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Lenzing strengthens Managing Board

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG appointed Dr. Walter Bickel as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Transformation Officer of Lenzing AG with effect from April 15, 2024 until December 31, 2025. The experienced manager will strengthen the Lenzing Managing Board and ... By Anna Ugrica

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

Review of the industry - week 15/2024

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

Fancy yarns

Gunold at the Texprocess

At this year´s Texprocess, which takes place in Frankfurt from April 23rd to 26th, 2024, the long-established company Gunold from Stockstadt will be presenting trade visitors with plenty of inspiration for embroidery and a wide range of stiching-related products. By Christine Heywood

Christian Sickel is the founder and managing director of Sickel und Team, which sanctioned the “The Stationary Retail Trade 2020” study. Based on the results, he gives retailers in stationary retail specific tips on how to stay competitive. © Sickel-Team

09/09/2020 – Setting the course for the future now

Setting the course for the future now

Stationary retail does not draw on its own potential

“The Stationary Retail Trade 2020” study shows where retail fails and how retailers are now setting the course for the future. By Editorial staff

The United Nations (UN) have nominated 50 worldwide leaders in sustainability and climate protection – and Amann is presented on behalf of the textile industry. © Amann Group

08/09/2020 – A race we can win

A race we can win

UN announce Amann as one of the TOP 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders!

Amann Group is aware of the need for greater sustainability in the textile industry and pioneering ways to effect positive change across the industry. By Editorial staff

08/09/2020 – Fespa Eurasia

Fespa Eurasia

Fespa Eurasia postponed to December 2021

Fespa has taken the decision to postpone Fespa Eurasia to December 2021, originally scheduled to take place from 3 – 6 December 2020. By Editorial staff

BASF today launched a new brand strategy, “Empowering Movement,” that presents Infinergy – its expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) – with a refreshed brand identity portraying the power of movement. © BASF

08/09/2020 – Brand strategy for Infinergy

Brand strategy for Infinergy

BASF launches “Empowering Movement”

State-of-the-art virtual showroom inspired by the unique shape and properties of the Infinergy expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads. By Editorial staff

Ahmed Jahangir, executive Director of Nishat Textile Mills, Karatschi, Pakistan: “The demand for textile masks worldwide will continue even after the pandemic is over.” © Onuchcha/stock.adobe.com

07/09/2020 – Turning challenges into opportunities

Turning challenges into opportunities

Mask production in the age of Corona – a global view

Many Asian textile and garment suppliers are manufacturing textile masks to meet the robust global demand for masks and protective gowns. By Manik Mehta, New York

The total volume amounted to 74 million tonnes. Spunlaid nonwovens, newly included in global supply, slowed to the lowest growth rate in the century at nearly 4 percent to reach almost 7 million tonnes. © Andreas Engelhardt

04/09/2020 – Deceleration along the textile chain

Deceleration along the textile chain

The Fiber Year 2020 – characterized by the coronavirus

Andreas Engelhardt: The entire textile value chain suffered from significant deceleration last year before a dramatic contraction began. By Editorial staff

Wound onto a spool, the viscose filament yarn was spun from recycled cotton provided in form of cellulose sheets. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP have found a way to turn cotton clothes such as jeans into new high-quality garments rather than lowly cleaning rags. © Fraunhofer IAP

04/09/2020 – Wicket 17 + 18: An efficient way of recycling cotton clothes

Wicket 17 + 18: An efficient way of recycling cotton clothes

Sustainability: From old jeans to new t-shirt

Recycling clothing made of cotton: For the first time a research team together with a Swedish company has succeeded in doing so. By Editorial staff