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31.03.2021

We aRe SpinDye signs collaboration agreement with Superdry

We aRe SpinDye ( WRSD ) signed a collaboration agreement with Superdry plc. Superdry is a fashion brand with global distribution and highly ambitious sustainability goals - where WRSD hopes to play a significant role in achieving said goals.

"We have been in conversation with each other for a significant time and now finally things have fallen into place and we are able to move forward on more concrete terms", says Andreas Andrén and continues: "Naturally it is extremely positive for us that Superdry has so ambitiously set and clear sustainability goals. With our unique expertise in sustainable dyeing of recycled polyester, we feel that we have a very clear position as a partner to Superdry."

We aRe SpinDye ( WRSD ) signed a collaboration agreement with Superdry plc. Superdry is a fashion brand with global distribution and highly ambitious sustainability goals - where WRSD hopes to play a significant role in achieving said goals.

"We have been in conversation with each other for a significant time and now finally things have fallen into place and we are able to move forward on more concrete terms", says Andreas Andrén and continues: "Naturally it is extremely positive for us that Superdry has so ambitiously set and clear sustainability goals. With our unique expertise in sustainable dyeing of recycled polyester, we feel that we have a very clear position as a partner to Superdry."

Superdry's goals for 2030 are set high and include major initiatives in new sustainable solutions. On their website, they put this in words: "Our ambition is to become the most sustainable listed global fashion brand on the planet in 2030. Our goal continues to focus on producing the most durable product, while protecting our planet and support j s our people in everything we do. We will do the right thing and leave a positive environmental legacy. Accelerating our goals means that our commitments are in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030."

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We aRe Spin Dye / Cision

30.03.2021

ISKO™ Selvedge: contemporary denim heritage

ISKO introduces ISKO™ Selvedge – a 21st century reinterpretation of one of the most legendary denim fabrics ever made. Inspired by the history and reverence of original Selvedge denim, ISKO has applied its high-performance patented technologies to develop a new Selvedge range. Available in a wide selection of weights, stretch options and finishes, ISKO™ Selvedge adds flexibility, softness and comfort to a fabric more commonly known for its raw and rigid qualities.

The new ISKO™ Selvedge range preserves the authenticity and many of Selvedge’s hallmarks beloved by true denim aficionados the world over, whilst introducing modern attributes such as sustainability, comfort and wearability, which are guaranteed to make it a favorite of a new generation of denim lovers.

ISKO introduces ISKO™ Selvedge – a 21st century reinterpretation of one of the most legendary denim fabrics ever made. Inspired by the history and reverence of original Selvedge denim, ISKO has applied its high-performance patented technologies to develop a new Selvedge range. Available in a wide selection of weights, stretch options and finishes, ISKO™ Selvedge adds flexibility, softness and comfort to a fabric more commonly known for its raw and rigid qualities.

The new ISKO™ Selvedge range preserves the authenticity and many of Selvedge’s hallmarks beloved by true denim aficionados the world over, whilst introducing modern attributes such as sustainability, comfort and wearability, which are guaranteed to make it a favorite of a new generation of denim lovers.

The range includes 19 fabric varieties, with weights spanning from 7.75 to 14.5 oz and elasticity options between 13% – 52% for outstanding recovery and holding power. This variegated array relies on R-TWO™ technology. Certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials, this platform ensures full traceability, minimizing environmental impact and delivering astounding quality to each solution included in the ISKO™ Selvedge family.

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Recycled polyester becomes a production standard for zips' tapes: a new step in Riri Group’s green path. (c) Riri Group
Riri Eco 006 Metal
30.03.2021

RIRI Group - Recycled polyester becomes a production standard

  • Recycled polyester becomes a production standard for zips' tapes: a new step in Riri Group’s green path.
  • Riri is the first company in the fashion accessories industry to complete its transition towards an exclusive use of recycled polyester for zips’ tapes.

To Riri, being ‘Responsible today for a sustainable tomorrow’ means looking ahead, toward a real effort in bringing sustainability in operational decisions, even if they mean more management issues and lead to changes out of the comfort zone which is the result of years of experiences and processes. Riri Group thus becomes the first manufacturing company in the fashion accessories industry to introduce the use of recycled polyester as production standard for its zip range. This achievement marks another essential one in the sustainability path that the Swiss-Italian Group has walked since the 90s. This change fits perfectly the Group’s green approach which sees innovation for the future as one of the main pillars of the corporate strategy, as well as the commitment to protecting natural resources and to improving the

  • Recycled polyester becomes a production standard for zips' tapes: a new step in Riri Group’s green path.
  • Riri is the first company in the fashion accessories industry to complete its transition towards an exclusive use of recycled polyester for zips’ tapes.

To Riri, being ‘Responsible today for a sustainable tomorrow’ means looking ahead, toward a real effort in bringing sustainability in operational decisions, even if they mean more management issues and lead to changes out of the comfort zone which is the result of years of experiences and processes. Riri Group thus becomes the first manufacturing company in the fashion accessories industry to introduce the use of recycled polyester as production standard for its zip range. This achievement marks another essential one in the sustainability path that the Swiss-Italian Group has walked since the 90s. This change fits perfectly the Group’s green approach which sees innovation for the future as one of the main pillars of the corporate strategy, as well as the commitment to protecting natural resources and to improving the
traceability and transparency of both materials and processes, in a framework that sees to rethink social and economic models. Riri’s slogan “excellence in details” can also be read as “sustainability in details” as it speaks to the company’s will to act putting sustainability first.

By employing recycled polyester as production standard for the zip range, the contribution to sustainability on a quantitative level will be significant:

• The company, in fact, will reduce emissions resulting from polyester purchase by 32%; thus, carbon footprint will be cut down by 3%, for zip production. As a result, 460,000 kg of
CO2 per year is saved, the same as 169 return flights from Geneve to New York.

• All the recycled polyester is GRS (Global Recycled Standard)-certified, highlighting Riri’s constant commitment to choosing suppliers that meet the industry’s international standards.

• The recycled polyester used in tapes for zips is made from recycled polyester fibers, both  pre- (20%) and post-consumer (80%).

• An important contribution is made to the goal of increasing the global use of recycled polyester, as stated by Textile Exchange, from 14% to 20% by 2030.

This choice shows once more the ability of the company to develop products that keep in mind the environment whilst preserving functionality, reliability and that visual taste that the world of fashion requires.

Indeed, Riri has introduced its first recycled polyester tape in 2013 and since then has been consistently increasing the use of GRS-certified recycled polyester that comes from recycled materials.

“We are proud of this step and the effect that it has on sustainability and the cultural change through which we approach the development and improvement of our products” states Renato Usoni, Riri Group’s CEO. “Our innovation is the result of a tireless research of low environmental impact materials, an approach that has been the foundation of our identity for many years, but that now is renewed once more to make another step toward the future”.

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Menabo Group SRL

Carnet by Ratti Group teams up with Bemberg™ for its ultimate collection of premium, exclusive, responsible lining fabrics © Bemberg
Some of the 100% Bemberg™ fabrics from Carnet collection
17.03.2021

Carnet and Bemberg™ team up

  • Carnet by Ratti Group teams up with Bemberg™ for its ultimate collection of premium, exclusive, responsible lining fabrics


Bemberg™ smart-tech fibers interweave circular economy into the new ‘bunch’ of lining textiles by the renowned fabric manufacturer which partners with tailors, designers and brands to bring style e and responsibility in the made-to-measure menswear and womenswear contemporary wardrobe.
 
The new ‘bunch’ of Bemberg™ fabrics for high-quality linings comprises 59 references that come in vibrant and contemporary colors. The collection reflects Carnet’s constant quest for exclusivity as well as a new vision for the future, thanks to Bemberg™ precious ingredient. “Because there is no style without sustainability” comments Ettore Pellegrini of Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia which supplies Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei the world-leading materials manufacturer.

  • Carnet by Ratti Group teams up with Bemberg™ for its ultimate collection of premium, exclusive, responsible lining fabrics


Bemberg™ smart-tech fibers interweave circular economy into the new ‘bunch’ of lining textiles by the renowned fabric manufacturer which partners with tailors, designers and brands to bring style e and responsibility in the made-to-measure menswear and womenswear contemporary wardrobe.
 
The new ‘bunch’ of Bemberg™ fabrics for high-quality linings comprises 59 references that come in vibrant and contemporary colors. The collection reflects Carnet’s constant quest for exclusivity as well as a new vision for the future, thanks to Bemberg™ precious ingredient. “Because there is no style without sustainability” comments Ettore Pellegrini of Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia which supplies Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei the world-leading materials manufacturer.

Bemberg™ smart-tech fibers interweave circular economy into the new ‘bunch’ of lining textiles by the renowned fabric manufacturer which partners with tailors, designers and brands to bring style e and responsibility in the made-to-measure menswear and womenswear contemporary wardrobe.
 
