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In order to overcome the challenges posed by the new regulation, companies are advised to work in collaboration with their entire supply chains in order to ensure compliance with the regulation, and focus their efforts on growing markets. © Azazello/stock.adobe.com

 
15/11/2019 – A new stringent EU regulation

A new stringent EU regulation

The medical textile market in 2020?

The Medical Devices Regulation (MDS) becomes mandatory in 2020 and poses a threat to the growth prospects of the medical textile sector. By  Editorial staff
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Co-founder and software specialist Maria Piechnick and the founding team at Wandelbots. © Wandelbots

 
15/11/2019 – Human interaction replaces programming language

Human interaction replaces programming language

Easy transition to Industry 4.0 with Wandelbots

Wandelbots, the young Dresden-based startup, is being overrun by demand for its textile-orientated digitalisation solutions for industry. By  Hans-Werner Oertel
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Always well frequented: The Tex Started meets Industry events, most recently at the first PolitFashionNight in Berlin. © photothek/Grabowsky

 
15/11/2019 – Stars of the Future – Part 6

Stars of the Future – Part 6

Start-ups meet SMEs

The team at the Textile+Fashion Confederation is committed to connecting young start-ups with the 1,400 or so SMEs in the industry. By  Editorial staff
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Andreas Kielholz, Managing Director of JUMBO-Textil: “Solutions for the mobility of the future must be lightweight. Because every gram less of weight helps – regardless of the motor, but especially in e-mobility.” © Jumbo-Textil

 
14/11/2019 – For the vehicle of the future

For the vehicle of the future

Narrow textiles and textile components

Jumbo-Textil specialises in narrow textiles and textile components is the ideal solution partner for the automotive industry. By  Editorial staff
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Advance Denim Co Ltd (“Advance Denim”) will be the first Chinese denim manufacturer to offer a collection made with Archroma’s aniline-free Denisol Pure Indigo. © Archroma

 
14/11/2019 – Advance Denim

Advance Denim

Aniline-free indigo by Archroma

Advance Denim to become first Chinese denim mill to launch a collection made with aniline-free indigo by Archroma. By  Editorial staff
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Maximum Glam – ‘Puff and Stuff’ by Christopher Schanck © Michelle & Chris Gerard, Image Courtesy of Friedman Benda

 
13/11/2019 – Gender, diversity and tolerance

Gender, diversity and tolerance

Home textile design trends

‘Where I belong’ is the slogan developed by the Trend Council of the Heimtextil (home textiles) fair for the new 2020/21 style season. By  Ilona Schulz
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The leading trade fair in the German-speaking countries for fibre-reinforced plastics suffered from lower demand from both exhibitors and visitors. © Reed Exhibitions/Oliver Wachenfeld

 
12/11/2019 – Momentum in a difficult market environment

Momentum in a difficult market environment

Composites Europe 2019

The leading trade fair in the German-speaking countries for fibre-reinforced plastics suffered from lower demand from both exhibitors and visitors. By  Editorial staff