Spinning
Rieter: Challenging first half of 2022 despite exceptionally high order backlog
Despite an exceptionally high order backlog and sustained strong demand, Rieter’s business situation in the first half of 2022 is characterized by the well-known supply chain bottlenecks, the repercussions of the COVID lockdown in China and the significant increases in material and transportation costs.
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Denim
DENIM PREMIÈRE VISION draws 1,600 international visitors to buoyant, business-centric first Berlin edition
After two years of Digital Denim Weeks and a first physical show in Milan last October, Denim Première Vision took place for the first time this 17 and 18 May at the Arena Berlin. Located at the intersection of the post-industrial Kreuzberg district and the former Soviet districts of Friedrichshain and Treptow, the area is now a busy crossroads of art and creation.
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Raw Materials
New whitepaper published by Make The Label Count
The EU’s PEF initiative is designed to provide a common means of assessing and communicating the sustainability and environmental credentials of products (and organisations) within the single market. It is based on a set of 16 indicators that cover environmental impacts, resource use and toxicity (both human and ecological).
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Denim
Lee x The Hundreds launches new capsule collection
United by a shared philosophy of people over product, Lee® and community-based streetwear brand, The Hundreds®, are back with a second collection.
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Retail & Brands
COO Heiko Schäfer leaves HUGO BOSS to pursue new professional assignment
Chief Operating Officer Heiko Schäfer will leave the Managing Board of HUGO BOSS AG with effect as of May 31, 2022, to pursue a new professional assignment outside the Group.
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CEMATEX introduces online business platform to connect global textile community
An online platform that allows ITMA 2023 participants to build connections, source technologies and solutions, share ideas and grow their business has been introduced by CEMATEX - the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers and owner of ITMA 2023.
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ITM in Istanbul: Saurer Spinning Solutions presents innovations in intelligent spinning
Saurer Spinning Solutions looks forward to welcoming visitors at Booth 310A in Hall 3 and will present the latest innovations in machinery, digitalisation, and components for pre-spinning as well as in ring, rotor and air spinning. Spinning Solutions offers high-quality, technologically advanced, and customer-specific automated solutions for staple fibre processing from bale to yarn.
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Saurer Technologies – Twisting Solutions will be present at the ?kiler Tekstil Booth 311B in Hall 3 and will be happy to provide information about the CarpetCabler/CarpetTwister and CompactTwister machines.
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The Vandewiele Turkey team is delighted to welcome its customers again on the next edition of the ITM International Textile Machinery Exhibition, the first biggest organization where textile technology leaders will come together after 4 years, ITM will be held at Istanbul Tuyap Fair and Congress Center on 14-18 June 2022
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Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has once again achieved record levels of supply and demand. New and existing clients are seeking to purchase greater amounts of cotton verified through CmiA and CmiA Organic. A total of 600 million CmiA textiles were brought to market, more than doubling Cotton made in Africa’s volume from the previous year.
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International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 21 to 24 (hall 12, booth B99).
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On May 17, 2022, China National Silk Museum (NSM) launched the International Museum Day Forum on the theme of “The Power of Museums: Research, Collaborations, and Community” virtually. Dr. An Laishun, Vice President of ICOM, Dr. Kate Seymour, Chair of ICOM International Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC), Corinne Thépaut-Cabasset, Chair of ICOM COSTUME, Prof. Sally Yerkovich, Chair of ICOM Standing Committee on Ethics, Prof. Marie Louise Bech Nosch, President of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Mr. Xudong Wang, Director of The Palace Museum, and many other scholars all participated and gave presentations.
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At FESPA 2022, industry leaders in digital printing bring “on-demand printing” to life via an on-site transfer printing microfactory. Purazell Couture, Greentex by Sutex, Neenah Coldenhove, Mimaki, Inedit, Klieverik and Summa will team up to guide visitors through a sportswear production line from design concept to end-product.
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In response to pandemic containment efforts, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the respective Autumn Editions of the shows from 29 – 31 August, whilst Intertextile Home Textiles will also be moved to the same aforementioned dates. The fairs will still take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai where they were originally due to be held from 14 – 16 April 2022.
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The team from Navis has kicked off the week at the 2022 Techtextil North America show, following months of virtual business dealings due to Covid. This year, attendance was significantly up with representation from many companies and a full list of symposium topics.
