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2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

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

Filtech is showcasing the latest technological advancements and innovations in the field of filtration and separation. © Filtech

19/12/2024 – Final report

Final report

Filtech 2024: Growing number of visitors and exhibitors

The Filtech 2024 show was the largest event ever with 591+ exhibitors and will set a strong signal for further growth of the world-wide filtration and ... By Editorial staff

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19/12/2024 – Season’s greetings

Season’s greetings

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas!

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it has been a year that has presented us in the textile industry with many challenges. Global changes, economic ... By Sibylle Michel

18/12/2024 – Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Textile Chemicals & Dyes as a separate product area

From fibre production to coating: For the first time, Techtextil bundles the range of exhibitors in the field of Textile Chemicals & Dyes in an independent ... By Sibylle Michel

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18/12/2024 – Trade fair

Trade fair

ITMA ASIA + CITME expands its exhibition space

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 has received overwhelming support, surpassing the expectations with a 30% increase in the number of applicants to date. As a result ... By Editorial staff

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17/12/2024 – New Creative Worlds

New Creative Worlds

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris' Spring-Summer 2026 trends

Unveiled at the forthcoming Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade fair, from 10 to 12 February at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre, the trend book ... By Jasmin Deschner

16/12/2024 – The European Life Anhidra Project

The European Life Anhidra Project

Project revolutionizes water management

The European Life Anhidra project reforms sustainable water management in the textile industry with a closed-loop, zero-discharge system. This sustainable ... By Editorial staff

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW50 — As with other Global Standard resources, the development of the GOTS “Due Diligence Handbook” for auditors was an inclusive process involving extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. © Global Organic Textile Standard

16/12/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 50/2024

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