Business

06/04/2022 – War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Impact on the apparel industry and economy

The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is widespread across the globe and also affetcs the textile industry. By Editorial staff

Get-together of the industry on April 27th and 28th in Munich! © Performance Days

06/04/2022 – Advertisement

Looking forward to the next PERFORMANCE DAYS

From April 27 to 28, 2022, the industry will finally get together live at the exhibition center in Munich, Germany. By Editorial staff

A look at the state-of-the-art assembly of a Wings winder © Oerlikon

29/03/2022 – Manmade fiber industry

Manmade fiber industry

Oerlikon Barmag celebrates its 100th anniversary

Barmag, established in 1922, turns 100 this year. The company was one of the world’s first to construct machines for the large-scale production of synthetic ... By Sibylle Michel

The Lycra Company is a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry. © The Lycra Company

24/03/2022 – Lawsuit

Lawsuit

Settlement in latest patent infringement cases

The Lycra Company announced a settlement related to its ongoing global efforts to protect its intellectual property (IP), including patents and trademarks, ... By Editorial staff

ITMA is on track to occupy 12 halls of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex. © ITMA

24/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

ITMA 2023: application expectations greatly exceeded

More than 93% of the exhibition space at ITMA 2023, June 8–14, 2023, has been sold by the application deadline of 15 March 2022. By Editorial staff

The organisers of the fairs have decided to adjust the spring shows by combining the Spring and Autumn Editions of Intertextile Apparel and Yarn Expo. © Messe Frankfurt/Gu Ji

23/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Intertextile and Yarn Expo spring show dates to be adjusted

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the Autumn Editions of the shows: August 29 – 31, 2022. By Editorial staff

For three decades, Oeko-Tex has pursued the goal of building trust for companies and consumers and enabling them to make responsible decisions to protect people and the planet. © Oeko-Tex

16/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex celebrates anniversary

The Oeko-Tex Association was founded 30 years ago in March 1992 through a partnership between the Hohenstein Research Institute and the Austrian Textile ... By Sibylle Michel