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Vietnam’s textile industry

VIATT 2025: Renewed focus topics

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return from 26 – 28 February 2025, with a renewed focus on promoting sustainability and digital transformation. By Editorial staff

Sustainability meets innovation

Sustainable pineapple leaf fibre solutions

Singapore-based startup Nextevo showcased its 100% chemical free pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) solutions at Tokyo Fashion World (FaW). Their PALF-based denim jackets and jeans drew industry attention for their sustainability, functionality, and premium quality. By Editorial staff

Digitisation

Cooperation to implement digital product passport

Holzweiler, the Oslo-based family-run fashion house, has taken the step that not many dare to take. In partnership with Trimco Group and Kezzler they tackle sustainability goals by adopting the Digital Product Passport (DPP), as early adopters. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 44/2024

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

Both visitors and exhibitors expressed their enthusiasm about the autumn fair. © Performance Days

05/11/2024 – Final report

Final report

Performance Days shines with a new visitor record

Performance Days closes the autumn trade fair with a new visitor record: A total of 3,838 visitors attended on October 23 and 24 in Munich to explore ... By Sibylle Michel

After a successful debut in autumn the upcoming spring show will see the return of Econogy Hub, Intertextile’s new zone for sustainable products and services. © Messe Frankfurt

01/11/2024 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Show dates announced for next spring’s Intertextile Apparel

The organisers of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics have announced that the Spring Edition will take place from 11 – 13 March 2025. Highlights include ... By Editorial staff

The 2024 fair saw nearly 22,000 buyers connecting with over 515 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions. © Messe Frankfurt

31/10/2024 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Yarn Expo Spring returns in March 2025

Taking place 11 - 13 March 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, Yarn Expo Spring is set to build on the success of the previous ... By Editorial staff

The EUDR aims to prevent deforestation by ensuring products entering the EU do not contribute to deforestation or environmental degradation. © Trustrace

30/10/2024 – EU Deforestation Regulation

EU Deforestation Regulation

“Brands must act now despite EUDR delay”

TrusTrace has partnered with leading enterprise brands, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and OpenAtlas, to create a validated solution for shipment-level ... By Editorial staff

Karl Mayer sun protection fabrics offer a high level of comfort. © Karl Mayer

29/10/2024 – Growing trend for sun protection

Growing trend for sun protection

Comfortable sun protection fabrics from Karl Mayer are on trend

Karl Mayer is absolutely on trend with its sun protection products for outdoor fashion. The smooth fabrics from the experienced supplier of textile machines ... By Sibylle Michel

TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station, the next milestone in the evolution of Stratasys 3D Fashion-technology. © Stratasys

29/10/2024 – 3D printing

3D printing

Stratasys introduces a new era in 3D printed fashion

The new TechStyle fabric alignment station meets high-end fashion demands to seamlessly integrate various technologies while printing with high accuracy. By Editorial staff

Effortless customization across materials: with “Trapis”, printing on natural fibres like cotton and silk is now faster and more cost-effective. © Mimaki

28/10/2024 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Mimaki's “Trapis” ushers in a sustainable future

For decades, polyester has been the cornerstone of the textile printing industry. Its compatibility with the digital sublimation process – a cost-effective, ... By Jasmin Deschner