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16.12.2021

Neues Messeformat: Istanbul Fashion Connection vom 9.-12. Februar 2022

Istanbul Fashion Connection feiert Premiere: 300 Firmen und Marken präsentieren sich im Februar kommenden Jahres auf 30.000 qm im Istanbul Expo Center. Die Messe findet unter 2G-Regeln und Einhaltung strikter Hygienemaßnahmen statt.

Mit der Istanbul Fashion Connection lanciert die Istanbul Apparel Exporter's Association (IHKIB), Global Player unter den Exportverbänden und Interessenvertreter der türkischen Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie, eine neue Plattform für die internationale Modebranche. Unter einem Dach wird die gesamte Palette der Bekleidungsindustrie präsentiert: Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Denim. Show-in-Shows mit den Produktbereichen Lingerie und Strumpfwaren sowie Braut- und Abendmode komplettieren das Angebot.

Als halbjährliche Veranstaltung - der nächste Termin ist vom 24.-26. August 2022 - bietet Istanbul Fashion Connection einen Überblick über türkisches Design, Produktionsqualität und Serviceangebote der türkischen Modeindustrie.

Istanbul Fashion Connection feiert Premiere: 300 Firmen und Marken präsentieren sich im Februar kommenden Jahres auf 30.000 qm im Istanbul Expo Center. Die Messe findet unter 2G-Regeln und Einhaltung strikter Hygienemaßnahmen statt.

Mit der Istanbul Fashion Connection lanciert die Istanbul Apparel Exporter's Association (IHKIB), Global Player unter den Exportverbänden und Interessenvertreter der türkischen Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie, eine neue Plattform für die internationale Modebranche. Unter einem Dach wird die gesamte Palette der Bekleidungsindustrie präsentiert: Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Denim. Show-in-Shows mit den Produktbereichen Lingerie und Strumpfwaren sowie Braut- und Abendmode komplettieren das Angebot.

Als halbjährliche Veranstaltung - der nächste Termin ist vom 24.-26. August 2022 - bietet Istanbul Fashion Connection einen Überblick über türkisches Design, Produktionsqualität und Serviceangebote der türkischen Modeindustrie.

Eine der größten Herausforderungen für Industrie und Handel in der Modeindustrie sind momentan nicht funktionierende Lieferketten, mit entsprechenden Konsequenzen für die Modebranche. Lieferstörungen werden zum größten Kostentreiber, wie eine aktuelle McKinsey-Studie zeigt. Nearshoring nimmt eine Schlüsselfunktion ein, Geschwindigkeit und Flexibilität in der Beschaffung sind zentrale Wettbewerbsfaktoren. Über 70% der befragten Sourcing-Verantwortlichen planen, bis 2025 ihren Einkauf aus nah gelegenen Ländern zu erhöhen. Die Türkei gehört hierbei zu einem der interessantesten Beschaffungsstandorte, sie ist zum ersten Mal in den Top 3. Das Land liegt strategisch günstig zwischen Europa und Asien und die Türkei ist Mitglied der EU-Zoll-Union.

Themen wie digitale Transformation, Smart Clothing, technische Textilien und Sustainability stehen im Fokus der Seminare und Workshops auf der Istanbul Fashion Connection. Trend Zonen und Modenschauen informieren über aktuelle Trends.

Für Besucher bietet IHKIB ein attraktives Einladungsprogramm inklusive Unterkunft und Transfer an.

Weitere Informationen:
Istanbul Fashion Connection IHKIB
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JANDALI MODE.MEDIEN.MESSEN

ISKO™ creates a fully sustainable Fabric Collection (c) ISKO
13.12.2021

ISKO™ creates a fully sustainable Fabric Collection

ISKO’s 2023 Collection Vol. 1 is designed to meet the varied needs of today’s consumer by providing fashion, comfort, versatility and responsibility in each of its innovative fabrics. The entire collection is “engineered for nature” using ISKO’s recently launched R-TWO™50+ technology – a process which creates high-quality denim that is less harmful to the natural world.

