ITMA Asia + CITME 2020
Lindauer DORNIER presents new solutions for the production of filter fabrics and fiber composites at ITMA Asia
For the first time in years, ITMA Asia (12. - 16.6., Shanghai) takes place again this spring. Lindauer DORNIER is looking forward to the trade fair, which – due to the pandemic – will be held both on-site and in a virtual format. The machine and plant manufacturer from Lindau will present its latest developments in the production of high-quality filter fabrics and future-oriented fiber composite components.
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Textile chemistry
Clariant completes its divestment program by reaching agreement to divest its Pigments business
Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced that it has reached definitive agreements for the divestment of its Pigments business to a consortium of Heubach Group (“Heubach”) and SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”) at an Enterprise Value (EV) of CHF 805 million to CHF 855 million on a cash and debt free basis, depending on an earn-out payment of CHF 50 million contingent on the 2021 financial performance of Clariant’s Pigments business. This represents a multiple of 10.7 to 11.4 times the stand-alone adjusted 12-month EBITDA per April 2021 (LTM).
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ITMA Asia + CITME 2020
The seventh ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 exhibition opens today in Shanghai with the largest showcase of the latest textile machinery since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic last year. Following an eight-month postponement, the combined exhibition grossing 160,000-square-metre brings together 1,237 textile machinery manufacturers from 20 countries and regions, and their buyers for face-to-face interaction.
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The new, industrial, entry-level EFI™ Reggiani BLAZE scanning printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is making its debut at the ITMA Asia tradeshow, 12-16 June in Shanghai, China. The high-quality printer is an easy-to-use, smart solution to help textile companies blaze their successful trail into the world of efficient, sustainable industrial inkjet printing. It is equipped with EFI Reggiani’s state-of-the-art technology, offering the highest quality, reliability and flexibility on the widest variety of designs.
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The International Nonwovens Symposium 2021 keeps its momentum
With a total of 182 delegates from across the nonwovens industry logging on, the latest online edition of the International Nonwovens Symposium again confirmed the event as a key occasion for the sector, showcasing EDANA’s mission to support the sustainable growth of the industry.
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"Go" for MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE
In accordance with the decree from the Bavarian Ministry of State, the organisers are focusing all of their energy on the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START from 31 August - 2 September 2021 as well as BLUEZONE from 31 August to 1 September 2021. The organisers' aim is to once again present the established international premium portfolio in Munich...
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ICAC announces the two winners of the 2021 Cotton Researcher of the Year Award
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) is pleased to announce that there will be two winners of the ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year Award in 2021: Professors Bruce Tabashnik and Jonathan F. Wendel.
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We aRe Spin Dye signs collaboration agreement with Stokke As
We aRe Spin Dye (WRSD) AB (publ) (“WRSD”) has today entered into a collaboration agreement with the Norwegian brand Stokke®. Stokke is an International brand well known among parents of young children, since their mission is to manufacture products that strengthen the bond between parent and child.
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Archroma launches its new 'Color Atlas' for polyester to turn inspiration into a collection in just a few clicks
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of its new Color Atlas by Archroma® Polyester Library, with 1’440 colors for sportswear, athleisure, swimwear, children's clothing, shoes, fashion and home textiles.
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ITEMA GROUP exhibiting innovative weaving solutions at ITMA Asia 2021
Itema, the global leading provider of advanced weaving solutions, participates at ITMA Asia 2021 (Hall 3 – D32) in Shanghai showcasing dedicated weaving machines for denim and technical fabrics and, for the first time, in a unique booth for all the Group’s companies.
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The Lenzing Group, the globally leading supplier of sustainably produced specialty fibers, welcomes the issuance of the guidelines for the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904, which took effect on June 05, 2019[1]. In these guidelines, the EU Commission specifies which products fall within the scope of the directive, thus providing clarity in the joint fight of the EU member states against environmental pollution from plastic waste. Lenzing’s wood-based, biodegradable cellulosic fibers such as those of the VEOCEL™ brand comprise a sustainable and innovative solution to this man-made problem.
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International technology group ANDRITZ has now combined the activities, measures, goals and plans it has been pursuing for many years in the sustainability sector under its ESG/sustainability program “We Care”.
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The next industrial revolution will leave its mark as well on apparel creation, manufacturing and sourcing. Though lagging a bit compared to other industries, the fashion industry is on the verge of a huge digital technology revolution. Today, everyone in the apparel arena – from major players to small start-up labels – is talking about Industry 4.0 creating what has been called a Smart factory.
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The LYCRA Company, a global leader in sustainable solutions for stretch and performance technologies in the apparel and personal care industries, announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at advancing discussions around circularity in textiles. The print and online advertising campaign, “Keep in the loop with LYCRA,” is an invitation for customers and industry experts to join The LYCRA Company in using resilient, sustainable materials that ultimately can be recycled at end of life, thus reducing textile waste and “closing the loop” in the value chain.
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Aegle launches the first N95 mask to feature exclusive Acteev anti-microbial fabric and authentication and traceability technology
Aegle (“the Company”), a high-quality American-made PPE manufacturer and health-tech company, has launched the first N95 and NIOSH certified mask that uses authentication and traceability technology, it announced today. Every box case and lot has an embedded NFC chip to prevent counterfeiting and ensure that every mask sold is trusted, transparent and authentic.
