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We all instinctively know that panic is a poor adviser and, as I said at the beginning of this article, every crisis brings opportunities. So, what is the order of the day? To ensure we all survive! On that note: please stay healthy! © dennisdolecki/stock.adobe.com

18/03/2020 – Outmanoeuvred...

Outmanoeuvred...

The coronavirus Covid 19 changes everything

9,300 cases and 26 deaths in Germany alone. The coronavirus crisis has brought public life to a complete standstill. And yet, every crisis can lead to ... By Iris Schlomski

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas will now take place December 15 to 17, 2020 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. © Messe Frankfurt

18/03/2020 – Corona Covid-19

Corona Covid-19

Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas postponed

As the situation has developed dramatically in view of the worldwide distribution of Covid-19, both fairs will be postponed to December 2020. By Iris Schlomski

The Sandler Nonwoven Corporation in Perry, Georgia/USA, in the background the 2nd factory hall completed a few days ago. © Sandler AG

17/03/2020 – Positive end of the financial year

Positive end of the financial year

140 years Sandler Group: sustainably successful

With a turnover of 322 mn Euros, the nonwovens manufacturer again reports a successful year 2019. Investments in both locations. By Iris Schlomski

Ugo Ghilardi has been appointed as CEO of Itema Group, the Italian-based leading provider of best-in-class weaving solutions including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services. © Itema

16/03/2020 – Weaving technologies

Weaving technologies

Itema Group announces appointment of Ugo Ghilardi as new CEO

Itema Group announces appointment of Ugo Ghilardi as new CEO and moves towards a new stage of development and consolidation. By Iris Schlomski

SmartX intends to boost smart textiles innovation to develop an end-to-end smart textiles manufacturing value chain in Europe and help drive promising prototypes faster to market. © SmartX

13/03/2020 – Smart textiles made in europe

Smart textiles made in europe

SmartX Europe takes off

European Smart Textiles Accelerator aims to fund up to 40 smart textile innovators by 2022. By Iris Schlomski

GOTS is the stringent voluntary global standard for the entire post-harvest processing (including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing and manufacturing) of apparel and home textiles made with certified organic fibre (such as organic cotton and organic wool), and includes both environmental and social criteria. © GOTS

09/03/2020 – Highest growth rate ever

Highest growth rate ever

GOTS takes off

7765 certified facilities worldwide, an increase of 35 percent with more than 3 mn workers covered under GOTS in 2019. By Iris Schlomski

The 35th Cotton Conference “Passion for Cotton” which traditionally should take place again in the Bremen Town Hall should take place under a relaxed atmosphere and was therefore postponed to 2021. © EKH-Pictures/stock.adobe.com

06/03/2020 – For protection against the corona virus

For protection against the corona virus

Postponement of the 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

The 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen with the motto “Passion for Cotton” will take place from 17 to 19 March 2021. By Iris Schlomski