Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
ANDRITZ presents the world’s first nonwovens pilot line for wipes with integrated wetlaid pulp process
International technology group ANDRITZ has established a new inline Wetlace™ CP pilot line with an original design at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France. From now on, ANDRITZ partners will be able to conduct trials and test all options available for wipes production – from carded staple fibers to pulp and various combinations thereof – thanks to the new inline Wetlace™ CP line.
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C&A bolsters online offering with Amazon Fashion
As of today, European fashion retailer C&A offers selected items on Amazon’s German website Amazon.de, with the Dutch, French, Italian and Spanish websites following soon. The C&A assortment available on Amazon Fashion will include essential collections for women, men and kids as well as selected fashion items.
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Trützschler presents T-SUPREMA – modern solutions for needle-punched nonwovens
Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH started a cooperation with the Italian textile machinery manufacturer Texnology S.r.l. in the field of needle-punching technology. With immediate effect, the companies will offer complete production lines for needle-punched nonwovens under the name of T-SUPREMA.
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Texworld Evolution Paris will start next week
More than 400 international exhibitors will meet from 4 to 6 July at the Parc des Expositions Paris-Le-Bourget for a new edition of the Texworld Evolution Paris sourcing event. This year's exhibition marks the return of the major sourcing countries - including China - to Paris.
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The LYCRA Company announces new equity ownership
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced that a group of financial institutions, comprising Lindeman Asia, Lindeman Partners Asset Management, Tor Investment Management, and China Everbright Limited (“New Shareholders”), have gained full equity control of the Company.
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Neonyt Lab: working together for a more sustainable fashion industry
“Sustainable fashion makes a difference. We make a difference!” – these were two of the most important messages that the Neonyt Lab community took away after three colourful days of events under the motto “New Patterns” in the Union Halle in Frankfurt am Main. The premiere of the direct-to-consumer format as a great success: Neonyt Lab counts designers, activists, consumers and content creators as well as representatives from the fashion industry from 22 countries amongst its visitors.
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Carbios appoints two new board members and reports on the annual ordinary and extraordinary general meeting
Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a pioneer in the development of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers, announces the appointment of two new Board members and presents the minutes of the Annual Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 22, 2022, at Hall 32, 32 rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand.
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Recycling
CIRCULOSE® to be the first official partner to Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Talent Support Scheme, CPHFW NEWTALENT
Copenhagen Fashion Week has officially partnered with Circulose®, a new recycled material for fashion. The partnership, rooted in shared values of innovation and circularity, brings together two Nordic fashion industry leaders to accelerate the shift to a global circular economy for fashion. The partnership reinforces Copenhagen Fashion Week’s mission to create a global platform for responsible fashion, and Circulose®’s vision to change the fabric of fashion from the inside.
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Spinning
An exciting Loepfe and Almer Technologies partnership comes into view
Loepfe is discovering new innovations with the Swiss start-up firm Almer Technologies. Almer is rethinking communication and introducing augmented reality remote assistance to businesses.
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Noise protection times three: sound-insulating technologies for electric drives
Catering to the acoustic requirements of electric vehicles, Autoneum has extended its proven concepts for noise-reducing engine encapsulations to new applications related to electric drives. Hybrid-Acoustics PET and the foam-based alternatives Hybrid-Acoustics FLEX and Fit FLEX ensure optimum noise protection in e-cars and thus significantly improve driving comfort. All three technologies are characterized by a high acoustic performance tailored to specific customer needs and zero waste production.
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2022 Strategic Foresight Report: twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context
The Commission has today adopted the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report – “Twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context”. As we prepare to accelerate both transitions, the report identifies ten key areas of action with the objective of maximising synergies and consistency between our climate and digital ambitions. By doing so, the EU will strengthen its cross-sector resilience and open strategic autonomy, and be better prepared to face new global challenges between now and 2050.
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With a total of 117 participating nations, around 63,000 visitors and 2300 exhibitors, a brilliant re-launch of the international textile fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition center was achieved. Across all three events - Techtextil, Texprocess and the one-time Heimtextil Summer Special - Italy, France, Turkey, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Pakistan and the USA formed the top visitor nations.
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With a host of new features, DOMOTEX will launch from January 12 to 15, 2023 at the Hannover Exhibition Center. It is already becoming apparent that the 33rd edition of the world's most important trade show for carpets and floor coverings will be a strong and innovative event. Deutsche Messe has used the time of the pandemic hiatus to adapt the world's leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings to changing market needs and to further strategic developments.
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Visitors to the Swiss Textile Machinery Association Pavilion at Techtextil Frankfurt were definitely in the right place to find technology partners for their future projects. They could also see inspiring textile machinery solutions, as association members always make the most of such events as a platform for real innovation and strong partnerships. The Swiss companies have the engineering know-how and process expertise to foster genuine application development.
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Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022, Asia’s leading business platform for textile machinery, is now open. Visitors who pre-register online on the combined show websites (itmaasia.com and citme.com) before 19 November will enjoy special badge rates at a 40% discount. The early-bird rates are RMB 60 (US$9) for a five-day badge and RMB 30 (US$5) for a one-day badge. Standard onsite rates are RMB 100 for a five-day badge and RMB 50 for a one-day badge.
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DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation is proud to celebrate its legacy of hard work and notable achievements for Indigo Excellence in the past 125 years.
