnova’s fibre technology has strong potential for tough fabrics like denim”, comments Saleudh Zaman Khan, the Chairperson at NZ Tex Group.

ECCO introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition ECCO BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry.

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale‑up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale‑up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.

ITMA Asia 2026: How Barmag is reshaping the future of man-made fiber production

The textile industry is entering a groundbreaking era. Manufacturers face rising energy prices, growing sustainability demands, increasing labor shortages, and an unprecedented need for flexibility. For a globally active textile industry, where competitiveness is closely linked to production efficiency and cost leadership, this means that technology is no longer merely a means of improving operational processes – it is increasingly becoming a strategic differentiator.

Greater efficiency for tomorrow’s textile industry

From September 24 to 27, 2026, Barmag, together with BB Engineering (BBE), will present innovative solutions for the efficient and sustainable production of synthetic yarns at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo, Egypt. Under the motto “A New Era. Powered by Innovation.,” experts from Barmag and BBE will present technologies spanning the entire textile value chain — from melt to yarn — at the ATAG Ltd. booth (Hall 1, Booth C1).

The LYCRA Company expands its co-creation vision through an immersive Lifestyle District at Intertextile Shanghai.

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, is reimagining the trade show experience at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition, which opened today in China. Building on the success of last year's ALL IN concept, the company has expanded its co-creation vision into a 356-square-meter Lifestyle District featuring partners Jingzili New Material, JYT Textile, Lianxingfa Knitting, and Trend Textile. The district is part of a larger 895-square-meter pavilion showcasing a total of 19 co-exhibitors. Together, they demonstrate how innovations in fiber, fabric, and garments can be combined to create compelling solutions for both work and play.

SHIMA SEIKI to showcase flat knitting and digital design solutions at Egypt Stitch & Tex

Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting technologist SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its sales representative in Egypt, TTS (EL MASRIA FOR TRADE & TECHNICAL SERVICES), will participate in the upcoming 24th International Exhibition for Textile & Carpet Machineries, Printing Technologies and Accessories (Egypt Stitch & Tex) to be held in Cairo, Egypt this month.

Coats Digital launches AI-powered GSD RealMotion for motion analysis

Coats Digital has launched GSD RealMotion, an AI-powered solution designed to provide apparel manufacturers with greater visibility into factory-floor operations. By analysing shop-floor video and applying Coats Digital’s GSD methodology, the solution turns video recordings into structured, motion-by-motion method studies.