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Joachim Hensch: “It took my team and me five years to turn the Hugo Boss Izmir factory into a real smart factory.” © Joachim Hensch

 
22/06/2021 – Smart Factory

Smart Factory

Joachim Hensch Consulting unveils program

Joachim Hensch, protagonist in the implementation of a real Smart Factory concept, sets out to change the industry – by Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh. By  Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh
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Recycling of smart textiles © STFI/Wolfgang Schmidt

 
21/06/2021 – Topics, trends and prospects

Topics, trends and prospects

STFI: Research in the scope of textile recycling

In the ZIM-network RE4Tex the STFI acts as the coordinator. Bernd Gulich and Johannes Leis, both at STFI, explain what this is all about. By  Editorial staff
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For many years, Peignage Dumortier has put its production tool and the know-how of its teams at the service of recycled and upcycled synthetic and natural textile fibers allowing their reuse in the production cycle of yarns. © Peignage Dumortier

 
21/06/2021 – Recycling and upcycling

Recycling and upcycling

Peignage Dumortier: reuse of yarns

Peignage Dumortier’s skills are recognised by the world’s leader in the technical textiles for protective technical fabrics. By  Editorial staff
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Strung is a milestone and is ultimately intended to be a cross-category platform for multiple sports. © adidas

 
18/06/2021 – Futurecraft.Strung

Futurecraft.Strung

Adidas: Athlete data for a new textile process

Strung is the industry's first textile and creation process that combines data, additive manufacturing and robotics. By  Editorial staff
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An innovative Eco-calculator to be launched by Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will help customers assess and choose Evolon textile solutions for bedding and bath towels. © Freudenberg Performance

 
17/06/2021 – Eco-calculator

Eco-calculator

Freudenberg helps customers to improve their environmental footprint

The new Eco-calculator from Freudenberg provides an overview of environmental impacts generated by Evolon solutions over their entire life cycle. By  Editorial staff
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R-Vital is a fabric treatment that enables textile manufacturers to boost their textiles with a patented range of microencapsulated active ingredients. © Devan Chemicals

 
16/06/2021 – Vitamins in textile

Vitamins in textile

Devan: R-Vital multivitamin

R-Vital Multivitamin consists of vitamin C, vitamin E and ginger. The technology is part of Devan’s R-Vital range of microencapsulated active ingredients. By  Editorial staff
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Equipped with a microphone and a camera, a team of experts from Karl Mayer (China) is recording the atmosphere on the spot for guests who have no means of travelling. © Karl Mayer Gruppe

 
16/06/2021 – ITMA Asia + CITME

ITMA Asia + CITME

Karl Mayer: Live in Shanghai and virtual for the whole world

From June 18, 2021, Karl Mayer invites all interested parties to visit the digital exhibition stand to learn about the innovations of the group. By  Editorial staff