textile network

Sustainability

Getzner Textil makes operating sites more environmentally friendly

The experienced seventh generation team of the family-run company is committed to constantly improving their environmental output at all of the Group’s ... By Sibylle Michel

Acquisition

Aptean adds Apparel ERP to its industry-specific software offerings

Aptean has announced the acquisition of ImPuls AG. The transaction expands Aptean’s global apparel software footprint. By Sibylle Michel

Personnel matter

CEO Bodo Bölzle is retiring

After more than 25 years as CEO of the Amann Group, Bodo Bölzle will be retiring. Ivo Herzog and Arved Westerkamp have joined the management team. By Sibylle Michel

Event

Successful edition of Filtrex 2022

Around 100 filtration media professionals gathered in Berlin, Germany, on 8–9 November, for a two-day conference on topics relating to filtration. By Sibylle Michel

The international industry event will be held from 10 to 12 January 2023 in Halls 9 and 10 of Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. © PSI

02/11/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Good booking numbers for PSI 2023

The booking numbers for PSI, 10 – 12 January 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany: over 60% of hall space has already been booked up, another 25% is reserved. By Sibylle Michel

Rapidly evolving fashion trends are prompting manufacturers to include new color combinations and designs, pivoting sales. © fanjianhua/stock. adobe.com

01/11/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Market for textile dyes is growing rapidly

The textile dyes market forecasts a valuation exceeding US$ 8 billion by 2031 and will register CAGR of 6 % during years 2021–2031. By Sibylle Michel

With a mandate to inspire and trigger action at a global level, Dr. Isabella Tonaco will lead SCTI to drive transformational change in the textile and leather industries. © SCTI

01/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

SCTI appoints Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director

Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) has appointed Dr. Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2022. By Sibylle Michel

The new Hybrid Shearing Cylinder combines the benefits of both ‘strap-on’ and ‘caulked-in’ traditional options. © Sellers

31/10/2022 – Quality assurance

Quality assurance

New shearing cylinder for carpet manufacturing

Sellers Textile Engineers is marking its 110th anniversary this year with the introduction of an entirely new concept in carpet shearing. By Sibylle Michel

Yiqi Yang is the 2021 recipient of the AATCC Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile science. © AATCC

31/10/2022 – Award

Award

Yiqi Yang receives the 2021 Olney Medal

Yiqi Yang is being recognized with the AATCC Olney Medal for his work on the research and development of sustainable, greener textiles. By Sibylle Michel

The Ascent N-Thermic hooded jacket is filled with 160 and 140 grams of Neokdun recycled 750 power-fill insulation on the body and arms, respectively. © Odlo

28/10/2022 – Outdoor clothing

Outdoor clothing

Exceptional warmth from sustainable sources

The N-Thermic line up powered by Neokdun features down filled insulated jackets that deliver natural warmth from recycled sources. By Sibylle Michel

Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of Euratex: “To prepare for a brighter future requires a new regulatory framework, where quality and durability become the norm, where transparency and sustainability is rewarded.” © Euratex

28/10/2022 – Event

Event

Euratex convention in Porto: Sustainable and innovativ

Organised by Euratex in partnership with the Portuguese Textile Association (ATP), the Porto Convention took place on 13–14 October in Porto, Portugal. By Ilona Schulz