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The time capsule buried at the AATCC Technical Center in 1964 is being reopened in 2021 to celebrate AATCC’s 100th anniversary. © AATCC

29/10/2021 – Textiles during a global pandemic

Textiles during a global pandemic

Time capsule celebrates local and global textiles

All are welcome to attend the burial of a time capsule at the AATCC Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA on November 19, 2021. By Editorial staff

The fairs will remain at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center alongside CHIC and PH Value. © Messe Frankfurt

28/10/2021 – Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen

Trade fairs in Shenzen moved to December

The 2021 editions of Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen will now take place from 8 – 10 December instead of November. By Editorial staff

Fespa has kick-started business recovery in the speciality print and signage communities with the successful return of Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021 after a two-year gap. © Fespa

27/10/2021 – Trade fair closing report

Trade fair closing report

Fespa 2021: Comeback with live events in Europe

With the return of Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2021, 12 – 15 October 2021, business recovery in the speciality print communities has ... By Sibylle Michel

Kornit Digital commits to saving 4.3 trillion liters of water, 17.2 billion kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing overproduction in the fashion industry by 1.1 billion items by 2026. © Kornit

21/10/2021 – ESG goals

ESG goals

Kornit Digital commits to saving 4.3 Trillion Liters of Water by 2026

Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide market leader in digital textile production technologies, released its 2020 Impact and Environmental, Social, and Governance ... By Editorial staff

In September 2016 Han Bekke had been appointed to the president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF). During that 36th IAF Convention Han Bekke will hand over the IAF presidency to Cem Altan, founder of Aycem Textiles. © IAF

11/10/2021 – Four questions to Han Bekke

Four questions to Han Bekke

“Apparel supply chain needs re-set…”

Our dialogue partner is an excellent listener, always open-minded in the true sense of the word: reflection included. And so Han Bekke did not hesitate ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

06/10/2021 – Energy supplies crisis

Energy supplies crisis

Call for immediate support

European textiles and clothing industry calls for immediate support to tackle the energy supplies crisis. By Editorial staff

The House of Sustainability enables customers to choose the right solutions for their sustainable applications and to meet their sustainability goals efficiently. © Freudenberg

06/10/2021 – Sustainability initiative

Sustainability initiative

Freudenberg’s House of Sustainability

Customers will find more than 500 sustainable and innovative solutions of premium quality for a comprehensive range of applications in the apparel industry. By Sibylle Michel