textile network

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

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

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

Swiss-based Cilander is one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality finishes. © Cilander

04/03/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sustainable finishing for non-iron shirts

Cilander, a provider of high-quality finishes, has developed a formaldehyde-free finishing. The objective was to find a more sustainable solution for non-iron ... By Sibylle Michel

The range has been developed in line with the principles of “The Archroma Way to a sustainable world”. © Archroma

03/03/2022 – Textile chemistry

Textile chemistry

Vegan textile softener

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has launched Earth Soft, a new softening system for textile and fashion applications. By Editorial staff

EnkaGrid MAX C is part of the Enka Solutions range for civil engineering applications. © Freudenberg

02/03/2022 – Textile construction

Textile construction

New geogrid composite saves up installation time

Freudenberg Performance Materials presents a new geogrid composite. Aimed at increasing the efficiency of construction projects, the product consists ... By Sibylle Michel

The focus of the event will be on international volume business as well as retail. © Messe Frankfurt/Jens Liebchen

02/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Heimtextil: Around 1,000 registered exhibitors

Around 1,000 exhibitors of home and contract textiles from 46 countries have already registered for the Heimtextil Summer Special, taking place June 21–24, ... By Sibylle Michel

The planned events in Russia will no longer take place for the time being. © Messe Frankfurt/Jacquemin

02/03/2022 – War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Messe Frankfurt suspends events

The management of Messe Frankfurt has decided to suspend events of its subsidiary Messe Frankfurt RUS until further notice. By Sibylle Michel

Baldwin’s precision spray systems for finishing and remoistening use non-contact spray technology. © Baldwin Technology

01/03/2022 – Collaboration for spray finishing

Collaboration for spray finishing

Baldwin partners with Blutec S.A. de C.V.

Baldwin has forged a new partnership with Blutec for innovative spray systems and corona/plasma treaters for wovens, knits and nonwovens in Mexico. By Editorial staff

Thomas Bagge, DCSA CEO: “The agreement between DCSA and these diverse industry associations is an exciting milestone in our journey towards standardising all container shipping documentation through our eDocumentation initiative.” © DCSA

28/02/2022 – Digitalisation of international trade

Digitalisation of international trade

Creating the Future International Trade Alliance

The industry associations DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT collaborate on the development and adoption of relevant standards to facilitate the use of ... By Editorial staff