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2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

A wide range of functional fabrics and accessories exhibitors across the fairground will showcase sustainable products at the upcoming Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt/Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

27/02/2025 – Trade Fair Shanghai

Trade Fair Shanghai

Intertextile Apparel reveals exhibitors

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will be held from 11 – 13 March 2025. Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s ... By Editorial staff

This Parisian event has established itself as an unmissable contact point for designers, buyers and suppliers of fabrics and finished products. © Messe Frankfurt

27/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

New sourcing opportunities at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris took place in a dynamic atmosphere. More than 8,500 international visitors made business connection ... By Editorial staff

Stephan Bühler, owner of JMH: “In the future, we will be able to offer even more efficient solutions in the field of process engineering and plant construction. This includes processes in the areas of kneading, mixing, compounding and cooling.” © Jakob Müller Holding AG

27/02/2025 – Akquisition

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's ‘Process ... By Sibylle Michel

A record number of 45,000 professional visitors are expected at JEC World 2025, March 4–6. © JEC

26/02/2025 – Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

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, ... By Editorial staff

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