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Marion Röttges, Co-CEO Apparel & Communication at Remei, about corporate responsibility, the importance of collaboration for meaningful value chains and the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic. © Remei AG

15/05/2020 – From sowing the seeds to the finished textile

From sowing the seeds to the finished textile

Remei AG: The only way is together

Remei offers a fully sustainable supply chain for organic cotton. An interview with Marion Röttges, Co-CEO about the coronavirus pandemic. By Editorial staff

Mosaic – Award Winners: As a result of this unique approach to worldwide technology implementation, the members of the collaboration were awarded the “JEC Composites Magazine Special Prize” on 13 May online for the first time due to recent global health crises, recognising the true potential for AM within the glass fibre industries. © JEC Group

15/05/2020 – Wicket 9: Glasfibres: additive manufacturing of bushings

Wicket 9: Glasfibres: additive manufacturing of bushings

Cooksongold (AM) announces revolution in glass fiber industry

Cooksongold and Sempsa JP are working to innovate glass fibre production by 3D printing the tip plates of bushings made from precious metal. By Editorial staff

Since January 2019, Enka only uses FSC-certified raw materials. The FSC-certified viscose can also be blended with other non-wood-based fibres and fabrics. © Enka

22/04/2020 – Sustainability FSC? Yes!

Sustainability FSC? Yes!

FSC arrives in the fashion world

Whenever you see the symbol for sustainable forest management – the little tree with a tick – fashion is not usually the first thing that springs to mind. ... By Editorial staff

Modusintarsia is already successfully producing chiengora with the help of hundreds of four-legged friends and their owners. © Modusintarsia

30/03/2020 – Sustainability – with a twist

Sustainability – with a twist

Modus Intarsia: Going to the dogs

Rethinking the sourcing of naturally occurring raw materials, Modus Intarsia works with a resource which is plentiful in Europe. By Editorial staff

Der DNFI gehören 15 Naturfaserorganisationen an. Anfang 2020 hat Elke Hortmeyer deren Vorsitz übernommen. Im Gespräch mit textile network erläutert sie ihre Motivation und Zielsetzung für ihr ehrenamtliches Engagement. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

23/03/2020 – Nachgefragt bei Elke Hortmeyer

Nachgefragt bei Elke Hortmeyer

Discover Natural Fiber Initiative (DNFI) mit neuem Vorsitz

Anfang 2020 übernahm Elke Hortmeyer ehrenamtlich den Vorsitz der DNFI. Im Gespräch mit textile network wird deutlich, wie sie ihre neue Aufgabe angehen ... By Editorial staff

18/03/2020 – Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Effects of the corona virus on China’s textile sector

The novel coronavirus outbreak and its potential ramifications have lowered the consumption in China. By Sibylle Michel

17/03/2020 – Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton exports from India revival

Post estimates marketing year (MY) 2019/20 cotton production at 6.4 MMT with a planting area of 13 mn hectares. By Sibylle Michel

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