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“Our mission remains unchanged,” says Oeko-Tex Secretary General Georg Dieners. © Oeko-Tex

17/09/2021 – Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2020/2021

Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2020/2021

Demand for “Made in Green” increases

For another consecutive year, the international Oeko-Tex Association reported positive results, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Editorial staff

Industrially produced pineapple fibre is a new, sustainable material for the global fashion industry. © CSI

03/08/2021 – Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By Sibylle Michel

The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention, held back-to-back with the Euratex 9th European Apparel & Textile Convention on November 7-9, 2021, in Antwerp, is taking shape with a strong backing from a global cast of sponsors. © IAF

14/09/2021 – Transition of the Global Fashion System

Transition of the Global Fashion System

IAF’S 36th world fashion convention is taking shape

The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention, November 7-9, 2021, in Antwerp, will bring together senior apparel industry representatives from across the supply ... By Editorial staff

A new scientific finding now concludes: Cotton is much more climate-friendly than thought. © Cotonea/Klaus Mellenthin

28/07/2021 – Positive carbon footprint

Positive carbon footprint

Cotton better than its reputation

A new finding suggests that cotton could be the path to a climate-friendly textile industry cause cotton binds CO2 more effectively than other crops. By Sibylle Michel

More than 200 labels are poised to appear at the international trade fair for sustainable textiles. © Innatex/Stefan Höning

26/07/2021 – Postponement made special projects possible

Postponement made special projects possible

48th Innatex opens its doors soon

At the end of this week, from July 31 to August 2, 2021, the green fashion community will meet at Innatex in Messecenter Rhein-Main in Hofheim-Wallau. By Sibylle Michel

Julien Born, CEO The Lycra Company (left): “The collaboration is based on a strong foundation of common values and philosophies shared by our two companies.” Carlo Centonze, CEO HeiQ Group (right): “This collaboration with The Lycra Company not only brings the best minds together but also ensures our breakthrough innovations will be available for and benefit as many consumers as possible.” © HeiQ

27/07/2021 – Stretch, comfort and sustainability

Stretch, comfort and sustainability

Collaboration between HeiQ and Lycra

HeiQ and The Lycra Company have entered into a broad-based collaboration across multiple technology and brand platforms. By Sibylle Michel

A new step in Riri Group’s green path: Riri relies exclusively on recycled polyester for its zipper tapes. © Riri Group

10/06/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Riri Group: recycled poyester for zipper tapes

Riri is the first company in the fashion accessories industry to complete its transition towards an exclusive use of recycled polyester for zips’ tapes. By Editorial staff