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The Heimtextil fair is on a strong path, with countless events and innovations (Photos: Messe Frankfurt/Jochen Günther Fairground)
19/12/2016
With even more exhibitors, Heimtextil – the largest and most important international trade fair for home and contract textiles – kicks off the new year ...
In 2015, over 2100 products were withdrawn from the market, mostly owing to risks from chemicals. Textile and fashion items accounted for 17 percent of these (Photo: Matej Kastelic/Fotolia)
25/08/2016 – Fast fashion
Fast fashion
"Which fashion brands are going toxic-free?" was the Greenpeace headline when it published an assessment of the fashion industry.
Hazardous substances in fabrics – what to do? (Photo: Pixabay)
24/08/2016 – Hazardous substances in fabrics
Hazardous substances in fabrics
Chemical substances are an integral component of many textile products. The use of these substances is regulated by various laws such as the Reach Regulation, ...
A good atmosphere at the workplace: an auditor and a worker in conversation at a Jack Wolfskin factory Photo: Jack Wolfskin
08/05/2015
Alternative raw materials, environmentally friendly processes, the living wage – there are many facets to the subject of sustainability. Textile Network ...
Photo: DuPont Sorona
28/02/2016
Based on renewable raw materials, the Sirona fibre from DuPont is underlining the companys commitment to developing innovative solutions that contribute ...
Yarn and granules from PLA Photo: ITCF Denkendorf
13/04/2016 – ITCF Denkendorf
ITCF Denkendorf
New research initiatives for sustainability issues should not only deliver approaches to solving global challenges, they should also ensure the sustainability ...
Hong Kong Fashion Week Wedding (Photo: Vicky Sung)
28/10/2016 – The Summer Apparel Shows in Hong Kong & China
The Summer Apparel Shows in Hong Kong & China
Hong Kong is a major apparel trading hub in Asia - Vicky Sung about the fashion shows Hong Kong Fashion Week (HKFW) and the FashionSZshow in Shenzhen.