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Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Redefining textile haptic analysis

Emtec Electronic at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2024

From April 17th-18th, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland opens its doors to showcase the latest products and technologies in the textile industry. German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment, emtec Electronic, will be on-site to support the textile and apparel ... By Christine Heywood

Message by video from Anna Gedda, Head of Sustainability H&M Group: Uniform legislation on corporate due diligence is important. © OECD_screenshot

17/02/2021 – Diligence in the garment and footwear sector

Diligence in the garment and footwear sector

The 2021 OECD Garment Forum

Labour, human rights, environmental, integrity. The forum discusses emerging risks and the implementation of due diligence in a global world. By Editorial staff

Today, the results of OECD evaluations, their rulebooks are absent on hardly any issue of international relevance. © OECD

17/02/2021 – Key resources for a responsible supply chain

Key resources for a responsible supply chain

OECD: Sector significant

Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh reports from this year's OECD virtual apparel forum for textile network. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

On a side session of the current OECD Forum, ITMF and IAF presented the Standards Convergence Initiative. After the Paris event in 2020, video conferences are currently on the agenda. Unquestionably different - certainly climate-friendly. (from left to right: Christian Schindler, ITMF; Matthijs Crietee, IAF; Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, M+M; Deniz Thiede, Triple-Tree). © yh-f

17/02/2021 – Together against audit fatigue

Together against audit fatigue

OECD’s February Forum: New initiative by ITMF and IAF

An article by Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Jowatherm-Reaktant GROW 631.20 – the first certified bio-based reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive for textile laminating. © Jowat

16/02/2021 – Sustainable textile lamination

Sustainable textile lamination

Jowat: Bio-based reactive PUR hot melt adhesive

Jowatherm-Reaktant Grow 631.20 is the first certified bio-based reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesive for textile laminating. By Editorial staff

Trützschlers Good Vibes fair: Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! © Trützschler

16/02/2021 – Trützschler Nonwovens and Trützschler Card Clothing

Trützschler Nonwovens and Trützschler Card Clothing

Let’s get virtual – an experiment

In November 2020, Trützschler staged a virtual in-house fair. Was it as simple as just going online and did it work and feel like a real trade fair? The ... By Editorial staff

We want colors! Bright pink that exudes confidence, strength and optimism. Gunold Sulky viscose, design by GS UK © Reiner Knochel

15/02/2021 – Trends Spring/Summer 2022

Trends Spring/Summer 2022

Gunold: Creative and innovative

Traveling is almost impossible right now, but the world keeps spinning. We are waiting to go out again and then we want to look good! by Reiner Knochel By Editorial staff

Setlog board member Düster advises companies active in Asian trade to book shipments now for the long term, to examine transport alternatives, to bundle orders and to think more collaboratively in the supply chain. © Setlog

15/02/2021 – Sea freight rates forcasted to fall in the long term

Sea freight rates forcasted to fall in the long term

Setlog: Seven expert tips for Asian trade

Chinese New Year slows down deliveries from China. Reduction of supply backlogs may take up to six weeks. By Editorial staff