Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Saint-Gobain to create 400 new jobs with $28 Million investment in ADFORS facility in Dublin, Georgia
Saint-Gobain, through its technical textile products subsidiary ADFORS Americas, Inc., today announced plans to invest $28 Million to expand its operations in Dublin, Georgia, creating 400 new jobs over the next two years and expanding its ability to serve customers during a time of growing demand.
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Industry 4.0
Yatas invests in Lectra solutions to optimize its cutting room
Lectra, the world leader in industrial textile cutting solutions, and Yatas Group, Turkey's leading furniture and bedding company, join forces with their knowledge and experience in cutting room optimization.
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Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
“We were delighted to receive a clear acknowledgement and endorsement by the European Commission of EDANA’s past efforts in supporting its member companies’ compliance with product safety requirements"
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Cotton Council International’s (CCI) first “U.S. Cotton & The Golden Triangle of Spinning Profitability” seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, had 51 attendees from 17 mills. Twenty-eight executives, primarily mill owners, joined the seminar in person while 23 joined online. The presentations targeted owners, mill managers, supply chain and sales representatives that make up the “Golden Triangle” of decision-makers.
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Industry 4.0
Applied DNA reports second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) (the “Company”), a leader in cell-free, enzymatic DNA production, today announced consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, ended March 31, 2022.
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Market Analysis & Forecasts
Global medical disinfectant wipes market report to 2027 - Size, share & industry trends analysis report
The "Global Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Distribution Channel, By Type, By Application (Hospitals & Clinics, Dental Clinic, Nursing Home, and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Recover™ crowded winner at the Green Product Award 2022 in the category fashion
Recover™, a leading materials science company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, has won the Green Product Award 2022 in the category Fashion. The company was recognized for its innovative, environmentally friendly products, which are created in partnership with the supply chain, offering an end-to-end sustainable solution for major brands and retailers.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group unveils medium-term financial ambitions and sustainability strategy
Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) (“Zegna Group,” “the Group,” or “the Company”), today will host a Capital Markets Day during which the Company will share its medium-term financial ambitions as well as its newly unveiled ESG strategy and targets.
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Cone Denim®, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation for more than 130 years, is excited to launch its Mental Health Awareness Selvage Denim in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the newest fabric within the Cone® Community Collection, a series of fabrics designed to support various causes and organizations that align with the values of Cone Denim. Cone will donate a portion of sales related to the newest selvage to the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and their families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
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The ITM 2022 fair is being held at the TÜYAP Fair Convention & Congress Center in Istanbul from June 14 - 18, 2022. Picanol will be showcasing its latest technology in Hall 2, Booth 219. ITM is the first major textile machinery fair where Picanol’s latest developments, which were released at the end of 2021, will be shown to a live audience. Not only will four machines from the Connect generation be on display at the Picanol booth but the new and fully digital platform PicConnect will also be demonstrated. With these innovations, Picanol has once again confirmed its leading role among weaving machine manufacturers.
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For his first trip to Cannes, Khaby Lame set out to make a statement. Putting a unique spin on the red-carpet dress code, the TikTok star wore a BOSS look that fused tailoring tradition with futuristic technology.
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With an annual report entitled 'Here.We.Go' and a sustainability report 'Shaping sustainable living, together', B.I.G. is also publishing a strong ambition for a sustainable future.
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced that grower participation for the 2021/22 crop doubled since the program’s pilot last year. The Trust Protocol’s mission is to bring quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to the key sustainability metrics of U.S. cotton production.
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Itema, the leading provider of advanced weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, announces the establishment of a new company in Turkey. The Turkish subsidiary, that operates under the name Itema Tekstil Makineleri Servis Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi, began its operations in Istanbul – company headquarters – and Bursa – company branch office – as early as April 13.
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Electrochemical transformation of CO2, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
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Only about 15% of used clothes and other textiles in the United States get reused or recycled. The other 85% head straight to the landfill or incinerator. This wastes scarce resources, contributes to climate change and pollutes waterways.
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Mahlo advises on optimising production at Techtextil 2022
At Techtextil from 21-24 June in Frankfurt, Mahlo will be demonstrating at stand 12/D69 how manufacturers of technical textiles can optimise their production even further using measuring and control technology. With its solutions, the German machine manufacturer hits the nerve of the time: the demand for quality, efficiency and sustainability.
