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Comparison of biodegradability of different textile materials in the ground. © Cotton Incorporated

 
04/03/2020 – Environmentally friendly textiles

Environmentally friendly textiles

Cotton is biodegradable

The worldwide cotton consumption is estimated at about 26 mn tons. Altogether, the need for all fibres on the part of the textile industry is considerably ... By  Sibylle Michel
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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
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This year the conference deals with the lifecycle of the natural, renewable raw material cotton in the sense of a circular economy. © Mathias Ulrichs/Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
05/02/2020 – Passion for Cotton!

Passion for Cotton!

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

The “Circular Economy” will be one of the most widely discussed industry subjects at the upcoming International Cotton Conference in Bremen. By  Editorial staff
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03/01/2020 – Recycling

Recycling

Innovative ways to reuse PET bottles

In a new guise: How old PET bottles are turned into jackets, bags or fruit bags. By  Editorial staff
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Based on its observations, the Bremen Cotton Exchange believes that questions about sustainability will increasingly sway consumers’ buying decisions in the future. Picture: Cotton card destined for the spinning machine © Spoerry 1866 AG

 
09/12/2019 – Bremen Cotton Exchange

Bremen Cotton Exchange

Elasticity without Elastane

The new development is appearing under the Natural Stretch brand and is offered without the use of spandex. By  Editorial staff
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Due to the wide spread interest, the target group of the daytime seminar is also employees of the textile and clothing industry that are involved in supply, manufacturing or sales. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
06/12/2019 – Challenge: Organic cotton without genetic engineering

Challenge: Organic cotton without genetic engineering

The series of lectures orgenic offers solutions

A one-day seminar on January 23, 2020, will focus on organic cotton, certifications, authenticity testing and challenges. By  Editorial staff