Retail & Brands
C&A shares sustainability and confirms 2028 sustainability strategy goals
C&A publishes today its new sustainability report, which highlights the retailer's key achievements in 2022. In an era marked by complex environmental and social challenges, C&A remains committed to its ambitious 2028 Sustainability Strategy. Through this report, C&A transparently shares the measures taken and steps made, highlighting achievements such as:
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Exhibitions & Events
Jury convinced by innovations in the performance wear- & footwear sectors
The PERFORMANCE DAYS team looks forward to welcoming trade visitors on October 4 and 5, 2023, as usual at Messe München exhibition grounds in Hall A5 and now also in Hall A6. For the first time, the event organizers will present a separate area for innovations in the footwear segment.
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Raw Materials
Better Cotton launches strategic partnership in Spain
Better Cotton will today inaugurate the launch of a strategic partnership in Spain by hosting a multistakeholder event in Seville. The meeting will convene the Interprofessional Cotton Association (Espalgodon) and the Regional Government of Andalucia – two stakeholders that have helped ensure alignment between the regional government’s Integrated Production System (IPS) and the Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS) – in addition to participating farmers, ginners and other industry representatives.
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Retail & Brands
adidas and Arsenal unveil first away kit for Arsenal Women
adidas and Arsenal have today launched the next chapter of their collaboration with Stella McCartney, by revealing the first away kit and travel range for Arsenal Women.
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Retail & Brands
“Corpcore”: BOSS revisits its heritage codes for FW23 Fashion Show, hosted at the BOSS Techtopia
Tailoring has always been at the heart of the BOSS design DNA, and its confident impression reinforces the brand’s core motto, Be Your Own BOSS. For its Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show, presented in Milan’s Allianz MiCo conference center on September 22 before a group of over 1,000 guests, BOSS revisited its heritage through a thoroughly modern lens.
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Sustainability
Today, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has shared in full the first of three reports from the Higg Index Review. This first report fulfills a commitment made last year by the SAC to engage industry experts on a technical review of the Higg Product Tools, based on content and methodology, with the resulting data delivered in an open and transparent way. Available for download here, the report sets out detailed recommendations for how the Product Tools can continue to develop and answer the evolving requirements of users.
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The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), outlining a strategic collaboration with the International Apparel Federation (IAF). This collaboration aims to advance a shared vision for equitable and sustainable global supply chains for the apparel and fashion industry.
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Looking forward with great anticipation to discover the sector’s latest and most technologically sophisticated products and processes, preparations for Techtextil and Texprocess from 23 to 26 April 2024 are in full swing. As integral parts of the two fairs, the Innovation Awards are genuine highlights. Two expert juries will select the latest, most intelligent and outstanding innovations from the sector thus ensuring that all award-winning companies and their best solutions are brought to the attention of all visitors to Techtextil and Texprocess 2024.
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The brightest stars of Renewable Materials will meet again in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024. The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials at one event hits the nail on the head: bio-based, CO2- based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials http://www.renewable-materials.eu.
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INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is partnering with the Waterloo Filtration Institute to deliver the FiltXPO™ technical program on October 10-11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Waterloo Filtration Institute was instrumental in recommending program topics and world-class presenters.
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September 21, Milan: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will join as partner of the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, alongside Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group (LWG).
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Nearly 400 Indonesian textile industry players attended the 7th annual COTTON DAY in Jakarta, an invitation-only event hosted by Cotton Council International (CCI) to celebrate the importance of U.S. cotton to Indonesian mills and expand its usage.
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Covestro broke ground on its new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) production site in Zhuhai, China. The investment had been announced in February. The new site will be built in three phases and is expected to achieve up to a maximum annual production capacity of 120,000 tons of TPU after the final phase of expansion. The mechanical completion of the first phase is estimated for 2025. This will lead to a production capacity of about 30,000 tons per year. The initial investment for this first phase lies in the mid double-digit million Euro range. The final phase is expected to be completed in 2033.
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Successful in Pakistan
Thanks to our partners service traders and tekstil corporation
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Durst Group strengthens its strategic focus on sustainable digital printing solutions with acquisition of Aleph SrL
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. For Durst Group, the acquisition also serves as a bridge to Como, Italy, the center for textile design and high-quality applications.
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Durst Group shines at Printing United Awards with a total of eight accolades
The Durst Group, a worldwide leading company in digital printing and production technologies, has achieved yet another milestone. It has triumphed in seven categories at the Printing United Awards, the most prestigious prize in the American printing industry. The recognition comes for its pioneering innovations in large format printing (LFP), packaging, automation, and software solutions.
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Textile ETP President Marina Crnoja-Cosic stresses innovation in achieving sustainability goals
Marina Crnoja-Cosic, the newly appointed President of Textile ETP, delivered a keynote address at the official kick-off event of 'New Textile Ecosystems' (NEWTEXECO) on 21 September 2023, in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
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Tempe Inditex unveils an updated For&From store concept in Madrid
“For me it is a pleasure to come to work as it feels like home. I get on exceptionally well with my colleagues and I like the work”. María Biosca began to work as a shop assistant at the For&From Tempe Inditex store in Sambil Outlet six years ago. Her job is now moving to a new location - The Style Outlets shopping centre in Madrid’s San Sebastián de los Reyes district - but her enthusiasm is undiminished.
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Borealis appoints Britta Warnke Vice President Energy and Shanila Baseley Vice President Mobility and Advanced Products as of 1 September 202
Borealis is happy to inform about the appointment of two Vice Presidents within its polyolefins business unit.
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Retail & Brands
H&M Move: A better way to get out there, however you move
The sportswear brand's latest range of men’s and women’s performance outdoor gear aims to democratise
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H&M nine-month report
During the quarter the focus has been on profitability and inventory efficiency, resulting in strong cash flow and good profit development. We are taking further steps towards our goals and creating good conditions for profitable growth over time.
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H&M decides to buy back own shares for SEK 3 billion
The board of directors of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has decided to utilise the authorisation granted by the 2023 annual general meeting to acquire the company’s own B shares in order to transfer capital to the shareholders and adjust the company’s capital structure.
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Hannes Tschofen becomes new Chief Technology Officer
With Hannes Tschofen, an experienced and successful manager from our own ranks has been recruited as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Getzner Textil Group.
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BMSvision at Fakuma 2023 (17 - 21 October)
With BMSvision towards a green and digital transition.
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MYMARINI launches transparency campaign
With the current autumn campaign “Transparency in Focus”, the sustainable swimwear brand MYMARINI is focusing on one thing above all: transparency. Using the CLASSICS product line, the Impact Brand shows its customers what ecological and social responsibility means at MYMARINI. From materials to production to resource consumption.
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Kordsa obtains approval for emission reduction targets
Kordsa has obtained approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its emission reduction commitments. By complying with the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations, Kordsa will reduce its production-related emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, aiming to reduce its emissions by 46.2% by the year 2030.
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Lectra appoints Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific region
Lectra, leader in technology solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces the appointment of Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific region and as a member of the Group's Executive Committee, where he replaces Edward Wang, who previously held the same position. This nomination comes as Lectra prepares to present its latest software and connected equipment offers at the CISMA (China International Sewing Machinery and Accessories) trade show in Shanghai, China, to enable Asian industry players to accelerate their transition to Industry 4.0.
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Ahlstrom launches Ahlstrom BioProtect™
Ahlstrom BioProtect™ is a one source, sustainable, nonwoven solution for laundry care, incorporating patent pending technology to protect laundry from color run during the wash cycle.
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