Search results for "supply chain"

27/10/2015

Supply chain's black box

The way that processes are outsourced makes textile production a black box – and for as long as this situation persists, the industry will be paying no ... By Editorial staff

Scientist Pavan Manvi of RWTH Aachen University (right) and researcher Dr Jochen Norwig of Covestro with a prototype CO2 synthetic fibre. © Covestro

19/03/2020 – Air – drive the change

Air – drive the change

Make it fair, clean the air

Jeans often serve as the prime example of fashion’s negative effects on the planet. New technologies enable sustainable alternatives. By Editorial staff

Andrew Meacher (centre left), John Vareldis (centre right) and the energy management team are proud of Pincroft’s ISO 50001 certification. © Carrington Textiles

30/01/2020 – ISO certified energy management system

ISO certified energy management system

Carrington Textiles: Pincroft finishing facility awarded ISO 50001

Carrington Textiles is pleased to announce the successful certification of the energy management system at its biggest finishing facility, Pincroft. By Editorial staff

Strumpf Dirks GmbH has been producing high-quality and exclusive branded hosiery at its factory in the German town of Billerbeck for over 55 years. © Strumpf Dirks

18/02/2020 – Socks made in Germany

Socks made in Germany

Strumpf Dirks expands in Germany

The textile company Strumpf Dirks is ramping up production in Germany and is building a new factory in the northwest. By Editorial staff

Small particles, called microplastics, are emitted during washing processes and can enter sewage plants, sludge and surface water and therefore the oceans, where they damage important habitats such as coral reefs. © vlad61_61/stock.adobe.com

30/01/2020 – Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Niederrhein University presents preliminary findings

With the aid of a washing and filtering lab on campus, Niederrhein University is working to determine how washing behaviour influences the emission of ... By Editorial staff

SmartX intends to boost smart textiles innovation to develop an end-to-end smart textiles manufacturing value chain in Europe and help drive promising prototypes faster to market. © SmartX

13/03/2020 – Smart textiles made in europe

Smart textiles made in europe

SmartX Europe takes off

European Smart Textiles Accelerator aims to fund up to 40 smart textile innovators by 2022. By Editorial staff

Glass hybrid belts by GKD are characterized by an even mesh opening with high air permeability. © GKD

11/03/2020 – New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

Innovative glass hybrid fabric belts from GKD

The innovative belt construction from GKD, is an energy-efficient lightweight in dryer operation and significantly increases process efficiency. By Editorial staff