#Associations

2023-08-24

Parliamentary Lunch 2023

The Textile Institute is delighted to announce that the Parliamentary Lunch 2023, will be held on 3 November 2023 at the House of Lords, London, UK, from 12:30-17:00 GMT.

The TI holds a lunch in the Cholmondeley Room at The House Of Lords, London, UK, which is generously hosted by The Lord Haskel CompTI CText ATI, a past World President of The Institute.

The lunch is the highlight of the annual TI calendar, welcoming members and guests from all over the world.

Textile Institute members and invited guests can dine in one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Members and guests will have reception drinks, a three course menu on the terrace, and all with historical views of the Thames and its famous architecture.

There will be speeches from The Lord Haskel and The World President of the TI and a VIP guest, all with a stunning view of the Thames and across London.

It is worth noting, that this is the ideal occasion for Textile Institute members and guests to extend this invitation to entertain clients, business partners, colleagues, and friends in this unique environment.

The TI looks forward to welcoming guests to the 2023 event.

(If you would like to reserve a space or table please contact Robyn Ingham, senior events coordinator, via ringham@textileinst.org.uk with your completed booking form.)

https://www.textileinstitute.org/events/parliamentary-lunch-2023/

ITMF and IAF conclude successful Joint Convention 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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VDMA members at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore

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RE&UP debuts at Ecomondo 2025 to showcase circular fashion innovation

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ICAC announces postponement of the 83rd Plenary Meeting in Tanzania

Due to unforeseen circumstances arising from the recent developments in Tanzania, the ICAC has announced that its upcoming 83rd Plenary Meeting has been postponed. Scheduled for Nov. 17-20 in Mwanza, the delay was recommended by Tanzania, and the decision was made out of an abundance of caution, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all participants.

TEXTILCOLOR AG launches strategic collaboration with Alpex, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil in the field of Pyroshell™ flame protection

TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative solutions in textile chemistry, today announces the start of a strategic collaboration with Alpex Protection, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil. Starting November 1, 2025, the partners will jointly advance the flame-retardant finishing of textiles using the patented Pyroshell™ technology at production sites in Germany, France, and Italy.