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Itema exhibited at Techtextil North America
Itema, the leading Italian manufacturer of advanced weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, has exhibited at Techtextil North America from May 17th to 19th (Booth N. 2802) in Atlanta, North America.
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13th ITMF Corona-Survey
In the 2nd half of March 2022, the ITMF conducted the 13th ITMF Corona-Survey amongst more than 220 companies around the world in all segments along the textile value chain. For the sixth time since May 2021, companies were asked the same set of questions about their 1) business situation, 2) business expectation, 3) order intake, 4) order backlog, and 5) capacity utilization rate. In addition, they were asked about their main concerns and whether and to what extent they can pass on recent costs increases.
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EuRIC is part of the IFAT Supporting Program
EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation is organising a panel discussion entitled “The European Green Deal – A green revolution? Implications for the waste management and recycling industry” on 31 May 2022 from 11:20 to 12:05 CEST during IFAT. The panel discussion will take place at Hall A5 ‘’Forum Waste / Secondary Raw Materials Grows’’ and consist of high-level speakers from the European Commission, the German Ministry of Environment (BMU), an NGO as well as the recycling industry.
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Trützschler sets ambitious targets for climate neutrality
Trützschler is taking action! The German company is now striving to achieve three specific and measurable targets that will support its impact on the biggest challenge our planet has ever faced.
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Prof. Gries at the IG Metall and t+m Future Day
Challenges and opportunities for the textile industry based on renewable carbon - Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries from ITA spoke on this topic to a high-calibre panel at the future conference of the textile + fashion association on 12 May.
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Sustainability
Berry Global commits to reducing scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2025
Surpassing its initial goal of an 8% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions four years ahead of schedule, Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2025 (from the same 2019 baseline).
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First highlights of the Neonyt Lab conference programme
Discuss, inform, and create change together: This year, from 24 to 26 June 2022 in Frankfurt, the Neonyt Lab invites all visitors who are interested in innovative fashion and lifestyle and want to consistently drive sustainability forward. More than just image and consumption: on the Fashionsustain stage, experts will discuss sustainability in fashion and in everyday life on all three days – in the form of interviews, panel discussions and workshops.
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FLOORED BY NATURE - DOMOTEX 2023 focuses on a new awareness of values
The keynote theme of DOMOTEX 2023 focuses on the current issues of the day, such as scarcity of resources, sustainability and health, as well as new market opportunities in an ever-changing environment, and on a new awareness of values. In collaboration with exhibitors and partners of DOMOTEX, the central theme provides forward-looking perspectives on the world of carpets and floor coverings.
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Intertextile and Yarn Expo spring show dates to be adjusted
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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OutDoor by ISPO: Over 300 brands spanning 30,000 m² at the Munich Order & Event Center (MOC)
OutDoor by ISPO, being held from June 12 to 14, is back with a bang and will feature an explosion of innovative products and developments from the outdoor sector and around 300 brands all spread across an area spanning more than 30,000 m2. The major event for the European outdoor sector will be held at the Munich Order & Event Center (MOC) just this once.
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Machine builders grow in the digital
Margins in the mechanical engineering sector are under massive pressure. Digital services help machine builders to improve their total cost of ownership and implement new business models. At the Hannover Messe (May 30 to June 2), automation specialist Lenze will therefore be presenting not only hardware and software but also its digital services and platform offerings for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). In Lenze’s 75th anniversary year, visitors can also expect a premiere in the field of decentralized drive technology in Hall 6 at Stand F21.
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Creating impactful consumer experiences rooted in first-party data
As third-party data regulations continue to expand to maintain consumer privacy, VF Corporation’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Velia Carboni, weighs in on how the company is in a unique position to leverage first-party data for more engaging consumer experiences. Check out her insights below on why privacy is one of the most important priorities for companies, and how consumer data can be utilized to create experiences that increase brand loyalty and awareness among consumers.
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REPowerEU: A plan to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition*
The European Commission has today presented the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There is a double urgency to transform Europe's energy system: ending the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels, which are used as an economic and political weapon and cost European taxpayers nearly €100 billion per year, and tackling the climate crisis.
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Cinte Techtextil China to address personal hygiene and sustainability demands this September
With global consumers becoming more conscious about personal hygiene and environmental protection, exhibitors at Cinte Techtexil China will spotlight materials and technologies for products that respond to these trends. The fair will probe into the associated growth opportunities as the country is one of the leading markets for nonwovens and technical textiles. The event will be held from 6 – 8 September in halls E1 – E3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
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