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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

Goals 12, 13 – “Responsible consumption and production” and “Climate action” from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) © CHT

27/04/2021 – Sustainability – Circular Economy

Sustainability – Circular Economy

CHT: The first fabric softener based on recycled silicone

With Tubingal Rise the CHT Group is supporting the SDGs of the UN and underlining its own commitment to sustainability. by Annabel Edel, CHT Group By Editorial staff

Upcoming megatrends © Texulting based on EEA, The European environment — state and outlook 2015: Synthesis report, European Environment Agency

27/04/2021 – Advert

Advert

Texulting: Megatrends and textile chances

The world is undergoing change in all areas. Especially now, industry and society are becoming aware of the limits of global economic flows and the rapid ... By Editorial staff

Streetart on the beach! © Karl Mayer Gruppe

26/04/2021 – Bathing fun – yay!

Bathing fun – yay!

Karl Mayer: Warp knitted terry fabric with digital prints

The terry cloth product creates vibrant accents with lively motifs in bright colours at the swimming pool, at the beach or in the bathroom. By Editorial staff

Despite the pandemic, there is every reason to be cheerful as technical textiles are bearers of hope and drivers of innovation and sales. Pictured: Smart Textiles, Techtextil 2019. © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

23/04/2021 – Techtextil/Texprocess

Techtextil/Texprocess

More light than darkness

The textile industry is one of the most innovative sectors. Techtextil/Texprocess in May would have shown this once again. by Michael Jänecke By Editorial staff

Monforts Vice-President Klaus Heinrichs is to retire at the end of May 2021. © Monforts

23/04/2021 – Almost 30 years with the company

Almost 30 years with the company

Monforts says goodbye to Klaus Heinrichs

After almost 30 years with the company, Monforts Vice-President Klaus Heinrichs is to retire at the end of May. By Editorial staff

The implementation of higher added value, well-paid job opportunities and the associated socio-cultural upswing will create a huge market for European services and products on the African continent. © Jeanette Dietl/stock.adobe.com

22/04/2021 – Special: Africa

Special: Africa

Ethiopia – A great opportunity for Germany’s textile industry

Despite its many challenges, Ethiopia offers a wealth of opportunity. An article by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Michael and Franziska Lehmann, Texulting. ... By Editorial staff

Technician Roberto Köhler from TITK Rudolstadt shows two bobbins with yarns of different fineness, produced from the hemp-based cellulose regenerated fiber Lyohemp. © TITK_ Steffen Beikirch

21/04/2021 – Research

Research

TITK: First lyocell fibre made from non-wood-based pulp

An article by Dr. Frank Meister, Department Head Native Polymers and Chemical Research at TITK. By Editorial staff