Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Ternua introduces new items and enhanced high-tech, sustainable fabrics into its FW 2024 trekking collection
Sustainable outdoor apparel brand, Ternua, whose logo is a whale’s tail, will present its FW 2024 Trekking line at ISPO. The line includes new items and enhanced fabrics with the best technology and, as always, a focus on sustainable innovation. 90% of its garments are made of Bluesign-certified fabrics, guaranteeing that they meet the highest sustainability and functionality standards and are committed to future generations, health, and safety. 100% of its apparel has PFC-free treatments, meaning it is free of substances harmful to the environment.
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Software
Know-how for a better world with recycled textiles
Definitions, standards and specific industry knowledge…Uster Technologies covers the whole story of recycled textile materials in its application report Sustainability Bulletin No. 1. The publication is part of Uster’s commitment to support the use of recycled materials along the entire textile value chain.
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Yarn & Fiber
The Marchi & Fildi Group presents the first edition of its Sustainability Report which relates to the year 2022
The report is part of the journey towards consolidation of sustainability performance, a topic which has always been a fundamental priority for the Group
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Knitting & Hosiery
Groz-Beckert develops innovative new products together with Mayer & Cie.
Together with the German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie., Groz-Beckert has developed the optimized Relanit sinker SNK F over the past years. Independently of this, the development of the new LCmax™ energy-saving needles took place. The focus of both developments is on efficiency, energy savings and increased process reliability.
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Textile chemistry
Pulcra and Devan unveil DEVAN REPEL, a new brand in the water repellency market
In a world where water-repellent textiles play an important role in various industries, Pulcra Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has joined forces with its subsidiary, Devan Chemicals, to introduce DEVAN REPEL: a new brand in the water repellency market. The first product in that range, DEVAN REPEL ONE, is a durable water repellent for Polyester and blends developed on the scientific foundation of the companies’ chemical and textile technology know-how.
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Advertorial
Aus Ihrer Sicht als Anbieter oder Veredler von Textilien sind die bei Ihnen noch vorrätigen alten, unmodernen Bedruckstoffe eine Belastung – versunkene Kosten, etwas, das zwangsläufig ausrangiert werden muss, eine verpasste Gelegenheit zur Kreation von Designs, die sich verkauft hätten. In einem Marktumfeld, in dem das Konzept „Aus Alt mach Neu“ in Mode ist, sollte man solche unmodernen Textilien nicht als eine Belastung, sondern vielmehr als ein zu schätzendes Gut ansehen – als etwas, das Ihrer „Schmusedecke“ ähnelt.
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Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery Co., Ltd., made an appearance at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2022, and is honored to announce that it has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities for its proposed acquisition of Terrot GmbH, a leading manufacturer of circular knitting machines in Germany.
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Textile chemistry
HeiQ introduces a 100% biobased and long-lasting cosmetic finishing technology for textiles to the market. The newest addition to the HeiQ portfolio harnesses the power of active probiotics and selected prebiotics to enhance the skin microbiome, turning the human’s largest organ into the best-looking one.
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Felix Pohlkemper and Tim Röding from Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are developing a technology with their start-up Car-boScreen GmbH that makes complex carbon fibre production controllable through sensor monitoring. With the help of CarboScreen technology, it should be possible to double the production speed from the current 15 m/min to 30 m/min in the medium term.
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At the mid-term conference in Bandung, the project partners took stock at the halfway point of the funding period of the project Enatex.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, PANGAIA and NATIVA™ have forged a partnership that brings certified wool to innovative, celebrity-loved casualwear.
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The Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® to Sparxell, a UK-based startup creating the next generation of colors and effects with vibrant, metal-like pigments, all from plant-based cellulose. By utilizing cellulose in pigment creation, Sparxell is showing how nature can color our world without the harmful environmental and societal effects of mined and synthetic minerals. As the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize recipient, Sparxell will receive $100,000 in recognition of their groundbreaking, nature-inspired work.
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STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialising in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, sees a functioning circular economy as a roadmap to address the global issue of waste and depletion of natural resources. To reach this goal, effective collaboration between the different elements in the value chain is essential.
