Sustainability
OEKO-TEX® Annual Report 2023/2024 mentions 50,000+ valid certifications
The international OEKO-TEX® association has continued to demonstrate positive business growth, highlighting the critical role of close collaboration and shared commitment in accelerating sustainable change. More than 35,000 textile and leather companies depend on the certificates and product labels issued by OEKO-TEX®’s independent testing institutes. OEKO-TEX® issued more than 50,000 certificates and labels between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024 – an increase of 22% over the previous financial year.
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The ideal 3d printing setting for innovative gloves
Protective gloves, such as those used for work, sport or household gardening, retrieve their protective function from a special coating. This coating provides abrasion resistance, makes the material waterproof and resistant to chemicals or oil, and even protects against cuts and punctures. Until now, coatings made of oil-based polymers, nitrile rubber or latex have been the main materials used. Using innovative technologies, scientists at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) have succeeded in developing a robust yet flexible glove coating using environmentally friendly lignin in a 3D printing process.
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AbTF publishes independent verification results for Cotton made in Africa’s standards
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the verification and implementation of Cotton made in Africa (CmiA). This report demonstrates AbTF’s continued commitment to transparency in 2024 and offers the public insight into how its partners in Africa are implementing the requirements of the CmiA and CmiA Organic standards. The published figures pertain to the production of CmiA and CmiA Organic cotton during the last season. They show results ranging from good to very good for all four of CmiA’s sustainability pillars: management, people, planet, and prosperity.
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Digital Printing
Mimaki unveils four new printers developed to enable print businesses to expand, diversify and stay ahead of market trends
Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, has today announced four new printers for sign graphic, industrial and textile applications. The CJV200 Series, a range of roll-to-roll print and cut eco-solvent machines, and the TS330-3200DS, a hybrid direct and transfer sublimation printer, will both be demonstrated for the first time in Europe at The Print Show (September 17-19th, NEC Birmingham, UK). These two technologies, alongside an entry-level flatbed UV printer, the JFX200-1213 EX, and Mimaki’s latest direct-to-film (DTF) solution, the TxF300-1600, will be commercially available in Europe in November 2024, and have been developed with new features, print formats and higher speeds to support customers ready to expand and futureproof their business.
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Recycling
CARBIOS appoints Tommy Maussin as Chief Marketing Officer
CARBIOS, (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, announces the appointment of Tommy Maussin as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective 2 September 2024. His mission involves developing and overseeing CARBIOS’ global marketing and sales activities with brands across various industries, including packaging, textiles, luxury, automotive, cosmetics, healthcare, and industrial goods.
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Dornbirn-GFC 2024: Innovations for a Sustainable Textile Future
In lease than one week, the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC), set to take place from September 11-13, 2024, in Dornbirn, Austria, is shaping up to be a pivotal event for the global textile industry. As the largest fiber innovation congress in the world, the Dornbirn-GFC once again serves as a crucial platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiration. This year, over 125 international speakers from industry and research will present groundbreaking innovations in the fiber and textile sectors, reflecting the major transformations currently shaping the industry.
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ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei shows special premium stretch ingredient “par excellence” in its partners’ collections
As Interfilière Paris is approaching, ROICA™ is pleased to introduce its three partners that will exhibit at the fair focusing on intimate wear: Iluna Group (Hall 7.2, Booth C19), Innova Fabrics (Hall 7.2, Booth E20) and Lauma Elastic (Hall 7.2, Booth D27). In addition, the company lets us know where else special premium stretch ingredient “par excellence” can be found in its partners' collections for the FW 2025-26 season with a focus on intimate wear. ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei is the premium smart stretch fiber that brings together high-tech performance, design and values linked to contemporary concepts of quality that include well-being, transparency and responsible, ethical production.
