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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

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But what’s the truth? In this insightful statement and experience report, Roland Stelzer, CEO of Cotonea, shares 30 years ... By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, Sales & Operations at JEC, about what makes the trade fair so special, which topics are in focus this year and where the ... By Editorial staff

Bild-12-eng — Andreas Merkel. © Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG

25/03/2024 – Survey 2024

Survey 2024

Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG

The start of the new year 2024 has been rough. The stocks in the textile pipeline, all the way to the retail stores, are still available in larger quantities.We ... Assessment by Andreas Merkel

25/03/2024

Review of the industry - week 12/2024

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

Textile production is estimated to be responsible for about 20% of global clean water pollution, Jeanologia is acting proactive against it. © Jeanologia

22/03/2024 – World Water Day

World Water Day

Jeanlogoia calls for shared responsibility

Coinciding with World Water Day celebrations and under the slogan “Water, a shared responsibility”, the eco-efficient textile technology company, Jeanologia, ... By Editorial staff

21/03/2024 – Survey 2024

Survey 2024

Mesdan S.p.A.

2024 is expected to be a difficult year for the textile industry and consequently for the textile machine manufacturers. The general economic indicators ... Assessment by Claudio Bertolotti

Bild-9-eng — Owner and managing director, Michaela Schenk. © MAWA GmbH

19/03/2024 – Survey 2024

Survey 2024

MAWA GmbH

I expect the market to stagnate in 2024 and that there will be no growth movement compared to 2023. We will be lucky if we remain at last year´s level. ... Assessment by Michaela Schenk

19/03/2024 – VIATT

VIATT

Vietnamese trade fair draws positive balance

With 17,262 visits form 55 countries and regions, and 409 exhibitors from 17 countries, the first ever VIATT (Vietnam International Trade Fair Apparel, ... By Editorial staff

The Lycra Company offers “Coolmax” and “Thermolite EcoMade” fibers made from 100% textile waste since 2021. © The LYCRA Company

19/03/2024 – The Lycra Company at the Performance Days

The Lycra Company at the Performance Days

Joining seminar on textile recycling

In the textile industry circular economy and textile recycling play an increasingly important role. The Lycra company, dedicated to the development of ... By Editorial staff