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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

The 63rd Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn provided a unique forum for industry experts, innovators and researchers to exchange ideas and drive the future of fibers and textiles. © Dornbirn GFC

09/10/2024 – Final report

Final report

Seminal topics at 63rd Dornbirn GFC

textile network visited the 63rd Dornbirn GFC, the platform for innovations in the fiber and textile industry, in September to get an idea of the latest ... By Sibylle Michel

From now on, Dr. Christian Rink (on the left) will form the Management Board together with CEO Eva Baumann. © CHT

08/10/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Dr. Christian Rink is the new CFO of the CHT Group

As of October 1, 2024, Dr. Christian Rink took over the position of global CFO of the CHT Group held by Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller on an interim basis. By Sibylle Michel

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW40 — The integration significantly reduces time-to-market for knitwear and saves costs. © Style3D | ASSYST

07/10/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 40/2024

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

The HRDD Academy is open to all garment and footwear brands. © Fair Wear

04/10/2024 – Navigating human rights due diligence (HRDD) implementation

Navigating human rights due diligence (HRDD) implementation

Fair Wear to launch HRDD Academy

Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy, an online platform designed to support garment and footwear brands to navigate their human rights due diligence ... By Editorial staff

The integration significantly reduces time-to-market for knitwear and saves costs. © Style3D | ASSYST

02/10/2024 – 3D & AI for knitwear

3D & AI for knitwear

Style3D | Assyst and KM.ON: software integration for the fashion industry

The integration of Style3D | ASSYST and KM.ON software CREATE DESIGN is now available. Apparel companies can utilize the integration of software for 3D ... By Sibylle Michel

The nonwovens prove themselves in a variety of molded part applications in the mobility sector. © Sandler

01/10/2024 – Automotive

Automotive

Sandler launches new nonwovens brand finexus

In interior or exterior applications of passenger and commercial vehicles, Sandler’s single-polymer material finexus offers what was previously implemented ... By Sibylle Michel

Organisations from India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam brought delegations to the fair. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

30/09/2024 – Trade fair – Final report

Trade fair – Final report

Intertextile Apparel concludes with 30th anniversary edition

Nearly 4,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions showcased the products and solutions set to define fashion’s coming seasons, with a renewed focus ... By Editorial staff