Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Texworld Paris is already sold out!
From July 3 to 5, 2023, the Texworld Evolution Paris trade shows will welcome 1,350 exhibitors from over 20 countries to the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center. Marking their 25 years anniversary, Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld, and Texworld Paris will focus for 3 days on the centerpiece of the global offer for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury.
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Yarn & Fiber
Trevira GmbH is now called Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH - Trevira® product brands to be retained
Trevira GmbH has been renamed Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH. For some time already, Trevira has been an affiliate of Indorama Ventures, Thailand, which acquired the German company in 2011, initially together with a joint venture partner, and then completely in 2017.
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Market Analysis & Forecasts
Global Upcycled Denim Products Market Report 2023: Rising adoption of sustainable and environment-friendly products drives growth
The "Upcycled Denim Products Market by Product Type, Price Point, Distribution Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Market Analysis & Forecasts
Global 3D Woven Fabrics Market Report 2023: Sector is expected to reach $266.3 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 14.1%
The "3D Woven Fabrics Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type, Fiber Type, Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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By the end of March, the European Commission has presented its long-awaited Green Claims Directive. The Bremen Cotton Exchange is a member of the Make the Label Count initiative (MTLC) which has been working to ensure that sustainability claims for textiles in the EU are fair and credible.
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The threat of an energy crisis in Europe has given further impetus to Rieter’s existing strategy of optimizing energy consumption. All European locations were instructed to take rapid and comprehensive measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, especially gas. The company plans to switch entirely to renewable energy sources for heating and cooling by 2030.
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Global growth in more advanced protective wear, particularly for military and emergency services sectors has led to the continued development of James Heal textile testing equipment. Accurate, reliable testing is needed to ensure fabric properties in specialist garments meet their intended purpose, which are often critical to the survival of the wearer.
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TOLKAR, developing sustainable technologies for textile dyeing, washing and finishing processes, will present a new vision to the global industry at ITMA 2023.
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Cerie International improves on-time delivery by 10% with Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan
Coats Digital is delighted to announce that following the implementation of Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan solution, leading Chinese Original Design garment manufacturer, Cerie International, has realised a 10% improvement in OTDP; reduced its monthly capacity planning time by 67%; eliminated unnecessary staff overtime costs and significantly improved production efficiencies, as a result of its planning team’s full visibility into possible challenges early on. The company initially chose FastReactPlan to enable it to implement best practice processes and significantly increase capacity at a new production facility in Cambodia, as part of its international expansion programme.
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ITMA 2023
Master the change with digital solutions
At ITMA, the KARL MAYER GROUP will be showing how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization - 08-14.06.2023, Fiera Milano, Hall 4 B119
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Weaving
Itema, the global leading provider of advanced weaving solutions, including weaving machines, OEM spare parts, and integrated services, is exhibiting at SZTIE 2023 (Hall W – Booth S18) from May 24th till May, 26th in Shengze, Wujiang.
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From July 18 - 19, the already fully booked international denim trade show BLUEZONE will celebrate its anniversary. More than 100 denim and sportswear specialists will transform Munich's Zenith area into a blue hotspot on this summer's early July date, which has been repositioned for the first time. Parallel to MUNICH FABRIC START and THE SOURCE and with a supporting program that is as full to the brim as it is relevant, the area on Munich's Lilienthalallee will become the hub of the international fashion community.
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Proud to announce that AQUARIA® has been awarded with the Green Label after having successfully passed all the exams. AQUARIA®, open-width continuous tumble washing range for any kind of wet treatment, has proven to be a sustainable machinery and this certification is an important approval.
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Turkey has achieved remarkable advancements in its relations with Latin America through its strategic focus on the region since the 2000s. The country’s trade with the region has surged by a staggering 1,400%. As a testament to this progress, Turkey-Colombia Trade Delegation garnered significant attention, drawing active participation of Raff Military Textile
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Way2ITMA: Recycling technologies offered by VDMA members
In the run-up to ITMA, VDMA is presenting an overview of the textile recycling technologies offered by member companies exhibiting at ITMA. VDMA and its members are committed to a responsible use of all resources used in textile production. VDMA members create the technical prerequisites for the efficient reuse and recycling of textile raw materials.