R-TWO™50+ is the driving force behind ISKO’s efforts to reduce the industry’s impact on the planet. The fabrics are made with a minimum of 50% pre- and post-consumer recycled blend that is entirely Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified. This results in less use of natural resources and a reduced carbon and water footprint of up to 45% and 65% respectively.

ISKO has also incorporated hemp into the collection as a sustainably viable alternative to cotton. Hemp requires much less water, no pesticides and grows quickly in almost any type of soil. New spinning techniques give the fiber a softer hand feel and make hemp a genuinely enticing option to cotton.

ISKO’s 2023 Collection Vol. 1 is designed to meet the varied needs of today’s consumer by providing fashion, comfort, versatility and responsibility in each of its innovative fabrics. The entire collection is “engineered for nature” using ISKO’s recently launched R-TWO™50+ technology – a process which creates high-quality denim that is less harmful to the natural world.

R-TWO™50+ is the driving force behind ISKO’s efforts to reduce the industry’s impact on the planet. The fabrics are made with a minimum of 50% pre- and post-consumer recycled blend that is entirely Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified. This results in less use of natural resources and a reduced carbon and water footprint of up to 45% and 65% respectively.

ISKO has also incorporated hemp into the collection as a sustainably viable alternative to cotton. Hemp requires much less water, no pesticides and grows quickly in almost any type of soil. New spinning techniques give the fiber a softer hand feel and make hemp a genuinely enticing option to cotton.

2023 Collection Vol. 1 includes ISKO Blue Skin™, Jeggings™, ISKO™ Rigid, ISKO Rigidflex™, ISKO EFD™, Summer Colors, Catwalk, ISKO Reform™, ISKO™ Black, ISKO™ Comfort, ISKO Pop™ – and five macro trends (Denim Nation, New Origin, Isko Reborn, Isko Motion, Chill Zone). These trends incorporate some of ISKO’s key denim technologies to create a versatile collection that complements any style, vibe and mood.

ISKO Reform™, ISKO Blue Skin™ and Jeggings™ are the groups used to create fabrics that are trans-seasonal and one-size-fits-all – subscribing to a philosophy of inclusivity that is valued by Gen Z.

The collection also gives prominence to color groups. ISKO™ Black delivers various shades of black with different elasticity and aspect options. This part of the collection fulfils the perennial need for this timeless color. ISKO EFD™, or ‘Eco For Dye’, is a sustainable approach to producing ecru fabric. This technology shortens the production process and saves on water usage. The result is an ecru-colored base that can be used as is for a natural look or can also be dyed to any color.

New this season are the Summer Colors and Catwalk groups. Summer Colors is inspired by an eclectic mix of influences including natural earth tones, workwear looks or bright colors with authentic, open-end denim constructions. Catwalk is a bold and bright addition to the collection that offers on-trend styles in ISKO finishes including ISKO Urban Jeather™, Pearl Coat and Flashy Finish.

Quelle:

ISKO / Menabò Group

DNFI: Microplastic pollution is a global challenge Photo: pixabay
10.12.2021

DNFI: Microplastic pollution is a global challenge

Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles.

A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment. Every time synthetic clothes are manufactured, worn, washed, or disposed of, they release microplastics into terrestrial and marine environments, including human food chains. Synthetic fibres represent over two-thirds (69%) of all materials used in textiles, a proportion that is expected to rise to 73% by 2030. The production of synthetic fibres has fuelled a 40-year trend of increased per capita clothing consumption.

Global textile consumption has become:

Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles.

A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment. Every time synthetic clothes are manufactured, worn, washed, or disposed of, they release microplastics into terrestrial and marine environments, including human food chains. Synthetic fibres represent over two-thirds (69%) of all materials used in textiles, a proportion that is expected to rise to 73% by 2030. The production of synthetic fibres has fuelled a 40-year trend of increased per capita clothing consumption.

Global textile consumption has become:

  • more reliant on non-renewable resources,
  • less biodegradable, and
  • increasingly prone to releasing microplastics.

