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2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

As with other Global Standard resources, the development of the GOTS “Due Diligence Handbook” for auditors was an inclusive process involving extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. © Global Organic Textile Standard

05/12/2024 – Sustainability guidance book

Sustainability guidance book

GOTS “Due Diligence Handbook” launched

Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in partnership with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, announced ... By Jasmin Deschner

04/12/2024 – Digital printing

Digital printing

A dress to impress

At the “Icona d’Or 2024 Awards Ceremony” in Paris, Julia Nojac, President of Fespa France, wore a unique dress. The dress was the result of a collaboration ... By Jasmin Deschner

At the booth of the start-up Ekolution from Sweden, CBDO Carl Löwegren (left) and founder Remi Loren presented their insulation panels filled with hemp fibers. The hemp-based panels are used, for example, in a 20,000 square meter high-tech logistics center north of Stockholm. © Meisenbach

04/12/2024 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

The ADD International Textile Conference shown in pictures

textile network was able to experience exciting presentations, innovative approaches and lively discussions at the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International ... By Sibylle Michel

Professor Michael R. Buchmeiser, Chairman of the Board DITF, opens the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference in Stuttgart. © DITF

04/12/2024 – ADD International Textile Conference 2024

ADD International Textile Conference 2024

Crucial impulses for circular economy and recycling

Over 450 participants from 25 countries attended the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference – one of the most important European technical ... By Sibylle Michel

Waste reflects a burden on resources, inefficient processes, and unmanaged emissions, highlighting the need for action. © Fashion for good

03/12/2024 – Sustainable innovations

Sustainable innovations

Fashion For Good maps global waste hotspots

With catalytic funding from Laudes Foundation and IDH, Fashion for Good partnered with Reverse Resources, Global Fashion Agenda, Circle Economy, and Accelerating ... By Editorial staff

02/12/2024 – An insight into Ventile by brand manager Daniel Odermatt

An insight into Ventile by brand manager Daniel Odermatt

What makes Ventile fabrics so exclusive

Ventile, a fabric brand owned by Zurich-based Stotz & Co., continues to make strides with its high performance fabrics, comprised of cotton and other ... John W. McCurry

02/12/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 48/2024

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