Digital Printing
Epson and designer Yuima Nakazato show a glimpse of a more sustainable future for fashion
Epson has partnered with renowned Japanese fashion designer Yuima Nakazato and his eponymous YUIMA NAKAZATO brand at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring - Summer 2023 to unveil creations that are both stunning and sustainable. In addition to utilizing Epson's digital textile printing to reproduce his unique and creative worldview, YUIMA NAKAZATO realized some of its creations with the help of a new, more sustainable and potentially industry-transforming textile production process.
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Accelerating circularity catalyzes connections for textile-to-textile recycling
Accelerating Circularity is an action-oriented nonprofit focused on scaling textile-to-textile recycling through a collaborative approach. The mission is to create new supply chains and business models to turn spent textiles into mainstream raw materials in order to divert tons of textile waste from landfills and incineration. As part of that mission, Accelerating Circularity is releasing a comprehensive directory of international recyclers available today to catalyze connections between recyclers and the rest of the textile value chain including collectors, mills, brands, and retailers.
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6 nominations for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023
Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. See their full potential displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online.
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Swimwear market to hit USD 30.5 billion by 2028
The global swimwear market was worth USD 21.43 billion in 2021. SkyQuest anticipates the market to hit USD 30.5 billion by 2028, growing at a steady CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2022-2028).
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BOSS Spring/Summer 2023 campaign showcases how a BOSS is made
On the heels of an incredibly momentous year and a highly successful brand refresh, the Spring/Summer 2023 campaign from BOSS provides a celebrity-filled exploration of what it takes to become a BOSS. The new season takes a closer look at the building blocks behind the empowering motto “Be your own BOSS,” while inspiring others to embrace their full potential and live life on their own terms – with confidence, style and a forward-looking vision.
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Carbios strengthens Executive Committee in pivotal year for industrial and commercial development
Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies for reinventing the life cycle of plastics and textiles, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Martine BRISSET as Senior Vice President from 1 January 2023.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group ends FY 2022 with strong revenue(1) growth in line with strategic plan
Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) (“Zegna Group,” “the Group,” or “the Company”), owner of the Zegna and Thom Browne brands, today announced preliminary and unaudited revenues of €1,493 million for the full year 2022, an increase of 15.5% year-over-year. Revenues for the fourth quarter of the year were €407 million, down 0.5% year-over-year. Revenues at constant currency (“cFX”)4 grew 11.0% and declined 2.9% in FY 2022 and 4Q 2022, respectively.
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From 13 - 17 February 2023, the OECD Forum will bring together representatives of governments, companies, trade unions, academia and civil society to discuss corporate due diligence in the garment and footwear sector. During this time, the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector will take place in Paris. Virtual participation is also possible.
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEO”). AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products through its American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands.
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Better Cotton has published a management response to a recently-published independent study carried out by Wageningen University and Research (WUR). The study, ‘Towards more sustainable cotton farming in India’, explores how cotton farmers who implemented Better Cotton recommended agricultural practices achieved improvements in profitability, reduced synthetic input use, and overall sustainability in farming.
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained - especially now. The international fabric trade show MUNICH FABRIC START (24 to 26 January 2023), the international denim trade show BLUEZONE and KEYHOUSE (24 and 25 January 2023) got off to a successful start with around 900 selected international producers. The first hours since the opening have already been promising – the flow of buyers, product managers, designers and decision-makers from the industry was great and the mood was excellent in the icy Munich winter weather.
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Both production & waste cotton content increased in ReVisco®
Using pulp containing waste textiles as raw material, Sanyou Chemical Fiber developed TangCell®ReVisco® to recycle waste cotton textiles in the textile industry and promote the sustainable development of the fashion industry.TangCell ®ReVisco® has been certified RCS (Recycling Claim Standard) and TUV Soil Biodegradable.
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First-of-its-kind Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) introduces The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater, an iconic product made to be worn, loved and live on responsibly for generations to come. Available in Men’s Purple Label and Women’s Collection brands, the first-of-its-kind luxury sweater is the first of five iconic Ralph Lauren products (“icons”) that the Company has committed to have C2C Certified® by 2025.
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Extension of the transition period for meeting the production requirements
In order to give companies more time for production planning and, if necessary, conversion, the scheme owner has decided to extend the transition period for compliance with the production requirements according to den Green Button 2.0 by one year to 31st July 2024.
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition partners with Bangladesh Apparel Exchange
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), an independent and impact-creating organization that brings together around half of the apparel industry to enable positive social and environmental impact at scale, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) for its fourth edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum. The event aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss and exchange ideas on how to advance sustainability within the textile and apparel industry.
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Renaming of HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week
In response to the industry trends and to better convey the positioning of the fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week has been renamed as Fashion InStyle.
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The Fashionsustain Conference brings thought leaders to the Neonyt talk stage
The trend-setting Fashionsustain Conference by Messe Frankfurt will accompany the Neonyt in Düsseldorf for three days – parallel to the order situation – with attractive content on the focus of fashion & retail. The interviews, talks and workshops will be held from 28 to 30 January 2023 at the Areal Böhler as part of Neonyt in Düsseldorf, organised by Igedo Exhibitions, and will be aimed directly at the fashion trade and provide insights into how it can position itself more sustainably.
