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Lenzing Group reinforced its position in the global nonwovens sector through major industry events including CIDPEX, Techtextil and INDEX 2026. The company showcased bio-based, fossil-free nonwoven solutions enabled by LENZING Nonwoven Technology. Its innovative LENZING DualWipe won the INDEX 26 Award, highlighting scalable cellulose-based alternatives for hygiene, wipes and tec...

Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a pact to end the Middle East conflict and revive talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. Tehran will reduce its enriched uranium in return for relief from US sanctions. The deal comes into force immediately and sets a 60-day timeline for talks on a long-term settlement. Iran can resume unrestricted oil exports and the Stra...

Hainan Free Trade Port’s zero-tariff imports surged 120 per cent to 2.65 billion yuan after island-wide customs reforms launched on December 18. Total trade rose 54.6 per cent, supported by faster clearance, expanded tariff exemptions, and growing enterprise registrations, highlighting strong momentum in the region’s opening-up and industrial expansion.

ITM 2026, held in Istanbul alongside HIGHTEX 2026, welcomed 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries and featured over 1,000 exhibitors from 59 nations. The exhibition generated strong machinery sales, investment discussions and international partnerships. Sustainability, automation, digitalisation and AI-driven textile technologies emerged as key areas of visitor interest.

AI-powered virtual try-on is evolving from simple garment visualisation into a styling and shopping assistant that helps consumers assess fit, layering, drape and outfit options. The technology can reduce purchase uncertainty, improve catalogue creation and support localisation, but its success depends on accurate garment data, fit transparency, privacy protection and consumer t...