Sibylle Michel

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The new regulations will finally come into force in Q1 2023, after a transition period. © Oeko-Tex

 
19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2023

Oeko-Tex has published updates to the applicable test criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. In the following, an overview of the ... By  Sibylle Michel
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One of Vaude’s goals is to reduce its CO2 emissions in the global supply chain by 50% by 2030. © Vaude

 
19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

SBTi verifies Vaude’s 1.5 degree climate targets

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) confirmed that Vaude’s planned targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are in line with the 1.5 degree ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Fibre composite components increase the precision and service life of the plant systems. © Vombaur

 
18/01/2023 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Preforms from vombaur increase performance and service life

Lightweight components offer innovation and savings potential. This also applies to the lightweight and resilient components made of composite textiles ... By  Sibylle Michel
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487 Aussteller und 10.509 Besucher aus 75 Ländern nahmen an der Messe teil. © PSI

 
18/01/2023 – Abschlussbericht PSI 2023

Abschlussbericht PSI 2023

Starkes Signal für die Zukunft

Zum Start ins neue Geschäftsjahr hat die PSI Signale gesendet, die der Branche in den vergangenen drei Jahren gefehlt haben: Aufbruch und Zuversicht. By  Sibylle Michel
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Heimtextil 2023 ended with concentrated intercontinental strength. © Messe Frankfurt/Jean-Luc Valentin

 
18/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Heimtextil 2023 ends with great internationality

With 44,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors together from 129 nations, the global textile industry was on site in Frankfurt for four days from January 10–13 ... By  Sibylle Michel
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The Home-Compostable Polybag Project is the third Fashion for Good polybag project following the Circular Polybag Pilot and Reusable Packaging projects. © Michael Dziedzic

 
17/01/2023 – Recycling

Recycling

Compostable alternatives to landfill polybags

Fashion for Good has launched the Home-Compostable Polybag Project, a pilot to test alternatives to conventional single-use polybags. By  Sibylle Michel
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Die plötzlich restriktive Auslegung des Gesetzes durch den Bund könnte zu hohen Verlusten an Innovationspotenzial führen. © STFI

 
17/01/2023 – Besserstellungsverbot

Besserstellungsverbot

Innovativer Mittelstand fürchtet Verlust von Innovation und Forschung

Das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz hat einen Konflikt ausgelöst, der die mittelständische Innovationstätigkeit massiv negativ zu beeinflussen ... By  Sibylle Michel