Etiket: textiles
Experts: Intelligent textiles are not yet for the mass market
According to experts, intelligent textiles are not yet a case for the mass market. “Fashion is rarely an issue,” said Kay Ullrich from the Thuringia Vogtland Textile Research Institute. “That’s…
Destruction of new textiles and shoes is the absolute exception
As part of the EU Ecodesign Regulation, the European Union plans to ban the destruction of unsold textiles and shoes. According to a communication from the European Council, negotiators from…
“PFAS restriction means the end for manufacturers of special textiles”
The General Association of the German Textile and Fashion Industry eV, Textil+Mode, criticizes the chemicals policy of the European Union and Germany: around 12,000 chemical substances could soon be banned…
Find answers to all your questions about sustainable and recyclable textiles at the Circular Textile Days
Circular Textile Days 2023 will be an even more comprehensive, informative and inspiring event than the previous editions. The international business event will take place on June 5th and 6th,…
Extended manufacturer responsibility for textiles applies from July
It’s official: the extended producer responsibility for textiles comes into effect on July 1st, the Dutch retail association Inretail reports on Monday. The new law makes the clothing and textile…
How can creatives play a crucial role in the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles? (English)
Exclusive: The European Fashion Alliance (EFA) together with the Cabildo de Gran Canaria organized the first Gran Canaria Summit in October 2022. Various leading moderators came together to define the…
Vingino partners with Van Gennip Textiles for Messi baby and toddler line
Vingino is launching an exclusive clothing line with world star Lionel Messi and is collaborating with Van Gennip Textiles. Van Gennip Textiles will produce and sell the complete baby and…
Zara launches detergent that reduces microfiber detachment from textiles
Retail giant Zara, in partnership with chemical company BASF Home Care and I&I Solutions Europe, has launched a new detergent that claims to reduce microfiber shedding from textiles by up…
The TexCircle project upcycles old textiles into new clothing and accessories
The specialist for recyclable services Texaid Textilverwertungs-AG, together with spinning machine manufacturer Rieter, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and partners from the public sector, retailers and brands,…
The TexCircle project upcycles old textiles into new clothing and accessories
The specialist for recyclable services Texaid Textilverwertungs-AG, together with spinning machine manufacturer Rieter, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and partners from the public sector, retailers and brands,…