Raw Materials
The U.S. Cotton trust protocol joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announces membership in the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the leading alliance for sustainable production in the apparel, footwear and textile industries. The Trust Protocol joins over 250 global organizations from multiple sectors who have committed to furthering sustainability and transparency throughout value chain.
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Recycling
PrimaLoft introduces fully recycled ethical down alternative, PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume®
PrimaLoft, Inc., a global leader in advanced material technology, has launched a new version of his best-selling down alternative, PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume®. This synthetic fill is now made entirely out of post-consumer recycled materials. Four years after the introduction of the first blowable synthetic insulation, the technology has built a strong reputation in the outdoor apparel & fashion markets, with more than 70 brands using the loose-fill microfiber insulation in their product lines for the Fall/Winter ‘21/’22 season.
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Spinning
In 2019, Truetzschler expanded its service range with its own online shop. Thanks to the “My Shop” online platform, customers can now order spare parts for spinning preparation systems as well as card clothings for their machines – around the clock and 365 days a year.
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It has now been over a decade since the fashion industry began adopting 3D technology. For those of us who have been in fashion, we know that the adoption of any technology has always been slow. With that being said, we are starting to see a willingness by fashion companies to embrace many new technologies.
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The LYCRA Company announces leadership changes
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the textile, apparel, and personal care industries, announces the appointment of Yafu Qiu, chairman of The LYCRA Company, and Julien Born, chief commercial officer of The LYCRA Company, as co-chief executive officers, effective April 1, 2021, following the retirement of David Trerotola.
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International Sourcing Show | ONLINE attracts 23,000 buyers
The HKTDC International Sourcing Show is the first online-and-offline trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The online section of the show, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE, which opened on 17 March, featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, attracting some 23,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions. The show drew buyers from Hong Kong and around the world, including India, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
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Fashion for Good’s new exhibit ‘GROW’ shows the future of fashion's materials
Fruit skin fabric, mushroom ‘leather’, spider-silk, dye made by bacteria and algae; GROW, the new exhibition from the Fashion for Good Museum in Amsterdam explores the biomaterials and cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the sustainable future of fashion. What exactly are biomaterials? How sustainable are they and what makes them different from traditional fibres like cotton and hemp?
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Boost your profits with the BD 480 Plus
The BD 480 rotor-spinning machine has been upgraded to the BD 480 Plus: as a company with a long history, Saurer has continued to lead innovation in the industry, and has always been supporting customers in improving their profitability and optimising their competitiveness. The classic semi-automatic rotor- spinning machine BD 480 has been optimised and upgraded to the BD 480 Plus, which will bring more benefits to customers.
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Applied DNA CEO discusses relevance of DNA-based cotton traceability as enabler of ethical and responsible textile manufacturing on BBC Business Daily
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) (Applied DNA or the “Company”), a leader in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based DNA manufacturing, announced an interview with President and CEO Dr. James A. Hayward conducted by the BBC’s Business Daily as part of an episode titled ‘Tracing cotton’s DNA’.
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International Textile Industry Statistics n°62/2019
ITMF (International Textile Manufacturer Federation (www.itmf.org) has published its report on International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized (spinning mill-) sector in virtually all textile-producing countries in the world.
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Lenze has achieved the hattrick and once again received the seal of approval "Best Place to Learn" for training companies. Niels Köstring, Managing Director at the certifier AUBI-Plus, presented the seal during a virtual ceremony and praised the very good performance of the automation specialist from Hamelin. In a comprehensive 360° survey, both current and former trainees and students had previously awarded top marks.
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On the occasion of the Pact For Skills Roundtable, EURATEX would like to introduce to you ongoing projects carried out by their partners throughout Europe. These are examples of best practices based on the Skills Committee contribution from their members. They all aim at improving knowledge and needs of the industry matched by education.
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Over the past four weeks, Lenzing AG has worked intensively together with Palmers Textil AG to address the allegations concerning Hygiene Austria LP GmbH. Lenzing concluded that measures had to be taken immediately in light of the state of its public image.
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Although several recent developments are providing hope for a post-pandemic recovery, other factors add uncertainty to those expectations. On the positive side, mill use is expected to increase by 8% in the 2020/21 season and vaccines have slowly been making their way around the globe.
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A collaboration between RadiciGroup and CSP International results in the first Oroblù-branded tights made in Italy from recycled plastic bottles.
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Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, today announces that it will exhibit its broad portfolio of cutting-edge digital print technologies at first ever virtual drupa (20-23 April 2021). The company’s brand-new “100 series” will take centre stage on its interactive virtual booth alongside brand-new additions to its powerful product portfolio, unveiled at the event. In addition to that, Mimaki will launch a special promotion at virtual drupa for selected products, making its product portfolio even more appealing to those companies looking to diversify their business during these challenging times.
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Hans-Peter Hiemer is the new Managing Director of Assyst GmbH. In the course of a general reorganization of the Human Solutions Group, Dr. Andreas Seidl, the Group’s CEO, is withdrawing from the operational business, but he will continue to be available to Assyst in an advisory capacity.
