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Meeting of the participants of the IFKT in the Titanic Hotel © IFKT

23/09/2022 – “Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

“Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

50th IFKT International Congress in attendance

After several years of online phase, the 50th International Congress of the Federation of Knitting Technologists took place again in attendance. By Sibylle Michel

In the project 3DNaturDruck, construction elements will be manufactured additively from natural fibers, such as here a free-form tile made of wood short fiber filament. © LZH

14/09/2022 – Sustainability in 3D printing

Sustainability in 3D printing

LZH research components made of natural fibers

Together with partners, the LZH is researching how to produce individual building elements from natural fibers using additive manufacturing. By Sibylle Michel

Albini next, the Albini Group innovation hub, is searching for what does not exist yet. © Albini Group

20/09/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Collaboration towards more sustainable practices

Albini next and Vienna Textile Lab collaborate to explore the possibility of employing microbial colours for dyeing applications on cotton and other natural ... By Sibylle Michel

15/09/2022 – Positive business development

Positive business development

Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2021/22

In total, Oeko-Tex issued more than 36,000 certificates and labels in the past financial year – an increase of 14% compared to the previous year. By Sibylle Michel

The opening of the facility in Germany marks the expansion of Isko’s Creative Room Services (CRS) division and its dedication to the continuation of responsible production. © Isko

05/10/2022 – Denim

Denim

Isko’s second product development centre

Isko has opened its second product development centre, based in Stade, Lower Saxony, following the success of the Creative Room London in the UK. By Sibylle Michel

Gretes is a boutique-style international brand. It focuses on creating handmade, fashionable, and high-quality sleepwear and loungewear. © Gretes

06/09/2022 – Sustainable silk alternatives

Sustainable silk alternatives

Pine and Eucalyptus instead of Silkworms

Fashion designer insists that natural silk will be replaced by sustainable textiles. The silk alternatives are considered to be a game changer in luxury ... By Editorial staff

Foreign buyers came back to the fair, and this represented a very important element, exceeding numbers registered in 2019. © Filo

03/10/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

The 58th edition of Filo closed with positive results

The 58th edition of Filo closed registering great results. Among the stands, the work has been intense during the two days, resulting from a constant flow ... By Sibylle Michel