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Collaboration between film director and four local designers boosts interdisciplinary interplay in Hong Kong
The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show rounded off the first day of CENTRESTAGE, the annual Asian fashion extravaganza, last night (4 September). Building on the previous year's fusion of fashion and ballet, this year's event took interdisciplinary collaboration one step further, enlisting Weeds of Fire director Steve Chan to narrate the latest collections of four Hong Kong fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab. and Z I D I – through cinematic storytelling, inviting the audience to explore the fashion realm from a new perspective.
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Dondup partners with Bluesign to set a new standard in sustainable denim
Dondup, the renowned Italian designer denim brand, is excited to announce its official partnership with bluesign®. As the leading European denim company to join the bluesign® System Partner network, Dondup underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability, responsible production, and environmental stewardship, setting a new benchmark in the fashion industry.
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ISKO’s FW 25-26 collection hits Bluezone at Munich Fabric Start.
ISKO, a global frontrunner in denim innovation, is excited to present its FW 25-26 collection at Bluezone @ the Munich Fabric Start show, Hall 6, Booth C07. Visitors will be treated to a showcase of cutting-edge denim technologies and sustainable initiatives, thanks to ISKO’s innovative fabrics featuring the pioneering recycled materials from RE&UP, SANKO’s new venture and circulartech.
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Archroma, Kipas Denim and Jeanologia collaborate to launch low-impact contra denim collection
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, Kipas Denim, a leader in integrated textile production based in Türkiye, and Jeanologia, a sustainable textile solutions company, are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability.
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Standard Fiber to launch Dr. Scholls® line of bedding products
Global home textiles leader Standard Fiber is launching a first-ever collection of bedding products under the Dr. Scholl’s® name. The new collaboration debuts at the upcoming New York Home Fashion Market, Sept. 16-19.
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Autocoro 11 – Energy saving made easy
Economic efficiency, sustainability and climate-friendly yarn production - the Autocoro 11 plays in the top class in all areas. It spins sustainable raw materials with ease and is the spinning machine with the lowest energy consumption on the market.
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Oerlikon Nonwoven takes part in FILTECH in Cologne
At FILTECH, the leading trade fair for filters and filtration systems in Cologne (12-14 November), Oerlikon Nonwoven will be presenting its market- and customer-oriented system solutions for filtration applications. The Neumünster-based plant engineering company for nonwoven production technology will be offering trade fair visitors the opportunity to meet the team in hall 8, stand B18 and immerse themselves in the company's comprehensive product and process expertise.
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BMSvision launches a new versatile energy analyzer
Aligned with its focus on energy efficiency and to answer the needs of customers, BMSvision now launches a new energy analyzer: the EM/TCP. Leveraging BMSvision's renowned industrial data collection, the EM/TCP ensures customers with reliable data connectivity across the production floor, powering actionable insights into energy consumption patterns.
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Stäubli will share its historic know-how of the textile industry in a booming market at CAITME 2024
One year after an exceptional iteration of ITMA 2023, during which Stäubli had the honor of welcoming the President of the Democratic Republic of Uzbekistan, Stäubli, is pleased to share its product range at CAITME in Tashkent from 11-14 September, at booth F44-2 in the pavilion 4.
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Winners of the ITMF Awards 2024
ITMF has just announced the winners of the ITMF Awards 2024. They will present their projects at the upcoming ITMF & IAF Conference 2024 which will be held from 8-10 September 2024 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and will be co-hosted by the Uzbek Textile & Apparel Industry Association (UZTS).
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ADDITIVE PRODUCTION symposium in the textile industry
On September 26, 2024, Stratasys GmbH welcomes the seventh symposium ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING in the textile industry. The symposium offers a unique platform for exchanging information on the latest developments and applications of additive manufacturing in the textile industry.
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Milliken & Company names Allen Jacoby textile business president
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company is pleased to announce Allen Jacoby as EVP and president of its textile business, assuming full operational responsibility for the company’s textile product portfolio. Jacoby has served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Corporate Development and Innovation since 2021 and will succeed David Smith who is retiring after 45 years of dedicated service to Milliken, starting as an intern and working his way to the board room.