The increased consumption is also discretionary, driven by consumer desire and remains unchecked. Thus, the long-term trend in the textile industry parallels the intentional addition of microplastics to products such as cosmetics. The contrast is that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recommended such intentional additions be restricted, whereas the over-consumption of synthetic fibres continues unchecked. One way for the EU to account for and mitigate microplastic pollution is through an EU-backed methodology measuring and reporting microplastic emissions, so that consumers and procurement officers have the information needed to minimise microplastic pollution resulting from their purchasing decisions.

There is a critical opportunity to address microplastic pollution in the fashion textile industry through the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology. To meet the environmental objectives of the Circular Economy Action Plan, the EU is proposing that companies substantiate their products’ environmental credentials using this harmonised methodology. However, microplastic pollution is not accounted for in the PEF methodology. This omission has the effect of assigning a zero score to microplastic pollution and would undermine the efforts of the European Green Deal, which aim “to address the unintentional release of microplastics in the environment.”

The incorporation of microplastic pollution as an indicator would increase the legitimacy of the PEF method as well as better inform consumer purchasing decisions, especially as the European Green Deal seeks to “further develop and harmonise methods for measuring unintentionally released microplastics, especially from tyres and textiles, and delivering harmonised data on microplastics concentrations in seawater.”

Whilst we continue to learn about the damage of microplastics and there is new knowledge emerging on the toxic impacts along the food chain, there is sufficient information on the rate of microplastic leakage into the environment to implement a basic, inventory level indicator in the PEF now. This is consistent with the recommendations of a review of microplastic pollution originating from the life cycle of apparel and home textiles. There are precedents in PEF for basic level (e.g., ‘resource use, fossils’) and largely untested (e.g. land occupation and toxicity indicators) indicators, and therefore an opportunity for the EU to promote research and development in the measurement and modelling of microplastic pollution by including such emissions in the PEF methodology. For such an indicator, the long and complex supply chains of the apparel and footwear industry would be a test case with high-impact and a global reach.

Quelle:

DNFI / IWTO – 2021

06.12.2021

Premium Group setzt starkes Zeichen für die Modebranche

Die Events der Premium Group werden unter Berücksichtigung der 2G+ Regelung in Frankfurt am Main in der dritten Januarwoche stattfinden.

Auf Grundlage der aktuellen Vorschriften der Bundesregierung und der hessischen Landesregierung, die auch letzte Woche keine weiteren Einschränkungen für Geimpfte verkündet haben, werden die Modemessen PREMIUM und SEEK, die FASHIONTECH-Talks sowie der Showcase des neuen Formats THE GROUND konform der behördlichen Gesundheits- und Hygienevorschriften vom 18. bis 20. Januar 2022 in Frankfurt am Main stattfinden.

Diese Entscheidung basiert auf dem repräsentativen Feedback vieler Protagonist*innen der Industrie, Expert*innen- Meinungen und einer genauen Beobachtung der Situation sowie Einschätzung aller Maßnahmen in Europa, die für eine sichere Veranstaltung getroffen werden können.

Die Events der Premium Group werden unter Berücksichtigung der 2G+ Regelung in Frankfurt am Main in der dritten Januarwoche stattfinden.

Auf Grundlage der aktuellen Vorschriften der Bundesregierung und der hessischen Landesregierung, die auch letzte Woche keine weiteren Einschränkungen für Geimpfte verkündet haben, werden die Modemessen PREMIUM und SEEK, die FASHIONTECH-Talks sowie der Showcase des neuen Formats THE GROUND konform der behördlichen Gesundheits- und Hygienevorschriften vom 18. bis 20. Januar 2022 in Frankfurt am Main stattfinden.

Diese Entscheidung basiert auf dem repräsentativen Feedback vieler Protagonist*innen der Industrie, Expert*innen- Meinungen und einer genauen Beobachtung der Situation sowie Einschätzung aller Maßnahmen in Europa, die für eine sichere Veranstaltung getroffen werden können.

Basierend auf Modellrechnungen, Referenzwerten und Gesprächen mit Expert*innen aus dem In- und Ausland sind Anita Tillmann, Jörg Arntz und das Team der Premium Group zuversichtlich, dass die gemeinsamen aktuellen Anstrengungen der Regierung und des Gesundheitswesens einen schnellen und nachhaltigen Einfluss auf die weitere Eindämmung des Virus haben werden. Die Maßnahmen werden bis zur 3. Januarwoche deutlich greifen und sowohl die Messen als auch Rahmenveranstaltungen stattfinden können.

