Associations
Textile machinery: Pandemic accelerates digital transformation process in textile sector
The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world a year ago has also severely impacted the textile machinery sector. At ACIMIT’s general assembly, the association representing the Italian textile machinery manufacturers, this was seen as an opportunity to consider what the sector had lost in 2020, while also presenting a variety of future projects to relaunch the industry.
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Recycling
ISKO joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign project as part of its commitment to the circular economy.
ISKO, the global, leading premium denim ingredient brand, is proud to announce its participation in The Jeans Redesign – a project, established by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative, to encourage and guide the denim industry to transform the way jeans are made and move towards a circular economy for fashion.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
In order to ensure superlative meltblown-machine performance and nonwovens’ quality, Customer Service of Oerlikon Neumag offers regular inspection and cleaning of the spinning body, either by means of a service contract or simply as a service-on-demand. Die body maintenance can either be carried out at the customer site or at the Oerlikon Neumag assembly facilities in Neumünster.
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Asia’s leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles returns for its 27th edition next month, offering suppliers and buyers a much needed boost with physical and virtual participation options. Buyers around the world can source from over 800 exhibitors both during the 25 – 27 August show period and online after the fair.
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Kornit Digital partners with Canva, connecting Canva’s extensive creative community with global on-demand production
Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced today a new partnership with online visual communications and design platform Canva.
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Avery Dennison celebrates the launch of ADX Lab Ningbo to accelerate innovation and lead the trends for the apparel industry
Avery Dennison, a global leader in innovation, materials science, branding and manufacturing, and Shenzhou International Holdings Ltd., one of the world’s largest vertically-integrated knitwear manufacturers, hosted a grand opening event for the launch of ADX Lab Ningbo, an experience hub co-created by the two innovators, located in Ningbo, China.
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New, biweekly imaging of things podcast tackles trends, workflow and print opportunities
Hosted by Nick Benkovich, Vice President of Portfolio Management for EFI™ Productivity Software, Electronics For Imaging, Inc.’s brand-new Imaging of Things podcast series will deliver informative interviews and educational content for printing, packaging and marketing service professionals covering a broad range of topics.
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Moov&Cool supporting elite sport in the UK and Belgium
Textile finishing expert, Devan Chemicals, has been supporting high performance sport in the UK and Belgium with its ‘cool comfort technology’ Moov&Cool.
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Truetzschler welcomes you to SINCE/ANEX!
The pandemic shows the importance of single-use nonwovens for disinfectant and other wipe application. Therefore Truetzschler focuses on both high-performance solutions for an efficient production of disinfectant and biodegradable wipe materials.
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Kemin Textile Auxiliaries opens Garmon Studio in China and creates special jeans to celebrate anniversary of San Marino’s friendship with the country
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, announced today that Garmon Chemicals (Garmon), Kemin’s textile auxiliaries business unit and the chemical solutions brand for the denim and fashion industry, is opening its fashion laboratory, Garmon Studio, in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China – very close to Kemin’s regional headquarters in Zhuhai.
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Today we published a white paper, in collaboration with Bocconi University and Intesa Sanpaolo, that sets out new evidence demonstrating how circular economy strategies can de-risk investments and drive superior risk-adjusted returns for investors and financial institutions.
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In July 2019, the Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative launched The Jeans Redesign, a project which saw 80 industry experts input on a set of guidelines to create denim jeans aligned with the principles of the circular economy.
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INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, wrapped up its 15th annual World of Wipes® International Conference, July 12-15, with a presentation of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® to Kimberly-Clark Corporation and the highest attendance record in six years.
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The nonwovens sector is looking forward to a celebration of both technical and commercial progress at the upcoming SINCE conference and exhibition in Shanghai. Worldwide markets for some applications – especially spunlaced products for hygiene and sanitizing wipes – have rocketed during the pandemic. And AUTEFA Solutions is ready to cater for a continuation of this “huge demand” with its latest systems being presented at the event.
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In recent years, the textile industry has developed significantly in terms of environmentally-friendly water repellency. Many manufacturers have already successfully replaced textile finishes containing fluorocarbons with fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free) finishes. Nevertheless, many textiles equipped with alternative finishes are reaching their limits in performance. Especially when it comes to materials that are subject to heavy wear or require a special type of care.
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Leading Textile Innovator HeiQ announces a new partnership with ZXY International, a global apparel solution business, pioneers of the textile industry in Asia since the early ’80s with substantial global conversion potential. The two companies will jointly seek innovations to provide brands with the precise technology to match their product lines whilst simultaneously connecting them with mills to supply the goods.