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One of the key challenges for the textile industry has been finding innovative ways to improve sustainability, while simultaneously maintaining and exceeding expected standards of quality. At Yarn Expo Autumn, set to take place from 29 – 31 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, fairgoers will be able to source quality fibres and yarns that align with consumers’ eco-friendly expectations.
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Albstadt-based Mayer & Cie. has been named a Top 100 award-winner for the third time as one of Germany’s most innovative small and mid-range businesses. The jury made special mention of the circular knitting and braiding machine manufacturer’s innovative processes. At the centre of the family firm’s further digital development is on the aim to boost its customers’ productivity.
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Filidea Technical Yarns, the Filidea section specialised in the development and production of technological, performant yarns in blends of natural and man-made fibres, presents at Techtextil the projects on which its R&D department has been working for the last three years.
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Why fabric choice matters in combating microplastic pollution in the oceans and waters
From research journals and news headlines to social posts, there is increasing attention to microplastics in our environment. People are listening and seeking ways to help with change. Forty percent of respondents say they are aware of the concerns that microfibers from clothing are polluting our oceans and waters, according to Cotton Incorporated’s Lifestyle MonitorTM Survey in February 2022, up from 35% in 2021.
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HYDRASPUN® Reserve nonwoven offers exceptional dispersibility without the heavy weight
Suominen launches HYDRASPUN® Reserve to its industry leading moist toilet tissue nonwoven portfolio. HYDRASPUN® Reserve successfully delivers exceptional dispersibility with a lower basis weight nonwoven, passing the standards of International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) and INDA/EDANA (GD4).
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Sustainability and comfort main focus of conversations at Techtextil
Global textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles reported a great interest for the company’s sustainable and stretch ranges during their presence at the trade fair in Frankfurt last week, showing the industry trend for products that are kinder to the environment yet comfortable to wear.
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BOREALIS introduces Borvida™, a portfolio of circular base chemicals, to feed a future that is circular in both plastic and in carbon
Borealis is strengthening its EverMinds™ circular product offering with Borvida™, a range of sustainable base chemicals. The Borvida portfolio will offer base chemicals or cracker products (such as ethylene, propylene, butene and phenol) with ISCC Plus-certified sustainable content from Borealis sites in Finland, Sweden and Belgium. The move is part of Borealis’ broader commitment to a Future-Positive Revolution, in which the unrivalled benefits of base chemicals and polymers can be enjoyed at minimal impact to the planet.
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ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance SS 2023
The Japanese textile manufacturer ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents its SS 2023 collection, made of high-tech fabrics implementing new-generation values, with the aim of keeping nature, body and mind in harmony.
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Kardem Tekstil manufactures with Mimaki TS55-1800 for fashion giants
Kardem Tekstil, producing garments for world-famous brands, achieves its digital printing advantages with Mimaki's price/performance-oriented TS55-1800 sublimation transfer printer. TS55-1800, making an (r)evolution in textile production, turns into an ideal solution for Kardem Tekstil thanks to its high performance.
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Raw Materials
Bremen Cotton Exchange: Stephanie Silber Re-elected President in the Anniversary Year
The 148th Annual General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange took place on 30 June 2022, in the 150th year of the association. The Board of Directors re-elected Stephanie Silber (42), Managing Director of Otto Stadtlander GmbH, Bremen, as President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange.
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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 2022 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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Two VDMA sustainability awards of the German textile machinery industry 2022 presented to young engineers from ITM
The awarding of the 2022 promotional prizes of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, Textile Machinery Association, to students and young engineers from German universities for outstanding achievements in their studies took place on 22 June 2022 during Techtextil 2022 in Frankfurt/Main. The nationwide promotional awards were presented by Mr. Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Walter Reiners Foundation, at the VDMA exhibition stand. For the first time, the focus of the selection of the submitted works was on sustainability.
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Nominations are open for prestigious RISE® Innovation Award
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the nomination process is now open for the annual RISE® Innovation Award. The prestigious award will be presented at the RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) Conference – September 27-28, 2022, at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. RISE® 2022 is a two-day conference presenting insightful research and science that propels product development.
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Quality, sustainable blend of domestic and international exhibitors confirmed for Yarn Expo Autumn
One of the key challenges for the textile industry has been finding innovative ways to improve sustainability, while simultaneously maintaining and exceeding expected standards of quality. At Yarn Expo Autumn, set to take place from 29 – 31 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, fairgoers will be able to source quality fibres and yarns that align with consumers’ eco-friendly expectations.
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Frankfurt Agreement: 25 European fashion institutions creating the “European Fashion Alliance”.
A powerful new network of fashion organisations aiming to unite and change the European fashion landscape.
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Spinnova partners with imogo to apply resource-efficient dyeing with sustainable SPINNOVA® fabrics
The partnership between the two textile companies is a promising shift towards responsible textile value chains and proves that sustainability and durability can go hand in hand. The first products made from SPINNOVA® and dyed with imogo’s resource-efficient technology are planned to be launched later this year.
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Nilit presents first-ever biomass balance nylon 6.6 for technical fabrics at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Hall 9.1 Booth D64
Made with New Renewable Feedstock to Reduce Carbon Footprint
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When talking about recycled materials, origin matters
Campaigns advertising textile products made of recycled materials are becoming more frequent. But do we have a clear idea of where these recycled materials come from? Do consumers assume recycled cotton or recycled polyester come from used clothes? Because, in most cases, they do not.
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