Fashion

By the end of June 2019, Oeko-Tex had issued a growing number of certifications along the production chain. © tonefotografia/iStock.com

19/08/2019 – Positive development for textiles and leather

Positive development for textiles and leather

Oeko-Tex enjoys great popularity

More and more textiles and leather businesses are placing their trust in the expertise of Oeko-Tex and are shaping their processes more sustainably in ... By Editorial staff

Michael Jänecke, Director of Brand Management Technical Textiles and Textile Processing at Messe Frankfurt: "The digitalisation of textile production is on the advance." © Messe Frankfurt

15/08/2019 – Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence

Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence

Techtextil and Texprocess and Digitalisation

Automation offers a solution for labour-intensive textile production in countries with a shortage of qualified workers. By Manik Mehta, New York

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies for Messe Frankfurt. © Messe Frankfurt

13/08/2019 – The summer interview – with Olaf Schmidt, Messe Frankfurt

The summer interview – with Olaf Schmidt, Messe Frankfurt

Techtextil/Texprocess: As one fair ends, the next one begins

While the success story for 2019 is still being written, the sixth edition of the twin fairs in 2021 is already taking shape. By Hans-Werner Oertel

12/08/2019 – Leather

Leather

Tanning agent from rhubarb root

Widely regarded as a pioneer of vegetable tanning, Johann Peter Schomisch embarked upon a quest to find alternative tanning agents and, back in 1995, ... By Editorial staff

The bicycle vest with integrated airbag by the french producer Bsafe/Helite won the french innovation award for road safety 2019. © Bsafe

08/08/2019 – Innovative threads for vests and canopies

Innovative threads for vests and canopies

The outdoor sewing threads by Amann

About a bicycle vest with integrated airbag and powerful outdoor yarns that defy wind and weather. By Editorial staff

The Gerber department store from Stuttgart contributed with a showcase entitled “Econic Goods of Gerber”, thereby setting a clear signal for transparency and sustainability in retail. © Iris Schlomski

05/08/2019 – Where retail, industry and politics come together to champion change

Where retail, industry and politics come together to champion change

Neonyt Berlin

170 exhibiting labels from 20 countries. Neonyt Berlin is the international hotspot for progressive, sustainable fashion and technological innovations. By Editorial staff

05/08/2019 – Smart Textiles

Smart Textiles

Visible boost for e-textiles

After the long years of development work, international analysts and market commentators are anticipating a trade in smart textiles worth billions. By Hans-Werner Oertel