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The AlgaeTec at the Technical University of Munich, Ludwig Bölkow Campus, Ottobrunn, south Munich. © Andreas Heddergott/TUM

27/03/2019 – TU Munich

TU Munich

Algae and carbon fibres improve air quality

Researchers have developed a process that could efficiently remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the earth’s atmosphere. By Editorial staff

26/03/2019 – Perlon – The Filament Company

Perlon – The Filament Company

PearlTech – a Monofilament with a special surface

Perlon will be showcasing PearlTech the latest product brand at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 14th to 17th May. By Editorial staff

26/03/2019 – Global consumption

Global consumption

Growth projected to slow in 2018/19

The ICAC projects the global cotton consumption to post its third straight year of growth. By Editorial staff

25/03/2019 – Cotton products

Cotton products

Innovative Cotton-based products

Cotton may be an old fibre but innovation never stops. Especially in a challenging environment like cotton faces, innovation is a key to growth. By Editorial staff

22/03/2019 – Cotton production worldwide

Cotton production worldwide

Cotton production declines, while trade and stocks increase

The world 2018/19 cotton supply and demand estimates include lower production and mill use but higher trade and stocks. By Editorial staff

GOTS certified companies by region: In terms of the total number of certified businesses, the “Top Ten” countries in 2018 were: India (1973), Bangladesh (689), Turkey (519), Germany (500), Italy (340), China (301), Pakistan (238), Portugal (215), USA (127) and South Korea (85). © GOTS

14/03/2019 – Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Growth continues unabated

In 2018, the number of GOTS-certified companies climbed 14.6 percent from 5,024 to 5,760 firms. Together they employ over 2 million staff across 64 countries. By Editorial staff

Production of fibers 2008–2018 © Bremer Baumwollbörse

20/02/2019 – Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Forecast world fibre production

The world production of all fibres rose to approximately 111 million metric tons in 2018. By Editorial staff