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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
MUNICH FABRIC START & BLUEZONE intuition meets innovation:
The textile trade show unveils the latest trends and innovations for the Autumn.Winter 25/26 season, making a bold statement with the theme "INTUITION." In an era where trade shows are becoming more focused, MUNICH FABRIC START once again serves as a hub for physical interaction, inspiration, and business. The event offers more than just products – it is a space for personal interaction, new impulses, and shared growth. With a market-driven runtime, targeted focal points, and sustainable concepts, MUNICH FABRIC START and BLUEZONE provide a broad portfolio tailored to the current needs of the textile industry. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation without compromising on quality, they are shaping the future of the fashion industry.
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Lindauer DORNIER continues to rely on solar power
Lindauer DORNIER has put a new photovoltaic system into operation at its main plant in Lindau. Following the system at the Esseratsweiler plant, which was connected to the grid at the end of 2022, this is the machine and plant manufacturer's second photovoltaic system. In future, it will not only supply the company's own production, but also the public power grid with environmentally friendly solar energy. The family-owned company's aim is to cover its electricity needs entirely from renewables in the long term.
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Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New focus areas and innovative program announced
The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2024 scheduled for 20-21 November 2024, in Cologne, Germany, and online, will feature an enhanced program that tackles some of the most pressing issues in recycling technology. Along the recycling of plastic packaging this year’s conference will spotlight additional urgent topics such as E-waste valorisation, PVC recycling, textile recycling, and the utilisation of advanced recycling for engineering thermoplastics. Another key focus will explore advanced recycling through the lens of investments and funding strategies.
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UNIFI launches globally available circular polyester products made from textile waste
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), leading innovator in recycled and synthetic yarn, today announced the launch of two new products, making its circular REPREVE® offering the largest portfolio of regenerated performance polyester in the world. Powered by the Company’s proprietary Textile Takeback™ process, UNIFI® now offers white-dyeable filament yarn and a revolutionary insulation material, ThermaLoop™, representing a major leap forward in scalable textile-to-textile recycling.
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Integral highlights sustainable innovation at GREENEXT EXPO
Integral, the sustainable development garden of Esquel Group, a leading global knowledge-based innovation company, participated in the prestigious “GREENEXT EXPO” in Shanghai, unveiling its innovative achievements in sustainable development. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)’s advocacy of ESG principles, the event brought together industry leaders to explore the future of sustainable development and ESG practices.
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TENCEL™ refreshes brand identity, championing collective innovation towards a more responsible textile industry¹
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, today unveiled the latest evolution of its flagship textile brand TENCEL™, with a refreshed branding theme of “Nature. Future. Us.”. The updated brand identity embodies TENCEL™’s ethos of striving to embrace innovation and empower collaboration, with a focus on being a catalyst of change in the textile industry to safeguard the planet’s shared future(1).
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IndustriALL Global Union, IF Metall and H&M Group update Global Framework Agreement
The world’s largest trade union federation, IndustriALL Global Union, representing 50 million workers, and H&M Group have together with the Swedish trade union IF Metall signed an updated global framework agreement, protecting the interests of more than one million garment workers.
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Bug-Safe thread and more at IBIA EXPO 2024
The bedding industry will meet Durak Tekstil’s innovative technical threads at IBIA EXPO 2024. Developed through intensive R&D, the thread portfolio provides new opportunities to manufacturers for many different applications while yielding more added value to the industry. The star of this year’s exhibition will be the new Bug-Safe thread.
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IDF in India: Flexibility for the upcycling of textile waste
Trützschler and the Indian company Gimatex have a long relationship that began in 2006. Since then, they have successfully collaborated on many projects. Gimatex has used Trützschler’s IDF successfully in direct spinning. Now, they are using it to turn textile waste into valuable ring yarn.
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