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ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance: Redefining Technical Textiles for a Sustainable Future at ISPO
ECOSENSORTM, a Japanese fabric producer and a division of Asahi Kasei Advance, is thrilled to announce its participation in the esteemed international technical textile show, ISPO - Munich, where it will unveil three special features. This prestigious event will take place in Munich, bringing together industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to explore the latest advancements in performance textiles. The vision that lies behind ECOSENSORTM is bold and ambitious. This ideal concept turns real in a versatile collection of eco – high-tech fabrics that embody new generation values of design, innovation and responsibility.
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition joins MIT SHINE Research Initiative
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has become a member of the Sustainability and Health Initiative for Net Positive Enterprise (SHINE) established by the Materials Systems Laboratory (MSL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The project researches product-based and organizational handprint creation and net positive assessment, enabling organizations to pursue the creation of positive sustainability-related outcomes in concert with ongoing efforts to reduce their footprints.
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CHT Group with new management
Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller took over the management of the CHT Group as sole Managing Director on November 20, 2023. Mr. Müller has been supporting the company for many years in a supervisory role via the Beitlich Family Foundation.
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The fair of the yarn industry: International Istanbul Yarn Fair will be held in Istanbul on February 22-24, 2024.
International Istanbul Yarn Fair, the largest global fair of the yarn industry is achieving new accomplishments every single year. The fair has increasingly strengthened its industrial position during the 20 years that elapsed ever since the first year it was organized. Leading brands of the industry are represented at the fair under the organization of Tüyap Fair and Exhibition Organization Inc., and the fair is visited by thousands of visitors from national and international arena every passing year.
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Textile concrete sculpture for Dr Susanne Klatten
Dr Susanne Klatten was awarded the prestigious Entrepreneur Award 2023 by the Business Club Aachen Maastricht on 15 October 2023 in the Coronation Hall of Aachen City Hall for her commitment to promoting and supporting start-ups.
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Eastman releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Eastman has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, “A Better Circle,” which showcases the specialty material company’s efforts to mitigate climate change, mainstream circularity, and care for a growing global population.
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Yarn & Fiber
The LYCRA Company announces industry veteran Gary Smith as new chief executive officer
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that Gary Smith has been appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27, 2023.
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Opportunities in Chad’s cotton sector with multistakeholder meeting
On November 21, 2023, Cotontchad convened a multistakeholder event in Chad to explore the potential for a Better Cotton Programme.
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition achieves 300+ member milestone
In October, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) reached a milestone: Over 300 members are now part of the organization. This includes 27 new members in 2023 alone!
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Texworld Evolution Paris is set to return full force to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from February 5th to 7th, 2024
Exhibitors at Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Paris have rapidly responded, with a remarkable 75% of exhibition space already booked by September. This surge in enthusiasm clearly underlines the truly international aspect of this edition as well as the Asian textile industry's keen interest in strengthening its connections with European markets.
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ISPO Award 2023
Discover the most exciting products and solutions that the global sports world currently has to offer. Once again this year, the winners of the prestigious ISPO Awards will be officially presented at ISPO Munich. This year, a jury of experts selected 134 product and service highlights that make the sports experience more enjoyable, more accessible and safer or motivate people to experience sport in all its diversity. One of the highlights of the ISPO Awards is the presentation of the Public Choice Award on the last day of the trade fair, 29 November.
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View Premium Selection - The exclusive preview textile show is ready to kick off
New location, perfectly scheduled, and focused on quality: for the first time, VIEW will present Spring/Summer collections at the Dampfdom in the Motorworld Munich. On November 28th and 29th, international suppliers will present some 250 collections, showcasing the latest material developments and trends for Spring.Summer 25 at the earliest possible point in time.
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Kerry-Esquel logistics center breaks ground, paving the way for a sustainable and intelligent supply chain ecosystem
On November 17, the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Kerry-Esquel Logistics Center was successfully held in Gaoming, Foshan of Guangdong Province. The smart logistics center is jointly invested and constructed by Esquel Group and Kerry Logistics Network, aiming to create a green and intelligent logistics supply chain ecosystem, fostering a collaborative environment for smart logistics.
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SmartX Community attends the E-textile Conference
On 14-16 November, the E-Textiles Conference in Ghent gathered industry leaders, and SmartX Community Manager and Textile ETP Project Manager Judith Bosch attended the 2-day event and moderated a panel.
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ARKET ARCHIVE is the new resale destination for pre-loved ARKET designs
Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET will be opening an online resale destination. Launching on 23 November, ARKET ARCHIVE is a platform for second-hand ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and childrenswear from ARKET.
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