The new ‘bunch’ of Bemberg™ fabrics for high-quality linings comprises 59 references that come in vibrant and contemporary colors. The collection reflects Carnet’s constant quest for exclusivity as well as a new vision for the future, thanks to Bemberg™ precious ingredient. “Because there is no style without sustainability” comments Ettore Pellegrini of Asahi Kasei Fibers Italia which supplies Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei the world-leading materials manufacturer.

Bemberg™ is the high-tech ingredient born from the transformation of cotton linters through a full circular, transparent and entirely traceable process. The result is a high-performing unique and precious fiber with anti-static and humidity-control properties. “By choosing to work with Bemberg™, we injected sustainability in the collection in order to offer ‘the best quality chance’ to tailors, designers, brands, and garment makers who believe in and commit to responsible yet premium and exclusive fashion.” Adds Alessandro Ivaldi, Business director at Carnet by Ratti Group.
 
Carnet is a division of the Ratti Group that manufactures and distributes the best fabrics all over the world for the realization of made-to-measure garments for both men and women. In each collection, Carnet’s fabrics are able to show the experience of those who know the code of style. A wide range of exclusives bases, Carnet offers high-end meter fabrics for both men and women.
 
The new Carnet’s  Bemberg™ fabrics for lining range is also available online with over 300.000 metres of fabric that can be purchased with a minimum order of just 50 cm, with delivery granted within 72 hours in over 50 countries.

Swiss weaving machinery manufacturers are in the forefront of novel application development ©Stäubli
Multilayer Aramid
17.03.2021

Swiss weaving: Fabrics of the future

  • Swiss weaving machinery manufacturers are in the forefront of novel application development

Shoes and electronic calculators are probably not the first products people would associate with the textile weaving process. But they certainly signpost the future for woven fabrics, as two examples of the ever-wider possibilities of latest technology in the field. Fashion and function already combine in the increasing popularity of woven fabrics for shoes, and this is a present and future trend. Calculators in fabrics? That’s another story of ingenious development, using so-called ‘meander fields’ on the back and keys printed on the front of the material.

  • Swiss weaving machinery manufacturers are in the forefront of novel application development

Shoes and electronic calculators are probably not the first products people would associate with the textile weaving process. But they certainly signpost the future for woven fabrics, as two examples of the ever-wider possibilities of latest technology in the field. Fashion and function already combine in the increasing popularity of woven fabrics for shoes, and this is a present and future trend. Calculators in fabrics? That’s another story of ingenious development, using so-called ‘meander fields’ on the back and keys printed on the front of the material.

These glimpses of the outlook for modern weavers are among the highlights of developments now being pioneered by Swiss textile machinery companies. All weaving markets require innovation, as well as speed, efficiency, quality and sustainability. Member firms of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association respond to these needs at every point in the process – from tightening the first thread in the warp to winding the last inch for fabric delivery. They also share a common advantage, with a leading position in the traditional weaving industry as well as the expertise to foster new and exciting applications.

Technology and research cooperation
The concept of a ‘textile calculator’ was developed by Jakob Müller Group, in cooperation with the textile research institute Thuringen-Vogtland. Müller’s patented MDW® multi-directional weaving technology is able to create the meander fields which allow calculator functions to be accessed at a touch. A novel and useful facility, which suggests limitless expansion.

Today, the latest woven shoes are appreciated for their precise and comfortable fit. They score through their durability, strength and stability, meeting the requirements of individual athletes across many sports, as well as leisurewear. Stäubli is well known as a leading global specialist in weaving preparation, shedding systems and high-speed textile machinery. Its jacquard machines offer great flexibility across a wide range of formats, weaving all types of technical textiles, lightweight reinforcement fabrics – and shoes.

It’s possible to weave new materials such as ceramics, mix fibers such as aramid, carbon and other, and produce innovative multi-layers with variable thicknesses. Such applications put special demands on weaving machines which are fulfilled by Stäubli high-performance TF weaving systems.

Great weaving results are impossible without perfect warp tension, now available thanks to the world-leading electronic warp feeding systems of Crealet. Some market segments in weaving industry today demand warp let-off systems which meet individual customer requirements. For example, the company has recognized expertise to understand that geotextile products often need special treatment, as provided by its intelligent warp tension control system. Individual and connective solutions are designed to allow external support via remote link. Crealet’s warp let-off systems are widely used in both ribbon and broadloom weaving, for technical textiles applied on single or multiple warp beams and creels.

Functional, sustainable, automated
Trends in the field of woven narrow fabrics are clearly focused on functionality and sustainability. The Jakob Müller Group has already embraced these principles – for example using natural fibers for 100% recyclable labels with a soft-feel selvedge. It also focuses as much as possible on the processing of recycled, synthetic materials. Both PET bottles and polyester waste from production are recycled and processed into elastic and rigid tapes for the apparel industry.

For efficient fabric production environments, it is now recognized that automated quality solutions are essential. Quality standards are increasing everywhere and zero-defect levels are mandatory for sensitive applications such as airbags and protective apparel.

Uster’s latest generation of on-loom monitoring and inspection systems offers real operational improvements for weavers. The fabric quality monitoring prevents waste, while the quality assurance system significantly improves first-quality yield for all applications. Protecting fabric makers from costly claims and damaged reputations, automated fabric inspection also removes the need for slow, costly and unreliable manual inspection, freeing operators to focus on higher-skilled jobs.

Smart and collaborative robotics (cobots) offer many automation possibilities in weaving rooms. Stäubli’s future oriented robotics division is a driver in this segment with first effective installations in warp and creel preparation.

Control and productivity
Willy Grob’s specialized solutions for woven fabric winding focus on reliable control of tension, keeping it constant from the start of the process right through to the full cloth roll. Continuous digital control is especially important for sensitive fabrics, while performance and productivity are also critical advantages. In this regard, the company’s large-scale batching units can provide ten times the winding capacity of a regular winder integrated in the weaving machine.

The customized concept by Grob as well as design and implementation result in great flexibility and functionality of the fabric winding equipment – yet another example of Swiss ingenuity in textile machinery.  
There is even more innovation to come in weaving – and in other segments – from members of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association in future! This confident assertion is founded on an impressive statistic: the 4077 years of experience behind the creative power of the association’s member firms. It’s proof positive that their developments grow out of profound knowledge and continuous research.

How to do more with less explored at Kingpins24 Flash (c) Monfords
Monforts has a leading position in the field of denim finishing with its well proven Thermex continuous dyeing systems, Montex stenter dryers and other lines for resource-efficient and economical processing.
09.03.2021

How to do more with less explored at Kingpins24 Flash

  • Major Monforts denim customers continue to pioneer new initiatives that are pushing the boundaries of sustainable production.

Recycling their cotton waste has become one way these companies can do more with less, and at the recent Kingpins24 Flash online event, Sedef Uncu Aki, director of Orta, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, announced a new partnership with leading recycling operation Gama Recycle.

Traceable
“Through this local partnership we will supply the waste from our spinning mills and return around 3,000 tons of premium quality cotton back to them,” she said. “We have established a truly controlled and traceable system and partnering with a domestic recycling centre is important because a lot the carbon emissions associated with recycling usually come from transportation.”

  • Major Monforts denim customers continue to pioneer new initiatives that are pushing the boundaries of sustainable production.

Recycling their cotton waste has become one way these companies can do more with less, and at the recent Kingpins24 Flash online event, Sedef Uncu Aki, director of Orta, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, announced a new partnership with leading recycling operation Gama Recycle.

Traceable
“Through this local partnership we will supply the waste from our spinning mills and return around 3,000 tons of premium quality cotton back to them,” she said. “We have established a truly controlled and traceable system and partnering with a domestic recycling centre is important because a lot the carbon emissions associated with recycling usually come from transportation.”

Orta’s ZeroMax range meanwhile uses no cotton at all, being based on Lenzing’s Tencel cellulosic fibre, while the company’s involvement in denim production for a recent launch by Levi Strauss, of jeans made with organic cotton and Circulose – a breakthrough material developed by re:newcell of Sweden and partners – was hailed as a further step forward.

To make Circulose, re:newcell repurposes discarded cotton textiles, such as worn-out denim jeans, through a process akin to recycling paper. The incoming waste fabrics are broken down using water. The colour is then stripped from these materials using an eco-friendly bleach and after any synthetic fibres are removed from the mix, the slurry-like mixture is dried and the excess water is extracted, leaving behind a sheet of Circulose. This sheet is then made into viscose fibre which is combined with cotton and woven into new fabrics.

Circular Park
Omer Ahmed, CEO of Artistic Milliners also announced plans for his company’s new 70,000 square-foot Circular Park in Karachi, Pakistan, at Kingpins24 Flash.

Once complete, this will add three million square metres of additional denim capacity a month to the company’s production and take its total recycled output to a monthly five million metres.
Ahmed observed that there is currently a lack of sustainable fibres that are readily available to use for denim production at scale.

