Sustainability

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The Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative is led by the STAR Network, the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Better Buying Institute and supported by GIZ FABRIC. © Visual Hunt

 
01/06/2022 – STTI White paper

STTI White paper

White paper on Sustainable Trade Compliance available

Achieving agreements on practical steps to improve purchasing practices between globally acting operating organizations and their members is STTI’s declared ... By  Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh
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Sustainability, lifestyle and community building are the major themes of the networking event Prepeek. © Neonyt Prepeek/Sophie Brand

 
30/05/2022 – Event

Event

Three days Neonyt Lab in June 2022

Parallel to the Frankfurt Fashion Week, June 20–26, 2022, Neonyt Lab will be held for all people interested in social, ecological and economic sustainability. By  Sibylle Michel
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Im neuen Katalog zeigt Flyeralarm auf knapp 70 Seiten, wohin sich der Markt für Textilien im Unternehmensumfeld gerade entwickelt. © Flyeralarm

 
25/05/2022 – Trends bei Corporate Fashion

Trends bei Corporate Fashion

Neuer Textilkatalog von Flyeralarm

Der neue Textilkatalog von Flyeralarm enthält Informationen zu Textilveredelungen und -materialien sowie Nachhaltigkeit und aktuellen Trendthemen. By  Sibylle Michel
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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