Die Gewährleistung der Gesundheit und Sicherheit hat bei der Organisation und Durchführung höchste Priorität. Ein umfassendes Hygieneprotokoll wird eine Covid-freie Business- und Networking-Plattform ermöglichen, auf der Aussteller*innen, Einkäufer*innen und die Presse in aller Ruhe arbeiten können. Vor Ort sorgt das Team dafür, alle Gäste von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise verantwortungsbewusst zu informieren und zu unterstützen.

Vier Formate – eine große Messehalle
Die konzeptionelle Neuheit ist, dass die Events PREMIUM, SEEK, THE GROUND und FASHIONTECH auf einer Gesamtfläche von ca. 20.000qm erstmalig und einmalig in einer großzügigen Halle, die in etwa der gesamten Fläche der Station Berlin entspricht, stattfinden werden. Das dadurch entstehende vereinfachte Einlassmanagement dient der Sicherheit aller. Besucher*innen können so komfortabel und schnell sämtliche Inspiration und geballte Brand-Power auf einmal erleben.

Neben dem Sicherheitsaspekt bringt die Fusion der beiden Flagship-Events PREMIUM und SEEK in einer großen Messehalle vor allem inhaltliche und atmosphärische Neuheiten mit sich. Neben einem außergewöhnlich starken, werden neue Synergien und Energien entstehen, die das Zusammentreffen im Januar zu einem einmaligen Momentum in der Geschichte der Branche machen.

Zahlreiche Brands haben bereits zugesagt und trotz einiger Entscheidungen für kleinere Pop-Up Präsentationen statt großer Stände überwiegt die Bereitschaft, wieder gemeinsam durchstarten und positive Signale setzen zu wollen! Neben etablierten Playern wollen auch viele neue Brands jetzt ihre Kollektionen zeigen.

THE GROUND – neue Generation, neue Plattform
THE GROUND wird mit einem exklusiven Presse- und Influencer*innen Event einen Ausblick geben, was im Sommer erwartet werden kann. Das Fashion Festival ‘for a young and purpose driven generation’ ist eine innovative Plattform für Brands, um mit interaktiven Installationen, Aktionen und Storytelling in den direkten Austausch mit Gen Z zu treten.

Bei dem Preview Event im Januar präsentieren 15 kuratierte Brands und Key-Partner*innen ihre wertebasierten Projekte und Produkte. In Keynotes und Panel Talks widmet sich THE GROUND den für GEN Z relevanten Themen Diversity & Inclusion und Sustainability.

FASHIONTECH – Innovation, Inspiration, Inhalt
FASHIONTECH ist die Content-Plattform für Fashion, Technologie und Lifestyle. Hier treffen sich Entscheider*innen, Brancheninsider, Kommunikationsexpert*innen und innovative Köpfe, um Erfahrungen auszutauschen, Potenziale und Entwicklungen zu diskutieren, neue Leads zu generieren und den Austausch zwischen den verschiedenen Branchen zu fördern.

Über die Kern-Events hinaus wird die Premium Group auch ihre beliebten Abendveranstaltungen organisieren, die unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Maßnahmen stattfinden werden.

Quelle:

PREMIUM Exhibitions GmbH

 Radici: Mehr Nachhaltigkeit auf der Piste (c) RadiciGroup
Die RadiciGroup und DKB präsentieren den ersten „zirkulären“ Skianzug
01.12.2021

Radici: Mehr Nachhaltigkeit auf der Piste

  • Die RadiciGroup und DKB präsentieren den ersten „zirkulären“ Skianzug
  • Der Anzug besteht aus recycelten und recyclingfähigen Garnen und erfordert keinerlei Abstriche bei Stil, Design und Gebrauchseigenschaften.
  • Athleten des Sci Club RadiciGroup sind die ersten Botschafter für dieses nachhaltige Projekt.

