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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

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

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

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

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

11/05/2022 – Fabrics

Fabrics

Econsensor launched its new SS 2023 fabric collection

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

Kornit Digital setzt sich dafür ein, dass Nachhaltigkeit mehr ist als bloßes Marketing-Geschwätz. © Kornit

11/05/2022 – Anzeige

Die tatsächlichen Umweltauswirkungen des digitalen Wandels

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

Die Besucher informierten sich über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Highlights aus dem Faser- und Materialbereich für die Saison Sommer 2024. © Meisenbach Verlag

06/05/2022 – Messen

Messen

Performance Days: Gute Stimmung, überwältigende Resonanz

Zahlreiche Besucher und Aussteller machten die Performance Days am 27. und 28. April 2022 auf der Messe München zu einem besonderen Erlebnis für die Branche. By Sibylle Michel

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