“Organic cotton is too expensive, and in my opinion always will be,” he said. “Cottonised hemp is also not cheap and it’s hard to mix with cotton, while the new regenerated cellulose fibres that are now emerging are promising, but currently in short supply. Recycled polyester is meanwhile still based on petroleum resources which we want to move away from. As a consequence, there are only a few other options for us as a manufacturer and this new project will help us minimise our own waste while significantly lowering our carbon footprint.”

Other Monforts denim customers to introduce cotton fibre recycling operations at their plants recently include AGI Denim, Bossa and Soorty.

Vertical savings
Refresh is the name of the latest collection from AGI Denim – reflecting the company’s significant reduction in water consumption.

The company has just opened new fibre spinning and denim mills at its complex in Karachi, Pakistan.

“Over the years we’ve gone through a series of backward integration steps to become fully vertical,” said AGI Denim executive director Ahmed Javed, at Kingpins24 Flash. “In our latest expansion, we revisited every step of the production processes in order to make resource savings.”

Innovations have included the installation of proprietary robotics for garment finishing, but the most attention has been paid to water savings.

“Pakistan is one of the largest cotton-producing companies in the world and we’re fortunate that the type of cotton that is grown here is well suited to denim production and also helps us lower our carbon footprint, with everything done in close proximity,” Javed said. “In the lifecycle of a pair of denim jeans, however, cotton fibre production contributes 68% of water consumption. While we cannot control how much water cotton needs for it to grow, we can rethink the way we use it in our factory.”

Refresh-branded denims are washed from 100% recycled water as a result of the company’s new wastewater treatment plant, which puts production wastewater through a series of steps beginning with equalisation, followed by aeration and concluding with sedimentation. The water travels through filtration and ultrafiltration systems before being subjected to an activated carbon system and finally a reverse osmosis system to reduce any dissolved salts.

AGI now recycles 4.4 million gallons of water each month – enough to wash a million pairs of jeans.

Sustainable
Monforts has a leading position in the field of denim finishing with its well proven Thermex continuous dyeing systems, Montex stenter dryers and other lines for resource-efficient and economical processing.

“Our denim partners are constantly setting themselves new goals in respect of sustainable production – and more importantly, achieving them,” says Hans Wroblowski, Monforts Head of Denim. “We work closely with them with the aim of constantly optimising processing parameters and achieving further savings in energy, water and raw materials throughout the dyeing and finishing stages of production.”

The latest Monforts innovation for denim is the CYD yarn dyeing system. This technology is based on the effective and established dyeing process for denim fabrics that is now being applied for yarn dyeing. The CYD system integrates new functions and processes into the weaving preparation processes to increase quality, flexibility, economic viability and productivity. A full CYD line is now available for trials at the company’s Advanced Technology Centre in Mönchengladbach, Germany.”

Archroma becomes The BHive® partner for chemical compliance and management (c) The BHive®
09.03.2021

Archroma becomes The BHive® partner for Chemical Compliance and Management

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that it has become a The BHive® partner to help foster chemical compliance and management across the textile supply chain.

The BHive® is an innovative digital chemical management platform that provides at-a-glance information about chemical products to its users. It was developed by GoBlu International Ltd. to allow manufacturing facilities to easily create digital inventories of the chemical products used onsite using a smartphone. They can identify in a matter of seconds which products meet sustainability requirements of their brand and retail customers, who they can share this information with as well. This enables brands and retailers to achieve full transparency about the chemical use in their global supply chain. Now, over 30 international fashion brands and 500 factories are partnered with The BHive® to drive sustainable chemistry in the textile and fashion industry.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that it has become a The BHive® partner to help foster chemical compliance and management across the textile supply chain.

The BHive® is an innovative digital chemical management platform that provides at-a-glance information about chemical products to its users. It was developed by GoBlu International Ltd. to allow manufacturing facilities to easily create digital inventories of the chemical products used onsite using a smartphone. They can identify in a matter of seconds which products meet sustainability requirements of their brand and retail customers, who they can share this information with as well. This enables brands and retailers to achieve full transparency about the chemical use in their global supply chain. Now, over 30 international fashion brands and 500 factories are partnered with The BHive® to drive sustainable chemistry in the textile and fashion industry.

More than 2000 Archroma chemical products and dyes are now included in The BHive® database.
The company has been very active in the past few years in developing solution systems and innovations in line with the 3 pillars of 'The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced. It’s our nature'.

Paul Cowell, Head of Archroma’s Competence Centers for Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, explains: "With the pandemic crisis, textile manufacturers are experiencing numerous logistic bottlenecks and challenges. With The BHive®, our partners have now an additional access path to the information about chemical usage and compliance for the Archroma products they keep at their facilities."

08.03.2021

Tessitura Colombo: Intimissimi's new Sustainable Collection

Intimissimi, a famous lingerie brand, gives an edge of responsible innovation with Tessitura Colombo recycled and plant-based colored ingredients.

Intimissimi, a renowned lingerie brand, constantly engaged in research and development of innovative collections expressed through its performances: for this collection, the lingerie brand has selected made in Italy ingredients of Tessitura Colombo, a lace manufacturer that has always prioritized the protection of the environment and natural resources.

"Nature's dream", coming to stores this spring, is the name of the new line that wants to be inspired by nature and where sustainability is fully integrated throughout premium recycled ingredients and natural plant dyed process. "Nature's dream" is part of the sustainable families of the #intimissimicares collection, that is created to comply with short and long-term sustainability objectives: attention to the usage of natural resources, protection of the environment, control of the supply chain and choice of sustainable fibres.

Intimissimi, a famous lingerie brand, gives an edge of responsible innovation with Tessitura Colombo recycled and plant-based colored ingredients.

Intimissimi, a renowned lingerie brand, constantly engaged in research and development of innovative collections expressed through its performances: for this collection, the lingerie brand has selected made in Italy ingredients of Tessitura Colombo, a lace manufacturer that has always prioritized the protection of the environment and natural resources.

"Nature's dream", coming to stores this spring, is the name of the new line that wants to be inspired by nature and where sustainability is fully integrated throughout premium recycled ingredients and natural plant dyed process. "Nature's dream" is part of the sustainable families of the #intimissimicares collection, that is created to comply with short and long-term sustainability objectives: attention to the usage of natural resources, protection of the environment, control of the supply chain and choice of sustainable fibres.

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GB Network

03.03.2021

CHIC Shanghai findet vom 17.-19. März 2021 statt

  • CHIC Shanghai findet vom 17.-19. März 2021 statt, anstelle des ursprünglichen Termins vom 10.-12. März 2021 (aufgrund neuer Regularien zur Kontrolle des Infektionsgeschehens)
  • 905 Aussteller zeigen Präsenz auf der CHIC
  • Parallel: CHIC ONLINE als digitale Plattform mit Upgrade der CHIC APP
  • CHIC GARDEN: setzt Fashion & Nachhaltigkeit in Szene

Die Frühjahrsveranstaltung der CHIC findet vom 17. bis 19. März unter Einhaltung strikter Hygienevorgaben im National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai statt. Der ursprünglich geplante Termin war der 10. bis 12. März 2021.

  • CHIC Shanghai findet vom 17.-19. März 2021 statt, anstelle des ursprünglichen Termins vom 10.-12. März 2021 (aufgrund neuer Regularien zur Kontrolle des Infektionsgeschehens)
  • 905 Aussteller zeigen Präsenz auf der CHIC
  • Parallel: CHIC ONLINE als digitale Plattform mit Upgrade der CHIC APP
  • CHIC GARDEN: setzt Fashion & Nachhaltigkeit in Szene

Die Frühjahrsveranstaltung der CHIC findet vom 17. bis 19. März unter Einhaltung strikter Hygienevorgaben im National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai statt. Der ursprünglich geplante Termin war der 10. bis 12. März 2021.

Die chinesische Wirtschaft hat sich nach der Pandemie in China wieder erholt und bereits im vierten Quartal 2020 mit 6,5% Wachstum Vorkrisenniveau erreicht. McKinsey-Schätzungen liegen bei einem 5 bis 10%igen Umsatzwachstum in China in 2021 verglichen mit dem in 2019. Dank der guten Absätze in China haben insbesondere die Mode-Luxusmarken ihre Umsatzzahlen verbessern können. Aber auch im chinesischen Onlinehandel lagen im achten Jahr in Folge die Umsätze an weltweit erster Stelle. Das durchschnittliche Pro-Kopf-Einkommen der Konsumenten ist im letzten Jahr um 3,8% gestiegen.

905 Aussteller und 932 Brands werden sich vor Ort auf der CHIC präsentieren. Erwartet werden ca. 95.000 Fachbesucher aller Retailbereiche einschließlich aller relevanten Online-Verkaufsplattformen. Die Online- und Livestreaming-Veranstaltungen der CHIC, die parallel zu den Messen durchgeführt werden, verzeichnen seit April letzten Jahres im Schnitt 150.000 Klicks zu jeder Show.

CHIC Garden
Bis 2060 soll China klimaneutral werden, was natürlich auch den Modesektor betrifft. Insgesamt hat sich das Bewusstsein chinesischer Konsumenten noch stärker hin zu hochwertigen, ökologischen Kollektionen entwickelt. McKinsey & BoF analysieren in ihrem "State of Fashion 2021" Bericht diese Bewusstseinsentwicklung in China, dass Konsumenten und Produzenten zunehmend die Bedeutung gemeinsamer Anstrengungen aller Teilnehmer in der Wertschöpfungskette zusammenzuarbeiten erkennen, um Nachhaltigkeit in der Modewirtschaft zu erreichen.

Mit dem Topic "CHIC Garden" visualisiert die Flagship-Veranstaltung der CHIC dieses Thema. Mit Hilfe von Gartendesign-Experten wird die Messe in ein inspirierendes Gartenparadies verwandelt, das die Nähe zur Natur und die Wertschätzung der natürlichen Ressourcen widerspiegelt.

Die Durchführung des deutschen Pavillons "Made in Germany" wurde auf März 2022 verschoben.

Die Herbstveranstaltung der CHIC findet in diesem Jahr ausnahmsweise im August statt (25. bis 27. August 2021).

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JANDALI

Iluna: Sustainability in the lace manufacturing industry (c) Iluna Group
16.02.2021

Iluna: Sustainability in the lace manufacturing industry

Since 2014, Iluna Group Srl stands out for braiding together the values of beauty, innovation and responsibility.
The company achieved this with Iluna Lab, a cutting-edge research and development centre where laces are conceived and engineered to become sustainable ingredients for the contemporary wardrobe.
The smart values are attested by the STeP - Sustainable Textile Production by Oeko – Tex® certification for its ethic approach. “We are also the first lace producer to have gained the GRS - Global Recycled Standard for transformed products, and whose products are all certified OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.” Comments Walter Colombo, Technical Director at Iluna Group Srl.
 Moreover, in recognition of the great value of responsible innovation, Iluna Group is now officially a partner of C.L.A.S.S., the international ecohub founded in 2007 by Giusy Bettoni, a reference point in the fashion and textile sector for all those who want to make fashion smarter.

Since 2014, Iluna Group Srl stands out for braiding together the values of beauty, innovation and responsibility.
The company achieved this with Iluna Lab, a cutting-edge research and development centre where laces are conceived and engineered to become sustainable ingredients for the contemporary wardrobe.
The smart values are attested by the STeP - Sustainable Textile Production by Oeko – Tex® certification for its ethic approach. “We are also the first lace producer to have gained the GRS - Global Recycled Standard for transformed products, and whose products are all certified OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.” Comments Walter Colombo, Technical Director at Iluna Group Srl.
 Moreover, in recognition of the great value of responsible innovation, Iluna Group is now officially a partner of C.L.A.S.S., the international ecohub founded in 2007 by Giusy Bettoni, a reference point in the fashion and textile sector for all those who want to make fashion smarter.

Now the company announces two important collaborations with Néné Paris and NOO, “two booming French brands which have intercepted and share our values and vision for sustainability where beauty and innovation are key”.

Néné focuses on preserving natural resources using only upcycled fabrics or fabrics made with recycled fibers. Each and every step of the production is entirely made in Europe.

French independent designer brand NOO creates exquisite lingerie, timeless ready-to-wear garments and bold cut swimwear and bodysuit for women. The brand pays extreme care to aesthetics and details at every step of the production process, from sourcing materials to waste reduction, choosing factories and using recyclable packagings.

Weitere Informationen:
ILUNA Group lingerie Sustainability Upcycling
Quelle:

GB Network

15.02.2021

ISKO unveils its 2022 Collection Vol.1

ISKO™, a leading denim ingredient brand, has applied its Responsible Innovation™ approach to create a collection with environmental and social responsibility at its heart. Incorporating clever technologies, a myriad of finishes and colors and state-of-the-art production techniques – ISKO works beyond compliance to ensure the highest standards have been met for its latest collection. Style, comfort and new advancements will inspire everyone from passionate denimheads to those on a quest for a comfortable look and feel – from the most laidback setting to the most extravagant occasions.

The collection uses ISKO R-TWO™ fabrics, made of a blend of reused and/or recycled resources. Certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials, R-TWO ensures full traceability of reused and recycled content, maximizing impact at scale.

Collection 2022 Vol.1 includes four lifestyles, featuring comfort, style, color options and surprising new editions. These are meant to provide inspiration, highlighting and enhancing the properties and benefits of ISKO’s innovations according to specific moods and vibes.

ISKO™, a leading denim ingredient brand, has applied its Responsible Innovation™ approach to create a collection with environmental and social responsibility at its heart. Incorporating clever technologies, a myriad of finishes and colors and state-of-the-art production techniques – ISKO works beyond compliance to ensure the highest standards have been met for its latest collection. Style, comfort and new advancements will inspire everyone from passionate denimheads to those on a quest for a comfortable look and feel – from the most laidback setting to the most extravagant occasions.

The collection uses ISKO R-TWO™ fabrics, made of a blend of reused and/or recycled resources. Certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials, R-TWO ensures full traceability of reused and recycled content, maximizing impact at scale.

Collection 2022 Vol.1 includes four lifestyles, featuring comfort, style, color options and surprising new editions. These are meant to provide inspiration, highlighting and enhancing the properties and benefits of ISKO’s innovations according to specific moods and vibes.

Quelle:

menabo

CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 (c) C.L.A.S.S.
C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto
12.02.2021

CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021

  • C.L.A.S.S. launches the Manifesto for Responsible Fashion and kicks off the CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021
  • What does it mean to be a “game changer” in green fashion?
  • What are the false myths of eco-fashion and what are the guidelines for innovating while safeguarding the planet? And how do you tell the story behind a sustainable fashion collection?

An annual competition to reward a visionary creative who combines design, responsible innovation and communication, capable of raising contemporary consumer awareness of the new values of sustainable fashion. This is the Call to Action launched to find the C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 by Giusy Bettoni of C.L.A.S.S. in the Smart Voices panel "C.L.A.S.S. ICON: Award and Manifesto for Responsible Fashion", moderated by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, and starring, on the 10th February, the fashion designer Gilberto Calzolari, recipient of the international award for creative visionaries in the world of fashion C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award 2020, and Federico Poletti, Marketing and Communication Director of WHITE SHOW.

  • C.L.A.S.S. launches the Manifesto for Responsible Fashion and kicks off the CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021
  • What does it mean to be a “game changer” in green fashion?
  • What are the false myths of eco-fashion and what are the guidelines for innovating while safeguarding the planet? And how do you tell the story behind a sustainable fashion collection?

An annual competition to reward a visionary creative who combines design, responsible innovation and communication, capable of raising contemporary consumer awareness of the new values of sustainable fashion. This is the Call to Action launched to find the C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 by Giusy Bettoni of C.L.A.S.S. in the Smart Voices panel "C.L.A.S.S. ICON: Award and Manifesto for Responsible Fashion", moderated by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, and starring, on the 10th February, the fashion designer Gilberto Calzolari, recipient of the international award for creative visionaries in the world of fashion C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award 2020, and Federico Poletti, Marketing and Communication Director of WHITE SHOW.

C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto  

During the Smart Voice, the C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto for Responsible Fashion, the 2021 edition of the C.L.A.S.S. ICON competition and the Sustainability Formula were presented.

C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award is an international award for visionary creatives in the fashion world who are able to convey the values of sustainability not only to fashion professionals, but also to the wider public: consumers. "We created C.L.A.S.S. ICON to reward visionary designers who create their collections by combining design, innovation and responsibility and who are able to communicate the values behind their garments authentically and effectively to consumers. It's time for storymaking and storytelling to align, otherwise it's just greenwashing" says Giusy Bettoni.

From 15th of February to 15th of April it will be possible to apply by sending an email to classicon@classecohub.org, with a description and objectives of the brand, the sustainability values adopted and the strategy, the designer's profile, a photo-video story of the latest collection, and any previous awards won (all info on http://www.classecohub.org).

During the panel, designer Gilberto Calzolari, the first winner of the first C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award, shared his vision for responsible fashion and his current projects. "My brand is a laboratory of experimentation. I create fashion to open conversations and change the way people behave and think. My creativity, from the choice of fabrics and processes to the image I decide to communicate, are the weapons at my disposal. Since the beginning, I have been really excited to team up with C.L.A.S.S. in order to share a common and challenging journey, with the perspective to be part of a constantly growing network activating mutual support. I have always thought at my collections as a call to action for a better future and now more than ever my mission as C.L.A.S.S. ICON is to make people understand that commitment and sustainability can and must go hand in hand with beauty and elegance. The adage 'kalòs kai agathòs' is one of the classical teachings that should never be forgotten: aesthetics, in my opinion, is inseparable from ethics. That's why I don't just target professionals, but also the end consumer, fashionistas and beyond" says Gilberto.

