Sustainability

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More than 200 labels are poised to appear at the international trade fair for sustainable textiles. © Innatex/Stefan Höning

 
26/07/2021 – Postponement made special projects possible

Postponement made special projects possible

48th Innatex opens its doors soon

At the end of this week, from July 31 to August 2, 2021, the green fashion community will meet at Innatex in Messecenter Rhein-Main in Hofheim-Wallau. By  Sibylle Michel
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With its CR strategy “positive choice”, Bonprix wants to address its customers even more strongly. © Bonprix

 
22/07/2021 – “positive choice”

“positive choice”

Bonprix: new sustainability targets

The focus of the new strategy is: 100 per cent sustainable products, 100 per cent climate-neutral company, 100 per cent transparency in the supply chain. By  Sibylle Michel
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Levi Strauss & Co., Tesco und Gildan sind die neuesten internationalen Marken, die sich der Initiative anschließen. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

 
20/07/2021 – Für eine nachhaltigere Baumwollproduktion

Für eine nachhaltigere Baumwollproduktion

Neue Mitglieder bei U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Mit den jüngsten Beitritten steigt die Zahl der Protocol-Mitglieder in weniger als einem Jahr auf weit über 450 Unternehmen. By  Sibylle Michel
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Coloreel is part of the movement to reduce waste and move the textile industry towards more sustainable production. By coloring the thread directly, there is no wastewater, hence no water pollution. © Coloreel

 
16/07/2021 – Encouragement for action 2021

Encouragement for action 2021

Coloreel is nominated

Coloreel Group AB has been nominated for the prestigious Encouragement for action 2021 award in the category of Fashion innovation. By  Editorial staff
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According to a Smithers Report, about 500,000 tons of petroleum-based fibers are used each year for the production of wipes. (Smithers Report “The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2023”, 2018) © Lenzing

 
15/07/2021 – Fight against plastic waste

Fight against plastic waste

Lenzing supports EU guideline

Lenzing welcomes the uniform labelling obligation for wipes and feminine hygiene products containing plastics, which has been in effect since July 3, ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director der Neonyt (rechts): „Digitalisierung prägt eine nachhaltige Zukunft und damit auch die internationale Fashion-Szene, sie eröffnet der Textil- und Modeindustrie völlig neue Synergien und erweitert den Scope – das haben die Expertinnen und Experten auf der Fashionsustain bewiesen.“ © Messe Frankfurt/Thomas Fedra

 
14/07/2021 – Corona-Krise beschleunigt Transformation

Corona-Krise beschleunigt Transformation

Resümee der Neonyt-Konferenz Fashionsustain

Das Ergebnis der Fashionsustain: Der Schlüssel zu echter, nachhaltiger Transformation in der Modebranche liegt in der Digitalisierung – und im Dialog. By  Sibylle Michel
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The feedback from the industry is unanimous: Frankfurt is more than delivering on its promise to become the place to be for the forward-looking and progressive fashion and textile industry. © Messe Frankfurt/Jacquemin

 
13/07/2021 – Frankfurt Fashion Week

Frankfurt Fashion Week

FFW: Frankfurt becomes the place to be

Following a week of inspiring talks, virtual conferences and numerous live performances, the first edition of the FFW Studio ended on 09 July 2021. ... By  Sibylle Michel