Technical Textiles

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Panel Discussion: Innovating Sustainable Lignocellulosic Feedstock. From left: Patrik Lundström, re:newcell (SE); Gundolf Klaehn, Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (DE); Isabelle Montanus, Esprit (DE/HK); Nicole Rycroft, Canopy (CA), Lara Dammer, nova-Institut (DE). © nova-Institut GmbH

25/02/2020 – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

Nova Institut hits the mark with conference

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres exceeded all expectations. By Editorial staff

Roland will showcase brand new introductions to its range, with announcements in the run-up to the event, plus products which will have their Fespa début in Madrid. © Roland DG

24/02/2020 – New and award-winning innovations

New and award-winning innovations

Fespa 2020: Roland DG To Reveal New Digital Opportunities

The buzzing booth will showcase Roland’s very latest innovations and established solutions. Find Roland at Hall 7, Booth C60. By Editorial staff

The finishing industry today demands machinery which meets ecological requirements at the same time as enabling mills to operate profitably. And here the swiss finishing maschinery companies are worldwide leading. © Benninger

20/02/2020 – Innovating to meet the challenges

Innovating to meet the challenges

Swiss Textile Machinery are supporting the sustainability

How Swiss Textile Machinery members can minimize the environmental footprint of the finishing industry. By Editorial staff

Madeira is expanding its range. © Madeira Garnfabrik

19/02/2020 – Two voluminous effect threads

Two voluminous effect threads

Madeira is expanding its range

After the successful launch of the new, smooth-running metallic thread CR 40, now the voluminous CR 20 Metallic with dtex 510 follows. By Editorial staff

Freudenberg Performance Materials will be presenting innovative crimping material for shoes that optimally combines high permanent moldability and shape retention with flexibility and suppleness. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

18/02/2020 – Wicket 6 + 7: Innovation made of non-woven fabric

Wicket 6 + 7: Innovation made of non-woven fabric

Freudenberg presents the world’s first nonwoven crimping material

The innovation meets the increasing demands of manufacturers and consumers alike in the footwear market. By Editorial staff

13/02/2020 – RFID technology

RFID technology

Cottontex SRL implemented a digital solution by Dresden Informatik GmbH

Efficient tracking and tracing in production and intralogistics is still one of the essential factors of success, also in the textile industry. By Editorial staff

Companies need to invest time and effort into attracting key staff. Unfortunately, the old methods are no longer working. © nenetus/stock.adobe.com

10/02/2020 – The dos and don’ts of recruiting

The dos and don’ts of recruiting

New challenges for HR in the textiles industry

The textiles industry needs capable staff with relevant expertise and passion. When it comes to employing them, requirements in recruitment have changed ... By Editorial staff