Technical Textiles

According to official contacts, Bangladesh purchased approximately half of Burkina Faso’s cotton exports in season 2019/20. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

18/11/2020 – Burkina Faso/West Africa

Burkina Faso/West Africa

Cotton production to decrease in 2020/21

2020/21 area is projected down to 550,000 hectares due to late rains, a lower fixed farm gate price, and ongoing security challenges. By Sibylle Michel

IFKT has proposed Hitesh Kumar Sharma (HKS) as its new president for North America. © ednorog13/stock.adobe.com

18/11/2020 – Activities in North America

Activities in North America

IFKT: Online General Assembly

IFKT – International Federation of Knitting Technologists ecided to expand IFKT activities in Mexico now. By Editorial staff

Early-harvested cotton would likely have lower yield because the harvest was premature. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

17/11/2020 – Medicane Ianos strikes crop prior to harvest

Medicane Ianos strikes crop prior to harvest

Destruction of cotton fields in Greece

Due to flooding losses and rain damage caused by the storm Ianos in mid-September, cotton area and yield are estimated lower. By Sibylle Michel

Demonstration luminaire “Thirty One” © DITF

16/11/2020 – Light experiences light as paper

Light experiences light as paper

DITF: Luminaires made of paper yarn

The results of the “Paper Light” research project are sustainable products with an appealing design that can be manufactured at low cost. By Editorial staff

Following events in 2016 and 2018 at Groz-Beckert headquarters, the 2020 edition of the presentation series “The Fabric Year” was held as digital event with a high number of attendees. This article gives a worldwide summary. © Groz-Beckert

16/11/2020 – Andreas Engelhardt, The Fiber Year and Groz-Beckert

Andreas Engelhardt, The Fiber Year and Groz-Beckert

The Fabric Year 2020

Following events in 2016 and 2018 at Groz-Beckert headquarters, the 2020 edition of the presentation series “The Fabric Year” was held as digital event. By Editorial staff

“We are sustainable. We don’t have to create more water waste or use more resources.” Catarina Lopes, Calvi. © Kornit Digital

12/11/2020 – Production on demand

Production on demand

Kornit Digital: Calvi has implemented the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system

Calvi achieves an efficient, eco-conscious production on demand with Kornit Digital. By Editorial staff

The CHT Group is convinced that recyclable textile products are the right means to protect resources and reduce the environmental impact. © CHT

11/11/2020 – Circular economy according to the Cradle to Cradle principles

Circular economy according to the Cradle to Cradle principles

The CHT Group is constantly expanding its sustainable product range

According to the CHT Group’s self-perception, sustainable innovation always includes responsibility for the future. By Editorial staff