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February 2026

27 February 2026
SE Scale issues bring about the end of wool clothing brand
BE Watershed moment for wool as journal publishes biogenic research
FR Biobased chemicals producer Afyren raises new capital
AU Nanollose nears commercial production
26 February 2026
US Reformation solidifies ZDHC partnership
CH New funding and new CEO for ‘controlled disassembly’ specialist
CN Investors back Outopia
IT Eurojersey promotes fresh activewear fabrics and designs
25 February 2026
CH More LightSpray factories on the way, On promises
KR On says Korea factory represents a ‘monumental milestone’
US CEO shuffleboard at PrimaLoft
US Unifi hits 1 billion t-shirts worth of waste
24 February 2026
Sportstextiles Issue One 2026 out now
US First partner for CreateMe’s apparel-making robot
PL Lululemon’s 100th EMEA store signals international intention
US Circ extends Fibre Club
23 February 2026
EU Funding for skills development for textiles SMEs
CH Fresh funds for dissolvable thread technology
US Fifth year of double-digit gains for New Balance
US Cascale names CEO
20 February 2026
IT A reminder of what matters most for Moncler
US Corts launches women’s specific volleyball range
US Flashspun HDPE powers new camping brand
KR Hyosung to outline autumn-winter 27/28 textiles trends
19 February 2026
FR ER Ocean Recherche presents new marine-derived fibre
ES Orange adds zest to special Real Betis shirt
IT Arena patents ‘tense-elastic’ fabric for next-generation suits
IT Spring’s promise of better weather inspires Italian collection
18 February 2026
TH R&D appointment at Indorama Ventures
CH Arc’teryx trials circularity certification
VN VIATT 2026: expanded European pavillion, roundtable and summit
AM WFSGI brands help all Olympians to compete in high-end gear
17 February 2026
US New role for outgoing Lululemon CEO
SE Circulose to restart production
DE BASF increases German BDO production following anti-dumping call
GB Slazenger on front foot with ‘tennis’s younger brother’
16 February 2026
IN India: Microsoft deal to create co-benefits for cotton farmers
JP Fibres division performs well for Toray, despite European ‘stagnation’
DE Steffi Graf partners with new Lidl brand Crivit
DE Hohenstein claims first in ecotoxicity of fibres test
13 February 2026
JP Strong growth for ASICS
US Printful assesses market potential for digital printing
CH Long-term higher costs have to be passed on now, Rieter says
FR First French Reju hub to be built in the Pyrenees
12 February 2026
FR First profitable quarter for Perfect Moment
NL Fashion for Good to test bio-based and recycled elastane
SE Polygiene releases financial results for 2025
IT Italian mill and Suedwolle add merino to denim project
11 February 2026
NZ Merino belongs everywhere, Nuyarn CEO says
FR Kiabi launches activewear
CA ‘Intense training’ inspires Lululemon collection
AT Return to wooden skis: Atomic releases Impact Statement
10 February 2026
CN Merino wool featured in Anta performance range
FR France’s environmental tool ‘seriously underestimates’ polyester impact
US Allbirds chooses Modern Meadow’s material
NL ZDHC publishes Chemical Watchlist
09 February 2026
US CEO Plank seeks to ‘reignite brand momentum’ at Under Armour
TR Aksa gives acrylic a new twist
US Running’s ‘momentum’ means another record for Brooks
GB Páramo says UK government’s PFAS plan is weak
06 February 2026
JP Novel MMCF derived from eggshell membranes
US Invista partners with Epoch Biodesign on nylon 6.6 recycling tech
BE ICAC to represent natural fibres in PEF debates
US Cotton Incorporated names chief marketing officer
05 February 2026
AU Cotton: southern hemisphere update
US New Naia Lyte features enhanced tenacity
PE Paka outlines support for Peruvian weavers
FR Wool-nylon blend among Payen’s novelties
04 February 2026
PL European textiles partners advance training programme
DE Training becomes a separate business unit for Puma
US Nike relaunches outdoor label ACG
IT Biobased demand inspires 75% natural membrane
03 February 2026
IN New distributor for Lycra in India
HK HKRITA develops polyester fibre with cooling effect
FR JRC upgrades reflective options with added texture
AT Lenzing to boost TreeToTextile to commercial scale
02 February 2026
US Recruitment drive for Better Cotton in the US
DE Adidas introduces Clim8-powered warm up suit
IN Canopy unveils finance platform to accelerate ‘next-gen’ materials
FR Linen in sportswear: Alliance pushes performance traits

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