Monforts Technology Centre brings new textile ideas into production
Textile finishing technology specialist Monforts is supporting customers in transferring new products and processes from the laboratory stage to industrial production through its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Originally opened in 2013 and subsequently expanded, the facility now operates across an area of 1,200 square metres. Monforts Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek said: “The […]
SIGN İstanbul 2026 set to open new horizons for signage and printing industries
Türkiye’s sole Industrial Advertising and Digital Printing Fair, SIGN İstanbul, is opening its doors for the 27th time. With all exhibition stands fully booked, the exhibition will bring sector professionals together at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) from Wednesday, September 23 to Saturday, September 26. Bringing the world’s largest solvent printer and the world’s fastest […]
How does the “magic t-shirt” stay clean without being washed for over 30 days?
US-based textile brand HercLéon has captured the functional fabrics spotlight with the fifth iteration of its flagship t-shirt, the HercShirt V5.0. Officially launched for pre-orders on Kickstarter between July 8 and August 19, 2026, the campaign raised over $320,000 from backers worldwide. With shipments scheduled to begin in November 2026, the company claims the shirt […]
Turkish apparel manufacturers set their sights on fashion capitals in 2027
Türkiye’s apparel and garment industry, one of the country’s leading export sectors and a major source of employment, is working to recover market share lost in recent years. With an eye on the world’s fashion capitals, the sector has already begun its marketing efforts for 2027. The Aegean Apparel Exporters’ Association (EHKİB) has started preparations […]
Durak Maxibalance thread supports users’ movement and balance comfort
Durak Tekstil, which shapes the industrial sewing and embroidery thread sector, introduced its latest product, Durak Maxibalance, designed to redefine standards in the textile industry. Developed through intensive R&D efforts, this bio-ceramic embroidery thread enhances movement comfort while supporting bodily balance and physical performance across a wide spectrum of applications, from sportswear to supportive garments. […]
Textile and Apparel Industry in Ghana: Manufacturing, Investment and Export Potential
Ghana is emerging as an increasingly interesting location on Africa’s textile and apparel manufacturing map. While the country does not yet operate at the scale of the world’s major garment-producing economies, it combines several factors that could support further industrial development: an established garment manufacturing base, access to regional cotton supplies, competitive labour costs, export-oriented […]