Sustainability

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An increased interest in sustainability in the textile industry led to greater awareness of GOTS certification from businesses as well as consumers. © GOTS

 
25/05/2022 – GOTS 2021 Annual Report

GOTS 2021 Annual Report

Record growth and increased interest in GOTS certification

GOTS announced the release of its 2021 Annual Report. Even with the continued constraints of Covid-19, 2021 was a year of significant developments for ... By  Editorial staff
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In the opening plenary of the SAF, Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation and former President of BGMEA Md. Atiqul Islam, said: “Today building a sustainable, responsible and ethical apparel industry will not only bring benefits for the manufacturers, but also it is also equally beneficial for our economy.” © BAE

 
19/05/2022 – Sustainable Apparel Forum

Sustainable Apparel Forum

Accelerate apparel sustainability in Post-Covid

Policy makers, industry leaders, brands’ representatives and fashion campaigners gathered in Dhaka to accelerate momentum of sustainability in Bangladesh’s ... By  Editorial staff
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Alexander Gächter, Head of Sales, is convinced that Dyntex can make another important contribution to a circular economy with its innovative functional fabrics. © Katharina Lampelmayer

 
17/05/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

Functional textiles made of recycled car tyres

Dyntex, a developer and manufacturer of functional materials based in Bregenz, Austria, offers premium fabrics made from recycled car tyres. By  Sibylle Michel
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Rivercyclon is up to 40% lighter than PVC coated alternatives. © Rivertex

 
16/05/2022 – Techtextil: Rivertex

Techtextil: Rivertex

Sustainable alternative to PVC coated fabrics

Rivertex Technical fabrics Group has developed Rivercyclon, a non-toxic, recyclable, lightweight and cost effective alternative to PVC coated fabrics. By  Sibylle Michel
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Naia Renew is ideal for everyday garments. © Eastman/Naia

 
12/05/2022 – Trends

Trends

Industry loungewear insights

The global pandemic has driven consumer preference for comfortable loungewear, and the latest research conducted by Naia from Eastman proves it is a trend ... By  Editorial staff
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ESS2-13490: 90% rec PES 10% Roica EF. The item presents a “fishbone” structure in the front-side, while keeping a smooth surface on the back. The polyester is recycled and GRS certified, adding sustainable credentials to the fabric. © Asahi Kasei

 
The SS 2023 collection of Ecosensor by Asahi Kasei Advance is made of high-tech fabrics implementing new-generation values, with the aim of keeping nature, ... By  Editorial staff
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Kornit Digital setzt sich dafür ein, dass Nachhaltigkeit mehr ist als bloßes Marketing-Geschwätz. © Kornit

 
30 % aller heute produzierten Textilien werden nie gekauft. Das sind 21 Millionen Tonnen Textilien, die direkt im Müll landen. Das sind 28 Billionen Liter ... By  Editorial staff