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CEMATEX, The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has selected 20 emerging start-ups from nine countries to receive the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and showcase their innovations at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. Among the selected startups is the Swedish textile recycling company ReSpin, members of TMAS. The selected start-ups span six product areas: Colourants […]

The little black dress may be one of fashion’s simplest and most enduring garments, but achieving its characteristic clean lines depends on manufacturing precision of the kind supplied by Swedish textile machinery specialist and TMAS member Svegea. Ever since Audrey Hepburn appeared in Givenchy’s celebrated creation in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the LBD has become a […]

This autumn, TMAS moves to a new address at Näringslivets Hus, Storgatan 19 in central Stockholm – a meeting place for Swedish business and industry organizations. The new location gives TMAS access to a strong business network as well as meeting and conference facilities for board meetings, member activities and seminars. “Being part of Näringslivets Hus puts […]

The ACT-MULTI system developed by Eltex – a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association – is bringing individual yarn tension monitoring and automatic control to the heat-setting process, helping manufacturers maintain consistent processing conditions across every yarn position. As a critical stage in the production of synthetic and blended yarns, heat-setting relies on […]

Imogo, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, has officially opened its new showroom and production hub. Located at the 7H Dyehouse in Kinnahult, Sweden, it represents a significant milestone in the company’s evolution, offering a fully operational environment where brands and manufacturers can experience the future of textile dyeing. Imogo’s digital spray […]

ITMA 2027, the world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, will take place from September 16 to 22, 2027, at the Hannover Exhibition Center in Germany. Held every four years in Europe, ITMA is known as the ‘Olympics’ of textile machinery exhibitions, bringing together the global textile industry to explore transformative technologies. ITMA is owned […]

As the latest company to join TMAS – the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – ReSpin has this year established what is just the latest in a succession of Swedish innovations shaping the country into one of Europe’s most sophisticated ecosystems for circular textiles.  In May this year, Holma Spinning Mill, located in Forsa just outside […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how companies operate. For TMAS members, it is not primarily about following a technology trend, it is about strengthening competitiveness in an increasingly global and fast-moving market. When implemented effectively, AI can give companies a significant competitive advantage. By adding AI, companies can shorten lead times, improve decision-making, enhance quality, […]

We warmly welcome ReSpin, new member of TMAS, to our community. Welcome to get to know ReSpin and Åsa Strandberg, CEO and founder, better! ReSpin is a Swedish textile recycling company developing a patented mechanical recycling technology that transforms textile waste into new fibres suitable for yarn production. The technology, called RespinJenny, is designed to […]

The TMAS board consists of representatives from the member companies and contribute with important work that aims to advocate for and promote the development of the industry. In 2026, we welcome Yiannis Vasilonikolos, BW Converting, to the TMAS board. With a background in textile engineering, Yiannis Vasilonikolos brings expertise within innovation and sustainable technologies to […]

The TMAS board consists of representatives from the member companies and have the important job to advance the industry’s development and be its voice. In 2026, we welcome Jan Johansson, Eton Systems, to the TMAS board. ”I am happy about the opportunity to be part of the board of directors at TMAS. The textile and […]

At FILTECH 2026, taking place in Cologne from June 30th to July 2nd, members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will highlight how the country’s engineering expertise is enabling filtration manufacturers to increase productivity, improve traceability and reduce dependence on labour-intensive manual processes. Technical woven and nonwoven fabrics are used in a […]