Der erste komplett nachhaltige Skianzug, mit starkem Fokus auf Stil und Design und vollständig neu konzipiert, ist jetzt Realität. Hinter der Entwicklung dieses hochinnovativen Kleidungsstücks stehen zwei herausragende Unternehmen aus dem Raum Bergamo: Die RadiciGroup, ein weltweit führender Hersteller von chemischen Zwischenprodukten, Polyamiden, hochleistungsfähigen Kunststoffcompounds und fortschrittlichen Textillösungen, sowie die auf funktionale Sportbekleidung spezialisierte DKB.

  • Die RadiciGroup und DKB präsentieren den ersten „zirkulären“ Skianzug
  • Der Anzug besteht aus recycelten und recyclingfähigen Garnen und erfordert keinerlei Abstriche bei Stil, Design und Gebrauchseigenschaften.
  • Athleten des Sci Club RadiciGroup sind die ersten Botschafter für dieses nachhaltige Projekt.

Der erste komplett nachhaltige Skianzug, mit starkem Fokus auf Stil und Design und vollständig neu konzipiert, ist jetzt Realität. Hinter der Entwicklung dieses hochinnovativen Kleidungsstücks stehen zwei herausragende Unternehmen aus dem Raum Bergamo: Die RadiciGroup, ein weltweit führender Hersteller von chemischen Zwischenprodukten, Polyamiden, hochleistungsfähigen Kunststoffcompounds und fortschrittlichen Textillösungen, sowie die auf funktionale Sportbekleidung spezialisierte DKB.

Besonderes Merkmal dieser Kombination aus Jacke und Hose ist das aus RENCYCLE gefertigte Gewebe, einem von der RadiciGroup produzierten Garn, das auf mechanisch recyceltem Polyamid basiert und eine signifikante Senkung des Energieverbrauchs, der CO2-Emissionen und des Wasserverbrauchs ermöglicht. Die Wattierung und zahlreiche andere Elemente des Anzugs, darunter Reißverschlüsse, Klettverschlüsse, Knöpfe und Nahtmaterialien, bestehen ebenfalls aus Polyamid.

Dies ist das Ergebnis der intensiven Zusammenarbeit zwischen der RadiciGroup und DKB bei der Forschung und Entwicklung chemisch ähnlicher Materialien, die sich für solche spezifischen Anwendungen eignen, die besondere technische Eigenschaften erfordern. Dass der Anzug quasi aus einem einzigen Material besteht vereinfacht das Recycling am Ende der Gebrauchsdauer signifikant. Daraus lassen sich neue Polymermaterialien gewinnen, die z. B. zur Herstellung von Komponenten für Skischuhe und -bindungen oder in der Automobil-, Möbel- oder anderen Industrien zum Einsatz kommen können, in denen Hochleistungspolyamide gefragt sind. Der von der RadiciGroup realisierte Anzug ist ein vollständig auf Ökodesign und Kreislaufwirtschaft ausgerichtetes Projekt, deren Prinzipien auf die Welt der Mode und Kleidung übertragen wurden und sich auf der Innenseite der Jacke durch den Claim „Una sostenibilità all’altezza delle nostre montagne“ (Nachhaltigkeit in unseren Bergen) widerspiegeln.

Dazu Angelo Radici, Präsident der RadiciGroup: „Auf dieses Ergebnis bin ich besonders stolz, denn es vereint meine persönlichen und beruflichen Interessen. Ich war schon immer gerne in den Bergen und beim Skilaufen, und gemeinsam mit meinen Mitarbeitern arbeite ich jeden Tag daran, innovative Lösungen zu finden, die zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit unserer Branche beitragen. Dieser Skianzug ist ein anschauliches Beispiel dafür, dass die Welt der Textilien und Bekleidung nachhaltig sein kann, ohne auf Komfort, Design, Ästhetik oder Funktionseigenschaften zu verzichten. Ich werde nicht müde zu betonen, dass die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den verschiedenen Akteuren der Lieferkette von grundlegender Bedeutung für das Ökodesign und die Schaffung von Produkten ist, die die Recycelbarkeit am Ende ihrer Gebrauchsdauer berücksichtigen, um Werkstoffe möglicherweise unendlich lange einsetzen zu können. Wir, die vorgelagerten Hersteller, nutzen gerne unser Know-how in der Werkstoffchemie und unsere Erfahrung im Recycling, um gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern nachhaltige und tragfähige Lösungen in den verschiedenen Branchen, in denen wir tätig sind, zu entwickeln.“

