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Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of Euratex: “To prepare for a brighter future requires a new regulatory framework, where quality and durability become the norm, where transparency and sustainability is rewarded.” © Euratex

28/10/2022 – Event

Event

Euratex convention in Porto: Sustainable and innovativ

Organised by Euratex in partnership with the Portuguese Textile Association (ATP), the Porto Convention took place on 13–14 October in Porto, Portugal. By Editorial staff

The mechanical recycling process enables the re-use of blended fibers from old clothes, in form of high-quality yarns. © Imat-uve

22/06/2021 – New life for used textiles made from blended fibers

New life for used textiles made from blended fibers

Recycling: From old pants to new seats

Imat-uve is working with a German-Dutch project consortium on an industrial solution for the recycling of old clothes made of mixed fibres. By Editorial staff

Fibre composite components increase the precision and service life of the plant systems. © Vombaur

18/01/2023 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Preforms from vombaur increase performance and service life

Lightweight components offer innovation and savings potential. This also applies to the lightweight and resilient components made of composite textiles ... By Editorial staff

With 900 international exhibitors on a total area of around 42,500 sqm, the Munich Fabric Start is strongly booked. © Munich Fabric Start

16/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Sustainability and digitalisation at Munich Fabric Start

The international fabric trade show Munich Fabric Start is initiating a combined area for sustainability and digitalisation in the centre of the show in ... By Editorial staff

The Project launches at factories in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. © Deuter

16/01/2023 – Supply chain – digital complaints system

Supply chain – digital complaints system

Atlat’s software enables digital connection with workers worldwide

Backpack pioneer and sleeping bag expert Deuter has teamed up with start-up company Atlat to improve workers’ rights further down its supply chain in Vietnam. By Editorial staff

The DecoTeam’s trend theme “colourful” demands attention with bold primary colours and versatile combinations. © Saum & Viebahn

01/07/2020 – Decorative and upholstery fabrics

Decorative and upholstery fabrics

Top trend sustainability

The interior trends this year is all about “colour – luxury – functionality” with sustainability at the top of the agenda. By Editorial staff

“The lesson is to see the ‘journey to Industry 4.0’ in the context of the evolution of this apparel industry system and to understand the method of invention behind it.” – David Gerber © Gerber

08/12/2021 – Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Looking back ahead: In dialog with David J. Gerber

textile network succeeded in winning David J. Gerber, the son of the inventor and remarkable entrepreneur Joe Gerber, for an extended dialog – part 1. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh