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1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Panel Discussion: Innovating Sustainable Lignocellulosic Feedstock. From left: Patrik Lundström, re:newcell (SE); Gundolf Klaehn, Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (DE); Isabelle Montanus, Esprit (DE/HK); Nicole Rycroft, Canopy (CA), Lara Dammer, nova-Institut (DE). © nova-Institut GmbH

25/02/2020 – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

Nova Institut hits the mark with conference

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres exceeded all expectations. By Editorial staff

Neo.Fashion.2020 launches into the new decade with record participation at Berlin Fashion Week. 70 young designers show the direction of travel for fashion and future in Europe. © neo.fashion.2020

24/02/2020 – Europe, the textile continent – opportunities and risks, Part 2

Europe, the textile continent – opportunities and risks, Part 2

“Europe’s Green Deal Textile – making the impossible possible!”

For students studying fashion design at Hanover’s University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the 13 January is an exciting day. It’s Fashion Week in Berlin ... By Editorial staff

12/02/2020 – Heimtextil

Heimtextil

Ceasefire in the trade war

Despite the first agreement, the US-China trade war has not yet been settled. At Heimtextil Frankfurt there was talk of a “ceasefire”. By Manik Mehta, New York

Companies need to invest time and effort into attracting key staff. Unfortunately, the old methods are no longer working. © nenetus/stock.adobe.com

10/02/2020 – The dos and don’ts of recruiting

The dos and don’ts of recruiting

New challenges for HR in the textiles industry

The textiles industry needs capable staff with relevant expertise and passion. When it comes to employing them, requirements in recruitment have changed ... By Editorial staff

03/02/2020 – Messe Frankfurt reacts to Novel Coronavirus outbreak

Messe Frankfurt reacts to Novel Coronavirus outbreak

Shanghai textile fairs in March to be postponed

Messe Frankfurt announced today that its three textile fairs in Shanghai will be postponed from March to a later date due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. By Sibylle Michel

Ingeborg Neumann, President of the Confederation of the German Textile + Fashion Industry (texil+mode) and Vice President of German industry association BDI © imo

27/01/2020 – Europe, the Textile Continent – Opportunities and Risks, Part 1

Europe, the Textile Continent – Opportunities and Risks, Part 1

It all depends on Europe!

No Green Deal without textiles – Ingeborg Neumann talks to textile network in the first part of this year’s series on “Europe, the Textile Continent – ... By Editorial staff

The Hermes Barometer provides current findings on the subject of “Risk Prevention and Supply Reliability within the Supply Chain”. © Hermes

27/01/2020 – Risk prevention in the supply chain

Risk prevention in the supply chain

The current Hermes Barometer

It is quite alarming: Broad majority of companies still lack integrated risk management. By Editorial staff