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Svensson Interior Textiles Introduces Acoustic Curtain Fabrics

Issue 2 · October 2026 · Cover story

Svensson Interior Textiles Introduces Acoustic Curtain Fabrics

Svensson presented its sound-rated curtain fabrics with Basal as an example; the 100 percent Trevira CS fabric is 300 cm wide, weighs 230 g/m², comes in 20 colours and is rated sound class C with an αw of 0.75.

Cover: Svensson Interior Textiles

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This month in the magazine

Fabric collections of the week: the new season from 12 brands

New collections announced by home textile and fabric brands on their own accounts between October 4 and October 11; every entry links to the brand’s post.

Fabric collections of the week: the new season from 12 brands

New collections announced by home textile and fabric brands on their own accounts between October 10 and October 13; every entry links to the brand’s post.

Fabric collections October 15 – October 22: the new season from 12 brands

New collections announced by home textile and fabric brands on their own accounts between October 15 and October 22; every entry links to the brand’s post.

Collections

Casal presents GENTLEMAN upholstery collection in 4 designs and 60 colours

Casal presents GENTLEMAN upholstery collection in 4 designs and 60 colours

French fabric editor Casal has presented GENTLEMAN, a collection of yarn-dyed wool felts. The four designs are listed for upholstery and curtains with a 140 cm width, 550 g per linear metre, 50,000 Martindale and EN…

Lelièvre Paris Unveils Jacquard Velvet MÉLODIE for Festivités

Lelièvre Paris Unveils Jacquard Velvet MÉLODIE for Festivités

Maison Lelièvre presented MÉLODIE, a jacquard velvet of 75 percent viscose and 25 percent cotton from Quenin's Festivités collection; the fabric is 138 cm wide, weighs 860 g per linear metre and comes in 5 colours.

Linwood Fabric Introduces NoMo Merino Wool Velvet

Linwood Fabric Introduces NoMo Merino Wool Velvet

Linwood Fabric has introduced NoMo, a Merino wool pile special velvet woven in Italy. The fabric is naturally flame retardant, machine washable and finished with a PFAS-free treatment.

CAMENGO LUMATERRA TEXTURES collection: bouclé and tweed for interiors

CAMENGO LUMATERRA TEXTURES collection: bouclé and tweed for interiors

CAMENGO presented LUMATERRA TEXTURES, a collection of the upholstery fabrics MERAPI, TEGUISE, HARIA and LAVAE; the fabrics contain recycled fibres, carry an Easy Clean treatment and are rated at 40,000 to 50,000…

Rubelli Group Launches Toison Fabric in 13 Colors

Rubelli Group Launches Toison Fabric in 13 Colors

Rubelli Group has introduced Toison, a fabric with a cotton base and soft pile surface. The fabric is suited for upholstery and rich drapery and is offered in 13 colors.

Products

Carpets in Hotel Corridors: What Do EN 1307 and ISO 10874 Standards Specify?

In selecting carpets for hotel corridors, EN 1307 and ISO 10874 classification classes should be prioritized over abstract year warranties. A compliance and certification guide for manufacturers.

Contract Towel Exports: EN 14697 and ISO Tests Inquired by Buyers

Industrial laundering and chlorine resistance are of critical importance in hotel and contract towel exports. Details of EN 14697, ISO 105-N01, and ISO 15797 standards demanded by buyers.

Heavy drapes, 2.5 kg/m and the 1200 mm bracket rule: why the seller is liable if a curtain falls

Heavy drapes, 2.5 kg/m and the 1200 mm bracket rule: why the seller is liable if a curtain falls

Who is liable when heavy drapes cause curtain rails to collapse is examined within technical standards, installation spacing, and legal regulations.

Özdilek opens $120 million towel and bathrobe plant in Bursa: 6,600 tonnes a year

Özdilek Holding has commissioned a new production facility worth about $120 million in the Textile Dyers Specialised Industrial Zone (TOSAB) in Bursa, Türkiye. With weaving, dyeing and garment-making units, the plant…

Blackout exports: buyers ask for AATCC TM203 or EN 14501 test reports

The technical details of the light-blocking and darkening performance test methods that buyers demand in blackout curtain exports were examined.

Towel exporters: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is not proof of organic content

The technical differences between the GOTS and OEKO-TEX standards that substantiate organic claims in towel and bathrobe exports, and the steps manufacturers should follow.

Markets

Lenzing raises EUR 300m: fibre supplier shifts textiles to premium

Austrian fibre producer Lenzing has launched a rights issue targeting about EUR 300m: EUR 8.65 per share, 9 new shares for every 10 held, subscription period 6–20 October 2026. Proceeds fund a strategy that grows…

Carpet tile demand: Office renovations drive commercial sales growth

According to Floor Daily data, demand for carpet tiles is recovering as commercial office renovations gain momentum. Executives at Shaw Contract and Mohawk point to modularity and sustainability as key strengths.

Türkiye's carpet exports rose 6.3% in August 2026; biggest gain: United States

According to the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye's exports in the TİM sector “Carpet” reached $246.5 million in August 2026, up 6.3% year on year. January–August exports totalled $1.74 billion.

Stäubli TF20 for spacer fabric producers: 3D weaving trials in Germany

Stäubli has presented more than 15 years of 3D weaving expertise through its Bayreuth-based TWS unit, together with its TF series loom platform, offering manufacturers flexible industrialisation solutions.

Turkey's curtain and upholstery imports up 1,400% in 6 months

The chairman of the Turkish Home Textile Industrialists' Association (TETSİAD) said Turkey's imports of upholstery fabric, curtains and woven fabric rose 1,400% in the first half of the year. The association plans…

ITMF survey: capacity utilisation up to 71%, Europe at -36 points

In ITMF's 40th Global Textile Industry Survey, conducted on 21–29 September 2026, the global business situation improved to -23 points and capacity utilisation rose to 71%. Only South Asia (+13) and Africa (+9) are…

Market snapshot

  • Cotton (IMF)
    95.84 ¢/lb+0.24%
    latest data September 2026
  • Polyester PPI
    141.4 index+2.62%
    latest data 1 Sept 2026
  • USD / TRY
    49.74 ₺+0.22%
    latest data 23 Oct 2026
  • EUR / TRY
    55.67 ₺+0.11%
    latest data 23 Oct 2026

Next month’s trade fairs · November 2026

This issue is compiled from news and articles published on TRTex during the month; figures are as stated on their source pages.