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Comparison of biodegradability of different textile materials in the ground. © Cotton Incorporated

04/03/2020 – Environmentally friendly textiles

Environmentally friendly textiles

Cotton is biodegradable

The worldwide cotton consumption is estimated at about 26 mn tons. Altogether, the need for all fibres on the part of the textile industry is considerably ... By Sibylle Michel

16/04/2020 – Sustainable production practices

Sustainable production practices

The Egyptian cotton project on the run

The aim of the project is to reduce the impact of cotton production on the environment while improving conditions for cotton producers. By Sibylle Michel

Fair impressions of the season SS21 © Munich Fabric Start

26/02/2020 – Spring/Summer 21 season

Spring/Summer 21 season

Munich Fabric Start & Bluezone – Focus on Thrivability

A new level of sustainability, digitalisation, transparency, growing need for information and desire to inspire – that's what the new season stands for. By Editorial staff

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Panel Discussion: Innovating Sustainable Lignocellulosic Feedstock. From left: Patrik Lundström, re:newcell (SE); Gundolf Klaehn, Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (DE); Isabelle Montanus, Esprit (DE/HK); Nicole Rycroft, Canopy (CA), Lara Dammer, nova-Institut (DE). © nova-Institut GmbH

25/02/2020 – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

Nova Institut hits the mark with conference

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres exceeded all expectations. By Editorial staff

The 50th edition of Heimtextil provided strong stimulus for the new furnishings season. 63,000 visitors came to get information on the major issues for the international sector from 2,952 exhibitors at the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles. © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

19/02/2020 – Sustainability and high value

Sustainability and high value

The issues of the future dominated at Heimtextil 2020

The sustainability was a central thread that ran through the entire event at Heimtextil 2020. Change is gaining momentum! By Editorial staff

The finishing industry today demands machinery which meets ecological requirements at the same time as enabling mills to operate profitably. And here the swiss finishing maschinery companies are worldwide leading. © Benninger

20/02/2020 – Innovating to meet the challenges

Innovating to meet the challenges

Swiss Textile Machinery are supporting the sustainability

How Swiss Textile Machinery members can minimize the environmental footprint of the finishing industry. By Editorial staff

18/02/2019 – Advert

Advert

Inspiring confidence by OEKO-TEX®

We help to protect our planet: with the MADE IN GREEN label by OEKO-TEX®. It shows that textiles have been tested for harmful substances and have been ... By Editorial staff