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Innovative recycling to combat plastic waste
In view of the upcoming UN conference which aims to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, Covestro is emphasizing the need for more innovative recycling technologies, required to boost the currently low recycling rates of used plastics. Covestro has already achieved success with the development of its novel chemical recycling. In addition, the company plans to establish a global research center for processing plastic waste together with six other chemical groups.
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Insempra and Fibers365 announce successful testing of second-generation feedstock to manufacture fermentation-based products
Insempra, a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products with nature, and Fibers365, a company offering chemical-free processed fibers and substrates from annual plants, today announce that they are working together to develop and scale sustainable second-generation (2G) feedstock for the commercial production of fermentation-based ingredients.
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ZDHC and OEKO-TEX® strengthen collaboration to enhance the industry’s environmental performance
ZDHC and OEKO-TEX® have joined forces to enhance sustainable chemical management and cleaner chemistry principles. Their aim is to empower the Textile/Apparel and Leather/Footwear industry to improve its environmental impact by optimising industry guidelines and solutions through collaborative efforts. This partnership seeks to drive sustainability while meeting the needs of Chemical Formulators/Manufacturers, Suppliers, Brands, and Retailers.
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Raw Materials
Bangladesh lifts fumigation requirements on U.S. Cotton following CCI-sponsored U.S. Cotton Tour
A Cotton Council International (CCI)-sponsored Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture Delegation’s U.S. visit from Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2022, coupled with indispensable efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in Dhaka,ultimately convinced the Bangladesh government to relax its nearly-five-decade-long fumigation requirement on U.S. cotton imports.
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Yarn & Fiber
Unifi, makers of REPREVE®, announces fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards
Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the recipients of its fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability awards, which recognize brand, textile and retail partners that have demonstrated a true commitment to supporting a more sustainable world.
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Changes regarding exception rules for the use of fibres and materials
As part of the meta-label approach, the Green Button defines requirements for production processes at selected supply chain levels. Companies demonstrate these through recognised certification labels. Alongside the requirements for corporate due diligence processes, they are the basis for a product to be labeled with the Green Button.
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INDA releases new North American nonwoven materials annual study
INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, announces the publication of a new study, North American Nonwoven Materials Annual Study 2022.
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Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory
The first commercial facility producing SPINNOVA® fibre is scaling up production to 1,000 tonnes of sustainable textile fibre annually.
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Lenze is taking drive performance to the next level with the i750 servo inverter
High-performance drive solutions are crucial for efficient and automated production processes. In order to optimally equip tomorrow's machines for demanding motion tasks, Lenze is expanding its portfolio with a new servo inverter: The i750 cabinet for motion control applications, in combination with modern Lenze controller, solves almost all automation tasks for dynamic multi-axis applications.
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DyStar launches eco-advanced indigo dyeing
DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation is proud to announce its latest innovation, Eco-Advanced Indigo Dyeing.
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Birla Cellulose partners with TextileGenesis to provide traceability and transparency solutions
Birla Cellulose, the pulp and fibre business of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading sustainability focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer. Staying ahead of the sustainability curve Birla Cellulose makes tracer enabled sustainable man-made cellulosic fibre and integrates with traceability platform.
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Infinited Fiber Company and SOEX sign agreement on textile waste feedstock for Infinited Fiber´s Flagship factory
Infinited Fiber Company´s work to build the first commercial-scale Infinna™ fiber factory progresses steadily. Since the announcement of the planned Flagship factory in 2021, the company has been building a supplier network for textile waste feedstock, partnering with forerunning textile sorters across Europe. In March, Infinited Fiber signed a three-year agreement with SOEX, a leading German textile sorting and recycling group.
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The Fashion Pact to scale joint action towards a nature-positive and net-zero future with appointment of Helena Helmersson as new Co-Chair
Achieving a nature-positive and net-zero future is more critical than ever, amid the escalating climate and nature crisis, and the fashion industry has a crucial role to play. The speed and scale of progress required can only be achieved through joint action, involving all segments of the industry and the entire value chain.
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