"For the first edition of C.L.A.S.S. ICON in 2020 Gilberto was decreed as our chosen one, and the path together was sanctioned at that moment: the sharing of values and visions is an indissoluble bond that keeps us united over time. Like Gilberto, each ICON will be part of a community where together with C.L.A.S.S. will try to make a real smart fashion and above all create an important voice," says Giusy Bettoni.

In support of the C.L.A.S.S. ICON award, C.L.A.S.S. presented its Manifesto for Responsible Fashion, which summarises the values that C.L.A.S.S. has been researching, communicating and developing since 2007: the role of the ethical company and its transparent production, the importance of traceable and healthy products, with total respect for people and the environment. A commitment to a circular economy with a positive impact that also means safeguarding the seas, the ocean, the use of water, energy and resources.

"A Manifesto for fashion with the lowest possible impact on the planet and on people and animals’ health thanks to responsible innovation, perfectly up to the challenges of contemporary lifestyle. This is why I created the Sustainability Formula, which only exists when there is design, responsible innovation and we are able to track and measure the impact of products and processes and communicate the new values in an appropriate way. In a word, when there is knowledge" concludes Giusy Bettoni.
 
F = D x I x S x C
F= Fashion
D=Design
S=Sustainability
C=Communication

08.02.2021

ISKO and HIGH collaborate to create Jacket and Pants

Intelligently designed clothes made with the latest manufacturing technology are the results of the partnership between on of the leading denim innovators ISKO and the Italian brand HIGH. A project, part of the SS2021 HIGH collection, is the start of collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable fashion.

Aimed at bringing a positive change both for the planet and its people, the project presents two pieces – jacket and pants – which embody HIGH’s approach to creativity and production: a wellbalanced mix of specialists’ expertise and a tireless investigation on the latest and most responsible fabric technologies. HIGH identified the R-TWO™ program as the right fabric ingredient, ideal to level up sustainability in its looks.

Intelligently designed clothes made with the latest manufacturing technology are the results of the partnership between on of the leading denim innovators ISKO and the Italian brand HIGH. A project, part of the SS2021 HIGH collection, is the start of collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable fashion.

Aimed at bringing a positive change both for the planet and its people, the project presents two pieces – jacket and pants – which embody HIGH’s approach to creativity and production: a wellbalanced mix of specialists’ expertise and a tireless investigation on the latest and most responsible fabric technologies. HIGH identified the R-TWO™ program as the right fabric ingredient, ideal to level up sustainability in its looks.

Relying on a blend of reused and recycled materials, this revolutionary platform works by embedding material circularity into the production process, designing waste out of the system and minimizing impact at scale. With fully traced reused cotton coming from ISKO’s production loss, which is prevented from becoming waste by adding it back into the spinning process, and an efficient use of polyester materials which are spun into newly recycled fibers, the program can provide certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials. According to the percentage of material contained, these can be either the Content Claim Standard, Global Recycled Standard, Organic Content Standard or Recycled Claim Standard, ensuring better use of raw materials and resource efficiency while providing advanced concepts that don’t compromise on their look and performance.

Additionally, to meet HIGH’s performance needs, ISKO has brought to the table one of its most popular technologies, of course in its R-TWO™ version: Jeggings™, super-stretch denim technology. Soft and lightweight as leggings, it provides comfort with the look of authentic denim and provides the perfect, responsible solution to usher the partnership.

Weitere Informationen:
Isko Denim Sustainability
Quelle:

Menabò Group

DSM/Sympatex Technologies: Launch of Bio-based Arnitel® specialty materials (c) Sympatex® Technologies
05.02.2021

DSM/Sympatex Technologies: Launch of Bio-based Arnitel® specialty materials

Royal DSM announces that its DSM Engineering Materials business will launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex Technologies. In this way, DSM Engineering Materials is taking the next step on its sustainability journey and enabling its customers to transition to a more circular and bio-based economy.

To address growing consumer and legislative demand for lower carbon footprint and more sustainable feedstock, the sports and apparel value chain is increasingly integrating bio-based materials into its designs. By offering a new range of mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, DSM Engineering Materials is enabling membrane manufacturer, Sympatex Technologies to meet these demands and make more sustainable choices.

DSM’s bio-based Arnitel® is manufactured with bio-based feedstock using a mass-balance approach1. The end product contains more than 25% bio-based content by weight.

Royal DSM announces that its DSM Engineering Materials business will launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex Technologies. In this way, DSM Engineering Materials is taking the next step on its sustainability journey and enabling its customers to transition to a more circular and bio-based economy.

To address growing consumer and legislative demand for lower carbon footprint and more sustainable feedstock, the sports and apparel value chain is increasingly integrating bio-based materials into its designs. By offering a new range of mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, DSM Engineering Materials is enabling membrane manufacturer, Sympatex Technologies to meet these demands and make more sustainable choices.

DSM’s bio-based Arnitel® is manufactured with bio-based feedstock using a mass-balance approach1. The end product contains more than 25% bio-based content by weight.

Sympatex uses Arnitel® to manufacture its waterproof, windproof, and breathable membranes for sports applications. The transition to bio-based feedstock will maintain the unique functional properties of Arnitel® and will enable Sympatex to easily shift to a more sustainable solution with a lower carbon footprint without having to requalify materials.

 

1 Mass balance accounting is a well-known approach that has been designed to trace the flow of materials through a complex value chain. The mass balance approach provides a set of rules for how to allocate the bio-based and/or recycled content to different products to be able to claim and market the content as ‘bio’-based or ‘recycled’-based. Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation (Mass Balance White Paper).

14.01.2021

Hologenix and Kelheim Fibres launch Celliant Viscose

Hologenix, creators of Celliant®, infrared responsive technology, and Kelheim Fibres, a world-leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers, have partnered to launch Celliant Viscose at ISPO Munich 2021. Celliant Viscose is a finalist in Best Products by ISPO and will be showcased in the Fibers & Insulations Category for ISPO Textrends, where realistic views and 3-D simulations will be available for each material.

The introduction of nature-based Celliant Viscose will be the first in-fiber infrared sustainable solution on the market and meets a consumer demand for more environmentally friendly textiles. An alternative to synthetic fibers and extremely versatile, Celliant Viscose blends beautifully with cotton, micromodal, lyocell, wool varieties including cashmere. It also has many applications across industries as it is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding.

Hologenix, creators of Celliant®, infrared responsive technology, and Kelheim Fibres, a world-leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers, have partnered to launch Celliant Viscose at ISPO Munich 2021. Celliant Viscose is a finalist in Best Products by ISPO and will be showcased in the Fibers & Insulations Category for ISPO Textrends, where realistic views and 3-D simulations will be available for each material.

The introduction of nature-based Celliant Viscose will be the first in-fiber infrared sustainable solution on the market and meets a consumer demand for more environmentally friendly textiles. An alternative to synthetic fibers and extremely versatile, Celliant Viscose blends beautifully with cotton, micromodal, lyocell, wool varieties including cashmere. It also has many applications across industries as it is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding.

Celliant Viscose features natural, ethically sourced minerals embedded into plant-based fibers to create infrared products that capture and convert body heat into infrared, increasing local circulation and improved cellular oxygenation. This results in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep.

Celliant Viscose provides all the benefits of being a viscose fiber — lightweight, soft, highly breathable, excellent moisture management — as well as fiber enhancements from Celliant infrared technology. Celliant’s proprietary blend of natural minerals allows textiles to capture and convert body heat into full-spectrum infrared energy, resulting in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep. In addition, Celliant is durable and will not wash out, lasting the useful life of the product it powers.

An Affordable, Long-lasting Solution with Diverse Applications
As opposed to other IR viscose products which are coatings based, Celliant Viscose’s in-fiber solution increases wearability and longevity with a soft feel, durability from washing and longer life. The combination of Kelheim’s distinctive technology and the Celliant additives creates this unique fiber that provides full functionality without the need for any additional processing step — a new standard in the field of sustainable IR viscose fibers. This single processing also makes Celliant Viscose more cost-effective and time-efficient than coatings.

In addition, Kelheim’s flexible technology allows targeted interventions in the viscose fiber process. By modifying the fiber’s dimensions or cross sections or by incorporating additives into the fiber matrix, Kelheim can precisely define the fiber’s properties according to the specific needs of the end product.

Highly Sustainable
Celliant Viscose is a plant and mineral-based solution for brands seeking an alternative to synthetic fibers. It contains natural raw materials that are from the earth and can return safely to the earth.

Nature-based Celliant Viscose is certified by FSC® or PEFC™, which guarantees the origin in sustainably managed plantations, and is part of the CanopyStyle initiative to protect ancient and endangered forests. The production of Celliant Viscose takes place exclusively at the Kelheim facilities in Germany, complying with the country’s strict environmental laws and guaranteeing an overall eco-friendly product.

Backed by Science
Celliant is rigorously tested by a Science Advisory Board composed of experts in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and medicine. The Science Advisory Board has overseen 10 clinical, technical and physical trials, and seven published studies that demonstrate Celliant’s effectiveness and the benefits of infrared energy.

