#Textile chemistry

2024-02-01

ZDHC Impact Day 2024: Save the date

In response to the UN's Decade of Action, the fashion industry faces an urgent call to act. This call lies at the heart of the existence of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme, the global initiative leading the fashion industry to drive sustainable chemical management across the supply chain.

Chemistry in Fashion Transforming Business

On 19th June, in Amsterdam ZDHC invites you to Impact Day 2024 - presenting ZDHC’s perspective on “Chemistry in Fashion - Transforming Business” - providing a day of inspiration, leading industry conversations, and meaningful connections with those working at the forefront of driving sustainability across the fashion supply chain.

ZDHC Impact Day 2024 will focus on the critical role of technology and transparency in driving innovation, address greenwashing and emerging standards and regulations, expose new tools and solutions to accelerate change, and expand the focus to tackle wider UN Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Production & Consumption, Climate Action, and Life on Land.

Impact Day 2024 is open to the ZDHC Committed Community along with interested members of the public.

Join the. event in shaping a more sustainable future for the fashion industry! Tickets will be released on February 15th and the waitlist is already open for registrations HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrXlnSe5oI4vV3vn1xgm8mnClBS40UVCLMZMtoNDdrVg9Wew/viewform?usp=sf_link

Stay tuned for the speaker lineup and the full programme which will be revealed in the weeks ahead here:

https://www.roadmaptozero.com/

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

SOKO will present a range of sustainable denim finishing technologies and collaborative projects at the upcoming Denim Première Vision Milan on 20–21 May in Milan. At booth G27 in Superstudio Più, the company will showcase new chemical solutions designed to combine fashionable denim effects with reduced environmental impact.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

Itema to showcase weaving excellence at ITM 2026

From June 9 to 13, Itema will exhibit at ITM 2026 in Istanbul (Hall 8 – Stand 806D), unveiling a distinctive exhibition concept designed to highlight the Company’s expertise across the entire weaving value chain. For this year’s edition, Itema will introduce an innovative stand experience built around two core areas: advanced weaving and spare parts solutions and an immersive textile gallery featuring fabrics produced by Itema Customers worldwide.

Last chance to apply: ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley closes tomorrow

Applications for the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 close tomorrow, offering young technology companies the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of several successful participants from the 2023 edition. The initiative, organised under the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant programme, has already helped a number of textile start-ups accelerate their transition from early-stage concepts to industrial partnerships, funding rounds and commercial deployment.