Business

02/01/2017 – Euratex

Euratex

New president

The German textile manager Klaus Huneke took over the position of President of the European textile and clothing association Euratex on 1 January. By Editorial staff

15/12/2016 – Thailand

Thailand

Economic recovery leads to increasing cotton imports

MY2016/17 Thai cotton imports are forecasted to increase to around 1.4 million bales, up approximately 6 percent from MY2015/16. Thai spinning mills are ... By Editorial staff

14/12/2016 – Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

We would like to wish all our readers…

a very Happy Christmas, and a peaceful and enjoyable holiday in the company of both family and friends! By Editorial staff

30/11/2016 – Oeko-Tex

Oeko-Tex

The new way of Oeko-Tex

Fresh design for Standard 100 and Step by Oeko-Tex certification. Closure of Oeko-Tex certification centre in Germany. By Editorial staff

24/11/2016 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Smart textiles for an easier life

On 16 November 2016, the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA) opened the Dream-to-Lab-to-Fab located in Aachen. By Anja Menzel

Iris Schlomski, editor-in-chief textile network

22/11/2016 – Thoughts for the year

Thoughts for the year

Dear readers!

My personal word of the year 2016 is helpfulness. This, I suppose, is a virtue we should all be able to take for granted. By Editorial staff

The company is also well positioned in the field of 'fast fashion'. Its own product development is supported by a 'sample room' in Dongguan (Photos: Hermes)

21/11/2016 – Hermes-Otto

Hermes-Otto

Hermes-OTTO International celebrates 50th anniversary

In November 2016 Hermes-OTTO International celebrates its 50th anniversary. In 1966, the Otto Versand opened in Hong Kong its first sourcing office in ... By Editorial staff