Sibylle Michel

Editor-in-chief

Sibylle Michel

Phone: +49 951 861-117

E-mail: sibylle.michel@meisenbach.de

Founded in Vernon, California in 1987, Allied has been responsibly sourcing and sustainably processing down. © Allied

16/11/2022 – Traceability

Traceability

First recycled down traceable for animal welfare

Allied Feather+Down is poised to take a leap forward for animal welfare, sustainability, and circularity with their new Renu:Trace recycled and traceable ... By Sibylle Michel

Die virtuelle Zusammenkunft steht ganz im Zeichen einer schwierigen politischen Lage in einigen Beschaffungsländern und der aktuellen Energiekrise. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

16/11/2022 – Event

Event

Infotag Sourcing 2022

Der DTB lädt zum virtuellen Infotag Sourcing 2022 ein, bei dem es u. a. um die schwierige politische Lage in Beschaffungsländern und die Energiekrise gehen ... By Sibylle Michel

Train noise in focus: Empa researcher Bart Van Damme with a new type of rail pad that has been tested in train traffic. © Empa

15/11/2022 – High-tech

High-tech

“Cushions” against rail noise and vibrations

An inconspicuous component under the railway tracks is a beacon of hope for quieter rail traffic. First tests on passing trains show a positive effect. By Sibylle Michel

As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of GOTS ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product. © GOTS

15/11/2022 – Certification

Certification

GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins

GOTS brings integrity to organic products. To further advance the system, GOTS is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins. By Sibylle Michel

258 exhibitors from 15 countries and 15,257 visitors from 72 countries, mainly Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, attended the previous edition of JIAM Osaka in 2016. © JASMA

14/11/2022 – Trade fair

Trade fair

JIAM 2022 Osaka will open this month

JIAM 2022 Osaka will be held at Intex Osaka in Japan from 30 November to 3 December 2022, presenting the latest innovations in industrial sewing after ... By Sibylle Michel

With the EcoTrac app, companies can trace their supply chain back to its origin. © Maxim Korte

14/11/2022 – Supply chain transparency

Supply chain transparency

Tracking the supply chain with EcoTrac app

Maxim Korte has developped an App, which provides information about the production status of the product and/or about the materials used. By Sibylle Michel

With the new tool and certification, Oeko-Tex aims to prevent and mitigate existing and potential negative impacts of companies’ own business operations, their supply chains and in their wider business relationships. © Oeko-Tex

14/11/2022 – Tangible support for due diligence

Tangible support for due diligence

Oeko-Tex launches Responsible Business tool and certification

The Oeko-Tex Responsible Business tool and certification supports brands, retailers and traders in the textile and leather sector with due diligence compliance. By Sibylle Michel