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Contextile 22 takes place from September 3 to October 30, 2022, in Guimarães, Portugal. © Contextile

 
09/12/2021 – Contemporary textile art

Contemporary textile art

Open Calls for Contextile 2022

Open Calls for the International Exhibition and the Artistic Residencies of Contextile 2022 – Contemporary Textile Art Biennial in Guimarães, Portugal. By  Editorial staff
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“The lesson is to see the ‘journey to Industry 4.0’ in the context of the evolution of this apparel industry system and to understand the method of invention behind it.” – David Gerber © Gerber

 
08/12/2021 – Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Clothing as an “environmental chamber”

Looking back ahead: In dialog with David J. Gerber

textile network succeeded in winning David J. Gerber, the son of the inventor and remarkable entrepreneur Joe Gerber, for an extended dialog – part 1. By  Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh
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It is anticipated that the technology will be adopted at scale across all textile processing sites and facilities in Benin and across the African sub-continent. © FibreTrace

 
08/12/2021 – Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain

Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain

ARISE IIP and FibreTrace collaborate for pilot program

The partnership between FibreTrace and ARISE IIP will bring full traceability to the first of their kind, vertically integrated mills in the Republic of ... By  Editorial staff
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With PSI scheduled next April, the organiser offers the industry the best conditions possible for a successful, safe and secure event. © Reed Exhibitions Deutschland

 
09/12/2021 – Advertisement

Advertisement

PSI Show postponed to 26 to 28 April 2022

RX Austria & Germany, organiser of the leading European trade show for the promotional product industry, PSI, is responding to the on-going pandemic early ... By  Editorial staff
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Pilltec anti-pilling technology makes open-end-yarn fabrics less prone to pilling by reducing friction. © Sciessent

 
07/12/2021 – Anti-pilling technology

Anti-pilling technology

Minimizing pilling in fabrics

Sciessent, a leading provider of antimicrobial, anti-odour, and water repellent technologies, has launched its new Pilltec anti-pilling technology. By  Editorial staff
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Guy Ryder pointed out how the pandemic demonstrated the fragility of supply chains. “Recovery must be both sustainable and inclusive and this will require for all of us to be pro-active to shape a future with more equality and social justice”, the ILO (International Labor Organization) Director underlined. And: “I see technology as a source of better pay, more skilled jobs, increased productivity and cleaner greener business practices... Technology should be applied to help create sustainable and resilient businesses and the jobs that we need, more than being a substitute for decent jobs.” © Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

 
07/12/2021 – Impressions in pictures

Impressions in pictures

Lively exchange at the IAF Convention 2021

For textile network, Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh attended the IAF and Euratex Convention in early November and captured her impressions in pictures. By  Editorial staff
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Many supply chain managers who have not yet addressed the issue are putting it off for the time being due to operational business. This is a mistake. © William W. Potter/stock.adobe.com

 
06/12/2021 – Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Do your homework now!

The preparations for implementing the regulations of the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act from 2023 can take months. Therefore: Take action now! By  Editorial staff