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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

At the awards ceremony (from the left): Julian Burmeister, Technical Director; Dr. Andreas Ecker, Executive Director; Maik Eisenhardt, Sales and Marketing Director © RSG Automation Technics

04/10/2021 – Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Businesses

Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Businesses

RSG Automation Technics awarded as finalist

Textile machine manufacturer RSG Automation Technics was the honored finalist in the business award “Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Businesses”. By Sibylle Michel

The pandemic is not yet fully controlled, global freight remains unreliable and expensive, and cost for energy and global commodities is increasing. © Stockfotos-MG/stock.adobe.com

27/09/2021 – Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Indorama must pass on costs to customers

The cost inflations have reached a level that Indorama can no longer offset. Therefore, the manufacturer will increase the price effective October 1st ... By Sibylle Michel

Proof of double vaccination will also enable access to the RAI Exhibition Centre and the Fespa/European Sign Expo exhibition area. © Fespa

23/09/2021 – Restrictions lifted in The Netherlands

Restrictions lifted in The Netherlands

Fespa Global Print Expo 2021 travel update

Restrictions on fully-vaccinated travellers to The Netherlands from designated ‘very high-risk countries‘ were lifted on 22nd September 2021. By Editorial staff

There have been capacity bottlenecks in sea freight between China and Europe for months. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

21/09/2021 – Freight costs

Freight costs

Pandemic brings record prices until well after Christmas

Importers of consumer goods from Asia will have to contend with a lack of freight capacities and exploding transport costs for goods from the Far East. By Sibylle Michel