textile network

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The last issue of the year has been published!

In addition to many exciting topics, the current issue of textile network focuses on innovations and developments in functional clothing and textile finishing. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 47/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Textile printing

Innovative toolbox for digital pigment printing

Rudolf, a leading global supplier of speciality chemicals, announces a development in digital textile printing with the launch of the new Digital Pigment Printing Toolbox. By Jasmin Deschner

26/01/2023 – Phygital Fashion

Phygital Fashion

Digital clothing can help to limit impulsive fashion purchases

Retail purchases, especially in fashion, are often made on impulse, which has a detrimental effect on the planet. Digital twins of real-life clothing ... By Sibylle Michel

Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2023 will offer visitors a wealth of product innovations for digital, screen and textile printing and signage. © Fespa

25/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Fespa 2023: New perspectives on print and signage

Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 returns to Messe Munich, Germany, from 23–26 May 2023, with a mission to share “New Perspectives” with print and sign professionals. By Sibylle Michel

25/01/2023 – Deforestation-free supply chains

Deforestation-free supply chains

Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement

Kelheim Fibres welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free ... By Sibylle Michel

23/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Première Vision Paris strengthens its sustainable commitments

Solutions to help the creative fashion industry make a sustainable transition take center stage at the next edition of Première Vision Paris, February ... By Sibylle Michel

Textile manufacturers and fashion operators will be able to see high-end textiles and accessories on the global market. © Milano Unica

20/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Milano Unica’s special areas and exhibitors

The 36th edition of Milano Unica, 31 January to 2 February, will feature the proposals of the leading Italian textiles and accessories companies for the ... By Sibylle Michel

The new regulations will finally come into force in Q1 2023, after a transition period. © Oeko-Tex

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2023

Oeko-Tex has published updates to the applicable test criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. In the following, an overview of the ... By Sibylle Michel

One of Vaude’s goals is to reduce its CO2 emissions in the global supply chain by 50% by 2030. © Vaude

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

SBTi verifies Vaude’s 1.5 degree climate targets

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) confirmed that Vaude’s planned targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are in line with the 1.5 degree ... By Sibylle Michel