textile network

Techtextil 2024

Our impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024. The textile network team was on site for two days and had a look around the exhibiting companies. By Susanne Böhm

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

10/12/2018 – Creora

Creora

Smart Factory for Creora

Hyosung announces Smart Factory System to increase product quality and boosts capacity at five creora spandex factories. By Editorial staff

10/12/2018 – functional textiles

functional textiles

Taiwan: Textile Sector Sustains its Position by Innovations

Taiwan is one of the world’s top producers of functional textiles. In order to sustain the nation’s position, producers invest in modern equipment and ... By Editorial staff

10/12/2018 – interview

interview

A new Paradigm of Value Addition for Africa

Africa produces 1.5 million tons of cotton lint, from which most of it is exported. But especially in East Africa a new motion of change seems to drive ... By Editorial staff

07/12/2018 – ITMF

ITMF

Yarn production increased - fabric produktion shrunk

Global Yarn production increased in Q2/18 and fabric production slightly shrunk Global yarn production increased by +5% between Q1/18 and Q2/18. By Editorial staff

07/12/2018 – cotton cultivation

cotton cultivation

Breaking Yield Barriers in Africa

Over the past 30 years, cotton yields in Africa have been stagnant at an average of 350 kg of lint per hectare (ha). By Editorial staff

Dorothea Lang, Germany: "„Mit 4D-Druck zur Bewegung“ - Printing dynamic, form-changing textiles. A targeted combination of fabric tension and a corresponding 3D structure, as well as a “smart” printing filament that can remember its shape, allowing us to specify precise movement patterns that it performs independently in response to certain changes in temperature" © purmundus challenge

05/12/2018 – Purmundus challenge 3D printing design award

Purmundus challenge 3D printing design award

4D printing to achieve movement

The focus of the Master’s thesis on “Using 4D printing to achieve movement” was on developing dynamic, form-changing and smart textiles. By Editorial staff

Seven out of ten companies say they will seek the support of their logistics service providers as they digitize their supply chain © Hermes Germany

05/12/2018 – Hermes Germany

Hermes Germany

Increasing efficiency in the supply chain

An increase in efficiency within the supply chain will only be possible through cooperation with customers and suppliers By Editorial staff