Fashion

JIAM 2022 Osaka attracted many visitors from South Asia. © JIAM

09/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

JIAM 2022 Osaka concludes successfully

Japan International Apparel Machinery & Textile Industry Trade Show (JIAM) has wrapped up four successful days of business at Intex Osaka. By Sibylle Michel

Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative. © Pantone

02/01/2023 – Colour trends

Colour trends

Pantone Color Of The Year 2023

The 2023 Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 18-1750. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal ... By Sibylle Michel

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81. © Juergen Teller

30/12/2022 – Obituary

Obituary

Vivienne Westwood dies at 81

Legendary British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood passed away on December 29, 2022. She played a key role in the punk movement with her provocative ... By Sibylle Michel

Compas open-width compacting and finishing machine saves chemicals and water. © Sperotto Rimar

28/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sperotto Rimar offers a range of sustainable technologies

Sperotto Rimar follows two energy-saving strategies in machine development for fabric finishing – solutions that respect valuable resources and the environment. By Sibylle Michel

The Aquinox is the latest development from Xaar’s ImagineX platform. © Xaar

22/12/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Xaar Aquinox printhead for aqueous inkjet printing

Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group, has launched its revolutionary printhead – the Xaar Aquinox – delivering exceptional reliability, creativity, ... By Sibylle Michel

Demand uncertainty and cost pressure are forcing companies to act. © William W. Potter/stock.adobe.com

19/12/2022 – Supply Chain

Supply Chain

The ten most important SCM trends of 2023

After in-depth analysis, SCM specialists from Setlog have come up with ten key theses on the most important supply chain trends for 2023. By Editorial staff

Even after repeated washing and wearing, Lycra naturalFX technology helps knitwear retain its shape – to extend the garment’s lifespan and reduce its environmental impact. © The Lycra Company

12/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

New Lycra Naturalfx technology for cotton knit garments

The Lycra company and Heiq introduce a textile finishing process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications. By Sibylle Michel