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Antwerp Convention shows: European Textiles and Apparel sector alive and kicking !
EURATEX 9th Convention was successfully conducted on 9 and 10 November in Antwerp, back-to-back with the 36th IAF World Fashion Convention. The event brought together, under Belgian ‘Covid Safe’ conditions, well over 250 apparel and textile industry professionals, from across Europe and beyond.
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Nice-Pak unveils flushable wet wipes that break apart 5X faster than toilet paper
Nice-Pak Products, a pioneer and global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pre-moistened wipes, today unveiled its new Nice ’N CLEAN® SecureFLUSH™ Technology Flushable Wipes, a breakthrough flushable* wet wipe that is strong and durable yet breaks apart five times faster than the leading brand of two-ply toilet paper. Now available on Amazon, Nicencleanwipes.com and in many major retailers starting in the beginning of 2022, Nice ’N CLEAN® SecureFLUSH™ Technology Flushable Wipes are designed to provide an advanced level of security to help eliminate the fear of clogged plumbing.
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Recycling
Recover™ wins the Disruptor Award at the Drapers Award 2021 in its efforts to close the loop on fashion
Recover™, a recycled cotton fiber producer that has been pioneering sustainable materials and recycling since 1947, was presented with the Disruptor Award at the Drapers Award 2021. The company was recognized thanks to its disruptive business model, which aims to scale its recycled cotton fiber production to help more brands meet their sustainable goals and achieve circular fashion for all.
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The 2021 edition of the Campaign for Wool Capsule Collection at Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew featured exciting new pieces by local designers LINE, SMYTHE and ça va de soi. The Campaign for Wool was launched by HRH The Prince of Wales, as part of his global effort to promote the natural, sustainable benefits of wool. International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) puts the spotlight on one of the collection’s featured designs for 2021: SMYTHE’s 100 Mile Jacket.
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Earlier this month, Kontoor Brands unveiled its first, freestanding Wrangler® retail location in China. Located in the Nanjing Deji Plaza, a top retail destination, the store brings to life the adventurous optimism of Wrangler’s cowboy spirit, leveraging the brand’s rich heritage. The launch will deliver engaging and innovative experiences to Wrangler’s growing Chinese consumer base.
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The global bamboo market is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.7%
The "Bamboo Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Industrial Products, Shoots, Furniture, Raw Materials), by Region (North America, Europe, APAC, CSA, MEA), and Segment Forecasts, 2021 - 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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The worldwide denim jeans industry is expected to reach $87.4 Billion by 2027
The "Denim Jeans - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Recycling
Recover™ joins the American Apparel & Footwear Association
"The American Apparel & Footwear Association represent more than 1 000 world famous name brands, retailers, and manufacturers. AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the U.S. apparel and footwear industry and helps its members navigate the complex regulatory environment offering opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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Pontetorto chooses Sensil® Biocare for new biopile line
Pontetorto and NILIT are proud to present the first collection made entirely with SENSIL® BioCare, the premium Nylon 6.6 enhanced with a technology proven to accelerate biodegradation in saltwater and soil. Pontetorto will present this innovative collection at Performance Days in December.
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Pure white CELLIANT® launches with Aeon
CELLIANT® in pure white gives brands the ability to create CELLIANT-powered products in brilliant whites, delicate pastel colors and, really, virtually any color imaginable. The first products featuring pure white CELLIANT are now available to consumers in Asia with Aeon’s TOPVALU SELECT CELLIANT recovery wear collection.
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An exhibition by Otobong Nkanga at the Kunsthaus Bregenz shows: On weaving machines made by Lindauer DORNIER GmbH, not only functional fabrics and fashionable clothing, but also impressive works of art can be produced.
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Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has de-veloped Qticle™, a polyester filament fabric that combines the structure of hair and wool with a smooth and supple texture and functionality.
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INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, today announced that Anthony “Tony” Fragnito has joined the company as chief operating officer reporting to INDA president, Dave Rousse. Fragnito will take a lead role in updating INDA’s technology platform, financial operations and implementing INDA’s new Strategic Plan.
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Woodspin, the joint venture of the sustainable textile material company Spinnova and its strategic partner, pulp company Suzano, is proceeding with its factory project in Central Finland according to the original schedule. The production spaces are expected to be ready for technology installations at the end of next summer, and for the factory to be completed by end of 2022.
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Mimaki Eurasia will show that they have the most comprehensive solutions for digital printing with their 624 m2 booth consisting of four islands at FESPA Eurasia, on December, 2-5.
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adidas announced today that it has completed its second share buyback program this year. Between October 18, 2021, and November 25, 2021, the company bought back 1,619,683 shares for a total amount of € 450 million, corresponding to an average purchase price per share of € 277.83. Taking into consideration the first share buyback conducted during the third quarter, adidas bought back 3,471,205 shares for a total amount of € 1 billion in 2021. Including the dividend payment of € 585 million in May, the company returned nearly € 1.6 billion to its shareholders this year.
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The Board of Directors of Inditex, at the initiative of its Executive Chairman Pablo Isla and its founder Amancio Ortega, and following the proposal of the Nomination Committee, has approved the appointment of Marta Ortega Pérez as Chairwoman of the Group, as a proprietary director, effective as from 1 April 2022. Óscar García Maceiras, up to now General Counsel and Secretary of the Board, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Inditex, effective immediately.
