Fasern/Garne

Fiber cross section: In the conjuagte spinning process Nanodesign, a fiber cross-section is formed by splitting the polymer flow into many individual parts. This makes it possible to design cross-sections of multi-component fibers far more precisely than with conventional processes. © Toray

07/04/2021 – Nanodesign by Toray

Nanodesign by Toray

Camifu: A textile inspired by Japanese paper

A newly developed fabric from materials technology company Toray combines the feel and texture of handmade Japanese paper with modern functionality. By Editorial staff

Organic textile sector reaches a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton. © GOTS

06/04/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

GOTS: Milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton

Recommend the use of the ISO IWA 32 protocol throughout the organic cotton value chain as the only accepted method for GMO testing. By Editorial staff

Dinamica is produced using an innovative water-based manufacturing process in which no harmful chemical solvents are used. © Asahi Kasei

24/03/2021 – Luxury for automotive interior surfaces

Luxury for automotive interior surfaces

Asahi Kasei: recyclable microfiber Dinamica

Full focus on sustainability – the recyclable microfiber Dinamica provides sustainable luxury for automotive interior surfaces. By Editorial staff

Once again, the International Cotton Conference confirmed how closely Bremen is interwoven with the raw material cotton and its internationally networked supply chain. Ultimately, the organisers of the prestigious conference, the Bremen Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute Bremen, were able to bring the cotton world together in Bremen for the 35th time. A meeting of the cotton community on the world wide web. © EKH-Pictures/stock.adobe.com

23/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference – The Hybrid Edition

35th International Cotton Conference – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton and Bremen are one

Bremen is a synonym for cotton, cotton research and cotton quality. More than 450 participants from 32 countries attended the conference. By Editorial staff

Each morning the keynote speakers will open the programme with exciting statements and lectures. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

17/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Keynotes: Sustainability, transparency and responsibility

Around 400 participants from over 30 countries have registered for the conference, which takes place on 17 and 18 March. By Sibylle Michel

Pakistan textile and clothing exports. Latest trade performance is demonstrated in the chart. © The Fiber Year

15/03/2021 – Corona pandemic

Corona pandemic

The Fiber Year: Pakistan

When it comes to pandemic, Pakistan continues to fare better than other parts of the world as the situation remained under control. by Andreas Engelhardt By Editorial staff

With top-class informative lectures, as well as varied discussion panels and its opportunities for interaction, the Cotton Conference Bremen - the Hybrid Edition - meeting of the world’s cotton and textile value chain will once again live up to its high reputation within the industry. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

09/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton: Responsibility in raw material production

Responsible fibre production, technical progress, regional organic cotton production, sustainable wool production and cotton as a plastic substitute. By Editorial staff