Business

As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of GOTS ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product. © GOTS

15/11/2022 – Certification

Certification

GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins

GOTS brings integrity to organic products. To further advance the system, GOTS is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins. By Sibylle Michel

The world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills has been present in Pakistan since 1969. © Rieter

15/11/2022 – Severe financial support to local NGO

Severe financial support to local NGO

Rieter’s commitment for aid to flood victims in Pakistan

Rieter is donating 100.000 CHF to support relief efforts for victims in Pakistan following the devastating floods of the 2022 monsoon season. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Kelheim Fibres is a leading manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres used in fashion, hygiene and medical products, nonwovens etc. © Kelheim Fibres

11/11/2022 – Transparency in the textile chain

Transparency in the textile chain

Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM

Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM, an award-winning traceability platform that creates transparency from fibre-to-retail. By Sibylle Michel

07/11/2022 – textile network 4/2022

textile network 4/2022

The new issue is out!

In our issue 4/2022 everything revolves around sustainability in the textile chain, opportunities for textile recycling, functional textiles and textile ... By Sibylle Michel

Hohenstein helps textile industry companies to implement the goals of the Green Deal. © Hohenstein

03/11/2022 – Hohenstein helps with implementation

Hohenstein helps with implementation

European Green Deal goals for the textile industry

Hohenstein helps textile industry companies to implement the goals of the Green Deal by analyzing the current actions and identifying suitable measures. By Sibylle Michel

With a mandate to inspire and trigger action at a global level, Dr. Isabella Tonaco will lead SCTI to drive transformational change in the textile and leather industries. © SCTI

01/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

SCTI appoints Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director

Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) has appointed Dr. Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2022. By Sibylle Michel

Yiqi Yang is the 2021 recipient of the AATCC Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile science. © AATCC

31/10/2022 – Award

Award

Yiqi Yang receives the 2021 Olney Medal

Yiqi Yang is being recognized with the AATCC Olney Medal for his work on the research and development of sustainable, greener textiles. By Sibylle Michel