Textiles
EXCLUSIVE: Circ Launches ‘Fiber Club’ With Bestseller, Eileen Fisher and Everlane
The group will partner with brands and suppliers to speed and scale adoption of recycled materials.
Formafantasma Takes Contemporary Vision for Storied Textile House Rubelli to the Next Level
Discover how the design duo behind the Milan and Rotterdam-based studio is evolving its modern vision for the…
Ultralight, Versatile and Timeless Yarns Dominate Spring 2026 Collections, as Spinners Prepare for Challenging Year Ahead
Exhibitors presenting their spring 2026 collections at the three-day textile fair Pitti Filati are remaining…
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Textile Trends for Spring 2026: What to Expect According to Textile Producers
The yarns and fabrics for the spring 2026 season are expected to be ultralight, rich in linen and cotton…
Arkema Unveils New Eco-friendly Encor Binders for Textile Industry, Boosting Sustainability Efforts
With up to 30 percent bio-based content and a 40 percent reduction in carbon footprint, Arkema's latest Encor…
DataBeyond Launches AI Tool to Sort Blended Fabrics in China
The company uses AI and hyperspectral recognition to sort fabrics for the textile recycling stream.
All the Highlights From Paris Déco Off and Maison&Objet
From anniversaries to new store openings, firms at premier Paris design events kicked off a new chapter for…
French Home Textiles Firm Pierre Frey Debuts In-house Furniture Collection
The family-run company now has its own atelier and plans to open monobrand spaces for furniture in the…
Fabric Retailer Joann, Bankrupt Again, Seeks Buyer
Bankrupt Joann's Fabrics signed a deal with Gordon Brothers as the stalking horse bidder.
EXCLUSIVE: Knoll Opens New York Flagship
Michigan-based parent company MillerKnoll cut the ribbon on a new showroom dedicated to the design vision of…
What Would Happen to Joann’s Fabrics If It Enters The Chapter 22 Club?
Fabric retailer Joann's is facing a cash crunch, and could file Chapter 11—the second in less than a…
Alcova’s 1st Trend Curation to Debut at World’s Largest Home Textile Show Heimtextil
Itinerant design platform Alcova discusses its debut in the realm of trend forecasting with the 2025 edition…
Can This Fabric Retailer Avoid Bankruptcy In 2025?
Fabrics chain Joann Inc. completed a tour in Chapter 11 last year, and is said to be facing liquidity…
Mexico’s New Ban on U.S.-bound Apparel Imports a ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Brands, 3PLs
Logistics provider XB Fulfillment reportedly told customers it will no longer be able to import duty-free…
What Will It Take to Diversify Sourcing in 2025?
Research from Sheng Lu shows that regions with mature supply chain verticalization are seeing accelerated…