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Personnel matter

Dr. Christian Rink is the new CFO of the CHT Group

As of October 1, 2024, Dr. Christian Rink took over the position of global CFO of the CHT Group held by Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller on an interim basis. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 40/2024

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

Navigating human rights due diligence (HRDD) implementation

Fair Wear to launch HRDD Academy

Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy, an online platform designed to support garment and footwear brands to navigate their human rights due diligence implementation and the demands of the European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and other frameworks. By Editorial staff

Trade fair – Final report

Intertextile Apparel concludes with 30th anniversary edition

Nearly 4,000 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions showcased the products and solutions set to define fashion’s coming seasons, with a renewed focus on functionality, sustainability, and digitalisation at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics. By Editorial staff

Freight rates are currently at their highest level since August 2022. © Travel mania/stock.adobe.com

12/08/2024 – Logistics

Logistics

Importers face high transportation costs from the Far East

Political tensions in the Middle East are driving sea container freight rates to their highest level in two years. This trend is unlikely to change in ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

12/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

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

John Vareldzis, RTS Textiles CEO, commented: “This year, we are publishing our first sustainability report to reflect the increasing importance of sustainability in everything that we do.” © Carrington Textiles

09/08/2024 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

First sustainability report released

Global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, has announced the release of its first sustainability report, highlighting some of the company´s ... By Editorial staff

“SWG-XR 154 15L” wholegarment knitting machine. © Shima Seiki

08/08/2024 – Flat knitting

Flat knitting

Shima Seiki to exhibit at Febratex

Shima Seiki, a provider of flat knitting technology, will showcase its latest innovations at Febratex 2024, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, this month. The ... By Editorial staff

Sheet mask functionalised with graviola microcapsules and textile coating systems. © STFI, Fraunhofer IAP

07/08/2024 – Wellness and health

Wellness and health

Active ingredient of graviola embedded in textiles

Together with international partners, researchers at the Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) have succeeded in processing the active ingredient ... By Jasmin Deschner

07/08/2024 – Cinte Techtextil China

Cinte Techtextil China

German Pavilion, AI textile inspection and sustainability highlights

Cinte Techtextil China, a trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will take place from September 19th-21st, 2024, at the Shanghai New International ... By Editorial staff

Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

06/08/2024 – Milano Unica Shanghai

Milano Unica Shanghai

Italian textile excellence returns

The 19th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai, organized by the Italian Trade Agency ICE, will take place from August 27th-29th, 2024. This event will feature ... By Editorial staff