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The pollution of textile and clothing industry has existed for a long time, and the green transformation is imminent. According to the United Nations, the total carbon emissions of the fashion industry exceed those of all international flights and shipping combined, accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions, making it the second most polluting industry after the oil industry. Regarding how to reduce pollution in the fashion industry, Xtep, a Chinese sporting goods brand, is providing its own solution.
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While the circular economy is gaining importance and more efficient recycling technologies are being developed, there has been a lack of methods to optimize the use of recycled materials in terms of aesthetics and function. That's why materials manufacturer Covestro is joining forces with the Colour & Imaging Institute, Art & Science Research Center at the renowned Tsinghua University in Beijing to develop a study on sustainable materials from the perspective of color, material and finish (CMF). The two partners made the announcement at the start of the Design Shanghai 2021 exhibition, June 3-6.
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Market Analysis & Forecasts
Global Digital Textile Printing Market Report 2021-2027: Technological Advancements Encourage Traditional Textile Manufacturers to Adopt Digital Textile Printing
The "Digital Textile Printing - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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2021 Non Woven Fabrics Global Market - Comprehensive individual analysis on the Top 340 Companies
The "Non Woven Fabrics (Global) - Industry Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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PVH Corp. releases 13th annual Corporate Responsibility report
PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] published today its 2020 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, noting progress toward key targets in the company’s Forward Fashion CR strategy to advance inclusion and diversity, environmental sustainability, and human rights, and fight climate change.
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Fashion for Good launches the renewable carbon textiles project
Fashion for Good launches the Renewable Carbon Textiles Project today, bringing together a pioneering consortium to accelerate the development of Polyhydroxyalkanoates or PHA polymer fibres; a promising biosynthetic alternative to fossil based fibres with the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the fashion supply chain.
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The Digital Capability Center in Aachen has expanded its network with three high-ranking members: ONIQ, Syntactix and Parsable
ONIQ's mission is to significantly improve OEE, time-to-market and on-time delivery through process mining and AI-based analytics in manufacturing, and to reduce disruptions and quality defects.
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Worldwide shipments of new textile machinery decreased in 2020
In 2020, global shipments of spinning, texturing, weaving, knitting, and finishing machines decreased on average compared to 2019. Deliveries of new short-staple spindles, open-end rotors, and long-staple spindles dropped by -48%, -27%, and -46%, respectively. The number of shipped draw-texturing spindles declined by -30% and deliveries of shuttle-less looms shrunk by -16%. Shipments of flat knitting machines contracted by -53%, while shipped large circular machines marked the exception with a 13% growth. The sum of all deliveries in the finishing segment also dropped by -17% on average.
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Yarn & Fiber
Birla Cellulose’s Grasim Vilayat site achieves the EU BAT Compliances
Birla Cellulose’s Grasim Cellulosic Division, Vilayat, India has successfully commissioned the Carbon-disulphide Adsorption Plant (CAP) and has achieved the stringent level of sulphur-to- air emission norms stipulated in the EU BAT references (EU Best Available Technologies BREFs) for the viscose manufacturing process.
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KARMAN partners with HeiQ to launch a Type IIR disposable mask powered by HeiQ Viroblock
KARMAN, a French supplier of healthcare and hygiene products, has joined forces with HeiQ, to launch the KARMAN ACTIV’PROTECT mask. This disposable Type IIR mask uses HeiQ’s patented HeiQ Viroblock textile technology. This technology gives the textiles of the KARMAN ACTIV’ PROTECT masks safe and permanent antimicrobial and antiviral properties, especially against SARS-CoV-2.
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Virtual trip to Asia by VDMA
Although affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, ITMA ASIA + CITME, which takes place mid-June in Shanghai, will see a convincing participation of VDMA member companies. 56 exhibitors from Germany will exhibit at this year’s edition of Asia’s major fair for textile machinery. Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, this is much less than in 2018, when 99 exhibitors from Germany were present. The booked space of German companies has almost halved compared to 2018. Nevertheless, Germany is still the second largest exhibitor nation after China.
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BRÜCKNER – at home in Shanghai!
BRÜCKNER’s experts are locally available for customers in China not only during ITMA ASIA 2021. The new branch office in Shanghai ensures even greater proximity to customers.
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Carbios strengthens its position in polymer biodegradation technologies
Under the terms of the shareholders pact[1], Carbios acquisition of the SPI Fund’s stake in Carbiolice took place on June 3rd, 2021, for €17.9 million, closing five years of collaboration with the SPI Fund operated by Bpifrance Investissement
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Inditex sales grow 50% in 1Q21, with May sales above 2019 levels
Inditex Group reported sales growth of 50% in the first quarter of 2021 (1 February to 30 April) (56% in local currencies) to €4.9 billion. Online sales in local currencies grew by 67%
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Winners Announcement: 2021 “Fashion for All” Student Design Competition
AATCC and the Runway of Dreams Foundation are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 AATCC and Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion for All Student Design Competition!
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EU budget 2022: Speeding up Europe's recovery and progressing towards a green, digital and resilient future
The Commission has today proposed an annual EU budget of €167.8 billion for 2022, to be complemented by an estimated €143.5 billion in grants under NextGenerationEU. Their combined firepower will mobilise significant investments to boost the economic recovery, safeguard sustainability, and create jobs. It will prioritise green and digital spending in order to make Europe more resilient and fit for the future.
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Two champions of post-consumer textile recycling joining forces
Lenzing, a leading global supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, and Södra, a world-class producer of pulp, signed a cooperation agreement today, June 02, 2021, with the clear objective of making a decisive contribution to addressing the enormous textile waste challenges of the industry and the society.
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