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In response to pandemic containment efforts, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the respective Autumn Editions of the shows from 29 – 31 August, whilst Intertextile Home Textiles will also be moved to the same aforementioned dates. The fairs will still take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai where they were originally due to be held from 14 – 16 April 2022.
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Carrington Textiles, a global leader in the manufacture of workwear, flame retardant, defence, waterproof and sustainable fabrics, has announced the further expansion of their sales team with the addition of Andrew Ashcroft as International Business Development Manager.
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Intertextile and Yarn Expo spring show dates to be adjusted
In response to pandemic containment efforts, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the respective Autumn Editions of the shows from 29 – 31 August, whilst Intertextile Home Textiles will also be moved to the same aforementioned dates. The fairs will still take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai where they were originally due to be held from 14 – 16 April 2022.
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OutDoor by ISPO, being held from June 12 to 14, is back with a bang and will feature an explosion of innovative products and developments from the outdoor sector and around 300 brands all spread across an area spanning more than 30,000 m2. The major event for the European outdoor sector will be held at the Munich Order & Event Center (MOC) just this once.
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DFND, a leading compression and apparel brand designed for the military, firefighters, first responders and pro athletes, now available to athletes everywhere, has partnered with Hologenix®, creators of CELLIANT® to introduce a line of unisex sleepwear: DFND REST. Designed for the “warrior athlete,” the revolutionary sleepwear is powered by DFND X CELLIANT®, the trailblazer in bio-responsive infrared textiles.
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Levi Strauss & Co. reports first-quarter 2022 financial results, exceeding expectations
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 27, 2022. "We started the year with strong consumer demand and solid momentum across geographies, channels and categories," said Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co.
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SENSIL® ByNature jump starts Nylon 6.6 sustainability
NILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon 6.6, is proud to introduce SENSIL® ByNature, a revolutionary new product that significantly improves apparel’s sustainability profile, life cycle analysis, and environmental impact. By using a certified Biomass Balance (BMB) material, NILIT replaces fossil raw material with renewable feedstock. Utilizing this ISCCplus certified material, SENSIL® ByNature reduces GHG emissions and lessens dependence on non-renewable resources.
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93% of international buyers used online sourcing platforms during pandemic HKTDC’s latest survey reveals hybrid fairs as the future
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to global sourcing patterns. According to a new survey commissioned by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research, the vast majority of international buyers (93%) have used online sourcing platforms since the pandemic began, with more than 85% attending virtual fairs to meet their sourcing needs. However, most buyers surveyed said they would prefer to source via physical fairs (63%) or hybrid fairs (59%) once travel restrictions are lifted.
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CHIC to focus on Autumn edition from Aug. 29-31, 2022, in Shanghai
Scheduled to take place in Nanjing in May, CHIC Spring requires another postponement due to the pandemic development of Covid19 in China. Organizers are focusing on the autumn edition of CHIC in Shanghai. From Aug. 29-31, the latest trends in the Chinese consumer market will be on display at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
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Milliken & Company CEO joins National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company is pleased to share that its President and CEO, Halsey Cook, was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”) this month. Cook, along with the other industry leaders currently serving on the board, bolsters the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence and news and insights affecting the manufacturing industry.
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Pure white Celliant from Hologenix receives second prestigious recognition
Materials science leader Hologenix® is pleased to announce that its newest innovation – has achieved not one, but two prestigious recognitions. In addition to being a Top Ten winner in the Fibers & Insulation Category of ISPO Textrends Fall/Winter 2023/24, pure white CELLIANT has been shortlisted in the Drapers Sustainable Fashion 2022 Awards.
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Data-based yield improvement
Today’s textile markets are highly competitive, throughout the entire value chain from fiber to fabric. Customers expect unique products, at the right quality and free from unacceptable defects, every time. Fabric producers need to manufacture economically, with best-possible use of resources. The major challenges require comprehensive management strategies – and definitely automated fabric inspection.
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Global Digital Textile Conference 2022 postponed to October 2022
The inaugural Global Digital Textile Conference (GDTC) which is planned to be held on 8-9 June 2022 is now postponed to 5-6 October 2022, in Lake Como, Italy. WTIN will continue to provide an engaging in-person and virtual experience for delegates across the full digital textile ecosystem.
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