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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

Demonstration samples - In order to obtain reproducible results and to be able to predict the deformation effects, the possibilities for defined stretching of the textiles were investigated. © STFI / Dirk Hanus

13/12/2024 – Research project

Research project

3D-printing on pre-stretched textiles

3D-printing on pre-stressed textiles is a current focus of research at Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e. V. (STFI), which is generating numerous ... By Sibylle Michel

12/12/2024 – Need for optimisation in the supply chain

Need for optimisation in the supply chain

Holistic approach as a success factor

A systematic and comprehensive approach is essential when optimizing the supply chain: this view is held by every other survey participant that was questioned ... By Sibylle Michel

11/12/2024 – Virtual try-on technology

Virtual try-on technology

Zyler launches 2-in-1 digital dressing room

Shoppers can now try on outfits virtually and get a personalised size recommendation. Zyler’s new 2-in-1 tool makes e-commerce more personalised and immersive ... By Editorial staff

10/12/2024 – Sustainable chemistry in textile finishing

Sustainable chemistry in textile finishing

Polyethylene dispersion from sugar cane

One promising approach to reducing the carbon footprint on textile finishing is the CHT Group’s latest development of bio-based polyethylene dispersions ... By Sibylle Michel

The transition to digital opens up new markets previously inaccessible with traditional screen printing. © Kornit Digital Europe GmbH

09/12/2024 – Advertorial

Advertorial

The Three Pillars of Digital Production Success

Constant market evolution, new business opportunities, and fresh challenges are continually driving operational change for screen printers. To thrive, ... Kornit Digital Europe GmbH

TN_eng_Wochenrückblicke_KW49 — In a lengthy conversation with our correspondent John McCurry, Daniel Odermatt, brand manager for Ventile, gave a comprehensive insight into the Ventile brand and its sustainable, all-weather PFC-free cotton textiles. © Ventile

09/12/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 49/2024

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

06/12/2024 – Production Planning System

Production Planning System

Simplify production and maximize output

The web-based Production Planning System (PPS) from Stoll and KM.ON was created specifically for the flat knitting industry. It focuses on planning, controlling ... By Sibylle Michel