Fashion

Swiss-based Cilander is one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality finishes. © Cilander

04/03/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sustainable finishing for non-iron shirts

Cilander, a provider of high-quality finishes, has developed a formaldehyde-free finishing. The objective was to find a more sustainable solution for non-iron ... By Sibylle Michel

The range has been developed in line with the principles of “The Archroma Way to a sustainable world”. © Archroma

03/03/2022 – Textile chemistry

Textile chemistry

Vegan textile softener

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has launched Earth Soft, a new softening system for textile and fashion applications. By Editorial staff

Texworld New York City creates opportunities to support the textile community by connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to the US market. © Messe Frankfurt

25/02/2022 – Apparel trade fair

Apparel trade fair

Texworld New York staged virtually

The organizer of the Texworld New York City decided to hold a virtual show from January 25–27, 2022, because of the nationwide increase in Covid variant ... By Editorial staff

Neil Thorpe (2nd from left) and his team. © Neil Thorpe Lace Design & Draughting

22/02/2022 – Interview with Neil Thorpe

Interview with Neil Thorpe

What’s trendy with lingerie lace

Does the more conscious behavior of buyers have an influence on the lace business? How is demand changing, and what general trends can be expected? By Editorial staff

22/02/2022 – Interview with Neil Thorpe

Interview with Neil Thorpe

What’s trendy with lingerie lace

Does the more conscious behavior of buyers have an influence on the lace business? How is demand changing, and what general trends can be expected? By Editorial staff

From the left: Chen Si Hellmann, Jens Wollesen, Dr Claudia Schilling and Christoph Holtkemper bid the first train from Chongqing welcome in Bremen. © Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

15/02/2022 – Transportation

Transportation

Hellmann expands silk road

As of mid-January 2022 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been operating a weekly train on the new silk road between Chongqing and Bremen. By Sibylle Michel

Environmental sustainability remains important in fabrics for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season. © malp/stock.adobe.com

14/02/2022 – Sustainable fibres

Sustainable fibres

Plant-based materials on rise

Fabrics made from plant-based materials are set to boom in collections for the autumn/winter 2022/23 season, according to “Survey of the European fabric ... By Editorial staff