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Techtextil 2024

Our impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024. The textile network team was on site for two days and had a look around the exhibiting companies. By Susanne Böhm

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

Ralf Kattanek, Group Vice President Textiles of CHT Group, believes that CHT’s international profile allows CHT to play a key role in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. © CHT Gruppe

07/05/2020 – Fight against Covid-19

Fight against Covid-19

Corona: CHT teams up with HeiQ

Antiviral and antibacterial protective kit is quickly effective against Coronaviruses (229E), as confirmed in wide-ranging studies. By Editorial staff

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt: “The very good number of registrations and the concentration of industry participants at the trade fair gives us incredible momentum.” © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

07/05/2020 – Heimtextil 2021

Heimtextil 2021

Positive feedback

Heimtextil from 12 to 15 January 2021 in Frankfurt is proving very popular: more than 95 percent of the space occupied last time has now been booked. By Editorial staff

06/05/2020 – Standstill of the cotton and textile industry

Standstill of the cotton and textile industry

Covid-19 leads to record downward adjustments

The rapid global spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the protection measures implemented in this regard lead to massive turnover losses of companies. By Sibylle Michel

Concepts and visions from ILK at TU Dresden: The project aim is to develop tank systems in a flat design. © ILK der TU Dresden

06/05/2020 – Innovative hydrogen pressure storage systems for existing vehicle architectures

Innovative hydrogen pressure storage systems for existing vehicle architectures

ILK at TU Dresden: The BRYSON Project

The Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology at the TU Dresden makes a significant contribution to making road traffic emission-free ... By Editorial staff

06/05/2020 – Dr. Ralph Mennicke

Dr. Ralph Mennicke

New CEO appointed at Loepfe

Loepfe announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Mennicke as Chief Executive Officer of Loepfe Brothers Ltd., effective from April 14, 2020. By Editorial staff

Philipp Moll’s place as a technological revolutionary in the history books has been secured by his trend-setting approach to sewing in the spherical along a shaped body. © Peter Jost

05/05/2020 – Obituary Philipp Moll

Obituary Philipp Moll

A life for the technology of sewing

“Further automation of sewing processes is the only chance of survival for the German and the Western European apparel industry.” By Editorial staff

Mohit Uberoi, CEO of Gerber Technology: “We would like to thank our employees and global network of partners for joining our mission and going the extra mile to maximize the production capacity and availability to protect both medical professionals and people on the frontlines.” © Gerber Technology

05/05/2020 – More than 600 companies and leading associations participate

More than 600 companies and leading associations participate

Corona crisis: Gerber Technology created a Global PPE Task Force

Gerber Technology brings together industry suppliers to increase production and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). By Editorial staff