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Rapidly evolving fashion trends are prompting manufacturers to include new color combinations and designs, pivoting sales. © fanjianhua/stock. adobe.com

01/11/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Market for textile dyes is growing rapidly

The textile dyes market forecasts a valuation exceeding US$ 8 billion by 2031 and will register CAGR of 6 % during years 2021–2031. By Sibylle Michel

Mimaki will be hosting the third edition of the renowned Global Innovation Days event from 19 to 21 October 2022. © Mimaki

11/10/2022 – Textile Printing

Textile Printing

Mimaki announces Third Global Innovation Days Event

Global Innovation Days to return for the third time, 19–21 October 2022, reconnecting Mimaki regional offices, partners and customers across the globe. By Sibylle Michel

The opening of the facility in Germany marks the expansion of Isko’s Creative Room Services (CRS) division and its dedication to the continuation of responsible production. © Isko

05/10/2022 – Denim

Denim

Isko’s second product development centre

Isko has opened its second product development centre, based in Stade, Lower Saxony, following the success of the Creative Room London in the UK. By Sibylle Michel

Albini next, the Albini Group innovation hub, is searching for what does not exist yet. © Albini Group

20/09/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Collaboration towards more sustainable practices

Albini next and Vienna Textile Lab collaborate to explore the possibility of employing microbial colours for dyeing applications on cotton and other natural ... By Sibylle Michel

First concept shoe made entirely from sustainable BASF materials co-created with design house Maddy Plant. © BASF

16/09/2022 – BASF at Simac

BASF at Simac

Shoes and boots with BASF materials

From September 20-22, 2022, BASF will showcase its new solutions for the footwear industry at Simac, the international machinery and technology exhibition ... By Sibylle Michel

Phobotex R-Ace offers outstanding rain and splash protection for garments that are water repellent and windproof. © Huntsman

07/09/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

New PFC-free durable water repellent

Huntsman Textile Effects has released Phobotex R-Ace for high-performance outdoor and extreme sports apparel as well as everyday wear. By Editorial staff

GTT, a global leader in waterless and PFAS-free textile finishes, is redefining the standard in PFAS-free anti-wicking technologies with its Empel platform. © Green Theme Technologies

28/07/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

GTT’s PFAS-free protection for footwear

As PFAS bans accelerate, Green Theme Technologies (GTT) is able to exceed current performance standards while eliminating PFAS from footwear production. By Editorial staff