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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

Trelleborg will be presenting its new new Dartex END464-E fabric at the HCD on booth 1412. © Trelleborg

10/09/2024 – Healthcare interior

Healthcare interior

Trelleborg launches new healthcare fabric

Trelleborg will launch a new fabric from its Dartex Endurance range for healthcare seating at the upcoming Healthcare Design (HCD) Conference + Expo, ... By Editorial staff

After two days, the trade show closed with 10% fewer visitors. © Munich Fabric Start

09/09/2024 – Munich Fabric Start 2024 Final report

Munich Fabric Start 2024 Final report

Essential, highly inspiring, and extremely effective

International fabric and ingredient manufacturers showcased around 1,000 collections with trends for Autumn.Winter 25/26 at Munich Fabric Start from September ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_Wochenrückblicke_KW36 — From left to right: Gautam Kumar Dhang (CEO Fabric Business Gimatex), Vineet Mohota (Director Gimatex) and Manish Deolankar (General Manager Gimatex) in front of Trützschler’s Bale Opener. © Trützschler Group SE

09/09/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 36/2024

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 ADD-ITC serves as an interface between research institutions and industry. © ADD ITC

06/09/2024 – ADD ITC 2024

ADD ITC 2024

Interface between research institutions and industry

The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC), one of the most important textile conferences in Europe, will take place in ... By Sibylle Michel

05/09/2024 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Shirt interlining series made of recycled polyester

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has launched the complete RCY 99xx series recycled polyester (rPET) shirt interlinings. By Sibylle Michel

This year’s congress offers 125 specialist presentations over three days, covering a wide array of topics including Biopolymers, Biomaterials, High Performance, New Technologies, and Circular Economy and Recycling. © Österreichisches Faser Institut

04/09/2024 – Fiber conference

Fiber conference

Programme highlights of the 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on ... By Sibylle Michel

From left to right: Gautam Kumar Dhang (CEO Fabric Business Gimatex), Vineet Mohota (Director Gimatex) and Manish Deolankar (General Manager Gimatex) in front of Trützschler’s Bale Opener. © Trützschler Group SE

03/09/2024 – Partnership between Trützschler and Gimatex

Partnership between Trützschler and Gimatex

IDF in India: Flexibility for the upcycling of textile waste

The Indian company Gimatex has used Trützschler’s IDF successfully in direct spinning. Now, they are using it to turn textile waste into valuable ring ... By Editorial staff