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Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But what’s the truth? In this insightful statement and experience report, Roland Stelzer, CEO of Cotonea, shares 30 years ... By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, Sales & Operations at JEC, about what makes the trade fair so special, which topics are in focus this year and where the ... By Editorial staff

Setlog survey

Most important task of the German government: Reducing bureaucracy

Reduce red tape and eliminate reporting obligations: If retailers of fast-moving consumer goods have their way, the new German government should put the reduction of bureaucracy at the top of the agenda for its new economic policy in Germany. By Sibylle Michel

Leading fashion houses and retailers are increasingly incorporating organic cotton into their manufacturing processes and supply chains. © Messe Frankfurt/Yarn Expo Spring

26/02/2025 – Yarn Expo Spring 2025

Yarn Expo Spring 2025

Cotton yarn exhibitors prepare for spring showcase

Yarn Expo Spring, scheduled for 11 – 13 March 2025, will offer ample opportunities within the cotton sub-sector and a range of suppliers showcasing sustainable ... By Editorial staff

Dienes Multimode stabilization and carbonization line. © Dienes

25/02/2025 – Sustainable carbon fibres

Sustainable carbon fibres

Dienes showcases MultiMode at JEC World 2025

Dienes Apparatebau GmbH, a global leader in innovative fibre processing technologies, takes part at JEC World 2025. The company will present its MultiMode ... By Editorial staff

Rainer Keiemburg, Vice President for Industrial Lubricants at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, and Marcus Mayer, Managing Partner Mayer & Cie. signed the cooperation in Strasbourg on February 6, 2025. © Benjamin Hincker

24/02/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 8/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

EnkaChannel. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

24/02/2025 – Nonwoven technical capabilities

Nonwoven technical capabilities

Freudenberg at JEC World 2025

Freudenberg will be showcasing its high-performance textile and nonwoven solutions for the composites industry at JEC World, the leading international ... By Sibylle Michel

VeriVide is holding stocks of fluorescents for its installed light booths as brands make the switch. © AWOL

24/02/2025 – Important Change

Important Change

Fluorescent ban will impact on colour

The British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) is alerting apparel brands, retailers and their supply chain partners to an important change taking place ... By Editorial staff

At the Monforts ATC (left to right) are Archoma’s Global Market Segment Synthetics Expert Mark Dohman and Technical Segment Manager for Coating Dirk Grafen, Monforts Technologist Saskia Kuhlen, Rick Stanford, Michael Schuhmann and Hans Gerhard Wroblowski. © Monforts

21/02/2025 – Textile finishing technology

Textile finishing technology

Monforts Montex: New technology now available for trials

Monforts has completed the installation of a Baldwin TexCoat G4 digital spray unit at its Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. ... By Editorial staff

Founded in Shanghai in 1965, Shang Gong Group was the first Chinese company to start manufacturing industrial sewing machines. © SGG

21/02/2025 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Shang Gong Group celebrates its 60th anniversary

The Shang Gong Group (SGG), the parent company of Dürkopp Adler, a leading technology and innovation company for industrial sewing technology, is celebrating ... By Editorial staff