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Lenzing strengthens Managing Board

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG appointed Dr. Walter Bickel as a member of the Managing Board and Chief Transformation Officer of Lenzing AG with effect from April 15, 2024 until December 31, 2025. The experienced manager will strengthen the Lenzing Managing Board and ... By Anna Ugrica

Redefining textile haptic analysis

Emtec Electronic at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2024

From April 17th-18th, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland opens its doors to showcase the latest products and technologies in the textile industry. German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment, emtec Electronic, will be on-site to support the textile and apparel ... By Christine Heywood

Review of the industry - week 15/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Fancy yarns

Gunold at the Texprocess

At this year´s Texprocess, which takes place in Frankfurt from April 23rd to 26th, 2024, the long-established company Gunold from Stockstadt will be presenting trade visitors with plenty of inspiration for embroidery and a wide range of stiching-related products. By Christine Heywood

Since January 2019, Enka only uses FSC-certified raw materials. The FSC-certified viscose can also be blended with other non-wood-based fibres and fabrics. © Enka

22/04/2020 – Sustainability FSC? Yes!

Sustainability FSC? Yes!

FSC arrives in the fashion world

Whenever you see the symbol for sustainable forest management – the little tree with a tick – fashion is not usually the first thing that springs to mind. ... By Editorial staff

Simulation of many filaments in the meltblown production process. © Fraunhofer ITWM

21/04/2020 – With Mathematics Against the Crisis

With Mathematics Against the Crisis

Corona-crisis: ITWM Software Supports Nonwoven Production for Infection Protection

Within the anti-corona program of Fraunhofer the production of infection protection is optimized. By Editorial staff

In the “Virtual Product Development” module, students in the 7th semester were able to demonstrate an almost entirely digital product development process. © HTW Berlin

21/04/2020 – Clothing technology

Clothing technology

HTW Berlin: 3D simulation of clothing

The HTW Berlin clothing technology course is increasingly concerned with the 3D simulation of clothing. By Editorial staff

Neonyt can no longer take place in its customary form. © Neonyt, Messe Frankfurt

20/04/2020 – Late summer?

Late summer?

Corona crisis: Neonyt postponed

Germany’s central government and its federal states have banned all major events until the end of August 2020. This decision will have a direct impact ... By Editorial staff

Avalution puts the human being at the heart of product development. The company has a worldwide unique body dimension database. It contains the body scans of more than 100,000 persons. © Human Solutions

17/04/2020 – Optimizing protective clothing

Optimizing protective clothing

Avalution: The crisis is the hour of data

Anti-virus protective clothing is currently in short supply and a key factor influencing the impact of the COVID19 pandemic. By Editorial staff

Corona Pandemic's Impact on Orders. © ITMF

17/04/2020 – ITMF – International Textile Manufacturers Federation

ITMF – International Textile Manufacturers Federation

Corona Pandemic's Impact on the global textile industry

Between March 28 to April 6, 2020, ITMF has conducted a second survey among ITMF Members and affiliated companies and associations. By Editorial staff

16/04/2020 – Sustainable production practices

Sustainable production practices

The Egyptian cotton project on the run

The aim of the project is to reduce the impact of cotton production on the environment while improving conditions for cotton producers. By Sibylle Michel