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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 Editorial staff

The global resale market in 2022 is forecast to experience further growth of 31.0% to $182.4 billion. © HalynaRom/stock.adobe.com

02/11/2022 – Cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

Secondhand fashion is on the rise

The cost of living crisis will drive more consumers towards secondhand fashion, with the global apparel resale market set to grow 85.5% between 2022 and ... By Editorial staff

The international industry event will be held from 10 to 12 January 2023 in Halls 9 and 10 of Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. © PSI

02/11/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Good booking numbers for PSI 2023

The booking numbers for PSI, 10 – 12 January 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany: over 60% of hall space has already been booked up, another 25% is reserved. By Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff

With a mandate to inspire and trigger action at a global level, Dr. Isabella Tonaco will lead SCTI to drive transformational change in the textile and leather industries. © SCTI

01/11/2022 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

SCTI appoints Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director

Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) has appointed Dr. Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2022. By Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff