ITMA 2023
19th edition of ITMA to highlight industry transformation through innovation
The world’s largest textile and garment technology showcase, ITMA will continue to present and share innovative manufacturing technology and materials with the industry at its 19th edition in Milan. ITMA 2023 will feature the theme, ‘Transforming the World of Textiles’. It is supported by four sub-themes: advanced materials, automation and digital future, innovative technologies, and sustainability and circularity.
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Datacolor® introduces high-efficiency Benchtop Spectrophotometer Series, Spectro 1000/700
Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today the launch of the Spectro 1000/700 series, a family of close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control in a wide range of industries.
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Outlook on the textile chemicals global market to 2027 - Impact analysis of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Textile Chemicals - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Healthcare fabrics market by raw material, fabric type, application and region - global forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Healthcare Fabrics Market by Raw Material (Polypropylene, Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Polyamide), Fabric Type (Non-woven, Woven, Knitted), Application (Hygiene, Dressing, Clothing, Curtains, Blanket & Bedding, Upholstery), Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) announced its investment in an energy efficiency retrofit program to reduce its carbon emissions. In 2019, Berry launched its Impact 2025 strategy, where Berry pledged to increase its positive environmental impact through products, performance, and partners by the year 2025. Keeping its word, Berry’s new investment with efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) provider Redaptive, Inc. will result in a significant energy reduction across the Berry enterprise.
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Even in the strangest times, new opportunities arise, and the performance textile and trim sector is no different. Resilient to the adverse events of 2020, the industry has emerged victorious with a host of new developments for Fall/Winter 22/23.
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Infinited Fiber has a new name: Infinna™!
Until now, both the company and the planet-friendly fiber created with the technology have been called Infinited Fiber. As they move closer to garments made with the fiber becoming available for purchase, Infinited Fiber felt it was important to make a distinction between the two.
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Fashion for Good is looking for creatives to make sustainable fashion for the project grow talent
Nature is often the source of inspiration in the fashion world, but unfortunately, it is also plundered for fast fashion. The system behind the fashion industry must change; a circular industry is the answer and new materials that are more sustainable than current conventional fabrics are an important part of this.
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SABIC and plastic energy set to start construction of pioneering advanced recycling unit to increase production of certified CIRCULAR POLYMERS
In another significant contribution towards the development of a circular economy for plastics, SABIC and Plastic Energy are set to commence construction on the first commercial unit to produce its flagship certified circular polymers, part of the TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, which are made from the upcycling of mixed and used plastic.
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Covestro strengthens portfolio of alternative raw materials
Covestro's family of partially bio-based thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) is now marketed under the name Desmopan® EC. Depending on the product hardness, up to 60 percent of the carbon content1 is derived from biomass. Compared to fossil-based TPUs, their carbon footprint is reduced by more than 20 percent. The products are made of bio-based succinic acid as well as bio-based propanediol (Bio-PDO). The plastics have a wide range of applications, for example in the footwear industry.
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Toray leverages proprietary Nanoalloy® technology to create flexible and toughened polymer offering diverse applications
Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has created a new polymer that retains the outstanding thermal resistance, rigidity, and strength of polyamide 6 (PA6) while delivering a bending fatigue limit that is 15-fold that of conventional polymers. Prospective applications for such exceptional durability include automobiles, appliances, and sporting goods. Toray looks to initiate full-fledged sample work in fiscal year 2021 while cultivating applications in diverse industrial materials fields.
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Autoneum’s 2020 revenue development in line with market
Reflecting the pandemic-related drop in worldwide vehicle production, Autoneum’s revenue in local currencies fell by –18.7% in 2020, although the second half of the year saw a significant market recovery. Group revenue in Swiss francs fell by –24.2% year-on-year to CHF 1 740.6 million. For the full year 2020, the EBIT margin will be around 1.5% and the free cash flow slightly over CHF 100 million.
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The new Zara Home store concept offers customers a unique experience when they come in to discover its collections. The idea at the heart of the new design, whose rollout began this week at the Plaza de Lugo store in A Coruña, is to create an enjoyable visit to a home that prioritises sustainability and comfort, in which beauty, technology and well-being meld together.
