Technical Textiles

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Robert van de Kerkhof (CCO): “We support the Renewable Carbon Initiative. First of all, because it is the right thing to do and, second, it is also fully aligned with our corporate strategy.” © Lenzing AG/Hermann Wakolbinger

 
09/11/2020 – Renewable Carbon Initiative

Renewable Carbon Initiative

Lenzing is founding partner

The newly launched Renewable Carbon Initiative strives to herald the end of the fossil age for all organic chemicals and materials by 2050. By  Editorial staff
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Award Badge “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021”. © nova-Institut

 
09/11/2020 – 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

Hybrid event awards 1st Innovation Prize

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany). By  Editorial staff
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Amaury Sartorius, Managing Director of Klopman: “Actions such as the signing of the United Nations Global Compact agreement and our adoption of the carbon footprint measurement are more than a mere declaration of intent; they demonstrate the direction of a company with global reach that intends not only to produce economic results but, above all, to be a social actor capable of improving the lives of communities." © Klopman

 
09/11/2020 – Global Compact of the United Nations

Global Compact of the United Nations

Klopman joins in

The waste has reduced by 40 percent, more than 8 million plastic bottles were recycled thanks to greenwear fabrics. By  Editorial staff
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With its Veocel branded wood-based cellulose fibers, Lenzing has been laying the foundation for many years for sustainable nonwoven applications and will test and develop innovative ideas using the new possibilities offered by the VEZ. © Lenzing AG

 
05/11/2020 – New nonwoven development center at Hof University

New nonwoven development center at Hof University

Lenzing cooperates with Hof University

Lenzing and Hof University are supporting the development of sustainable solutions for nonwoven segments including hygiene, body care and medical. By  Editorial staff
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The Innovation in Natural Fibres Award has been granted by the DNFI since 2017 and honours outstanding scientific achievements in the field of natural fibres. © Mathias Ulrichs/Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
04/11/2020 – Bioplastics films from cotton to substitute plastics

Bioplastics films from cotton to substitute plastics

DNFI Award 2020

Dr Noureddine Abidi, Professor and Director, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech University, has won the 2020 Discover Natural Fibres ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Gerber Technology is revolutionizing the flexible materials processing industry with the launch of their end-to-end solution for mass production, which will be unveiled at their annual technology conference, ideation, on November 4 to 6. © Gerber Technology

 
03/11/2020 – Wicket 24: New end-to-end solution

Wicket 24: New end-to-end solution

Gerber Technology: The new Gerber Atria Digital Cutter

A new digital standard for mass production: Gerber Technology redefines mass production with launch of revolutionary, next-generation cutting room. By  Editorial staff
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In the course of surveillance audits by GOTS accreditation body IOAS – a regular part of the GOTS quality assurance – attended by GOTS experts, they detected fake Raw Cotton Transaction Certificates (TCs). © Thaut Images/stock.adobe.com

 
02/11/2020 – Organic cotton fraud in India

Organic cotton fraud in India

GOTS detects evidence

GOTS, through own investigation, has obtained substantial documentary evidence about systematic fraud. By  Editorial staff