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Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

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

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

Special treatments like Smooth Skin, BrighTex or the new finishing HighBrightex render the jerseys by Arula soft and shiny © Arula

04/02/2020 – Spring/Summer 2021

Spring/Summer 2021

Arula: Structure is trendy!

The surface design through abstract patterns and relief-like profile elements mirror themselves in sun-mellowed pastel colours for the summer season 2021. By Editorial staff

Pansies embroidered with the Cotty 30 cotton thread. Design: GS UK © Reiner Knochel

03/02/2020 – Spring/Summer 2021

Spring/Summer 2021

Gunold: It’s gonna be rich!

The spring summer 2021 collection by Gunold will show lots of voluptuous blossoms. By Editorial staff

YKK ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers and developers of fastening technologies, including zippers, press fastening systems as well as textile and plastic products. Pictured here: GreenRise © YKK

03/02/2020 – “Healthy living in harmony with the environment”

“Healthy living in harmony with the environment”

YKK follows its corporate philosophy

YKK has been committed to the environment for many years, attaching much importance to product quality and quality assurance. By Editorial staff

03/02/2020 – Messe Frankfurt reacts to Novel Coronavirus outbreak

Messe Frankfurt reacts to Novel Coronavirus outbreak

Shanghai textile fairs in March to be postponed

Messe Frankfurt announced today that its three textile fairs in Shanghai will be postponed from March to a later date due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. By Sibylle Michel

Andrew Meacher (centre left), John Vareldis (centre right) and the energy management team are proud of Pincroft’s ISO 50001 certification. © Carrington Textiles

30/01/2020 – ISO certified energy management system

ISO certified energy management system

Carrington Textiles: Pincroft finishing facility awarded ISO 50001

Carrington Textiles is pleased to announce the successful certification of the energy management system at its biggest finishing facility, Pincroft. By Editorial staff

Small particles, called microplastics, are emitted during washing processes and can enter sewage plants, sludge and surface water and therefore the oceans, where they damage important habitats such as coral reefs. © vlad61_61/stock.adobe.com

30/01/2020 – Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Niederrhein University presents preliminary findings

With the aid of a washing and filtering lab on campus, Niederrhein University is working to determine how washing behaviour influences the emission of ... By Editorial staff

Knopf & Knopf, one of the leading manufacturers of buttons and trimmings, presents four trend themes. All of them affect a lot of inspiration for women as well as for men collections. © Knopf & Knopf

30/01/2020 – Spring/Summer 2021

Spring/Summer 2021

Knopf & Knopf: The upcoming season will be much diversified

Buttons: The surfaces are agile due to embossed ornaments or woven and straw appearances. Classy and close to nature at the same time. By Editorial staff