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Blue Globe award celebrates the builders of hope and a more sustainable future. Infinited Fiber Company is very proud that its co-founders Ali Harlin and Petri Alava have been recognized for their work in developing textile fiber product Infinna™.
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Inditex to significantly increase the number of employees with disabilities worldwide within two years. The Group’s commitment to boosting the inclusion of people with differing abilities across its stores, logistics platforms, warehouses and offices worldwide will imply hiring over 1,500 professionals, doubling the number of employees with some form of disability.
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From April 2023, OEKO-TEX® will officially launch its new ORGANIC COTTON label. Two initial pilot customers have already been successfully certified by the testing service provider Hohenstein: the Indian textile supplier Milan Group and the Turkish cotton producer Akasya.
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Production volumes in the automotive industry increased significantly in fiscal year 2022 for the first time since 2020, but did not quite reach the level of 2019. Autoneum’s revenue in local currencies increased by 8.5%. In Swiss francs, Group revenue increased by 6.1% year-on-year to CHF 1 804.5 million. A slight decline was recorded in production volumes. The increase in revenue resulted from inflation-related compensation.
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Study sees innovations in fibre-to-fibre recycling as key to keeping textile fibres in the loop
A new life-cycle assessment (LCA) commissioned by the European textile reuse and recycling industry has confirmed the significant CO2 and water savings of reusing textiles compared to producing new clothing. The environmental impact of reusing textiles is 70 times lower, even when accounting for global exports for reuse including transport emissions.
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Toray becomes joint winner in Japan’s Sixth Infrastructure Maintenance Awards
Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it was one of three joint recipients of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the Electricity category of the Sixth Infrastructure Maintenance Awards. This is in recognition of the development of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) technique employing in-situ vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VaRTM) technology. Toray, Tokyo Electric Power Grid, Inc., and Yasuda Seisakusho Co., Ltd. deployed that technique to repair steel pipe corrosion on transmission towers.
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Toray develops recycled Nylon 66 recovered from silicone-coated airbags
Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed recycled nylon 66 recovered from silicone-coated airbag fabric scrap cuttings. This material achieves the same flowability and mechanical properties as injection molding grades from virgin nylon 66.
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Commission sets out concrete actions for greater involvement of social partners at national and EU level
Today, the Commission presents an initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue with concrete actions at national and EU level. It renews our strong commitment to social dialogue as a cornerstone of the EU social market economy and its competitiveness. The initiative empowers social dialogue to adapt to the changing world of work and new trends on the labour market, against the backdrop of the transitions to a digital and climate neutral economy and the emergence of new forms of employment.
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H&M Group signs the Pakistan Accord on Health and Safety
H&M Group is committed to continue the work towards raising the safety standards in the textile and garment industry, in the markets where they produce. Therefore, as part of the International Accord Steering Committee, H&M Group has signed a new agreement between global brands and trade unions with the aim to further protect the health and safety of garment workers in Pakistan.
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Archroma starts the FiberColors* revolution
With the Earth population reaching 8 billion in November 2022, the need to address the issue of textile waste becomes more critical.
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Spinning
New CEO for Rieter
Norbert Klapper, who has led Rieter as CEO for nine years, has informed the Board of Directors that he wishes to take on new professional challenges. The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd. has taken note of Norbert Klapper’s resignation, expressing its gratitude for his service to Rieter. The Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Oetterli as his successor as CEO of Rieter.
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With a significant increase in sales, Rieter expects a positive EBIT margin in 2022
In a very challenging economic environment, Rieter succeeded in significantly increasing sales and expects a positive EBIT margin for the 2022 financial year.
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New photo-realistic virtual models enable end-to-end digital workflow on DMIx
There has never been more momentum behind the call for sustainability in the fashion industry, and digitalization is one of the key facilitators in this transformation.
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Trade show success in growth market
The KARL MAYER GROUP looks back on a successful participation in the INDIA ITME in December 2022. The global player went to the leading trade fair in one of its most important market regions with great expectations, and was not disappointed. Almost 1,100 discussions with existing customers and new interested parties were logged.
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Pincroft takes a step forward in sustainable textile finishing
British textile dyer, printer and finisher, Pincroft, has adopted a new environmentally friendly technology for the finishing of fabrics for a wide number of sectors and applications.
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PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS - a renewed offer from 1,200 exhibitors
This February 7, 8 and 9, the international creative fashion industry will come together at Première Vision Paris to find inspiration, exchange ideas and build their collections of ready-to-wear, accessories (fashion jewelry, leather goods) and footwear for the Spring-Summer 24 season. An edition promising a wealth of news and new products in everything from its offer and inspirational content, to its services and program.
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SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at Pitti Filati 92
SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., will exhibit at the 92nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy. Products exhibited will include the new SWG-XR®154 and N.SVR®183 computerized flat knitting machines as well as APEXFiz® design software.
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Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement on deforestation-free supply chains
The renowned viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains, which was adopted at the end of 2022. The new rules are intended to prevent goods that cause forest degradation or deforestation from being placed on the EU market.
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Bioplastics market to worth USD 15,552.3 Million by 2028
The global bioplastics market size is growing tremendously due to shifting trends toward biodegradable substances, as stated in a report titled, “Bioplastics Market Size, Share and Global Analysis, 2021-2028.”As per the report, the market size stood at USD 7,043.9 Million in 2020. It is projected to grow from USD 7,616 Million in 2021 to USD 15,552.3 Million by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.7% during the forecast period.
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