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The Sustainable Leather Foundation CIC and the OEKO-TEX® Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two parties will work collaboratively across a number of areas which will benefit the global leather industry.
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Companies see light at the end of the pandemic tunnel
Between January 25th and March 10th, 2021, ITMF has conducted the 7th ITMF Corona- Survey among ITMF members and affiliated companies and associations about the impact the Corona-pandemic has on the global textile value chain. In total, 196 companies from around the world participated. The 1st ITMF Corona-Survey was conducted in March 2020 when the first lockdowns were announced in Europe.
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Producer association initiative agrees to focus on commercial compliance to improve purchasing practices
The Manufacturers Payment and Delivery Terms Initiative has taken an important step yesterday, concluding its phase 1 during its second Global Working Group Meeting. This initiative has been started by the STAR Network- which is supported by GIZ FABRIC- and by the International Apparel Federation (IAF). It is supported by the Better Buying Institute and the OECD and a range of experts.
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Cabrios publishes roadmap for industrial production and reviews successful year 2020
Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), the company pioneering new enzymatic solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, announces today plan to build a first of a kind 100% PET recycling production unit exploiting its technology (the “Unit”).
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VF to begin operations at new state-of-the-art UK fulfilment centre
VF Corporation, through its local subsidiary VF Northern Europe Limited, today announced it has begun operations at its new multimillion pound fulfilment centre in Bardon, Leicestershire, employing approximately 250 people during peak periods.
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Coronavirus: Commission mobilises €123 million for research and innovation to combat the threat of variants
The Commission is mobilising €123 million from Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme, for urgent research into coronavirus variants. This first emergency funding under Horizon Europe adds to a range of EU-funded research and innovation actions to fight the coronavirus and contributes to the Commission's overall action to prevent, mitigate and respond to the impact of coronavirus variants, in line with the new European bio-defence preparedness plan HERA Incubator.
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ROICA™ V550 by Asahi Kasei premium sustainable stretch fiber got prestigious Senken Shimbun “Synthetic Fiber Prize”
The acceleration towards an increasingly smart and sustainable world is happening and it is real. Consumers are more and more looking for something that satisfy their responsible values and they are driven by a conscious choice. ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei is the premium stretch ingredient that identifies itself as the answer to the needs of the current consumers: innovative, responsible and at the same time contemporary.
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Textile chemistry
End of the transition period towards adopting ZDHC MRSL V2.0
This week marks the end of the transition period to phase out ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) V1.1 since the release of ZDHC MRSL V2.0 in November 2019. During this period the latest version of the ZDHC MRSL was adopted.
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A family excursion: The MO40 system at Domotex Asia
Truetzschler Man-Made Fibers introduced the new member of the “Optima” carpet yarn machine platform family at the trade fair in Shanghai; the MO40-E for fine filaments. Now customers can choose between the compact MO40-C extrusion system for standard yarn and the flexible “E” variant for standard and specialty Bulked Contiunous Filament (BCF) yarn production.
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The LYCRA Company and ITOCHU Corporation introduce COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers made from 100% textile waste
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fiber and textile solutions for the apparel industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its first performance offerings made from 100% textile waste. COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers made from textile waste are the result of a strategic collaboration between The LYCRA Company and ITOCHU Corporation, a general trading company with strength in consumer-related sectors, including the textile business.
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Worldwide non-woven fabric industry to 2026 - Increasing applications in the healthcare market is driving growth
The "Non-woven Fabric Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Cliché-free towards the future
Girls' Day 2021 will take place digitally on 22 April under the slogan "Career Orientation 4.0". Lindauer DORNIER GmbH offers girls from the 6th grade the chance to experience technical apprenticeships virtually.
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2021 Ultrasuede® x Labelhoood Innovation Award Winner chosen
Toray Industries, Inc., and Labelhood today announced the selection of Jacques Wei as the winner of the 2021 Ultrasuede® x Labelhood Innovation Award. He is the founder of his namesake women’s fashion brand. The award was in recognition of the highly accomplished and forward-thinking approach in Mr. Wei’s design, which combines classic elements with simple, contemporary silhouettes. His ethos is in keeping with Toray’s commitment to the ongoing evolution of the Ultrasuede brand.
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INDA launches “On-Demand” nonwoven training and key issue webinars
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, provides a wide-range of On-Demand training courses and issue-awareness webinars for nonwoven and engineered fabric professionals, available anytime, anywhere in the world.
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Lydall performance materials announces price increase for filtration and specialty insulation products
Lydall, Inc. (NYSE: LDL) announced today that its Performance Materials business segment is increasing prices for its Filtration and Specialty Insulation products supplied globally. The price adjustment is driven by significant and ongoing increases in key raw material and freight costs.
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VF Corporation announces new appointments to EMEA leadership team
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories today announced several new appointments to its EMEA leadership team.
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