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The Lenzing Group plans Upper Austria’s largest ground-mounted photovoltaic plant on an area of around 55,000 m². The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to take place in summer 2021. After the expected commissioning in the second half of 2021, the plant's output will amount to 5.5 MWpeak. With approximately 16,000 modules, the plant will generate nearly 5,500 megawatt hours per year. This corresponds to the average annual electricity demand of more than 1,700 households and is unique in Upper Austria on this scale.
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Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET will begin offering products from its children’s collection for rent through a new partnership with Amsterdam-based online shop and clothing subscription Circos. From 28 January 2021, a broad selection of ARKET designs can be rented either individually or as part of an edited bundle of clothes on circos.co, delivered directly to the door.
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INVISTA’s technology and licensing group, INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT), and China Petrochemical International Co., Ltd. (“Sinopec Yizheng”) have reached an agreement for licensing of INVISTA’s industry leading PTA P8++ technology for Sinopec Yizheng’s third PTA line. This plant will be installed in Jiangsu province, China, with an annual name-plate capacity of 3 million tonnes.
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2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February (online event) – Cellulose fibres have a wide range of applications that are increasingly expanding. The markets are driven by technological developments and political framework conditions, especially bans and restrictions on plastics and increasing sustainability requirements.
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomed its first Latin America-based members: Central America Spinning Works El Salvador, Cone Mills, Colhilados, Fabricato, Gama Textil, Global Textiles, Grupo Industrial Miro, Grupo Vivatex, Hilanderia de Algodon Peruano, Honduras Spinning Mills, Industrias Cannon de Colombia, Industrias Merlet, Industria Textil del Pacifico, Junior de Mexico (OGGI Jeans), Manufacturas Kaltex, MT Textiles, OA, Playeras Mark, Premium Knits, Quality Knits, Ropa Siete Leguas, SJ Jersey Ecuatoriano, Tavex, Textufil, Textiles Marie Lou, Textil del Valle, WT Sourcing and Zagis.
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In 2020, ITA-doctoral candidate Kira Heins was awarded Hanns Voith Foundation Prize 2020 in the field of “New Materials” in the amount of € 5,000. Ms Heins received the prize for her Master’s thesis “Development and Realisation of Concepts for Manufacturing of Intelligent Textile reinforced Concrete Pipes”.
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Sorpol Ltd., a leading importer and distributor of industrial raw materials in Israel, has launched a website to sell Acteev Protect™ masks, made in the USA by polyamide manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials. The two companies also plan to partner in the distribution of Acteev surgical masks, N95 respirators, nonwoven media and textile fabrics as they become available.
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VF Corporation launches enhanced product traceability mapping data providing unprecedented industry supply chain transparency
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, enhanced its traceability mapping program today by disclosing Tier 1 through Tier 4 supplier information in a consolidated, downloadable file, providing an unprecedented level of industry transparency. Offering supply chain visibility through Tier 4 suppliers further demonstrates the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and increasing transparency as outlined in its corporate sustainability and responsibility strategy, Made for Change.
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Esquel’s sustainable mask story featured in study by Asia Business Council and HKUST on innovation
Esquel is proud to have Esquel Group featured among eight case studies jointly presented by the Asia Business Council and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), as an example of an extraordinary endeavor achieved by an Asian company in the turbulent times of the pandemic.
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Teijin establishes European Sustainable Technology Innovation Center
Teijin Limited announced today that it has established the European Sustainable Technology Innovation Center (ESTIC) in Arnhem, Netherlands as a research and development facility tasked with developing technologies for a more sustainable world.
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Commission takes further steps to foster the openness, strength and resilience of Europe's economic and financial system
The European Commission today presented a new strategy to stimulate the openness, strength and resilience of the EU's economic and financial system for the years to come. This strategy aims to better enable Europe to play a leading role in global economic governance, while protecting the EU from unfair and abusive practices.
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Plastic from cotton, outdoor from cotton, fluorescent cotton, cotton in 3-D design
For the first time in its history, the International Cotton Conference will take place on 17 and 18 March in the form of a hybrid edition, with a virtual focus. However, even in the virtual world, the topics remain relevant for the textile supply chain. Registration is already open – participants can secure the attractive Early Bird price until 22 February. To the registration: https://cotton-conference-bremen.de/registration/
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Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess postponed until 2022
Back in September 2020, a decision was reached by Messe Frankfurt and the industries involved to forgo any physical events at the home base in the first quarter of 2021. Now, following close consultation with customers, it has become necessary to postpone the international physical trade fairs planned for May – Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess – as a result of the regulations and travel restrictions that have been imposed.
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Industry 4.0
French manufacturer, Bonneterie Chanteclair, digitalizes with Gerber to transform for the pandemic era
French knitwear clothing manufacturer, Bonneterie Chanteclair, is a certified Orgine France Garantie, meaning all of their products are made in France. When the COVID-19 pandemic reached their home country, General Manager, Thomas Delise, knew he had to think outside of the box in order to protect his community and his employees. Rather than stopping garment production and furloughing employees, the company developed a high-quality mask with a HEPA filter, which was chosen by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Quality management 24/7 – issues and improvement potential
A push notification appears on Muhammad Ashraf’s mobile phone. It reports that there is a variation in the CVm level at his mill. Ashraf calls his foreman to inform him, so he can take immediate action. The problem is quickly identified and fixed – thanks to the Alarm Center function with Uster Quality Expert. It gives round-the-clock monitoring of vital processes in the mill, and keeps management constantly informed of any issues.
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Next generation digitalisation
At ITMA 2019, KARL MAYER successfully presented the HKS 3-M ON as one of the first machines linked to the digital world of the company. The innovative model works with data loaded directly from KM.ON’s secure cloud rather than pattern disks. It is based on the new ON pattern drive and networking the machines via k.ey. The HKS 3-M ON thus offers the simple, fast pattern change of EL gears, while doing so at the speed of machines with N pattern drives. At the WTiN virtual trade show, the manufacturer launched the next step for this development in a wider working width.
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4D-KNIT fabrics opened up new design possibilities in the clothing sector
KARL MAYER’s new 4D-KNIT generation of warp knitted fabrics opens up previously unknown possibilities in design and product development. The fabrics’ striking features are distinctive relief-like surface designs; the machine is based on using the double bar raschel technique. An RDPJ 6/2 EL with a clever guide bar arrangement and technical configuration is used to produce these eye-catching articles.
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Webtalk on material efficiency and fibre recycling in textile spinning
The first VDMA technology webtalk in 2021 is scheduled for 21st January, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm (CET). The topic will be “Material efficiency and fibre recycling in textile spinning: Approaches for circular economy”.
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Green Deal Textiles: German textile industry is a frontrunner when it comes to implementing the EU Commission's climate targets
Textile Research Council (Forschungskuratorium Textil - FKT) and Textile Machinery Association of the German Engineering Federation (Fachverband Textilmaschinen - VDMA) present solutions in the field of "Clean Water".
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No sustainability without innovation – true to this motto, TINTEX and BRÜCKNER strive for new paths together
The Portuguese textile company TINTEX Textiles S.A. and the German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG make a big step into the future together. A completely new developed process technology for coating bi-elastic knitted fabric opens new markets and new possibilities for both sides.
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WCTD provides written evidence to UK Parliament’s Fixing Fashion follow up Inquiry
Following the launch of World Circular Textiles Day on 8th October 2020, the WCTD’s co-founders submitted evidence paper as part of the UK Parliament’s Fixing Fashion Follow Up Inquiry and which has been accepted by the Environmental Audit Committee.
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Cone Denim completes first oritain verification of origin audit
Cone Denim®, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation, is proud to update that it has completed its first Verification of Origin Audit through Oritain, the product and supply chain traceability specialist. Cone announced its partnership with Oritain in September of last year, becoming the first denim mill globally to adopt the highest level of end-to-end traceability possible.
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