For more information, visit www.celliant.com/celliant-viscose/

Quelle:

Kelheim Fibres GmbH

„Neonyt on Air“: Gemeinsam die Zukunft der Mode nachhaltig gestalten (c)Neonyt
16.12.2020

„Neonyt on Air“: Gemeinsam die Zukunft der Mode nachhaltig gestalten

  • Wie das geht, zeigt die Neonyt-Community

Das staatliche Textilsiegel „Grüner Knopf“ vom Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, der deutsche Fair Fashion-Pionier Hessnatur und die Oeko-Tex Association, Partner für Zertifizierungssysteme, sind „Presenting Partner“ des digitalen Community-Formats „Neonyt on Air“. Vom 18. bis 22. Januar 2021 diskutieren diese und zahlreiche weitere Speaker der nachhaltigen Modeszene über eine transparente textile Wertschöpfungskette und alles, was dazu gehört: Circularity, Accountability, Green Financing, Sustainable Sourcing und Blockchain Solutions.

  • Wie das geht, zeigt die Neonyt-Community

Das staatliche Textilsiegel „Grüner Knopf“ vom Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, der deutsche Fair Fashion-Pionier Hessnatur und die Oeko-Tex Association, Partner für Zertifizierungssysteme, sind „Presenting Partner“ des digitalen Community-Formats „Neonyt on Air“. Vom 18. bis 22. Januar 2021 diskutieren diese und zahlreiche weitere Speaker der nachhaltigen Modeszene über eine transparente textile Wertschöpfungskette und alles, was dazu gehört: Circularity, Accountability, Green Financing, Sustainable Sourcing und Blockchain Solutions.

Regelmäßig bringt die Textil- und Modebranche neue, smarte Ansätze und Lösungen in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit hervor – die Corona-Krise hat das Bewusstsein dafür im vergangenen Jahr vielfach gestärkt, aber auch Lücken aufgezeigt, die es noch zu schließen gilt: von transparenten Lieferketten über solidarisches Wirtschaften bis hin zu grünen Investment- und Finanzierungsstrategien. Das alles sind Themen, die die Neonyt-Community stetig weiterentwickelt oder gänzlich neu denkt. „Neue Konzepte und progressive Entwicklungen brauchen einen Raum für Diskussion und Austausch, das richtige Publikum und einen frischen Blick von außen“, sagt Thimo Schwenzfeier, Show Director Neonyt. „Etwas, das wir immer wieder schaffen, zu vereinen – im Januar nun eben erneut digital: Während der Planungen zu „Neonyt on Air“ war zu spüren, wie wichtig Wissenstransfer für die Zukunft der Mode ist und dass wir gemeinsam dafür verantwortlich sind, diesen zu generieren.“ Allen voran der Grüne Knopf, Hessnatur und Oeko-Tex, die sich im Januar als „Presenting Partner“ der „Neonyt on Air“ neben vielen weiteren Speakern mit Branchenthemen und Industry-Insights in Interviews, Keynotes und Panel-Talks einbringen.

„Die Neonyt ist eine starke Plattform und wir freuen uns sehr, dass unsere Partnerschaft auch in digitalen Zeiten aktiv ist“, sagt Andrea Sibylle Ebinger, CEO von Hessnatur. Nach einem Welcome aus den eigenen Reihen der Neonyt wird sie sich in einer Keynote zum Auftakt der digitalen Woche am Montag, 18. Januar 2021, an die Nachhaltigkeits-Community richten: „Wir haben mit Blick auf unser aller Zukunft keine Zeit zu verlieren. Nur gemeinsam können wir jetzt dafür sorgen, dass ökologischer Umgang mit der Natur und fairer Umgang mit den Menschen nicht die Ausnahme, sondern die Regel werden. Mit der „Neonyt on Air“ bleiben wir im Austausch und treiben unser gemeinsames Anliegen für ein besseres Morgen weiter voran.“

Stichwort gemeinsam: Zusammenhalt untereinander und Solidarität miteinander nehmen einen enormen Stellenwert in der nachhaltigen Modeszene ein und die Corona-Krise hat erneut gezeigt, dass Deglobalisierung der falsche Weg ist. Nach einer ersten Schockwelle und einer Phase der Neuorientierung wurde die Krise für viele Unternehmen und Initiativen zur Chance, wirkliche Veränderungen voranzutreiben, bisheriges Denken und Wirtschaften neu auszurichten, in lokale sowie internationale Partnerschaften zu investieren und globalvernetzte Beziehungen zu intensivieren: „Die langjährige Partnerschaft von Neonyt und Oeko-Tex ist auf einer gemeinsamen Vision aufgebaut: Die Textilbranche auf ihrem Weg in eine nachhaltigere Zukunft zu unterstützen und positive Diskussionen anzustoßen“, sagt Georg Dieners, General Sekretär Oeko-Tex. „Gerade in diesen schwierigen Zeiten möchten wir die Themen Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortung noch stärker sichtbar machen und in den Fokus der Diskussion rücken. Deshalb freuen wir uns, im Januar 2021 ein Teil der „Neonyt on Air“ zu sein und unsere langjährige Zusammenarbeit fortzusetzen.“ In einem Panel-Talk „presented by“ Oeko-Tex werden sich Annika Sauerhöfer (Produktmanagerin für „Made in Green“ by Oeko- Tex), Mirjam Smend (Greenstyle) und Andreas Bothe (Head of CSR & Sustainable Management von Bay City) über Transparenz in textilen Lieferketten austauschen und eine Brücke zu den Sustainable Development Goals der United Nations schlagen. Transparenz und Accountability sind auch in der Politik wichtige Themen – genauer beim Grünen Knopf, dem Textilsiegel vom Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). Anosha Wahidi, Referatsleiterin im BMZ, wird sich am zweiten Tag von „Neonyt on Air“ mit Max Gilgenmann, Content Director Neonyt, über die Zukunft und die Weiterentwicklung des Textilsiegels unterhalten, aber auch erklären, was den Ausschlag gab für das Ministerium, ein eigenes Zertifikat zur Corporate Social Responsibility zu konzipieren und 2019 zu launchen.

Die Neonyt-Community darf außerdem unter anderem gespannt sein auf eine Keynote der Kering Group, ein Live-Interview mit Timberland sowie ein Panel-Talk der Maleki Corporate Group zum Thema „Sustainable Fashion – the long financial thread of Sustainability“ mit Dr. Sabine Schlorke (Global Head Manufacturing der IFC World Bank Group), Christian Heller (CEO von Value Balancing Alliance e.V.) und Hans- Jürgen Walter (Global Leader Sustainable Finance bei Deloitte). Weitere Insights gibt es außerdem zu den Themenclustern Zertifizierung, Sourcing und Digitalisierung mit Speakern von Fairtrade und dem Umweltbundesamt, von Foursource, der größten B2B Sourcing-Plattform und von dem internationalen IT-Konzern IBM.

„Neonyt on Air“ findet vom 18. bis 22. Januar 2021 auf den Social Media-Kanälen der Neonyt statt. Für die Teilnahme an der „Neonyt on Air“ ist keine Registrierung erforderlich. Das vollständige Programm ist in Kürze über die Website www.neonyt.com einsehbar und auf dem Instagram- Kanal @neonyt.berlin verfügbar.

Lamme Textielbeheer unterstützt „Dibella up“ mit tonnenweise Wäsche (c) Lamme Textile Management
Sechs Tonnen Bettwäsche, Handtücher und Servietten auf dem Weg in ein neues „Leben“. Inhaber Jan Lamme (li.) und Assistant Operations Manager Frank David sammeln für mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Textilservice.
09.12.2020

Lamme Textielbeheer unterstützt „Dibella up“ mit tonnenweise Wäsche

  • „Dibella up“ verzeichnet den ersten großen Erfolg

„Dibella up“ trägt erste Früchte. Seit dem Startschuss des im August 2020 initiierten Kreislauf-Konzepts wurden bereits sechs Tonnen aussortierter Wäschestücke an Dibella zurückgegeben und vom Unternehmen in weitsichtigen Wiederverwendungsprojekten zu Neuem umgewandelt. Ein Kunde, der das Vorhaben von der ersten Stunde an begleitet, ist Lamme Textielbeheer aus Nederhorst den Berg. Der niederländische Textildienstleister sieht in der Initiative eine wichtige Maßnahme für mehr Wertschätzung von Ressourcen.

  • „Dibella up“ verzeichnet den ersten großen Erfolg

„Dibella up“ trägt erste Früchte. Seit dem Startschuss des im August 2020 initiierten Kreislauf-Konzepts wurden bereits sechs Tonnen aussortierter Wäschestücke an Dibella zurückgegeben und vom Unternehmen in weitsichtigen Wiederverwendungsprojekten zu Neuem umgewandelt. Ein Kunde, der das Vorhaben von der ersten Stunde an begleitet, ist Lamme Textielbeheer aus Nederhorst den Berg. Der niederländische Textildienstleister sieht in der Initiative eine wichtige Maßnahme für mehr Wertschätzung von Ressourcen.

