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Carcinogenic chemicals, critical dyes, inadequate quality – companies often struggle to assess the risks correctly. © iStock

11/03/2019 – Hermes Hansecontrol

Hermes Hansecontrol

Assessing the risks accurately!

Manufacturers and retailers specialising in functional apparel need to ensure that their products comply with current legal requirements. By Editorial staff

Forty international experts dealt with the tasks of the Challenge Hosts Bikini Berlin, Otto Group and TCBL during the most recent Thinkathon on 14 and 15 January 2019 in Berlin. © messe frankfurt

06/03/2019 – Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt

Neonyt Thinkathon

At the most recent edition of the Thinkathon, 40 international experts took on tasks set by the challenge hosts Bikini Berlin, Otto Group and TCBL. ... By Editorial staff

Mammut is the first outdoor brand to use NFC, and one of the first sports brands to flesh out the technology with an adventure-led concept. © Mammut Sports Group GmbH

22/02/2019 – Mammut Connect

Mammut Connect

Moving into the digital age

Mammut makes first products with NFC technology in the outdoor area. By Editorial staff

The Lycra Company will continue to manufacture advanced fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and hygiene industries. © The Lycra Company

07/02/2019 – Invista

Invista

Apparel & Advanced Textiles Unit was sold

The new company will operate as The Lycra Company, an independent subsidiary. By Editorial staff

Julia: Its new DIY website has given the small family-run business a stylish online appearance. © Hochzeitsservice Julia

31/01/2019 – Advertorial: Telekom

Advertorial: Telekom

Professional homepage for weddings

German wedding service Hochzeitsservice Julia turns a wedding into the best and most perfect day in a bride’s life. By Editorial staff

29/01/2019 – Coface

Coface

Bangladesh: textile industry under pressure

31st general elections have been renewed. GDP forecast 2019: 7.2%. Coface Country Risk Assessment: C (high) By Editorial staff

As we launch our new series, Ingeborg Neumann, President of the Textile + Fashion Confederation, speaks in an exclusive interview about an issue concerning many companies in the textile industry: What can be done about the growing shortage of skilled labour? © photothek/Kjer

25/01/2019 – Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Something must be done – fast!

This year, textile network will be taking a closer look at the lack of skilled staff and young talent in the textiles industry. By Editorial staff