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19/09/2019 – Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Growing textile sector supports cotton production

The textile and apparel industry provide a significant source of income and employment in many countries. But in Africa, there is often still a lack of ... By Sibylle Michel

Large domestic audiences attended sustainability seminars at the 2019 Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

17/09/2019 – Fashionsustain’s first ever conference in Shanghai

Fashionsustain’s first ever conference in Shanghai

Sustainability at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Fashion is witnessing an essential shift, as more global brands and groups commit to ambitious environmental targets. By Iris Schlomski

Stephanie London talking to textile network © Gerber Technology

16/09/2019 – International designer scene

International designer scene

Stephanie London: “Best Of Both Worlds”

textile network asked Stephanie about her recipe for success and wanted to know how far the invasive digital revolution has affected her as a designer. By Iris Schlomski

12/09/2019 – Clean Color Concept

Clean Color Concept

Märkische Faser and Kelheim Fibres are cooperating

The two German manufacturers Märkische Faser and Kelheim Fibres offer the “Clean Color Concept”, spun dyed fibres in Polyester and in Viscose. By Sibylle Michel

Textile structures for medical implants: The ITVP has at its disposal high-performance technology, including knitting machines. © DITF

12/09/2019 – Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’ – Part 2

Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’ – Part 2

ITV Produktservice GmbH, Denkendorf

Most of the sixteen German textile research institutes formed research and production companies some years ago – including Denkendorf. By Hans-Werner Oertel

On 13 and 14 November 2019, the Performance Days trade fair in Munich will present sustainable, functional materials. © Performance Days

12/09/2019 – Focus on sustainability

Focus on sustainability

Performance Days

Performance Days, a fair created especially for functional fabrics for sports and work clothing, continues to focus on sustainability. By Ilona Schulz

Since September 1, 2019, Lutz Lehmann has join the Hohenstein team as CEO of Global Strategies. © Hohenstein

11/09/2019 – Lehmann advances sales strategy

Lehmann advances sales strategy

New CEO of Global Strategies at Hohenstein

Lutz Lehmann is the new CEO of Global Strategies at Hohenstein. By Sibylle Michel

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