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Trade fairs

New dates for Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

The Spring Editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles and Yarn Expo will now take place from 14 – 16 April ... By Editorial staff

BREXIT

A “lose-lose” deal for the textile industry

Latest trade data show a dramatic drop of imports and exports of textile goods between the EU and UK, with significant losses for companies on both sides. By Editorial staff

Trade fairs

Heimtextil parallel to the trade fair duo Techtextil / Texprocess

Heimtextil will take place as a one-time summer special from June 21 to 24, 2022, parallel to the trade fair duo Techtextil and Texprocess. By Sibylle Michel

Reform the Future – Change is now

Programme highlights of Frankfurt Fashion Week

The time has come: Frankfurt Fashion Week is up and ready to go in Frankfurt from 17 to 21 January 2022, and has to offer a fascinating program. By Sibylle Michel

Topics

Sneak Peek - 6/2021

textile network have revised and enhanced our magazine concept for our readers.

The category “International Cooperation” is about the progress in the area of international collaboration in the textile industry according to the values of the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. © Irina 27/stock.adobe.com

27/12/2021 – Make a difference

Make a difference

ITMF Awards 2022 with new categories

For the first time the International Textile Manufacturers Federation will present awards in the categories “Innovation & Sustainability” and “International ... By Editorial staff

The headquarters of Jumbo-Textil: Here they exclusively work with clean energy. © Jumbo-Textil

24/12/2021 – Climate protection in production

Climate protection in production

Jumbo-Textil produces with green energy

Since the beginning of this year Jumbo-Textil is exclusively using green power and green gas and is achieving annual CO2 savings of approximately 175 tons. By Sibylle Michel

23/12/2021 – Textile coating

Textile coating

Demand for Polyurethane Thermoplastics will increase

Fact.MR investigates that Polyurethane Thermoplastics are expected to account for 80% of textile coating demand. By Editorial staff

Finishes are all achievable with Enspire Leather. © Sustainable Composites LLC

21/12/2021 – As good as traditional leather

As good as traditional leather

Retired scientists create recycled leather process

Two Pennsylvania scientists have developed a proprietary process that turns discarded leather scraps into a product called Enspire Leather. By Editorial staff

21/12/2021 – Transformative Technology

Transformative Technology

Looking Back Ahead: In Dialog with David J. Gerber – Part II

Asking the father through the son: textile network gained David J. Gerber for an extended mind exchange on current issues and challenges the textile and ... By Editorial staff

21/12/2021 – Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas!

Happy holidays and a good start to a healthy and successful year 2022 from your textile network team! By Editorial staff

Para-aramid threads, light yellow dyed or undyed, show superior performance by resisting heat up to 500 °C. © IST Safety Ltd

20/12/2021 – Threads for protective clothing

Threads for protective clothing

Durak Tekstil aramid threads provide high durability

Ankara-based IST Safety Ltd uses Durak Tekstil’s para-aramid sewing threads and meta-aramid sewing threads in their protective and heat-resistant clothing. By Editorial staff