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Over 100 international speakers from science and industry presented the latest innovations and trends in the global fibre and textile industry from 11 to 13 September 2019. © GFC_by Kirstin Toedtling

25/11/2019 – What can be done about microplastics?

What can be done about microplastics?

58th Global Fiber Congress (GFC)

For decades, textiles scientists, researchers and developers from all over the world have travelled to Dornbirn every September to discuss recent developments ... By Sabine Anton-Katzenbach

Alberto Paccanelli (Euratex President) and Dirk Vantyghem (Euratex Director General) © Fred Beard

25/11/2019 – An ambitious agenda

An ambitious agenda

Euratex with a new leadership

Euratex prepares itself to promote and defend the European apparel and textile industry in the years to come. By Editorial staff

Sportswear Pro will complement the existing range of clothing printing products at Fespa Global Print Expo and is explicitly aimed at the sportswear industry. © FESPA

22/11/2019 – Interview with Michael Ryan

Interview with Michael Ryan

What is Sportswear Pro?

Fespa is expanding its textile portfolio to include Sportswear Pro. A new trade fair that focuses exclusively on the production of sportswear. By Editorial staff

It is the world’s biggest and most important event when it comes to safety and health at work.: The A+A in Dusseldorf. This year famous fashion designer Guido Maria Kretschmer took part at the conference. © Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann

21/11/2019 – Safe and healthy work

Safe and healthy work

A+A 2019 posts record results

The A+A 2019 from 5 to 8 November registered 2,121 exhibitors from a total of 63 nations and over 73,000 trade visitors. By Editorial staff

18/11/2019 – A trade fair celebrates its golden anniversary

A trade fair celebrates its golden anniversary

Heimtextil 2020

From 7 to 10 January 2020, Heimtextil is bringing the global home textiles industry back to Frankfurt am Main for what will be the 50th time. By Editorial staff

Cotton accounts for around half of Hugo Boss’s total fabric requirements. © Martin J Kielmann

08/10/2019 – “Cotton made in Africa” initiative expands its network

“Cotton made in Africa” initiative expands its network

Hugo Boss places trust in CmiA

As part of its new partnership, Hugo Boss is developing products for the premium segment which will go on sale both at retail and online from spring 2020. By Editorial staff

On its way to becoming the world leader, China has already seen its middle class balloon to more than 100 million people with high consumer expectations. © Oertel

07/11/2019 – More chic for China, but make it sustainable

More chic for China, but make it sustainable

25th Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

The fair sent out a clear message to Germany and Europe: Get ready for China’s insatiable demand for sustainable, high-quality fabrics, apparel and fashion. By Hans-Werner Oertel