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In September 2016 Han Bekke had been appointed to the president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF). During that 36th IAF Convention Han Bekke will hand over the IAF presidency to Cem Altan, founder of Aycem Textiles. © IAF

11/10/2021 – Four questions to Han Bekke

Four questions to Han Bekke

“Apparel supply chain needs re-set…”

Our dialogue partner is an excellent listener, always open-minded in the true sense of the word: reflection included. And so Han Bekke did not hesitate ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Groz-Beckert develops, produces and sells machine needles, precision parts, fine tools and systems for the textile industry. © Groz-Beckert

25/03/2022 – Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Needle and sinker for staple fiber

Cost savings loop by loop

Knitting staple fibers comes with its own challenges. Groz-Beckert has the solution: needles and sinkers with the suffix SF. By Sibylle Michel

Agricultural waste streams © Fashion for Good

23/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

The next generation of materials from waste

The latest project of Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, transforms agricultural waste into textile fibres. By Editorial staff

USCTP wants to set a new standard for more sustainable cotton production. © Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com

22/03/2022 – Annual Report of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Annual Report of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

On the road to more sustainable cotton production

The Trust Protocol highlights that significant progress has already been made compared to the last surveys conducted by the US Department of Agriculture ... By Editorial staff

Europe’s answer to the competitive pressure must be to invest even more on quality and innovative products, made in a sustainable manner. © rustamank/stock.adobe.com

18/02/2022 – Global trade

Global trade

European textile industry needs to increase global market share

Euratex is re-iterating the ambition of the European textile industry to grow its role on global markets. The upcoming European textile strategy must ... By Editorial staff

ITC collaborates with IAF to boost exports of garment manufacturers. © Lnunes/stock.adobe.com

27/01/2022 – ITC Partnership with IAF

ITC Partnership with IAF

Boost exports of garment manufacturers

ITC and IAF signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support associations of garment manufacturers as well as garment apparel manufacturing companies in ... By Editorial staff

The 50th edition of Heimtextil provided strong stimulus for the new furnishings season. 63,000 visitors came to get information on the major issues for the international sector from 2,952 exhibitors at the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles. © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

19/02/2020 – Sustainability and high value

Sustainability and high value

The issues of the future dominated at Heimtextil 2020

The sustainability was a central thread that ran through the entire event at Heimtextil 2020. Change is gaining momentum! By Editorial staff