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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

Meist gelesen textile network-en KW 42 — In his welcome speech at the press launch, Daniel Harari, CEO of Lectra, described the new platform as the most important market launch that will fundamentally change the apparel sector. © Lectra

21/10/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 42/2024

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

Gottstein reuses the wool that accumulates as waste during the production process. © Gottstein

18/10/2024 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Nonwovens in various markets

Gottstein GmbH & Co. KG has been producing nonwovens felt from felt slippers to yoga mats to various accessories and linings. By Sibylle Michel

Andritz-neXline-airlay-line- — Andritz neXline airlay line in operation. © Andritz

17/10/2024 – Nonwovens performances

Nonwovens performances

Needlepunch and airlay innovations for automotive

Andritz, a leading supplier in needlepunch industry and airlay technology, continues to develop innovative solutions tailored to customer demand and market ... By Sibylle Michel

17/10/2024 – Chemical solutions

Chemical solutions

The role of technical textiles in the automotive industry

Synergy of chemistry and textiles to improve performance. By Editorial staff

The benefits of bioplastics: To speed up industrial composting as some bioplastics require more than one composting cycle (for example, the ongoing development of Spunbonded PBS or additivities PLA for coffee capsules). © stock.adobe.com/Rawf8

16/10/2024 – Environmentally friendly nonwovens

Environmentally friendly nonwovens

Bioplastics Nonwoven: benefits and issues

The Nonwovens industry has been developed around disposable products, which are increasingly singled out for their environmental impact. By Editorial staff

By using the right tools, brands and manufacturers can transform how they design, develop, and market their products. © Assyst

15/10/2024 – 3D clothing technology

3D clothing technology

Revolutionizing textile manufacturing with digital fabric, AI and 3D

In the fashion and textile industry, digitizing fabric can make all the difference. By Sibylle Michel

In the face of an evolving economic landscape, the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors are often at the forefront of adaptation and innovation. © Messe Frankfurt

14/10/2024 – Cinte Techtextil China 2024

Cinte Techtextil China 2024

Cinte Techtextil closes after promoting nonwovens and technical textiles

The fair took place from 19 – 21 September across three halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The most extensive product groups comprised ... By Editorial staff