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VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, today announced the appointment of Nina Flood to the newly created position of President, Global Packs – Eastpak®, JanSport® and Kipling®. Flood will be based at the headquarters of VF International, in Stabio, Switzerland. She will report to Martino Scabbia Guerrini, Executive Vice President and President EMEA.
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SABIC creates the first certified circular polymers from advanced recycling of recovered ocean-bound plastic
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, and Malaysia-based plastic recycling company HHI, have announced a pioneering new collaboration to create the first certified circular polymers produced through the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic. The certified circular polyolefins from ocean-bound plastic, from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular solutions,will be used by SABIC’s customers to announce new products over the coming months.
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Carbios receives support from the European Commission through the LIFE program
Carbios announced that it has received alongside two significant partners T.EN Zimmer GmbH and Deloitte € 3.3 million – including € 3 million for Carbios – in the form of a European grant. T.EN Zimmer GmbH, will provide its expertise on monomer repolymerization in 100% recycled PET, and Deloitte on the environmental performance analysis (mainly through the Life Cycle Analysis) of the process for plastic and textile waste.
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Global Gateway: up to €300 billion for the European Union's strategy to boost sustainable links around the world
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy launch the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world.
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INVISTA Victoria achieves recognition for environmental stewardship
INVISTA demonstrated its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification at its site in Victoria, Texas.
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RGE gives sustainable fashion a boost with new partnerships in Singapore
RGE has formalised two new partnerships in Singapore to advance sustainable fashion. The first is a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile & Fashion Federation (TaFF) to advocate sustainable industry practices within Singapore and the region, through programme implementation, research, and education. The second is a five-year research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) on innovation in textile recycling technology.
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Gartex Texprocess India 2021 to bring crucial business and networking opportunities for garment and textile manufacturing in the post-pandemic market
Industry’s leading B2B exhibition for garment and textile manufacturing makes a comeback with its first hybrid edition in the post-pandemic market. Gartex Texprocess India will cater to the requirements of businesses engaged in the garment and textile manufacturing business, alongside Screen Print India from 3 – 5 December 2021 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Spinning
Change in the Board of Directors of Rieter Holding AG
This E. Schneider has informed the Board of Directors that, after 13 years of membership, he will not stand for re-election as a member of the Board of Directors and Vice Chairman of Rieter Holding AG at the next Annual General Meeting on April 7, 2022.
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Hexcel partners with METYX for high performance carbon pultrusion technology
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) today announced that it is collaborating with METYX to manufacture high-performance carbon pultruded profiles made from polyurethane (PU) resin and unidirectional carbon fiber for the wind energy market.
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Huntsman Textile Effects showcases end-to-end systems for sportswear sustainability and performance for every wear
Huntsman Textile Effects, global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable products, is bringing its complete end-to-end suite of high-performance solutions for sports apparel to Performance Days Digital Fair this week.
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Koketa begins sampling garments made with Acteev® antimicrobial technology
Koketa, a brand of premium womenswear based in Peru, has begun sampling leggings, undergarments and workout wear featuring Acteev® Protect fabric. Produced by U.S. manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials, Acteev incorporates the odor-fighting and mildew-destroying antimicrobial benefits of zinc ions embedded into the matrix of superior nylon yarns and fabrics.
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Hexcel and Fairmat announce partnership to recycle carbon fiber prepreg composites
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) and Fairmat, a deep technology startup based in France, have announced an agreement to build the capability to recycle carbon fiber prepreg from Hexcel European operations for reuse in composite panels sold into commercial markets. As a result, it is intended that most of the carbon fiber prepreg cutoffs generated at Hexcel plants in Europe will be repurposed by the end of 2022.
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Huntsman’s AVITERA® SE Rose gives textile mills a competitive advantage
Huntsman Textile Effects has released the latest addition to the third generation of its revolutionary AVITERA® SE polyreactive dye range with the introduction of AVITERA® ROSE SE for brilliant bluish-red shades. The innovative new dye significantly outperforms the best available dyeing technologies for cellulosic fibers and blends, delivering substantial water and energy savings, exceptional overall fastness, and reduced costs.
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ISKO™ champions circularity and biodiversity at the Circular Fashion Summit 2021.
ISKO continues to reaffirm its commitment towards circularity by participating as an Innovation Partner in the Circular Fashion Summit 2021 by lablaco. The summit will bring together leaders of change across design, technology and sustainability to share knowledge and take action towards creating a circular future for fashion. The event will be held in a VR version of the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris and will take place on 9-12 December.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS fair cancelled in Munich on December 1-2, 2021 - Focus now on digital fair platform
The PERFORMANCE DAYS team deeply regrets having to cancel at short notice the physical edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS which was scheduled to take place on December 1-2, 2021 at the Messe München exhibition center. Right up until today, the event organizers of PERFORMANCE DAYS were in the final stages of preparations for the fair.
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Indorama Germany GmbH donates €33,500 for the victims of the flood disaster in Germany
Financial support for projects in Bad Münstereifel, Jünkerath, and Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
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