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An increased interest in sustainability in the textile industry led to greater awareness of GOTS certification from businesses as well as consumers. © GOTS

25/05/2022 – GOTS 2021 Annual Report

GOTS 2021 Annual Report

Record growth and increased interest in GOTS certification

GOTS announced the release of its 2021 Annual Report. Even with the continued constraints of Covid-19, 2021 was a year of significant developments for ... By Editorial staff

Evolon textiles are made from recycled PET. © Evolon

08/06/2022 – Techtextil: Freudenberg

Techtextil: Freudenberg

Focus on sustainable innovations

Following their merger, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Low & Bonar, Mehler Texnologies and Filc will be presenting their innovative solutions at a ... By Editorial staff

In the opening plenary of the SAF, Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation and former President of BGMEA Md. Atiqul Islam, said: “Today building a sustainable, responsible and ethical apparel industry will not only bring benefits for the manufacturers, but also it is also equally beneficial for our economy.” © BAE

19/05/2022 – Sustainable Apparel Forum

Sustainable Apparel Forum

Accelerate apparel sustainability in Post-Covid

Policy makers, industry leaders, brands’ representatives and fashion campaigners gathered in Dhaka to accelerate momentum of sustainability in Bangladesh’s ... By Editorial staff

The textile network team was on site (from left): Anja Menzel, Editorial Office; Sibylle Michel, Managing Editor; Melek Aksoy, Media Consulting. © Meisenbach Verlag

29/06/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Networking comes first

At last week’s textile fairs, Techtextil, Texprocess and Heimtextil, the positive energy of personal encounters was particularly noticeable. By Editorial staff

Sustainability, lifestyle and community building are the major themes of the networking event Prepeek. © Neonyt Prepeek/Sophie Brand

30/05/2022 – Event

Event

Three days Neonyt Lab in June 2022

Parallel to the Frankfurt Fashion Week, June 20–26, 2022, Neonyt Lab will be held for all people interested in social, ecological and economic sustainability. By Editorial staff

Rivercyclon is up to 40% lighter than PVC coated alternatives. © Rivertex

16/05/2022 – Techtextil: Rivertex

Techtextil: Rivertex

Sustainable alternative to PVC coated fabrics

Rivertex Technical fabrics Group has developed Rivercyclon, a non-toxic, recyclable, lightweight and cost effective alternative to PVC coated fabrics. By Editorial staff

More than 50 speakers will participate, as well as 20 green growth technology exhibitors, with 20 countries represented. © Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

03/05/2022 – Event

Event

Sustainability in Bangladesh’s apparel industry

This year’s Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) on May 10, 2022, aims to establish Bangladesh as the world’s most responsible apparel sourcing destination. By Editorial staff