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The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention, held back-to-back with the Euratex 9th European Apparel & Textile Convention on November 7-9, 2021, in Antwerp, is taking shape with a strong backing from a global cast of sponsors. © IAF

14/09/2021 – Transition of the Global Fashion System

Transition of the Global Fashion System

IAF’S 36th world fashion convention is taking shape

The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention, November 7-9, 2021, in Antwerp, will bring together senior apparel industry representatives from across the supply ... By Editorial staff

Roland Stelzer (front right) talking to the organic cotton farmers in Kyrgyzstan. © Cotonea/Klaus Mellenthin

10/09/2021 – Interview with Roland Stelzer on SDG 8

Interview with Roland Stelzer on SDG 8

Cotonea commits to fair work conditions

What do fair working conditions look like and how are they implemented at Cotonea? textile network spoke with CEO Roland Stelzer. By Sibylle Michel

Daniel Harari, Chairman and CEO, Lectra, is convinced: “Gemini’s product portfolio complements Lectra’s software offers.” © Lectra

08/09/2021 – Enhancing the fashion software portfolio

Enhancing the fashion software portfolio

Lectra acquires Gemini CAD Systems

Lectra announces the signature of an agreement to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of the Romanian company Gemini CAD Systems. By Editorial staff

The SDGs have been a key aspect of Elevate’s corporate social responsibility strategy since its membership with the UN Global Compact in 2019. © Elevate Textiles

06/09/2021 – SDG 8

SDG 8

Elevate Textiles commitment to sustainability

Elevate believes that SDGs help companies to be the driving force behind the UN Global Compact ambitions. By Sibylle Michel

Long-term economic growth, the creation of jobs, humane working conditions: Remei is demonstrating how SDG 8 can be applied in the textile industry. © Remei

30/08/2021 – Good for the environment

Good for the environment

Good for Remei’s organic farmers

Long-term economic growth, the creation of jobs, humane working conditions: Remei is demonstrating how SDG 8 can be applied in the textile industry. By Sibylle Michel

Officina+39’s produces and sells selected ranges of chemical specialties, dyestuffs and pigments for the textile, garments and denim industry. © Officina+39

20/08/2021 – Commitment upgrade

Commitment upgrade

Officina+39 becomes a Bluesign partner

As latest step in its sustainable path, the Italian company embraces the Bluesign way and joins the prestigious joint network of stakeholders. By Editorial staff

16/08/2021 – Programme is online

Programme is online

Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles

The Conference on Sustainable Finishing of Textiles will be held online from September 30 to October 1 and from October 7 to 8, 2021 over 4 afternoons. By Editorial staff