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22/08/2022 – textile network 3/2022

textile network 3/2022

The new issue is available now!

In our summer edition, we show what is achievable where sustainability is concerned – notably in the supply chain and through digitalisation. By Sibylle Michel

In addition to the founders and shareholders Steffen Gerlach (CEO, on the left) and Reiner Mantsch (CTO, on the right), the core team of Eeden consists of Julian Hertrampf (CMO), Tobias Boernhorst (process engineering) and Lennart Marx (chemical engineering). © Eeden

08/08/2022 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Innovative process enables upcycling of old clothing

The startup Eeden has developed an innovative process for the sustainable and environmentally friendly recycling of clothing and other textile products. By Sibylle Michel

The new innovation was presented at the Techtextil exhibition 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. © Archroma

11/08/2022 – Textile chemistry

Textile chemistry

New groundbreaking air purification textile technology

Archroma launches Perapret Air liq, a new industry-leading, light-activated air purification technology for all kinds of fabrics. By Editorial staff

The general theme of the ITMF conference 2022 is “Climate Change and a Sustainable Global Textile Value Chain”. © ITMF

25/07/2022 – Event

Event

ITMF Annual Conference 2022 in Davos

The ITMF Annual Conference is back as an in-person event. Participants will meet from September 18–20, 2022, in Davos, Switzerland, in the Swiss Alps. By Editorial staff

The world’s leading trade fair and congress event for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work will take place in October 2023. © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

02/08/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

A+A 2023 under the sign of sustainability and digitalisation

Exhibiting companies can now register for A+A 2023, which will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 24 to 27 October 2023. By Sibylle Michel

“We are delighted to welcome a team of highly talented people”, says Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma. © Archroma

26/08/2022 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Archroma to acquire textile effects business of Huntsman

Archroma has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation. By Sibylle Michel

Only 1% of textiles are recycled into new fabrics. © HalynaRom/stock.adobe.com

25/08/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

Manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics

As pressure mounts to improve the recyclability of textile products textile manufacturers turn to mono material fabrics and cellulosic fibres. By Sibylle Michel