textile network

Automotive

Textile solutions for every camper van model

If you are a camper on the road, you have a lot of things with you: from toothpaste to coffee cups. Textile holder systems help you stow everything away ... By Sibylle Michel

Phygital Fashion

Digital clothing can help to limit impulsive fashion purchases

Retail purchases, especially in fashion, are often made on impulse, which has a detrimental effect on the planet. Digital twins of real-life clothing ... By Sibylle Michel

Deforestation-free supply chains

Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement

Kelheim Fibres welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free ... By Sibylle Michel

Trade fairs

Fespa 2023: New perspectives on print and signage

Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 returns to Messe Munich, Germany, from 23–26 May 2023, with a mission to share “New Perspectives” with print and sign professionals. By Sibylle Michel

23/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Première Vision Paris strengthens its sustainable commitments

Solutions to help the creative fashion industry make a sustainable transition take center stage at the next edition of Première Vision Paris, February ... By Sibylle Michel

Textile manufacturers and fashion operators will be able to see high-end textiles and accessories on the global market. © Milano Unica

20/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Milano Unica’s special areas and exhibitors

The 36th edition of Milano Unica, 31 January to 2 February, will feature the proposals of the leading Italian textiles and accessories companies for the ... By Sibylle Michel

The new regulations will finally come into force in Q1 2023, after a transition period. © Oeko-Tex

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2023

Oeko-Tex has published updates to the applicable test criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. In the following, an overview of the ... By Sibylle Michel

One of Vaude’s goals is to reduce its CO2 emissions in the global supply chain by 50% by 2030. © Vaude

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

SBTi verifies Vaude’s 1.5 degree climate targets

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) confirmed that Vaude’s planned targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are in line with the 1.5 degree ... By Sibylle Michel

Fibre composite components increase the precision and service life of the plant systems. © Vombaur

18/01/2023 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Preforms from vombaur increase performance and service life

Lightweight components offer innovation and savings potential. This also applies to the lightweight and resilient components made of composite textiles ... By Sibylle Michel

Heimtextil 2023 ended with concentrated intercontinental strength. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

18/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Heimtextil 2023 ends with great internationality

With 44,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors together from 129 nations, the global textile industry was on site in Frankfurt for four days from January 10–13 ... By Sibylle Michel

The Home-Compostable Polybag Project is the third Fashion for Good polybag project following the Circular Polybag Pilot and Reusable Packaging projects. © Michael Dziedzic

17/01/2023 – Recycling

Recycling

Compostable alternatives to landfill polybags

Fashion for Good has launched the Home-Compostable Polybag Project, a pilot to test alternatives to conventional single-use polybags. By Sibylle Michel