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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

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_KW_31_Wochenrückblick — Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

05/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 31/2024

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

“LXL Pro” electronic jacquard machine for OPW airbag weaving. Available in four formats and up to 14,336 hooks. © Stäubli

02/08/2024 – Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Revolutionizing technical fabric production

The “TF30” enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more. Creating ... By Editorial staff

Emtec Electronic’s enhanced “TSA” device and “Virtual Haptic Library” represent significant advancements in the textile industry. © emtec Electronic

02/08/2024 – Upgraded “TSA” device

Upgraded “TSA” device

Driving sustainability in the textile chain with “TSA”

Emtec Electronic, a leading German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment for the paper, textile, and nonwoven industries, has launched an upgraded ... By Sibylle Michel

Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi und Joseph Grima (f. l. t. r.). © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

02/08/2024 – Heimtextil trends 25/26

Heimtextil trends 25/26

“Future Continuous”

Heimtextil trends 25/26, curated by Alcova Milano, was unveiled on August 1st, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. This collaboration introduces innovative and ... By Editorial staff

01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By Sibylle Michel

Bale of mixed textile before sorting. © Andritz

31/07/2024 – Textile recycling with Andritz

Textile recycling with Andritz

Entering a new era

In response to urgent environmental concerns and stringent new government regulations, Andritz Textile Recycling in Europe is advancing through a strategic ... By Editorial staff