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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

Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly defined pathway to future-proof growth. © Elevate Textiles

16/12/2021 – Leading industry sustainability initiative

Leading industry sustainability initiative

SBTi validates sustainability goals of Elevate Textiles

Elevate Textiles is the first global textile manufacturer to receive validation of its Science Based Target goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By Sibylle Michel

Business situation vs. business expectations © ITMF

15/12/2021 – 11th ITMF Corona-Survey

11th ITMF Corona-Survey

Business situation and expectation are very good

In the first half of November 2021 the ITMF conducted the 11th ITMF Corona-Survey among more than 330 companies from the textile value chain worldwide. By Editorial staff

The Loop remains available all-year-round as a platform for the exchange of information. © Performance Days

14/12/2021 – Digital Fair

Digital Fair

Successful Performance Days thanks to sourcing platform and live-streams

Not quite as expected, yet still successful. The team of Performance Days, which was held on December 1–2, 2021, draws an entirely positive balance. By Sibylle Michel

Manlio Ferragni, Group Supply Chain & Purchasing Director, Klopman: “It is an important strategic step towards a new way of thinking and managing the communication interface of the entire supply chain.” © Klopman

14/12/2021 – Enhancing supply chain transparency

Enhancing supply chain transparency

Klopman with new supplier portal

Klopman, an European manufacturer of technical fabrics for workwear, has designed and implemented a web-based application called ‘Supplier Portal’. By Editorial staff

13/12/2021 – Textile exchange sustainability conference

Textile exchange sustainability conference

Annabelle Hutter named “Rising Star”

Creative Director of Säntis Textiles, Annabelle Hutter, has been announced as the winner of this year’s coveted Rising Star award at the Textile Exchange ... By Editorial staff

Whether decorative stitching or embroidery – testing shows that Cotty Bio 30 delivers the same excellent runnability as conventional Cotty 30 and Cotty 12. © Reiner Knochel

10/12/2021 – Important detail makes a big difference

Important detail makes a big difference

New organic cotton thread Cotty Bio

Gunold expands its portfolio and lanches the new Cotty Bio, a sustainable cotton thread for embroidery and decorative seams made from pure organic cotton. By Sibylle Michel

Contextile 22 takes place from September 3 to October 30, 2022, in Guimarães, Portugal. © Contextile

09/12/2021 – Contemporary textile art

Contemporary textile art

Open Calls for Contextile 2022

Open Calls for the International Exhibition and the Artistic Residencies of Contextile 2022 – Contemporary Textile Art Biennial in Guimarães, Portugal. By Editorial staff