textile network

Officina+39’s produces and sells selected ranges of chemical specialties, dyestuffs and pigments for the textile, garments and denim industry. © Officina+39

20/08/2021 – Commitment upgrade

Commitment upgrade

Officina+39 becomes a Bluesign partner

As latest step in its sustainable path, the Italian company embraces the Bluesign way and joins the prestigious joint network of stakeholders. By Editorial staff

Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone reunite around 800 international textile, denim and accessory manufacturers in Munich. © Munich Fabric Start

13/07/2021 – International textile and denim fair in Munich

International textile and denim fair in Munich

Munich Fabric Start und Bluezone with new concepts

Around 800 international suppliers have registered for Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone in the new format, from August 31 to September 2, 2021. By Sibylle Michel

Die Fashionsustain, das internationale und multidisziplinäre Konferenzformat der Neonyt, findet erstmalig im Rahmen des digitalen FFW Studio der Frankfurt Fashion Week statt und bietet tiefgehende Einblicke in den laufenden Transformationsprozess der Branche. © Messe Frankfurt

12/07/2021 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 27/2021

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus der vergangenen Woche vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag kommt aus der Rubrik „Fashion“. By Editorial staff

The mechanical recycling process enables the re-use of blended fibers from old clothes, in form of high-quality yarns. © Imat-uve

22/06/2021 – New life for used textiles made from blended fibers

New life for used textiles made from blended fibers

Recycling: From old pants to new seats

Imat-uve is working with a German-Dutch project consortium on an industrial solution for the recycling of old clothes made of mixed fibres. By Editorial staff

Ikea kooperiert mit Mud Jeans: Recycling steht im Fokus der Zusammenarbeit. © Ikea

08/06/2021 – Kreislaufwirtschaft

Kreislaufwirtschaft

Ikea kooperiert mit Mud Jeans für Klippan

Gemeinsam für mehr Nachhaltigkeit: Dank 40 Prozent recyceltem Denim spart Ikea pro Klippan-Bezug 27.000 l Wasser und verbessert die CO2-Bilanz um 67 Prozent. By Editorial staff

Tencel Modal fibers with Indigo Color technology are awarded with the EU Ecolabel for meeting high environmental standards. © Cone Denim

18/05/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Lenzing: Tencel Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology

The modal fiber with Indigo Color technology uses a one-step spun-dyeing process to deliver indigo color whilst using substantially fewer resources. By Editorial staff

When it comes to the whole process, traditional systems use about 52 liters of water for a pair of pants, while Officina+39’s cutting-edge technology employs only 12.5 liters, resulting in Aqualess Mission reducing 75 per cent of the water use in denim and garment laundry processes. © Officina+39

27/04/2021 – Sustainability – SDG 6

Sustainability – SDG 6

Officina+39: Aqualess Mission – on a mission to reduce the use of water

Innovative technology by Officina+39 significantly reduces water consumption in denim and garment washing. By Editorial staff