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Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Indorama must pass on costs to customers

The cost inflations have reached a level that Indorama can no longer offset. Therefore, the manufacturer will increase the price effective October 1st ... By Sibylle Michel

Geotextile production

Autefa Solutions supplies needle punching lines

Autefa Solutions will supply two complete needle-punching Geotextile lines to Confidence Infrastructure Ltd., an Engineering solutions provider. By Editorial staff

Restrictions lifted in The Netherlands

Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 travel update

Restrictions on fully-vaccinated travellers to The Netherlands from designated ‘very high-risk countries‘ were lifted on 22nd September 2021. By Editorial staff

Freight costs

Pandemic brings record prices until well after Christmas

Importers of consumer goods from Asia will have to contend with a lack of freight capacities and exploding transport costs for goods from the Far East. By Sibylle Michel

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Livinguard launches self-disinfecting and odour-neutralizing shirts. The patented Livinguard Technology renders bacteria and viruses harmless. © Livinguard

23/08/2021 – Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Livinguard: Upgrade for the T-shirt

Thanks to the patented technology, the new Livinguard T-shirts and polo shirts remain odourless and hygienically fresh even after prolonged wear. By Sibylle Michel

Officina+39’s produces and sells selected ranges of chemical specialties, dyestuffs and pigments for the textile, garments and denim industry. © Officina+39

20/08/2021 – Commitment upgrade

Commitment upgrade

Officina+39 becomes a Bluesign partner

As latest step in its sustainable path, the Italian company embraces the Bluesign way and joins the prestigious joint network of stakeholders. By Editorial staff

19/08/2021 – The countdown begins

The countdown begins

Re-opening of Fespa 2021

Due to the relaxation of restrictions and increasing pace of vaccination, Fespa Global Print Expo can be held live in Amsterdam from October 12–15, 2021. By Sibylle Michel

The new range of web, film and powder adhesives is specifically adapted to each customer’s need and designed to enable clean production practices. © Bostik

17/08/2021 – Specialty hot melt solutions

Specialty hot melt solutions

Bostik expands its product range

Bostik, specialist in bonding and sealing solutions, aims to increase its share of the global thermobonding and durable goods market by expanding its range. By Sibylle Michel

16/08/2021 – Programme is online

Programme is online

Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles

The Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles will be held online from September 30 to October 1 and from October 7 to 8, 2021 over 4 afternoons. By Editorial staff

In order to be able to move savely, healthily and with pleasure on and with fitness equipment, narrow textile components that offer a perfect fit are required. © Drobot Dean/stock.adobe.com

12/08/2021 – Textiles for sports

Textiles for sports

Elasticated cords and cables by Jumbo-Textil

Elastic cords and cables are some of the essential components of almost all fitness equipment and tools. Jumbo-Textil offers individual solutions. By Sibylle Michel

Modtissimo will return from 7 to 8 October 2021 to Porto. © Modtissimo

11/08/2021 – Portuguese textile industry

Portuguese textile industry

Modtissimo returns in October 2021

Three months away from opening its doors, Modtissimo already has more than 100 confirmed companies. A sign that the industry wants to return to business. By Ilona Schulz