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Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

63nd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day. The energy transition: a burden to industry or a chance for energy innovations? Rudolf Zauner, VERBUND AG expert for renewable energies, will start the opening day of the Dornbirn GFC with a plenary lecture on this question. With further decarbonization, the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free and renewable energy sources, energy innovations and sector coupling for further and systemic solutions are moving into focus. Rudolf Zauner presents innovative energy solutions from Verbund AG and discusses what can be achieve

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open.

Fairs, Fibers

What’s New in the World of Cellulose Fibre and Biosynthetics? Latest developments in the sustainable textile industry will be introduced and discussed at the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open. The well-established annual “Cellulose Fibres Conference”, organised by nova-Institute, is preparing for a new round in 2025 with a broader focus. The textile industry is constantly on the lookout for sustainable solutions, as they are urgently needed to meet the EU’s climate change targets. The fashion industry has a large CO2 footprint (10 % of total global emissions), which needs to be reduced in favour of the Green Deal requirements. Textile waste management and microplastic pol

Jul172024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Human Intelligence: Intertextile Directions Trends for Autumn / Winter 2025-26 revealed

Fairs, Textile

For three decades, Intertextile has been at the forefront of the textile industry, evolving alongside the ever-changing fashion landscape. To uncover the latest fabrics and accessories trends, the Intertextile Directions Trend Committee was established in 1998. Two years later, the first Intertextile Directions Trend Forum was launched at the fair. As the fair celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Trend Forum, a popular destination for in-vogue buyers, will unveil must-have fabrics for Autumn / Winter 2025-26. Under the overarching theme Human Intelligence, four key trends will be explored – UTILITY, CALM, PLURALISM, and PROJECTION – from 27 – 29 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Representing various global fashion capitals, the Committee is comprised

May202024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Intertextile Apparel ushers in 30th anniversary on back of international buyer surge

Fairs, Textile

Following the recent Spring Edition’s doubling of international visitor numbers1, which overall welcomed nearly 90,000 trade buyers from 116 countries and regions, the fair’s organisers are eager to build on that success for the upcoming Autumn Edition. Fuelled by strong domestic and international reach, and with product zones that cater to varying sourcing requirements, the global apparel flagship is set to forge ahead for its anniversary, boosted by China’s burgeoning visa-free policy. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition is celebrating its three-decade milestone from 27 – 29 August 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). In addition to visitors at the latest Spring Edition displaying significant purchasing intent, which saw a higher than usu

Mar112024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Long partnership, strong performance

Spinning - Yarn

Zagis S.A. de C.V. is a family-owned spinning and knitting company in Tepeji del Río, Mexico, with a long history and big ambitions for a more sustainable future. Innovation is at the heart of its 60- year success story. By partnering with Trützschler, it is embracing cutting-edge technologies that boost efficiency, optimize quality and save resources – including the TCO 21 comber! Today, Zagis S.A. de C.V. is a fourth-generation business with a leading position in the Latin American textile industry. Its spinning and knitting facilities are able to process a huge variety of fibers, with cotton as its main raw material alongside polyester / cotton blends. Its portfolio covers yarns including ring, open end and airjet spinning. And Zagis is now targeting further success worldwide.

Feb292024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

BekaertDeslee and CMC Textiles celebrate a successful collaboration at the INDIA mattresstech expo

Textile

BekaertDeslee and CMC Textiles showcased their groundbreaking innovations, including the TERRA collection inspired by sustainability and comfort, along with innovative and sustainable technologies at the INDIA mattresstech expo. BekaertDeslee, the world's leading specialist in mattress textiles and sleep solutions, joined forces with CMC Textiles, the leader of yarn texturizing and mattress fabric manufacturing company based in India, to establish a strategic collaboration. The joint venture, formalized after two years of extensive talks, represents a significant milestone for both companies, positioning them as key players in the international mattress and bedding market. The successful collaboration was kickstarted at the INDIA mattresstech expo held between February 22nd and Febru...

Jan142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Finishing lines for carpets and textile floor coverings – BRÜCKNER offers the widest range of products in this field

Dyeing – Finishing

BRÜCKNER has been known worldwide for decades for its high-quality lines for textile finishing. The company also offers a wide range of lines for the carpet industry. For more than 70 years customers around the globe have been working with BRÜCKNER lines for coating, drying and finishing a wide variety of floor coverings. Numerous lines for the production and finishing of carpets and textile floor coverings are in operation worldwide. In recent years, a wide range of lines have been supplied for finishing tufted and woven carpets, as well as thermofusion ovens for needle felt and back coating lines for artificial turf. BRÜCKNER lines offer the right unit for every process. Whether full bath impregnation for aqueous media, one-sided full-surface or dot application of latex and acryla

Dec142023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Revolutionary Rapier Weaving Machine Ultimax

Fairs, Weaving

Picanol's completely new and revolutionary rapier weaving machine, Ultimax, was introduced in Asia for the first time. Held right after ITMA 2023 in Milan, ITMA ASIA + CITME once again presented an excellent opportunity for Picanol to demonstrate its technological leadership in air-jet and rapier weaving machines. ITMA ASIA + CITME visitors explored five different types of high-tech weaving machines and the PicConnect digital platform at Hall 3, Stand C11, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 19 to 23 November 2023. “It goes without saying that the current global business environment has become quite challenging. At Picanol, we are confident that these challenges can be overcome by choosing the right partner. We want to be the best possible partner for our

Dec132023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024”

Associations, Fairs, Fibers, Spinning - Yarn, Technical Textiles, Textile

Innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. The full innovation potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online For the fourth time, nova-Institute awards the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award in the frame of the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024” (13-14 March 2024). The conference advisory board nominates six remarkable products and the nominees have the opportunity to present their innovation to a broad expert audience on the first day of the conference. After voting for the winner, the award ceremony will take place in the evening. Cellulose fib

Dec122023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Mohan Spintex – fastest growing textile company in India invests “Brückner”

Dyeing – Finishing

Founded in 2005, Mohan Spintex India Limited (MSIL) is one of the fastest growing textile companies in India in the last decade. Sudhakar Chowdary, the young and dynamic Managing Director, has led Mohan Spintex with a vision through its exponential growth to become the second-largest textile company from Andhra Pradesh. By the turn of this decade the company will be without doubt among the top with a large global presence. With 4,500 employees and a yearly turnover of 0.134 billion USD, Mohan Spintex’s product portfolio includes cotton, blends of cotton with polyester, viscose, modal, linen and lyocell fabric. The weaves include percale, satin, twill, damask stripe, pin stripe, dobby and jacquard. In the home textile segment Mohan Spintex offers a variety of products from flat sheets ov