Search results for "circular economy"

The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe developed synthetic textiles that are 100 percent biodegradable, and received for this innovation the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”. © Christian Köster

08/12/2020 – Paradigm shift in the global textile industry

Paradigm shift in the global textile industry

German Sustainability Award Design 2021: OceanSafe wins

The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe received the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”. By Editorial staff

20/11/2023 – Water-repellant zipper

Water-repellant zipper

YKK launches “DynaPel”

YKK has unveiled its latest breakthrough: the “DynaPel” water-repellant zipper. This design integrates “GTT* Empel” technology, bypassing the conventional ... By Editorial staff

Optimal results were observed at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics fair as more international exhibitors choose the trade fair as their key business trading platform. © Messe Frankfurt/Gu Ji

09/11/2021 – Global textile apparel flagship fair

Global textile apparel flagship fair

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabric’s promotes sustainable industry

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabric’s Autumn Edition took place from 9 – 11 October in Shanghai, attracting over 67,000 buyers, sourcing from nearly ... By Editorial staff

Demand uncertainty and cost pressure are forcing companies to act. © William W. Potter/stock.adobe.com

19/12/2022 – Supply Chain

Supply Chain

The ten most important SCM trends of 2023

After in-depth analysis, SCM specialists from Setlog have come up with ten key theses on the most important supply chain trends for 2023. By Editorial staff

Water-based “Insqin” polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) allow up to 45% lower global warming potential than solvent-based polymer resin equivalents. © Covestro

05/06/2023 – Covestro and the Environment

Covestro and the Environment

Climate neutrality in the textile coatings industry

Covestro, a producer of polymer materials in Europe, Asia and the USA, believes that regulatory pressure will be important in driving sustainability change ... By Editorial staff

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16/11/2023 – Textiles Intelligence

Textiles Intelligence

Challenges of medical recycling

Producers and users of single-use medical nonwovens face battles in overcoming challenges of recycling as they prepare for the introduction of new EU legislation ... By Editorial staff

Apply for the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award: Companies and research institutes can submit their forward-looking ideas by March 25, 2022. © Messe Frankfurt/Tomas Fedra

07/03/2022 – Awards

Awards

Registration open for Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award

Outstanding developments in the field of technical textiles and textile processing will once again be honored at Techtextil and Texprocess 2022, 21–24 ... By Editorial staff