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The lucky winners of the Young Talent Award – first row, far left: Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt © VDMA

05/01/2023 – Fibers

Fibers

Carbon fibers are becoming cheaper to produce

If carbon fibres tear, it costs time and money to sort out the damaged fibres. AI monitoring of the the production processes makes manufacturing cheaper ... By Sibylle Michel

04/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Shanghai’s textile fairs rescheduled by three weeks to end of March

The Spring Editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Yarn Expo and Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles have been moved to the new timeslot of ... By Sibylle Michel

It is expected that energy prices will remain high and volatile. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

03/01/2023 – Economy

Economy

Major concern about the EU textile industries’ competitiveness

The EU textiles industry is highly concerned about the potential loss of competitiveness, caused by the EU’s inaction of the energy crisis, and Chinese ... By Sibylle Michel

Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative. © Pantone

02/01/2023 – Colour trends

Colour trends

Pantone Color Of The Year 2023

The 2023 Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 18-1750. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal ... By Sibylle Michel

The 55th year of the ingredient brand was a year celebrating milestones in innovation, exciting end-use applications and on-trend collaborations. © Cordura

30/12/2022 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Cordura celebrates 55 years

New innovative technologies and brand collaborations marked the 55th birthday year of the Cordura brand with 15 different performance technologies and ... By Sibylle Michel

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81. © Juergen Teller

30/12/2022 – Obituary

Obituary

Vivienne Westwood dies at 81

Legendary British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood passed away on December 29, 2022. She played a key role in the punk movement with her provocative ... By Sibylle Michel

Trade buyers from 22+ countries attended the show, looking to source a wide variety of textiles from India and international markets. © Intex India

29/12/2022 – Trade dairs

Trade dairs

10th Intex India concludes on a successful note

The 10th Intex India, 8–10 December 2022 in New Delhi, concluded on a successful note with the presence of textile manufacturers and suppliers from 8+ ... By Sibylle Michel

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Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities