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In Kyrgyz cotton farming, water is used with care. Only the necessary amount is directed to the plants in May through controlled flows – yet they remain green long after. © Cotonea/Jörg Böthling

10/03/2025 – Separating fact from fiction

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But ... By Editorial staff

Container terminal in the Port of Hamburg: Currently, ships are jammed on the North Sea waiting to be unloaded. © HHM/Thomas Wagener

18/07/2022 – Container chaos

Container chaos

Ocean freight rates to decrease in fall

The German economy has been groaning under congestion of container ships, expensive drayage transport, container shortage. But there is relief in sight ... By Editorial staff

Techtextil and Texprocess are responding to the growth opportunities and needs of the innovative branches: international business chances, expert knowledge and young professionals. © Jean-Luc Valentin/Messe Frankfurt

13/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026: Adapted hall layout

The leading international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess strengthen their offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026. The focus ... 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

Florescence, The Core and Techknowledge – the trend themes of Munich Fabric Start – received a high level of approval from visitors. © Munich Fabric Start

04/02/2025 – Final report January 2025

Final report January 2025

Innovative designs at Munich Fabric Start

A total of 625 international exhibitors showcased the new fabric trends and material innovations for Spring/Summer 2026 in their approximately 1,200 collections ... By Editorial staff

Today, the results of OECD evaluations, their rulebooks are absent on hardly any issue of international relevance. © OECD

17/02/2021 – Key resources for a responsible supply chain

Key resources for a responsible supply chain

OECD: Sector significant

Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh reports from this year's OECD virtual apparel forum for textile network. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Evolon sustainable microfiber reinforcement layer for leather goods. © Freudenberg

25/07/2023 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg presents new applications for its Evolon microfiber technology

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will unveil new applications for its European environmentally-friendly Evolon microfiber technology for ... By Editorial staff