Sibylle Michel

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With the new tool and certification, Oeko-Tex aims to prevent and mitigate existing and potential negative impacts of companies’ own business operations, their supply chains and in their wider business relationships. © Oeko-Tex

 
14/11/2022 – Tangible support for due diligence

Tangible support for due diligence

Oeko-Tex launches Responsible Business tool and certification

The Oeko-Tex Responsible Business tool and certification supports brands, retailers and traders in the textile and leather sector with due diligence compliance. By  Sibylle Michel
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In its own laboratory, Wico develops PLA- and PBS-based hot-melt adhesives. © Wico

 
11/11/2022 – Adhesive systems for technical textiles

Adhesive systems for technical textiles

Sustainable laminating with (bio) hot melt adhesives

There is a variety of adhesive systems for the lamination of technical textiles and foils. In the sector of hot melt adhesives, biopolymers can help to ... By  Sibylle Michel
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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
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The delivery situation is constantly improving. © joyfotoliakid/stock.adobe.com

 
10/11/2022 – Logistics

Logistics

Delivery chaos continues to decline

Importers of fast-moving consumer goods don’t need to be on high alert when it comes to mega retail events – at least in regards of sea freight rates and ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Domotex 2023 will feature creative installations, presentations of sustainable products and an exciting conference program. © Deutsche Messe

 
10/11/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Highlights of Domotex 2023

The upcoming Domotex, leading trade fair for carpet and floor coverings, will once again offer numerous highlights from 12 to 15 January in Hannover, Germany. By  Sibylle Michel
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The founders of Nahtlos AG José Näf and Michel Schmid with the textile-based electrodes for long-term ECGs in their laboratory in St. Gallen. © Marlies Thurnheer

 
Nahtlos, an Empa spin-off, has developed novel textile-based electrodes for recording heart activity and for electrostimulation therapies. By  Sibylle Michel
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09/11/2022 – Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

An immense opportunity to accelerate textile recycling

The results of the Sorting for Circularity Europe project point to promising opportunities for recapturing value while diverting textiles from downcycling ... By  Sibylle Michel