#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2021-03-18

Digital fair as part of the PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP sourcing platform

In view of the current Corona situation, any planning for the realisation of fairs lacks certainty at this moment in time. Furthermore, international travel restrictions make it difficult or even impossible for many manufacturers and trade fair visitors to participate. As a result, the planned dates of the PERFORMANCE DAYS fair cannot take place as a physical event on May 19-20, 2021 as previously announced.

The PERFORMANCE DAYS team regrets this deeply, but is nevertheless optimistic about the spring event. To coincide with the Kickoff of the new season, the team is focusing on a digital fair week from May 17 to 21, 2021. Within the framework of the recently launched digital platform PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP in cooperation with Functional Fabric Fair and the Digital Fair will highlight sustainable fabric innovations for Spring/Summer 2023 over five days.

Heightened networking experience thanks to expert matchmaking

Informing, exchanging, networking: In order to guarantee an interactive trade fair experience, the digital edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS in spring will be supplemented by further important tools. During the Digital Fair, exhibitors and trade visitors can look forward to even more comprehensive networking opportunities. For example, as part of the extensive digital supporting program via live stream with informative talks by experts, lectures and rounds of discussions, including interactive Q&A sessions.

A particular highlight: the Marketplace will provide visitors with the opportunity to view numerous exhibitors’ products, including the curated, sustainable fabric highlights of the PERFORMANCE FORUM. In order to be able to digitally present the fabrics to visitors as realistically as possible in terms of haptic, design and structure, the PERFORMANCE FORUM was equipped last winter with innovative 3D technology, including innovative tools such as 3D images, video animations and U3M files for download.

Marco Weichert, Founder & General Manager of PERFORMANCE DAYS: “In the current situation, it is essential to guarantee our trade fair visitors and exhibitors a secure, digital offering. With the PERFORMANCE DAYS Digital Fair, under the umbrella of the PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP online platform, we are even extending the duration of the fair to five days to provide the industry with even more updates on the season’s fabric innovations, along with important additional information and the provision of intensive networking opportunities. We look forward to an exciting digital week at the fair.”

SAVE THE DATE: PERFORMANCE DAYS winter fair as a hybrid event

The hybrid option remains the concept of the future: The entire PERFORMANCE DAYS team is already looking forward to the hybrid winter edition of the fair on December 01-02, 2021 in Munich. The registration process for exhibitors for the event is now available. Further fairs scheduled for 2021:

- September 28-29, 2021 - Functional Textiles Shanghai by PERFORMANCE DAYS, Shanghai

- October 27-28, 2021 - Functional Fabric Fair by PERFORMANCE DA YS, Portland

- December 01-02, 2021 - PERFORMANCE DAS Functional Fabric Fair, Munich

Register now as attendee for The Loop at:

http://www.performancedays.com/loop

discover what the platform has to offer and look forward to what’s new for summer 2023! The PERFORMANCE DAYS Digital Fair takes place from May 17 to 21, 2021!

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

OUTLOOK™ 2025: Charting a sustainable and innovative future for the Nonwovens Industry

EDANA concluded its flagship event, OUTLOOK™ 2025, last week, marking it as a major success and addressing the biggest questions facing the industry. The three-day conference highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to sustainability, regulation, and innovation in the absorbent hygiene and wipes sectors.

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

Technical textiles for more and new business

KARL MAYER's composite machines and warp knitting machines with weft insertion produce technical textiles offering an impressive variety of properties and textures. The range of tasks these textiles can perform is as broad as the spectrum of their possible fields of application. Both newcomers with the right textile solution and already established players can trust their business will flourish, as demonstrated by the examples from KARL MAYER's Technical Textiles division at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025. The exhibition at stand A 301 in Hall 5 of the Singapore EXPO focuses on two areas: filtration and construction.

KARL MAYER puts textiles centre stage

For KARL MAYER, textiles are much more than just materials – they express function, emotion and progress. And they are at the heart of its customers' activities. KARL MAYER is now focusing more than ever on its customers' needs and plans and therefore on the textiles made on its machines: WARP KNITS. At the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME, the company will demonstrate how textile solutions are providing new impetus in the categories of Fashion & Clothing and Technical Textiles.

ICAC releases 2025 edition of the Specialty Cotton Report

The ICAC has released the newest edition of the Specialty Cotton Report, a free publication that was created in 2023 to highlight the many new "identity cotton programs" that have been emerging around the world, in addition to covering long-staple (LS) and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton. For the ICAC's purposes, "specialty cotton" refers to any cotton that is remarkable in some way — LS, ELS, or falls under a specific identity program.