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Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By Sibylle Michel

Visibility of materials to be recycled

Digital platform RECYCLE

The French eco-organisation Refashion has launched RECYCLE, the first digital platform for connecting stakeholders in the clothing and footwear industry. By Editorial staff

First-hand trade fair experiences

Insights from Intertextile

First-hand accounts from the last editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics help paint the picture ahead ... By Editorial staff

Supporting SMEs and start-ups in the circular economy

Call for the European accelerator CirCoAX

The participation in this accelerator gives SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to set themselves up as benchmark projects on a European scale. By Editorial staff

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Sneak Peek -2/2021

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Siegried Winkelbeiner (right) und Joachim Kath (left) –The two CEOs know one another well from their previous work and from joint international projects at Ciba-Geigy and BASF. © Schoeller Textil

05/08/2021 – Change in leadership

Change in leadership

New CEO at Schoeller Textil

In July 2021, Joachim Kath has taken over as CEO. Following a 10-year career, Siegfried Winkelbeiner has moved into retirement. By Sibylle Michel

Successful digital and hybrid solutions return for Intertextile Apparel’s Autumn Edition. © Messe Frankfurt

03/08/2021 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Digital and hybrid solutions for Intertextile Apparel’s Autumn Edition

Online communication and the adoption of video meetings have kept businesses going in the face of social distancing and international lockdowns. And with ... By Editorial staff

A new scientific finding now concludes: Cotton is much more climate-friendly than thought. © Cotonea/Klaus Mellenthin

28/07/2021 – Positive carbon footprint

Positive carbon footprint

Cotton better than its reputation

A new finding suggests that cotton could be the path to a climate-friendly textile industry cause cotton binds CO2 more effectively than other crops. By Sibylle Michel

Julien Born, CEO The Lycra Company (left): “The collaboration is based on a strong foundation of common values and philosophies shared by our two companies.” Carlo Centonze, CEO HeiQ Group (right): “This collaboration with The Lycra Company not only brings the best minds together but also ensures our breakthrough innovations will be available for and benefit as many consumers as possible.” © HeiQ

27/07/2021 – Stretch, comfort and sustainability

Stretch, comfort and sustainability

Collaboration between HeiQ and Lycra

HeiQ and The Lycra Company have entered into a broad-based collaboration across multiple technology and brand platforms. By Sibylle Michel

Round woven tubular filters and tapes by Vombaur for demanding filtration processes are used in the chemical industry. © Vombaur

26/07/2021 – Filtration in the chemical industry

Filtration in the chemical industry

Vombaur: Textiles for filtration processes

The tubular filters from Vombaur ensure an even filtration process, a homogeneous filter cake and an optimal filtration result. By Sibylle Michel

More than 200 labels are poised to appear at the international trade fair for sustainable textiles. © Innatex/Stefan Höning

26/07/2021 – Postponement made special projects possible

Postponement made special projects possible

48th Innatex opens its doors soon

At the end of this week, from July 31 to August 2, 2021, the green fashion community will meet at Innatex in Messecenter Rhein-Main in Hofheim-Wallau. By Sibylle Michel

Truetzschler presents its broad range of CP products optimized for specific requirements. © Trützschler

23/07/2021 – Latest technologies for disinfectant and wipe applications

Latest technologies for disinfectant and wipe applications

Truetzschler at Anex-Since

At Anex-Since, July 22-24, 2021, in Shanghai, Truetzschler Nonwovens and Truetzschler Card Clothing will present their latest equipment at booth 1J20. By Sibylle Michel