Copyright (c) 2026. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news Textile Technology News Headlines - Free Textile Technology News RSS Feeds by Fibre2fashion - Leading Textiles News Portal - News topic includes Association, B2B,B2C,CAD CAM Software, Logistics, Nanotechnology, RFID, Research and Development, Leather, Footwear, Technology Events Seminars etc. Post your Latest Free Technology News / Press Release at Fibre2fashion.com en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT 4 142 18 http://www.fibre2fashion.com http://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gif https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/nearshoring-rises-as-brands-seek-supply-chain-visibility-309187-newsdetails.htm A growing shift toward nearshoring in apparel sourcing is being driven less by geography and more by limited supply chain visibility. Brands seek real-time, item-level data to reduce risk and errors. APAC factories that invest in RFID and digital verification can close this data gap, improve shipment accuracy, reduce chargebacks, and remain competitive in global sourcing decisions. Information Technology 309187 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/china-proposes-ai-governance-initiatives-at-apec-energy-meet-309161-newsdetails.htm China proposed three initiatives at the 71st APEC Energy Working Group to strengthen regional energy cooperation. The proposals focus on universal energy access, AI integration with energy systems and improved governance coordination. The measures aim to boost resilience, transparency and innovation while supporting sustainable and inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region. Information Technology 309161 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/sml-s-infuserfid-wins-2026-seal-award-308682-newsdetails.htm SML Group’s InfuseRFID has won the 2026 SEAL Sustainable Product Award, recognising its embedded RFID technology engineered to withstand wet processing in apparel manufacturing. Designed for data continuity from raw material to retail, the solution reduces rework and shrinkage while supporting scalable digital identity and supply chain transparency. Information Technology 308682 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/coats-digital-appoints-himanshu-mehrotra-as-md-to-lead-ai-shift-308611-newsdetails.htm Coats Digital has named Himanshu Mehrotra as managing director to drive strategy, innovation and global growth, advancing its cloud-native, AI-powered software for apparel and footwear supply chains. With over 23 years’ experience at Oracle, Blue Yonder and FourKites, he succeeds Kunal Kapur and will accelerate development of the company’s Fashion Intelligence Platform. Information Technology 308611 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/clo-secures-victory-in-software-copyright-infringement-case-307745-newsdetails.htm CLO Virtual Fashion has secured a final, binding judgment from China’s Zhejiang Provincial High People’s Court in a software copyright infringement case against Linctex, the company behind Style3D. The court confirmed willful, large-scale commercial use of cracked CLO software, rejected fair-use claims, and ordered compensation and cessation. Information Technology 307745 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/coats-digital-s-fastreactplan-transforms-operations-at-tunicotex-307568-newsdetails.htm Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan helped Tunisian knitwear leader Tunicotex boost on-time delivery from 75 per cent to 85 per cent, cut planning time by 25 per cent and unlock 40 per cent extra production capacity. With unified real-time planning, the company reduced overtime and penalties, improved collaboration and visibility, and strengthened sustainable growth across its vertically integrated operations. Information Technology 307568 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/us-researchers-create-self-folding-textiles-from-flat-fabric-307158-newsdetails.htm Cornell researchers have developed OriStitch, a software and fabrication system that turns simple 3D objects into flat textile patterns that fold themselves into shape when heated. Using laser cutting, embroidery and heat-shrinking thread, OriStitch works with existing fabrics and machines, offering a more accessible way to create 3D textile forms for fashion, design and smart textiles. Information Technology 307158 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/uk-s-debenhams-adopts-new-agentic-ai-for-sales-stock-decisions-306553-newsdetails.htm Debenhams Group has introduced a new agentic AI solution to optimise sales, stock and pricing across its brands during the Golden Quarter. The system improves demand visibility, speeds decision-making and enhances planning ahead of Black Friday. Developed with Peak, it supports faster, smarter merchandising and strengthens efficiency across the Group. Information Technology 306553 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/ansell-textile-lanka-boosts-productivity-with-coats-digital-s-gsdcost-306405-newsdetails.htm Ansell Textile Lanka, part of global PPE leader Ansell, boosted productivity by 7 per cent and reduced SMVs by up to 7 per cent after implementing Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution. The tool standardised methods, improved costing accuracy, and enhanced transparency across teams, enabling scalable, efficient production and data-driven decision-making. Information Technology 306405 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/sml-empowers-brands-manufacturers-with-factory-level-rfid-visibility-306392-newsdetails.htm Apparel makers across Asia-Pacific are under pressure from shorter lead times, stricter retailer compliance & sustainability expectations. SML’s Factory Care Solutions (FCS) provides real-time, item-level visibility from production to dispatch, improving accuracy & reducing errors. RFID platform standardises tagging & shipment validation, integrates with existing workflows & reduces manual interventions. Information Technology 306392 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:23:02 GMT