Quelle:

RadiciGroup

RGE Gives Sustainable Fashion a Boost with New Partnerships in Singapore (c) RGE Group
From Left to Right: Tey Wei Lin, President of RGE, Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development, Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, and Wilson Teo, President of TaFF after signing of strategic partnership between TaFF and RGE to advocate sustainable industry practices within Singapore and the region, through programme implementation, research, and education
01.12.2021

RGE Gives Sustainable Fashion a Boost

  • RGE has formalised two new partnerships in Singapore to advance sustainable fashion.

The first is a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile & Fashion Federation (TaFF) to advocate sustainable industry practices within Singapore and the region, through programme implementation, research, and education. The second is a five-year research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) on innovation in textile recycling technology.

The partnership with TaFF on its fashion sustainability programme was officially launched today. Through industry talent development and capacity building, raising corporate and consumer awareness, and innovation promotion, TaFF seeks to galvanise the fashion ecosystem towards redefining sustainable fashion.

  • RGE has formalised two new partnerships in Singapore to advance sustainable fashion.

The first is a three-year strategic partnership with the Textile & Fashion Federation (TaFF) to advocate sustainable industry practices within Singapore and the region, through programme implementation, research, and education. The second is a five-year research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) on innovation in textile recycling technology.

The partnership with TaFF on its fashion sustainability programme was officially launched today. Through industry talent development and capacity building, raising corporate and consumer awareness, and innovation promotion, TaFF seeks to galvanise the fashion ecosystem towards redefining sustainable fashion.

Wilson Teo, President of TaFF, said, “Our strategic partnership with RGE marks a step forward for TaFF to expand our sustainability ecosystem throughout the fashion value chain, from materials, manufacturing, brands and technology to solutions. We have set up a Steering Committee that spans across the value chain, as a model for the industry. Together with our collaborators, we will continue to equip enterprises in the journey of sustainability. We will also work with communities to build awareness in responsible consumption and recycling.”

RGE has committed to provide nearly S$3 million funding over three years to support TaFF’s fashion sustainability programme. In addition, RGE’s Vice Chairman Bey Soo Khiang joins the programme’s Steering Committee as its Vice Chairperson.

Tey Wei Lin, President of RGE, said, “As a Singapore-based company and the world’s largest viscose producer, our business is well-positioned to support the country’s desire to advance sustainable development and to create a green economy. Our collaboration with TaFF and NTU is an investment of financial and other resources to create meaningful impact, not just within Singapore but also in the region. As part of our US$200 million investment commitment into next-generation textile fibre innovation and technology, we seek to work with innovators, industry partners, research institutions and academia to scale up solutions that will deliver cleaner and more circular cellulosic textile fibre to the masses at affordable prices.”

The launch of TaFF’s fashion sustainability programme follows the roll-out of the Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) by Enterprise Singapore on 1 October 2021, which supports enterprises in their sustainability initiatives and helps them capture new opportunities in the green economy.

“Industry partnerships are pertinent to uplift capabilities of enterprises. We are very encouraged by TaFF’s efforts to drive sustainability in the textile and fashion sector as trade associations and chambers play a key role in strengthening sector-specific capabilities,” said Alan Yeo, Director of Retail & Design at Enterprise Singapore. “Collaborations with corporate partners such as RGE will also help accelerate this process. This is a good start and we hope to eventually see more companies across all sectors start to integrate sustainability alongside their growth.”

The launch event was graced by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling, TaFF’s patron and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Foreign Affairs Sim Ann, CEO of Enterprise Singapore Png Cheong Boon, as well senior representatives from TaFF and RGE.

The official launch of the research collaboration with NTU is expected to take place next year. A key desired outcome from the collaboration is to complement RGE’s pilot urban-fit textile recycling plant in Singapore.

