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

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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

Meeting of the participants of the IFKT in the Titanic Hotel © IFKT

23/09/2022 – “Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

“Knitting for a Sustainable Future”

50th IFKT International Congress in attendance

After several years of online phase, the 50th International Congress of the Federation of Knitting Technologists took place again in attendance. By Sibylle Michel

European printers need an immediate solution because presses with gas dryers are vulnerable to the crisis. © Katarzyna/stock.adobe.com

22/09/2022 – Russia

Russia

European web printers prepare for natural gas shortage

The extended Nord Stream Pipeline disruption heightens urgency for European web printers to prepare for a natural gas shortage. There is an accelerated ... By Sibylle Michel

The prospects of weakening demand caused by surging inflation are worrisome. © sewcream/stock.adobe.com

21/09/2022 – Results of the 15th ITMF Corona-Survey

Results of the 15th ITMF Corona-Survey

Business situation and expectation have turned negative

The 15th ITMF Corona-Survey shows that the business situation plunged into negative territory in July 2022. The business situation is worse in Asia than ... By Editorial staff

Albini next, the Albini Group innovation hub, is searching for what does not exist yet. © Albini Group

20/09/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Collaboration towards more sustainable practices

Albini next and Vienna Textile Lab collaborate to explore the possibility of employing microbial colours for dyeing applications on cotton and other natural ... By Sibylle Michel

To safeguard the future of the industry, a revision of the electricity price mechanism is necessary and an EU wide cap on gas prices at 80€/MWh. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

19/09/2022 – Energy crisis

Energy crisis

The future of the European industry is at stake

The European textile & fashion industry in Europe, represented by Euratex, calls for a single European strategy to tackle the energy crisis. By Sibylle Michel

16/09/2022 – Cotton

Cotton

2021/22 U.S. exports fall on lower supplies

2021/22 U.S. exports are estimated to have fallen more than 370,000 tonnes from the previous year to 3.2 million tonnes owing to less exportable supplies. By Sibylle Michel

First concept shoe made entirely from sustainable BASF materials co-created with design house Maddy Plant. © BASF

16/09/2022 – BASF at Simac

BASF at Simac

Shoes and boots with BASF materials

From September 20-22, 2022, BASF will showcase its new solutions for the footwear industry at Simac, the international machinery and technology exhibition ... By Sibylle Michel