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Polypropylene geotextile market

Engineering solutions for construction and landscaping

The polypropylene geotextile market plays a pivotal role in the construction and civil engineering sectors, providing essential materials for soil stabilization, erosion control, drainage management, and environmental protection. With the increasing focus on sustainable ... By Christine Heywood

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

?From March to December 2021, a group of public buyers of garment and textiles participated in a pilot project to explore the integration of OECD risk-based due diligence into the public procurement of garment and textiles – the OECD Pilot. © j-mel/stock.adobe.com

30/08/2022 – OECD e-learning course

OECD e-learning course

Due Diligence for Garment and Footwear Supply Chains

A new e-learning course on “Due Diligence for Garment and Footwear Supply Chains” is available. For textile network readers no participation fees are incurred. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Faruque Hassan, president of the BGMEA: “We believe that sustainability is not only about fulfilling social, ecological and community obligations; it is also about building a strategic coalition among the broader stakeholders toward a sustainable, resilient, modern, fair and equitable supply chain.” © Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

29/08/2022 – Apparel Manufacturing Hub

Apparel Manufacturing Hub

Made in Bangladesh Week

A week-long event from 12 to 18 November 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, will showcase sustainability strides being made by Bangladesh garment makers. By Editorial staff

“We are delighted to welcome a team of highly talented people”, says Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma. © Archroma

26/08/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Archroma to acquire textile effects business of Huntsman

Archroma has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation. By Sibylle Michel

Only 1% of textiles are recycled into new fabrics. © HalynaRom/stock.adobe.com

25/08/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

Manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics

As pressure mounts to improve the recyclability of textile products textile manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics and cellulosic fibres. By Sibylle Michel

The new area The Source in Hall 8 was fully booked after just a few weeks. © Munich Fabric Start

24/08/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Far Furore at Munich Fabric Start

Munich Fabric Start, from 30 August to 1 September 2022, is moving forward with progressive content, innovative formats and new areas and partnerships. By Sibylle Michel

The design of this year’s Directions Trend Forum is led by NellyRodi Agency, while top trend forecasters from Milan, New York and Tokyo round out the committee. © Messe Frankfurt

24/08/2022 – Trend forecasts for A/W 2023/24

Trend forecasts for A/W 2023/24

Fashion, be ambitious!

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics unveils its trend forecasts for Autumn / Winter 2023-24. The committee is focusing on passion for fashion in its ... By Sibylle Michel

EU exports to India reached just half a billion in 2021 – the 20th place in the European export markets. © Travel mania/stock.adobe.com

23/08/2022 – EU-India Free Trade negotiation

EU-India Free Trade negotiation

An opportunity for a more sustainable and fair trading system

Euratex sees the EU-India Free Trade negotiations as an opportunity to rebalance trade relations and promote a global sustainable textile industry. By Editorial staff