textile network

Godecke Wessel, CEO Foursource © Foursource

18/12/2019 – For a more sustainable apparel industry

For a more sustainable apparel industry

Oeko-Tex and Foursource enter partnership

Foursource is the first worldwide company that can verify Oeko-Tex certificates through a direct interface. By Editorial staff

How can we move away from fast fashion to a more sustainable attitude to clothing? The University of Ulm and TU Berlin are searching for answers to this question. © Anja Hirscher/Universität Ulm

17/12/2019 – Moving against fast fashion

Moving against fast fashion

DBU project encourages young people to consume textiles sustainably

Young people aged between 14 and 19 years tend to be seduced by fast fashion. DBU is pouring EUR 270,000 into the project with a view to improving the ... By Editorial staff

Das Maßnahmenprogramm Nachhaltigkeit der Bundesregierung sieht vor, dass die Bundesbehörden ab 2020 die Textilbeschaffung zu 50 Prozent (ausgenommen Sondertextilien) nach ökologischen und sozialen Kriterien ausrichten. © kate/stock.adobe.com

17/12/2019 – Nachhaltige Textilien im öffentlichen Einkauf

Nachhaltige Textilien im öffentlichen Einkauf

FNR-Workshop auf dem Hamburger Vergabetag 2020

Die Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (FNR) bietet am 17. Januar 2020 einen Workshop zur nachhaltigen, öffentlichen Beschaffung von Textilien. ... By Editorial staff

17/12/2019 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 50/2019

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus unseren Rubriken vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag in der KW 50 kommt aus der Rubrik „Fashion“. By Editorial staff

The environmental footprint established for Olymp is an important building block in the implementation of a far-reaching climate protection strategy. © Olymp

16/12/2019 – Climate-Neutral Company 2019

Climate-Neutral Company 2019

Olymp headquarters go climate-neutral

Thanks to various sustainability measures, greenhouse gas emissions at Olymp’s company headquarters in Bietigheim-Bissingen were completely offset in ... By Editorial staff

ProEarth was created to help offset the more than 16mn tons of textile waste produced in the US alone each year. © Schoeller

12/12/2019 – ProEarth Textiles

ProEarth Textiles

Schoeller introduces biodegradable textiles

ProEarth is a part of Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil AG and the Taiwanese Formosam Taffeta Co. Ltd. By Editorial staff

09/12/2019 – Timeless beauty replaces short-term hype

Timeless beauty replaces short-term hype

DMI’s trend outlook for the Autumn/Winter season 2020/21

It has been a long time since the fashion industry was swayed by one main trend. Instead, designers are having to rely on many smaller building blocks ... By Editorial staff