textile network

Review of the industry - week 17/2024

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

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

25/08/2016 – Knopf & Knopf

Knopf & Knopf

Trendreport Autumn/ Winter 2017/18

Knopf & Knopf presents six trend themes for the upcoming season. The season is inspired by rough nature elements and outdoor living. By Editorial staff

Established and traditional leather suppliers are familiar with the ups and downs of this cyclical industry.

25/08/2016 – Special leather

Special leather

When sheep becomes lamb

However, “lamb” doesn’t always mean lamb, especially when old sheepskins are rebranded as lamb jackets. By Editorial staff

In 2015, over 2100 products were withdrawn from the market, mostly owing to risks from chemicals. Textile and fashion items accounted for 17 percent of these (Photo: Matej Kastelic/Fotolia)

25/08/2016 – Fast fashion

Fast fashion

What can we really wear with a clear conscience?

"Which fashion brands are going toxic-free?" was the Greenpeace headline when it published an assessment of the fashion industry. By Editorial staff

24/08/2016 – Hazardous substances in fabrics

Hazardous substances in fabrics

Textile industry is facing substantial upheaval

Chemical substances are an integral component of many textile products. The use of these substances is regulated by various laws such as the Reach Regulation, ... By Editorial staff

23/08/2016 – Union Knopf

Union Knopf

A passion for the extraordinary! Fall/Winter 2017/18

Flexible accessorizing solutions are key to coherent looks when navigating the current diversity of silhouettes as well as the seemingly endless ways of ... By Editorial staff

10/08/2016 – Sandler AG

Sandler AG

Grand opening of the new production building

Totalling 43 million Euros, this investment is further testimony to the nonwoven manufacturer’s commitment to continued organic growth. By Editorial staff

Wound dressing (nonwoven/fleece) made from alginate fibres derived from bacteria. Bacterial alginate nonwoven materials absorb up to 70% more liquid than marine alginate nonwovens (Photo: Hohenstein Institute)

01/08/2016 – Albiotex

Albiotex

Wound dressings made from bacterial alginate

Researchers establish a biotechnological process to produce bacterial alginate for use as the raw material for fibre-based medical products. By Editorial staff