Technical Textiles

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Many of the guests came with the question of how the Stoll flat knitting machine business will continue after the acquisition by Karl Mayer, and left with increased confidence. © Karl Mayer Stoll

 
13/01/2021 – Karl Mayer

Karl Mayer

Stoll: First presentation in China was a success

The Stoll exhibitor premiere at Karl Mayer in-house show in China with around 380 visitors from 170 companies was a complete success. By  Editorial staff
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Gleistein is world’s first rope manufacturer to take this sustainable step. © Gleistein

 
12/01/2021 – For a more sustainable future

For a more sustainable future

Gleistein switches to bio-based Dyneema fibres

Gleistein switches its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema to bio-based Dyneema fibres. By  Editorial staff
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Car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht: According to a recent study, every other delivery vehicle is superfluous. © Rinspeed

 
07/01/2021 – 4th generation CitySnap

4th generation CitySnap

Rinspeed: Mobile parcel stations as a sustainable solution

“CitySnap” reduces traffic, emissions and costs – focusing on customer convenience and efficiency. By  Editorial staff
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At the start of the year, the Oeko-Tex Association as usual updates the applicable test criteria, limit values and requirements for its range of certifications and labels. All new regulations will finally come into force after a transition period on 1 April 2021. © Ben Read/stock.adobe.com

 
05/01/2021 – With more transparency into a more sustainable future

With more transparency into a more sustainable future

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2021

Oeko-Tex is committed to responsible action by companies and consumers in the textile and leather world. By  Editorial staff
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The partnership between Freudenberg and Ratti proves once again what joint innovation work can achieve: more sustainability within the textile industry. © Freudenberg

 
29/12/2020 – Re-using silk textiles for usage in thermal insulation

Re-using silk textiles for usage in thermal insulation

Freudenberg and Ratti develop sustainable process

Freudenberg Performance Materials and Ratti, an Italian textile company, have been working together on sustainability projects since the start of 2020. By  Editorial staff
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04/01/2021 – The touch of sustainable fashion on demand

The touch of sustainable fashion on demand

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The comfort that fashion should offer now has priority. Additionally, the criticisms against “fast fashion” have been gaining for some time now. By  Editorial staff
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XpertFit is a touchless, first-to-market innovation for public safety. © Safariland

 
30/12/2020 – USA: For body armor and uniforms

USA: For body armor and uniforms

Virtual sizing technology

Safariland and Flying Cross launch virtual sizing technology for body armor and uniforms. By  Editorial staff