Dibella hat sich die Kreislaufführung des Textil-Service zum Vorbild gemacht und mit dem Projekt „Dibella up“ einen Schritt in Richtung eines vollständig geschlossenen Zyklus weiterentwickelt. Das System beinhaltet eine unbegrenzte Weiterverwendung und Rückführung der in den Textilien gebundenen Faserrohstoffe. Dafür werden die aus Wäschereien ausgesteuerten, eigenen Textilqualitäten zurückgenommen und an ausgesuchte Upcycling-Projekte weitergeleitet. Polyester-Baumwoll-Mischgewebe werden dort zu hochwertigen Taschen verarbeitet. Reine Naturfasertextilien sowie Mischgewebe mit mindestens 50 Prozent Baumwolle werden auf chemischem Weg in einen wichtigen Rohstoff für die Cellulosefaser-Produktion umgewandelt, während das zurückbleibende Polyester aus technischen Gründen noch in die thermische Verwertung geht.

Sechs Tonnen Wäsche aus den Niederlanden

Lamme Textielbeheer war von der Initiative „Dibella up“ sofort begeistert. Das engagierte Unternehmen beteiligt sich seit vielen Jahren an verschiedenen Nachhaltigkeitsprojekten von Dibella und erkennt auch in dem neuen Vorhaben dessen zukunftsweisenden Charakter. „Unser Willen zur Zusammenarbeit stand sofort fest, nachdem Dibellas Geschäftsführer Ralf Hellmann das Upcycling-Projekt vorgestellt hatte, denn wir sehen darin eine wichtige Maßnahme für die umsichtige Nutzung von Ressourcen“, berichtet Jan Lamme, Geschäftsführer des gleichnamigen Unternehmens. „Innerhalb kürzester Zeit haben wir daher gemeinsam die Rücknahme unserer aussortierten, nicht mehr verwendbaren Alttextilien gestartet. Auf diesem Weg haben wir bereits sechs Tonnen Wäsche für einen neuen Produktkreislauf zurückgeben können. Das entspricht genau unserer Vorstellung von Upcycling!“ „Dibella stellt für den Versand stabile, mehrfach verwendbare Kartons zur Verfügung“, freut sich Lammes Assistant Operations Manager Frank David. „Das erleichtert uns das Sammeln enorm und wir müssen aus unserer Wäscherei keine Transportmittel abziehen.“

Vorbereitet auf den Mega-Trend Kreislaufwirtschaft

Dibella möchte an dem ersten, gemeinsamen Erfolg anknüpfen und die Initiative für einen geschlossenen Textil-Kreislauf in der Branche weiter ausbauen. Geschäftsführer Ralf Hellmann ist hoch motoviert: „Das Bewusstsein für Nachhaltigkeit ist im textilen Mietservice groß. Aber der nächste Mega-Trend zeichnet sich bereits ab. Die Zukunft liegt in der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Mit „Dibella up“ bieten wir unseren Kunden die Möglichkeit, sich schon jetzt daran zu beteiligen und Ressourcen langfristig nutzbar zu machen. Wir freuen uns über jeden neuen Kooperationspartner, der den Wert der Textilien ebenso schätzt wie wir.“

Quelle:

Dibella b.v.

Frankfurt Fashion Week: die Zukunft der Mode beginnt hier © Lottermann and Fuentes
Anita Tillmann und Detlef Braun
02.12.2020

Frankfurt Fashion Week: die Zukunft der Mode beginnt hier

  • Zukunftsweisend – die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich mit einer konsequent nachhaltigen Agenda und forciert die Transformation hin zu einer modernen, ressourceneffizienten Branche

Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), in Kooperation mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), wird Presenting Partner. Die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) werden bis 2023 Voraussetzung für Aussteller. Der Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit by CFC wird zur internationalen Leitkonferenz für Nachhaltigkeit in der Modewelt. Die Zukunft hat längst begonnen. In Frankfurt am Main kommt vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alles zusammen.

  • Zukunftsweisend – die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich mit einer konsequent nachhaltigen Agenda und forciert die Transformation hin zu einer modernen, ressourceneffizienten Branche

Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), in Kooperation mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), wird Presenting Partner. Die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) werden bis 2023 Voraussetzung für Aussteller. Der Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit by CFC wird zur internationalen Leitkonferenz für Nachhaltigkeit in der Modewelt. Die Zukunft hat längst begonnen. In Frankfurt am Main kommt vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alles zusammen.

Frankfurt am Main, 2. Dezember 2020. Gemeinsam die Modebranche verbessern: Die Frankfurt Fashion Week positioniert sich als Gastgeber für die Zukunft der Mode und treibt die Transformation hin zu einer zukunftsorientierten, nachhaltigeren Fashion- und Textilbranche aktiv voran. In Frankfurt am Main werden vom 5. bis 9. Juli 2021 alle Entscheiderinnen und Entscheider zusammenkommen, die diesen Wandel mitgestalten wollen. Dafür ist den Initiatoren der Frankfurt Fashion Week – der Messe Frankfurt und der Premium Group – ein echter Coup gelungen: Die Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), die mit dem United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) zusammenarbeitet, wird Presenting Partner. Aufbauend auf die bestehende Zusammenarbeit von UNOP und der Messe Frankfurt, soll die Frankfurt Fashion Week zu einer Plattform etabliert werden, die die Modebranche dabei unterstützt, die Sustainable Development Goals weiterzuentwickeln und die Dekade des Handelns (Decade of Action) einzuleiten. 

„Frankfurt wird zum Gastgeber für die ganze Welt. Der Zuspruch, den wir erfahren, ist immens“, sagt Peter Feldmann, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, während der digitalen Pressekonferenz am heutigen Mittwoch. Und weiter: „Dass eine Fashion Week so vollkommen neu gedacht werden kann, ist für mich beeindruckend. Ein Beweis dafür, dass die Modebranche die Zeichen der Gegenwart und Zukunft richtig deutet. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Wertschöpfung und Werte konsequent miteinander in Einklang gebracht werden. Die konsequente Ausrichtung der Frankfurt Fashion Week an den Sustainable Development Goals ist ein wichtiger Schritt.“

„Es ist unser Anspruch, dass die Frankfurt Fashion Week eine aktive Rolle dabei spielt, Lösungen für gesamtgesellschaftliche Herausforderungen zu finden, und dass sie die Ziele der internationalen Politik unterstützt, so etwa den European Green Deal. Auch die Mode- und Textilbranche soll bis 2050 klimaneutral werden. Um das zu schaffen, müssen wir alle an einem Strang ziehen. Die Frankfurt Fashion Week lädt alle Initiierenden und Beteiligten nachhaltiger Konzepte, Kongresse und Shows, die sich dem Thema Sustainability widmen, ein, sich in Frankfurt zu treffen, zu diskutieren und konkrete Entscheidungen zu treffen, um gemeinsam an etwas Großem zu arbeiten. Wir vernetzen die relevantesten Makers und Shakers für eine zukunftsfähige Mode- und Textilbranche“, verdeutlicht Detlef Braun, Geschäftsführer der Messe Frankfurt.

„Angesichts ihrer globalen Reichweite ist die Modebranche in einer einzigartigen Position, für die Sustainable Development Goals zusammenzuarbeiten und sich für sie zu engagieren. Dies gilt besonders für die Bereiche Klimaschutz und verantwortungsvolle Produktion und Konsum“, sagt Annemarie Hou, Acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships. „Die Frankfurt Fashion Week und der Summit werden als wichtige Plattform für Bildung und Engagement der Mode- und Textilbranche in der ‚Decade of Action‘ dienen“, betont Hou.

Ziel der Frankfurt Fashion Week ist es, dass sich alle Ausstellenden, Teilnehmenden und Partnerinnen und Partner bis 2023 zu den Sustainable Development Goals bekennen. Die SDGs werden auch in sämtlichen Formaten der Frankfurt Fashion Week aufgegriffen. So werden die Nachhaltigkeitsziele der UN für das Publikum der Fashion Week sichtbar und erlebbar gemacht – und damit ihr Anspruch, ihre Ziele und konkrete Umsetzungsvorschläge in eine international meinungsbildende Fashion- und Lifestyle-Community hineingetragen. Während eines eintägigen Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit presented by Conscious Fashion Campaign werden Themen wie Geschlechtergleichheit, sauberes Wasser, Klimaschutz, soziale Gerechtigkeit und ihre Bedeutung für eine zukunftsweisende Modebranche vertieft. Ein weiterer Punkt auf der Nachhaltigkeitsagenda: Die Frankfurt Fashion Week lanciert einen Nachhaltigkeitsaward für herausragendes, innovatives, nachhaltiges Design und weiteren Kategorien mit weltweiter Strahlkraft für die Mode- und Textilindustrie.

