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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

Archroma offers specialty chemicals for the pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing of textiles in various application areas such as denim, fashion, home textiles, automotive and special technical textiles. © nd3000/stock.adobe.com

07/11/2024 – Textile chemistry in the automotive sector

Textile chemistry in the automotive sector

Sustainable dyeing and coating of technical textiles

Archroma’s environmentally friendly solutions help automotive manufacturers to ensure colour and colour consistency of fabrics, prevent wear and stains, ... By Sibylle Michel

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return from 26 – 28 February 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

06/11/2024 – Vietnam’s textile industry

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 ... By Editorial staff

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

Nextevo showcased PALF’s versatility, offering a sustainable alternative for premium casual wear and high fashion. © Nextevo

05/11/2024 – Sustainability meets innovation

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 ... By Editorial staff

04/11/2024 – Digitisation

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 ... By Editorial staff

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW44 — Effortless customization across materials: with “Trapis”, printing on natural fibres like cotton and silk is now faster and more cost-effective. © Mimaki

04/11/2024 – On our own behalf

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

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