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YKK ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers and developers of fastening technologies, including zippers, press fastening systems as well as textile and plastic products. Pictured here: GreenRise © YKK

03/02/2020 – “Healthy living in harmony with the environment”

“Healthy living in harmony with the environment”

YKK follows its corporate philosophy

YKK has been committed to the environment for many years, attaching much importance to product quality and quality assurance. By Editorial staff

Die Messe PromoTexExpo 2020 setzte deutliche Impulse. Über 16.000 Besucher kamen vom 7. bis 9. Januar 2020 nach Düsseldorf. © Reed Exhibitions Deutschland

31/01/2020 – Nachhaltigkeit am Puls der Zeit

Nachhaltigkeit am Puls der Zeit

PromoTex Expo 2020 setzt deutliche Impulse

Wer 2020 über die PromoTex Expo in Düsseldorf ging, konnte sich dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit nicht entziehen. By Editorial staff

Andrew Meacher (centre left), John Vareldis (centre right) and the energy management team are proud of Pincroft’s ISO 50001 certification. © Carrington Textiles

30/01/2020 – ISO certified energy management system

ISO certified energy management system

Carrington Textiles: Pincroft finishing facility awarded ISO 50001

Carrington Textiles is pleased to announce the successful certification of the energy management system at its biggest finishing facility, Pincroft. By Editorial staff

Small particles, called microplastics, are emitted during washing processes and can enter sewage plants, sludge and surface water and therefore the oceans, where they damage important habitats such as coral reefs. © vlad61_61/stock.adobe.com

30/01/2020 – Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Niederrhein University presents preliminary findings

With the aid of a washing and filtering lab on campus, Niederrhein University is working to determine how washing behaviour influences the emission of ... By Editorial staff

29/01/2020 – Innovative concept collection

Innovative concept collection

Cifra returns to Milano Unica

Cifra presents at Milano Unica an innovative collection of urban jackets, made with the patented Warp Seamless Knit technique in sustainable yarns. By Editorial staff

Inox, the single-material zipper, all made of steel components guarantees high level of recyclability. © riri group

29/01/2020 – Excellence in green details

Excellence in green details

Riri zippers

The quality of a zipper is essential in order to guarantee long life for a garment and therefore an important accessory. By Editorial staff

Mario Ghioldi produziert Stoffe, die zu 100 Prozent aus schwer entflammbarem recycelten Material bestehen (Pre-Consumer). © Trevira GmbH/Mario Ghioldi

29/01/2020 – Geschäft 2019 und Ausblick 2020

Geschäft 2019 und Ausblick 2020

Trevira stellt Weichen für die Zukunft

Trevira sah sich 2019 in allen Segmenten beider Business Units (Faser und Filament) mit rückläufigen Auftragseingängen konfrontiert. By Editorial staff

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