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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

Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

30/07/2024 – Oeko-Tex certification

Oeko-Tex certification

Organic cotton verification within global regulation

In a context of growing concerns over the effects of climate change and socio-environmental considerations by brands and consumers, consumption of more ... By Sibylle Michel

Archroma and “Vivid CLM” team up to advance color matching for textile printing with the industry´s largest color library. © Archroma

29/07/2024 – Archroma/Zydat

Archroma/Zydat

Textile color management

Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is collaborating with “Vivid CLM” by Zydat Inc. to bring the complete color atlas ... By Editorial staff

Meist gelesen textile network-en KW 29 — Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor at Marchi & Fildi, is very pleased with the new “IDF 3”. © Trützschler

29/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 30/2024

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 Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” allows to perform blending trials in a small scale. © Mesdan

26/07/2024 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Mesdan-Lab presents “Mini Spinning Line”

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ... By Editorial staff

25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By Sibylle Michel

25/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Briding the gap between technological innovations and human design

The National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai will host the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum as part of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ... By Editorial staff

Joint photo of the Addtex partners and the summer school students in front of the entrance to the PIN in Prato. © Addtex, Alessandro de Rosa

25/07/2024 – Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Smart promotion of green and digital transformation

The fifth meeting of the Addtex partners took place in Prato, Italy, at PIN s.c.r.l. Educational and Scientific Services for the University of Florence. ... By Editorial staff