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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 Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Panel Discussion: Innovating Sustainable Lignocellulosic Feedstock. From left: Patrik Lundström, re:newcell (SE); Gundolf Klaehn, Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (DE); Isabelle Montanus, Esprit (DE/HK); Nicole Rycroft, Canopy (CA), Lara Dammer, nova-Institut (DE). © nova-Institut GmbH

25/02/2020 – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, Cologne

Nova Institut hits the mark with conference

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres exceeded all expectations. By Editorial staff

Vom 3. bis 4. März 2020 findet in Daegu, Südkorea, der 1. Dornbirn-GFC Asia statt. © Dornbirn

28/01/2020 – Kooperation von starken Partnern

Kooperation von starken Partnern

1. Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Asien

Eine enge Partnerschaft zwischen dem Österreichischen Faser-Institut und Kofoti bzw. Dyetec in Korea ermöglicht den 1. Dornbirn-GFC Asia im März 2020. By Editorial staff

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