Technical Textiles

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In 2011, Greenpeace starts its international Detox campaign © gettyimages

 
15/06/2017 – 25 years of Oeko-Tex

25 years of Oeko-Tex

From REACH to Detox and beyond

Ten years ago the European Community Regulation on Chemicals [REACH] came into effect. What happened since this time? By  Editorial staff
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iTherm Flex © Forster Rohner

 
12/06/2017 – Techtextil 2017 - News

Techtextil 2017 - News

"ITherm Flex" by Forster Rohner

The innovative Swiss company Foster Rohner presented at the twin trade fairs Techtextil/Texprocess a new generation of heat pads called ‘iTherm Flex’. ... By  Editorial staff
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Textile digitalisation as a pressure and opportunity, as illustrated by the new Digital Capability Center at the ITA Aachen © InnoMedia/Oertel

 
09/06/2017 – Forschungskuratorium Textil

Forschungskuratorium Textil

Perspectives 2030: construction sector

Visions with the power for change! Textile visions for the construction industry over the next 15 to 20 years By  Editorial staff
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Some 430 participants from German technical universities attended the IVGT ’info-lunch’ © IVGT

 
09/06/2017 – IVGT

IVGT

Good atmosphere at Techtextil

Over 35% of textiles producers, across all stages of the manufacturing process, were positive in their expectations for sales over the next six months. By  Editorial staff
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This successful development work formed the foundation for the collaboration between Amsilk and Adidas announced in November 2016 which will focus on developing highly innovative sports footwear from Biosteel fibre. © Amsilk

 
31/05/2017 – Amsilk

Amsilk

Innovative Biosteel high-performance products

A strategic partnership with Gruschwitz Textilwerke AG to pave the way for further innovations in high-performance yarns. By  Editorial staff
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19/05/2017 – Cotton

Cotton

Vietnam to Rely Heavily on Imported Cotton

Vietnam continues to rely heavily on imported cotton to feed its growing spinning industry. Total cotton imports in CY 2015 were reported at 1.02 million ... By  Editorial staff