textile network

Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Redefining textile haptic analysis

Emtec Electronic at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2024

From April 17th-18th, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland opens its doors to showcase the latest products and technologies in the textile industry. German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment, emtec Electronic, will be on-site to support the textile and apparel ... By Christine Heywood

The FTF, DTG and wide format printer industries are a significant business opportunity for Kodak. © Kodak

10/03/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Kodak launches Film-to-Fabric Ink System

Eastman Kodak Company announces the launch of a new ink system for Film-to-Fabric (DTF) printing projects. By Sibylle Michel

Many companies are considering shutting down production because of extremely high energy costs. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

10/03/2022 – Energy crisis

Energy crisis

Euratex asks the EU to control the rise of prices

Notwithstanding the industry support to the sanctions in place against Russia, Euratex highlights that companies are at risk of stopping their production ... By Editorial staff

The AirPro Air Permeability Tester can be used to measure the resistance of the flow of air trough products. © James Heal

09/03/2022 – Quality control

Quality control

James Heal goes direct in Germany

James Heal, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2022, will bring two new products in their Performance Testing range to the German market. By Sibylle Michel

With SwapKnit, Karl Mayer offers their costumers a new, fast and flexible way to purchase lappings for the HKS 3-M ON online in order to then be able to change them at the machine directly in a few seconds only. © Karl Mayer

08/03/2022 – Warp knitting

Warp knitting

Patterning from the cloud

Karl Mayer’s first Smart Machine function revolutionizes the way of guide bar control. Pattern changes are possible in a matter of seconds trough online ... By Sibylle Michel

INDA moves IDEA to a two-year cycle. © INDA/IDEA 2019

08/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

IDEA is moved to a two-year cycle

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that IDEA will be held every two years instead of three starting in 2024. By Editorial staff

Apply for the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award: Companies and research institutes can submit their forward-looking ideas by March 25, 2022. © Messe Frankfurt/Tomas Fedra

07/03/2022 – Awards

Awards

Registration open for Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award

Outstanding developments in the field of technical textiles and textile processing will once again be honored at Techtextil and Texprocess 2022, 21–24 ... By Sibylle Michel

Swiss-based Cilander is one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality finishes. © Cilander

04/03/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sustainable finishing for non-iron shirts

Cilander, a provider of high-quality finishes, has developed a formaldehyde-free finishing. The objective was to find a more sustainable solution for non-iron ... By Sibylle Michel