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Lenzing strengthens Managing Board

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG appointed Dr. Walter Bickel as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Transformation Officer of Lenzing AG with effect from April 15, 2024 until December 31, 2025. The experienced manager will strengthen the Lenzing Managing Board and ... By Anna Ugrica

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

Review of the industry - week 15/2024

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

Fancy yarns

Gunold at the Texprocess

At this year´s Texprocess, which takes place in Frankfurt from April 23rd to 26th, 2024, the long-established company Gunold from Stockstadt will be presenting trade visitors with plenty of inspiration for embroidery and a wide range of stiching-related products. By Christine Heywood

Over 100 international speakers from science and industry presented the latest innovations and trends in the global fibre and textile industry from 11 to 13 September 2019. © GFC_by Kirstin Toedtling

25/11/2019 – What can be done about microplastics?

What can be done about microplastics?

58th Global Fiber Congress (GFC)

For decades, textiles scientists, researchers and developers from all over the world have travelled to Dornbirn every September to discuss recent developments ... By Sabine Anton-Katzenbach

A study has shown that one in eight respondents ordering products online do so using Apple’s Siri, Amazon Echo or Google Home. A quarter of participants expressed an intention to shop mainly using voice control. © Dragon Images/Shutterstock

25/11/2019 – See, search, buy

See, search, buy

Revolutionising shopping experiences in the fashion trade

A picture says more than a thousand words. The saying is a good way of describing Visual Search. By Editorial staff

22/11/2019 – State reserve stocks forecast at 8-year low

State reserve stocks forecast at 8-year low

USDA forecast on cotton stocks in China

Following annual auctions of the world’s largest cotton reserves, USDA now estimates that China’s State Reserve has reached the government’s preferred ... By Sibylle Michel

A removable textile joint helps to reduce material waste whilst improving draping quality. © ITA/RWTH

22/11/2019 – Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Top 10 – Innovations 2019

Force-controlled preform-draping

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is a new technology. By Hans-Werner Oertel

Like other Lenzing fibers, Veocel Specialty Viscose fibers are originated from wood and certified as clean and safe. They are ideal for nonwoven applications ranging from wipes to sanitary products and diapers. © Lenzing

22/11/2019 – Commitment to sustainable viscose

Commitment to sustainable viscose

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology

Veocel introduces Eco Care technology to reinforce commitment to sustainable viscose. By Editorial staff

At the PromoTex 2020, mass customisation, sustainability in the textile production chain and the multifaceted world of textile finishing services are covered in all their diversity. © Reed Exhibitions

22/11/2019 – Textiles, production, knowledge

Textiles, production, knowledge

Sustainability at PromoTex Expo 2020

A catwalk, a fashion boulevard and a campus: the second PromoTex Expo will take place from 7 to 9 January 2020. By Editorial staff

Sportswear Pro will complement the existing range of clothing printing products at Fespa Global Print Expo and is explicitly aimed at the sportswear industry. © FESPA

22/11/2019 – Interview with Michael Ryan

Interview with Michael Ryan

What is Sportswear Pro?

Fespa is expanding its textile portfolio to include Sportswear Pro. A new trade fair that focuses exclusively on the production of sportswear. By Editorial staff