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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 Editorial staff

“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

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

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 Editorial staff

The selected applications will receive a financial support of 12,000 EUR. In addition the beneficiaries will have access to mentoring, as well as training and workshops in which best practices to be implemented throughout the value chain will be shared. © Circoax

27/07/2021 – Supporting SMEs and start-ups in the circular economy

Supporting SMEs and start-ups in the circular economy

Call for the European accelerator CirCoAX

The participation in this accelerator gives SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to set themselves up as benchmark projects on a European scale. By Editorial staff

Coloreel is part of the movement to reduce waste and move the textile industry towards more sustainable production. By coloring the thread directly, there is no wastewater, hence no water pollution. © Coloreel

16/07/2021 – Encouragement for action 2021

Encouragement for action 2021

Coloreel is nominated

Coloreel Group AB has been nominated for the prestigious Encouragement for action 2021 award in the category of Fashion innovation. By Editorial staff

According to a Smithers Report, about 500,000 tons of petroleum-based fibers are used each year for the production of wipes. (Smithers Report “The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2023”, 2018) © Lenzing

15/07/2021 – Fight against plastic waste

Fight against plastic waste

Lenzing supports EU guideline

Lenzing welcomes the uniform labelling obligation for wipes and feminine hygiene products containing plastics, which has been in effect since July 3, ... By Editorial staff