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The ZDHC Programme (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) is the industry’s response to Greenpeace’s Detox my Fashion Campaign. The programme provides companies with a set of guidelines for implementing a sustainable chemicals management system. The programme is so successful that Greenpeace has announced it is scaling down its campaign. © UL

20/07/2020 – UL testing and certification body

UL testing and certification body

Five steps to detox fashion: Chemical management for a more sustainable textiles industry

In the production of textiles and footwear, innovative paths are increasingly leading away from the use and release of hazardous chemical substances into ... By Editorial staff

Secure fastening of face shields and face masks – with elastic narrow textiles from Jumbo-Textil. © Jumbo-Textil

14/07/2020 – Elastics for health protection

Elastics for health protection

Jumbo-Textil: Premium narrow textiles for protective masks and face shields

A good part of the orders lost due to the pandemic was compensated by elastic tapes for respiratory protection articles. By Editorial staff

09/06/2020 – Learn safely from home

Learn safely from home

Stoll Online Training Courses

In particular, the Training Courses for Stoll’s pattern software M1plus are in great demand and are currently being offered in English. By Editorial staff

Jumbo-Textil offers first-class, sophisticated technical narrow textiles and is intensifying its efforts towards greater sustainability. © Maygutyak/stock.adobe.com

03/06/2020 – High-tex solutions – for customers and the environment

High-tex solutions – for customers and the environment

Sustainability at Jumbo-Textil

Sustainable management – that can mean many things. For Jumbo-Textil, this term involves economic, social and ecological aspects. By Editorial staff

15/05/2020 – ITMF

ITMF

Corona: The cotton and textile industry calls for cohesion

The International Textile Manufacturers’ Federation (ITMF) and other associations advocate fair and equitable trade practices in the supply chain. By Editorial staff

Synthomer becomes a major world-wide player in water-based polymer solutions. © Synthomer

30/04/2020 – Speciality chemicals

Speciality chemicals

Synthomer has completed its acquisition of Omnova Solutions Inc

The transaction creates a global speciality chemicals company with significant scale and a strong platform from which to invest in future growth. By Editorial staff

Lifecycle Polyamide is the worldwide first Cradle to Cradle certified sewing thread for technical cycle made by Amann. © Amann Group

18/02/2020 – Wicket 5: Lifecycle product line

Wicket 5: Lifecycle product line

Cradle to Cradle certified sewing thread for technical cycle by Amann

In January 2020, Amann Group was the first sewing thread producer to receive the Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold certification for the technical cycle. By Editorial staff