„Wir setzen uns dafür ein, Transformation in Gang zu bringen – dafür muss nicht nur der Mindset grundsätzlich geändert werden, sondern wir alle müssen auch den Mut haben, transparent und ehrlich zu sein. Es geht darum, Werte und Wertschöpfung nicht als Kontroverse, sondern als Chance zu begreifen. Wir tun das, was wir am besten können: relevante Player auf allen Ebenen miteinander vernetzen. Die Frankfurt Fashion Week mit ihrem Ecosystem wird zum Enabler. Wir kreieren eine Plattform, die den branchenweiten Change choreografiert. Mit diesem Impuls entwickeln wir auch unsere Messeformate von einem Marketplace of Product zu einem Marketplace of Purpose and Ideas“, sagt Anita Tillmann, Managing Partner der Premium Group.

Neustart in Frankfurt. Informieren, inspirieren, diskutieren, verhandeln, feiern – im Sommer 2021 kommt die gesamte Fashionbranche in die Mainmetropole. „Das Bedürfnis, sich endlich wieder physisch zu treffen, auszutauschen und inspirieren zu lassen, ist groß. Gleichzeitig sind digitale Tools und Formate nicht mehr aus der Fashionbranche wegzudenken“, so Markus Frank, Wirtschaftsdezernent der Stadt Frankfurt und damit auch verantwortlich für die Kreativwirtschaft am Main. „Um ein so zukunftsorientiertes und ganzheitlich gedachtes Gesamtkonzept umzusetzen, bietet die Frankfurter Business- und Kreativszene mit ihren international vernetzten Agenturen, Hochschulen und Museen eine nahezu einmalige Konzentration unterschiedlicher Kompetenzen. Unsere facettenreiche und hochwertige Frankfurter Club-, Bar- und Gastronomieszene, unsere vielschichtige Hotellerie und unsere international renommierte Handelslandschaft werden dafür zur Bühne. Diesem Netzwerk wird bei der erfolgreichen Umsetzung der Frankfurt Fashion Week und der Art und Weise, wie sie als kulturelles und gesellschaftliches Happening in den öffentlichen Raum hineinstrahlen wird, ein wesentlicher Faktor zukommen.“
 
Von großer Bedeutung für die Frankfurt Fashion Week ist es außerdem, auch den Fashion Council Germany (FCG) an Bord zu haben.  Der FCG ist die Institution für Deutsches Modedesign. Er fördert Designer, engagiert sich für mehr politische Relevanz und stärkt die internationale Sichtbarkeit und Wahrnehmung Deutscher Mode. Bei der Frankfurt Fashion Week wird sich der FCG mit ausgewählten Formaten, zum Beispiel mit dem etablierten Fireside Chat und einem zukunftsorientierten Accelerator-Format zur Unterstützung deutscher Designer einbringen.
 
„Was mich an der Frankfurt Fashion Week besonders beeindruckt, ist der Gedanke der Vernetzung: Die Kreativwirtschaft trifft auf die Finanzwelt, das verbindende Element ist die Nachhaltigkeit. So könnten wir in Zukunft auch das Green Finance Cluster mit der Frankfurt Fashion Week verknüpfen. Das sind neue Impulse in der Modebranche, die sicher weit über Frankfurt und Hessen hinausstrahlen werden. Nach diesem sehr schwierigen Jahr für die Messebranche ist das Konzept ein echter Mutmacher“, resümiert Tarek Al-Wazir, Hessischer Minister für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr und Wohnen und Stellvertretender Ministerpräsident des Landes Hessen.

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A collection reborn: Light on the Land 2.0 is out! (c) ISKO
Light on the Land 2.0
01.12.2020

A collection reborn: Light on the Land 2.0 is out!

  • Miles Johnson and ISKO’s Creative Room present the new responsible collection.

The second edition of this partnership tells the story of a unique combination of creativity and expertise brought to the table by ISKO’s style and design center, Creative Room Italy, and the innovative designer Miles Johnson, resulting in a collection featuring responsible R-TWO™ fabrics and a selection of sustainable accessories and details.

An act of care for the planet and its people, Light on the Land 2.0 is the new capsule designed by Miles Johnson and ISKO. Former Design Director at Levi Strauss & Co. and Senior Creative Director of Product Design and Development at Patagonia, Inc., Miles joined forces with Creative Room and Iskoteca, ISKO’s Italian style and washing research hubs, to develop a collection that brings responsibility in the fashion industry to the next level.

  • Miles Johnson and ISKO’s Creative Room present the new responsible collection.

The second edition of this partnership tells the story of a unique combination of creativity and expertise brought to the table by ISKO’s style and design center, Creative Room Italy, and the innovative designer Miles Johnson, resulting in a collection featuring responsible R-TWO™ fabrics and a selection of sustainable accessories and details.

An act of care for the planet and its people, Light on the Land 2.0 is the new capsule designed by Miles Johnson and ISKO. Former Design Director at Levi Strauss & Co. and Senior Creative Director of Product Design and Development at Patagonia, Inc., Miles joined forces with Creative Room and Iskoteca, ISKO’s Italian style and washing research hubs, to develop a collection that brings responsibility in the fashion industry to the next level.

The project includes 32 unique pieces, each of them realized with seasonless designs and sustainably-minded details. All the fabrics used in the collection were carefully selected from ISKO’s R-TWO™ platform. Using a mixture of reused cotton and recycled fibers, the technique embeds material circularity into the production processes, designing waste out of the system and minimizing impact at scale. Certified to Textile Exchange environmental credentials according to the percentage of materials contained, R-TWO™ ensures better use of raw materials and resource efficiency. ISKO’s Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®s), available for all its +25,000 products, offer a unique opportunity to measure the impact of R-TWO™’s savings in the Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) framework, where resource savings can be seen in carbon impact, water-use reductions and many other impact KPIs.

Light on the Land 2.0 incorporates responsible design principles such as Cadica’s new and innovative trims, made of vegan apple “leather”, and has been developed using ecoconscious finishing techniques. The collection also features many additional sustainable facets such as efficient low-waste pattern cutting and design, efficient sewing methods, removeable rivets for end-of-life and biodegradable thread which can be removed at high heats.

“When we first started working on this project, we knew it was going to be amazing,” explained Massimo Munari, Manager and Art director Creative Room, ISKO. “To design a collection like this, you need to begin with the right mindset and of course, the right materials. R-TWO was the perfect ingredient, thanks to the re-used and re-cycled content. We then aimed to minimize impact at all stages: incorporating sustainable design ideas, washing processes and trims. We are proud to have created such an inspiring, and sustainable collection, and to bring our collective vision to light.”

Due to the unprecedented challenges of this time, the collection was entirely developed through remote working and creative solutions to ensure the safety and health of all parties involved. To this end, everyone was kept safe thanks to ISKO Vital™+ reusable and eco-friendly face covers, created with organic cotton to cater for comfort and sustainability.

25.11.2020

Bemberg™: Smart-tech fiber

Made from the smart-tech transformation of cotton linters pre-consumer materials and converted through a traceable and transparent closed loop process, Bemberg™ fiber is participating to some of the most cutting edge design innovations on planet Fashion. Its uniqueness comes from its exceptional quality characteristics as the magnificent touch of the fabric that results soft and smooth like silk, second skin-like, and precious look. Bemberg™ boasts also antistatic and breathable performances and the fiber is also biodegradable and compostable. Proving to be a circular economy oriented ingredient, the fiber is driven by innovation and responsibility together with design.

Bemberg™ is also enlarging its position in the market thanks to its valuable partnerships. It has collaborated with the Italian fabric manufacturer Brunello S.p.A. to create unique collections, to obtain innovative features as high absorption and breathability power that give a natural sensation and freshness. The responsible fiber confirms its international attitude with BemBAZIN™, the innovative fabric that empowers the traditional African Damask fabric used to make vibrant garments.

Made from the smart-tech transformation of cotton linters pre-consumer materials and converted through a traceable and transparent closed loop process, Bemberg™ fiber is participating to some of the most cutting edge design innovations on planet Fashion. Its uniqueness comes from its exceptional quality characteristics as the magnificent touch of the fabric that results soft and smooth like silk, second skin-like, and precious look. Bemberg™ boasts also antistatic and breathable performances and the fiber is also biodegradable and compostable. Proving to be a circular economy oriented ingredient, the fiber is driven by innovation and responsibility together with design.

Bemberg™ is also enlarging its position in the market thanks to its valuable partnerships. It has collaborated with the Italian fabric manufacturer Brunello S.p.A. to create unique collections, to obtain innovative features as high absorption and breathability power that give a natural sensation and freshness. The responsible fiber confirms its international attitude with BemBAZIN™, the innovative fabric that empowers the traditional African Damask fabric used to make vibrant garments.

The Japanese brand has teamed up also with Gianni Crespi Foderami to develop a Bemberg™ lining with outstanding stretch performance woven in its DNA. Bemberg™ Natural Stretch was achieved thanks to a complex way of yarn twisting, weaving and finishing. This collection achieves maximum flexibility, resistance and comfort without the use of elastomers polyesters