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Jun132020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Dornbirn-GFC 2020 Cancelled

Dornbirn-GFC 2020, scheduled for September this year, was postponed to 2021 as part of coronavirus measures. Following the cancellation of Dornbirn-GFC 2020, officials made the following statements: “This decision was very difficult for us and we regret it very much. Due to the impact of COVID-19 there will be no possibility to conduct the congress in its usual form this year. The travel restrictions and the extraordinary economic situation complicate the planning of events. The health aspect and the safety of our visitors are in the foreground of our decision. Dornbirn-GFC 2020 – Webinar Week As an alternative we will offer some lectures and discussions in the form of webinars. From 16 - 18 September 2020 with a focus on the following topics: Opening with keynote

Mar272020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Rajby Textile Uses Advanced Technologies in Fabric Production

Sustainability & Recycling, Weaving

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through. As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage. Until now, no company has been able t...

Dec182019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

1st Dornbirn-GFC ASIA’s Dates Announced

Fibers

1st Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-Gfc) Asia to be held in 3-4 Mar 2020 in Daegu, South Korea. A close partnership between the Austrian Fibers Institute and KOFOTI as well as DYETEC from Korea enables to arrange the 1st Dornbirn-GFC congress for the Asian market. Around 300 till 400 participants from the whole textile chain will be expected to join this special event. An agreement on this cooperation has been signed by October 21st, 2019 in Porto/Portugal. Cooperation of Strong Partners The Dornbirn-GFC takes place in Dornbirn/Austria every year in September. Over 700 international participants from more than 35 nations utilize the Fiber Innovation Congress in Dornbirn as a networking platform and to be informed on the latest innovations of the global fiber and textil

Nov132019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Great Participation to Dornbirn-GFC From Turkey

Fibers, Sustainability & Recycling

58th Dornbirn-GFC – over 100 international speakers from industry and research presented their latest innovations and trends of the global fiber- and textile industry. Exciting and controversial debates among fiber producers, brands and representatives of the European Textile Association at the CEO-Panel in the field of climate and environmental politics and its responsibilities. At the 1st Dornbirn-GFC STARTUP DAYS more than 20 international startup entrepreneurs presented their textile innovations. From the perspective of the fiber industry top plenary lectures led by Robert van de Kerkhof/CCO Lenzing AG and Uday Gill/CEO Indorama Ventures focused on sustainability. How can software industry support sustainable industry? – This question was outlined by impressing examples from Rob

May132019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

DORNBİRN-GFC Brings Together Ideas and Networks

Fibers, Nonwoven, Sustainability & Recycling, Technical Textiles, Textile

Over 100 international speakers from industry and research will present the latest innovations of the fiber and textile industry at the Dornbirn-GFC 2019 from September 11 - 13, 2019. As generator of ideas and networks, the 58th Dornbirn-GFC would especially like to offer the platform to young companies by organizing a “Startup” Event in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a worldwide leading and internationally operating auditor and consulting firm. Because of being the world’s biggest Fiber Innovation Congress, the Dornbirn-GFC has been an inherent part in the calendar of about 700 participants of more than 35 nations. DORNBIRN-GFC As Generator of Ideas and Networks Last year over 700 international participants (70% from Europe, 30% from Asia and America) utilized t

Feb82019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITMA 2019 Forums Draw Strong Industry Support

Fairs

Nonwovens, and chemical and colourant forums unveil key speakers. The world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2019, will be complemented by several key forums when it is held in Barcelona in June, two of which are the ITMA-EDANA Nonwovens Forum and Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum. Mr Fritz Mayer, President of CEMATEX, said: “As technological developments are happening at breakneck speed, and collaboration is becoming increasingly necessary in a globalised economy, the industry has to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends. Hence, ITMA will be staging several forums to help participants be ahead of the competition curve. “The forums also offer a valuable platform for various associations and professionals to connect and network with

Jun192018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The Latest Innovations of the Fibers Industry at Dornbirn-GFC

Fibers

57. The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC) will take place in Austria on 12-14 September 2018. The goal of the congress will be to improve the learning, progress, look into the future and create broad perspectives. "DORNBIRN-GFC is the world's best place to start learning," said the Dornbirn Company's CEO, the world's largest fiber producer. To obtain this goal again this year approx one 100 expert lectures will focus on the following main topics: Fiber Innovations Transportation und Mobility Recycling – Circular Economy Energy Generation and Energy Storage Surface Modification and Additive Technologies More than 700 participants from over 30 nations (80 % from Europe, 15 % from Asia,5 % from the Americas) take advantage of the Dornbirn-GFC in order to