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INDA releases 2022 Nonwovens Supply Report
INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, announces publication of the ninth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report for its members.
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Unlocking the potential of social standards to converge
IAF and ITMF have developed the Standards Convergence Initiative (SCI) to help identify the full potential of convergence across social standards and to reduce audit fatigue.
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Unifi, makers of REPREVE®, announces fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability awards
Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the recipients of its fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability awards, which recognize brand, textile and retail partners that have demonstrated a true commitment to supporting a more sustainable world.
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Teijin Aramid publishes Sustainability Report 2021 ‘Scaling up for impact’
In ‘Scaling up for impact’ Teijin Aramid reports on its sustainability efforts in 2021. By quantifying the journey, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s acceleration to get to ‘net zero’ well before 2050.
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CJ BIO and NatureWorks working towards a master collaboration agreement to commercialize novel biopolymer solutions
CJ BIO, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), and NatureWorks, an advanced materials company that is the world’s leading producer of polylactic acid (PLA), have signed a letter of intent (LOI) establishing a strategic alignment between the two organizations and have announced that the two companies are working toward a Master Collaboration Agreement (MCA).
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Teijin Frontier develops new chemical recycling technology for polyester fibers
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group's fibers and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a recycling technology using a new depolymerization catalyst to recycle colored polyester fibers without losing the quality of polyester fibers made from petroleum-derived raw materials. The new technology also lowers environmental load compared to conventional recycling.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Battery Show 2022: Freudenberg presents liquid absorbers for lithium-ion battery packs
The experts from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting battery pack liquid absorbers, an innovative solution that makes battery systems safer, at this year's Battery Show in Stuttgart. The absorbent pads capture and store unwanted liquids inside the packs quickly and reliably. With adjustable absorption capacity and geometries, battery pack liquid absorbers ensure long-lasting battery packs. Visitors will find Freudenberg at Stand C 36 in Hall 10 from June 28 to 30.
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AATCC announces the 2022 Concept 2 Consumer® Student Design Competition winners
Every year, students from all over the world participate in AATCC’s Concept 2 Consumer® Student Design competition. This competition is a poster competition that allows students the opportunity to showcase their creative design and problem-solving skills in textile/apparel design. Each year there is a different theme, this year’s theme asked students to design a sustainable travel wear line that incorporated recycled materials, sustainable manufacturing, and antibacterial and/or odor-control properties.
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VF Corporation reports broad-based growth in fourth quarter and introduces full year fiscal 2023 outlook
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter (Q4'FY22) and fiscal year ended April 2, 2022 (FY22).
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European Semester Spring Package: Sustaining a green and sustainable recovery in the face of increased uncertainty
The European Commission's 2022 European Semester Spring Package provides Member States with support and guidance two years on from the first impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the midst of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Technical textiles: the mark of quality and sustainability
Technical textiles, machines and components developed in Switzerland drive the highest quality standards. Satisfaction is guaranteed for woven and nonwovens manufacturers and their end-users. And Swiss solutions are committed to technology that is both innovative and sustainable, leaving the smallest possible environmental footprint.
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A cut above the rest at Texprocess 2022
ACG Nyström, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, will demonstrate the benefits of the automated Talon 75 multi-ply cutter at the forthcoming Texprocess exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 21-24.
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New report by COBRA details key manufacturing innovations in windsurfing
Cobra International has launched an innovation report highlighting its key composite manufacturing innovations that have reshaped the Windsurfing industry.
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More new markets for Carrington Textiles as sales team keeps expanding
Carrington Textiles, a global leader in the manufacture of workwear, flame retardant, defence, waterproof and sustainable fabrics, has announced the further expansion of their sales team with the addition of Andrew Ashcroft as International Business Development Manager.
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Savio at ITM ISTANBUL 2022 exhibition: solutions-oriented portfolio to maximize machinery return on investment
Savio will be attending “ITM ISTANBUL 2022” exhibition, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 14th to 18th June 2022. It is very important to be back to physical events and meet in person our customers again. Turkey is one of the biggest textile markets for Savio, so attention to Turkish customers is fundamental to support their new projects with the most advanced and automated machines.
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