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Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase a new generation of innovative technologies for optimized corrugated high-graphics package printing at SuperCorrExpo, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from Aug. 8 to 12. Anchoring Baldwin’s booth (#2001) will be the new ultra-wide FlexoCleanerBrush™ (126 inches/3.2 meters), a fully automated, state-of-the-art flexo plate-cleaning system. Visitors also can learn more about Baldwin’s FlexoDry™, an energy-efficient IR (infrared) drying solution, and its LED-UV curing technology, all of which increase print quality and productivity, with operator safety and sustainability in mind.
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Truetzschler Nonwovens will deliver equipment to enlarge an existing spunlacing line into a flexible, state-of-the-art production line for various light to heavy weight sustainable nonwovens.
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ISKO to work with the MIT Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL).
ISKO today announces its participation in CSAIL’s Alliances programme, a collaboration with CSAIL researchers, students and industry partners. Through participation in the programme, ISKO will contribute its expertise in textile innovation and collaborate on the research and development of smart textiles and wearable technologies.
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Antimicrobial Fabric: Global Markets to 2026 - Growing demand for athleisure wear
The "Antimicrobial Fabric: Global Markets to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Worldwide Polymer Industry to 2030 - Rising use of biopolymers among others
The "Polymer Market Research Report: By Type, Base Material, Application - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group to become a publicly traded company listed on NYSE
Ermenegildo Zegna Group (“Zegna”, “the Group”, or “the Company”), a world-renowned Italian luxury house, and Investindustrial Acquisition Corp. (“IIAC”), a special purpose acquisition corporation sponsored by investment subsidiaries of Investindustrial VII L.P., announced today a definitive business agreement that is expected to make Zegna a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange later this year.
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The Shortlist for “2021 Taiwan Fashion Design Award” has been officially determined after the preliminary selection
The 35th “Taiwan Fashion Design Award” received more than 450 submissions from not only designers of Taiwan but also those from other 17 overseas countries and regions including the United States, Germany, Australia, Ukraine, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Paraguay, and Peru.
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Visit Benninger at Techttextil North America
Benninger is excited to meet its customers and future customers at the TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA 2021 from 23 08 2021 - 25 08 2021
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Research & Development
Assistant Professor Homa Maleki awarded Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship
Assistant Professor Ms Homa Maleki from Birjand University, Iran, has been awarded a research fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for a total of 15 months from June 2022 to October 2024.
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Navis TubeTex and Thies announce sales distribution agreement for Canada, US and Honduras
Customer focus and strategic thinking are key factors for success in the textile industry, which is why Navis TubeTex and family-owned Thies are proud to announce their collaboration to meet evolving customer needs. With a combined history over two hundred years long, both companies share the tradition of serving the customer while looking to the future.
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Public procurement of database development
GOTS is preparing a new database which will include traceability at product level. We have initiated a public procurement, addressing vendors of configurable supply chain solutions and software development companies alike. The procurement follows a formal, two-staged process.
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Eastman announces project with USAMP and PADNOS for fully circular recycling study in automotive market
Eastman (NYSE: EMN) today announced a collaboration with the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) and automotive recycler PADNOS for a concept feasibility study to demonstrate a closed-loop project to recycle automotive-industry mixed plastic waste in the automotive supply chain. USAMP is a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR).
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Textilcord launches production of surgical masks in Luxembourg
The Textilcord plant, located in Steinfort (Luxembourg), has invested in a production line for surgical masks which will produce 20 million pieces per year. As an Indorama Ventures company, Textilcord contributes to relieve shortages during the COVID--19 crisis by relocating the manufacture of these masks, which are essential for protection. Thanks to a new technology developed in Luxembourg, the company envisions to produce innovative masks, which can directly neutralize viruses on them.
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Beating financial crime: Commission overhauls anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism rules
The European Commission has today presented an ambitious package of legislative proposals to strengthen the EU's anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) rules. The package also includes the proposal for the creation of a new EU authority to fight money laundering. This package is part of the Commission's commitment to protect EU citizens and the EU's financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing.
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2021 Report on Innovations in Cellulosic Fibres Derived from Recycled Textile and Clothing Waste
The "Innovations in Cellulosic Fibres Derived from Recycled Textile and Clothing Waste" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Discover sustainability from the source at Yarn Expo Autumn this August
The pandemic has greatly impacted consumers’ lifestyles over the past year, leading to a growing movement of eco-consciousness. Gathering yarn and fibre solution providers that offer green, recycled, regenerated and traceable products, Yarn Expo Autumn returns to hall 8.2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 25 – 27 August, with both a physical and a virtual business platform available for buyers worldwide.
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Stäubli at Techtextil North America
Focus on latest machinery solutions for the creation of innovative technical fabrics. From one-piece woven (OPW) airbags to individual multilayer fabrics for lightweight construction, whatever the need and requirements, weavers will find an appropriate production solution in the broad Stäubli machinery range. Visitors to Techtextil North America are invited to meet the Stäubli team in the German Pavilion at Booth 1315.
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