(c) Huntsman Corporation
30.11.2021

Huntsman presents High-Performance Solutions and Protection Effects at Performance Days

Huntsman Textile Effects is bringing its complete end-to-end suite of high-performance solutions for sports apparel to Performance Days Digital Fair from December 1 to 2, 2021 virtually.

Driven by growing consumer interest in active and healthy lifestyles, coupled with the growing number of national sports participation programs that promote healthy living, the global sportwear market shows no signs of slowing. Brands that aim to satisfy this high-growth market need to be able to produce performance apparel that not only delivers sought-after functional capabilities and desirable aesthetics, but also comes with low environmental impact.

Huntsman will introduce the latest addition to the third generation of its revolutionary AVITERA® SE polyreactive dye range at Performance Days. AVITERA® ROSE SE delivers bluish-red shades while reducing the water and energy required for production by up to 50% and increasing mill output by up to 25% or more. It also significantly outperforms available dyeing technologies for cellulosic fibers and blends in terms of value, reducing recipe costs, minimizing processing costs and eliminating reprocessing.

Huntsman Textile Effects is bringing its complete end-to-end suite of high-performance solutions for sports apparel to Performance Days Digital Fair from December 1 to 2, 2021 virtually.

Driven by growing consumer interest in active and healthy lifestyles, coupled with the growing number of national sports participation programs that promote healthy living, the global sportwear market shows no signs of slowing. Brands that aim to satisfy this high-growth market need to be able to produce performance apparel that not only delivers sought-after functional capabilities and desirable aesthetics, but also comes with low environmental impact.

Huntsman will introduce the latest addition to the third generation of its revolutionary AVITERA® SE polyreactive dye range at Performance Days. AVITERA® ROSE SE delivers bluish-red shades while reducing the water and energy required for production by up to 50% and increasing mill output by up to 25% or more. It also significantly outperforms available dyeing technologies for cellulosic fibers and blends in terms of value, reducing recipe costs, minimizing processing costs and eliminating reprocessing.

Also in the spotlight are eco-friendly solutions for the challenges of achieving full whites and consistent shades on recycled polyester (rPET) with right-first-time quality. Huntsman’s rPET processing solutions include pre-treatment chemicals, fluorescent whitening agents, state-of-the-art washfast dyes, and finishing solutions for high-performance protection and comfort.

In partnership with Sciessent, Huntsman is also bringing revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to Performance Days. These include Sciessent’s Agion Active® X2, a next-generation odor-control solution that combines advanced technologies to both capture and fight odor-causing bacteria for garments that smell fresh for longer and need less frequent washing. The partners are also previewing a new solution: Sciessent’s NOBO™, a cost-effective odor adsorber that provides odor control on virtually any fabric.

Other featured innovations include Teflon Eco Dry with Zelan™ R2 Plus technology. A breakthrough in sustainable water repellency, it contains 30% renewably sourced plant-based raw materials and meets or exceeds performance levels possible with traditional fluorinated technologies. Another exciting Huntsman solution is the new PHOBOL® Extender UXN – a product that optimizes water-repellent finishes for long-lasting fabric protection. It is free from butanone oxime, which has recently been re-classified in Europe and restricted above certain limits in products by bluesign®.

Quelle:

Huntsman Corporation

(c) Huntsman Corporation
29.11.2021

Huntsman’s AVITERA® SE Rose delivers Sustainability and Performance

Huntsman Textile Effects has released the latest addition to the third generation of its revolutionary AVITERA® SE polyreactive dye range with the introduction of AVITERA® ROSE SE for brilliant bluish-red shades. The innovative new dye significantly outperforms the available dyeing technologies for cellulosic fibers and blends, delivering substantial water and energy savings, exceptional overall fastness, and reduced costs.

AVITERA® ROSE SE slashes the water and energy required for production by up to 50% thanks to its unique low-temperature and high-speed wash-off technology. It further delivers excellent right-first-time performance, with outstanding compatibility, levelling properties, and on-tone build-up. The cost-effective formulation reduces recipe costs for medium-dark shades while both minimizing processing costs and eliminating reprocessing. It also increases mill output by up to 25% or more.

Huntsman Textile Effects has released the latest addition to the third generation of its revolutionary AVITERA® SE polyreactive dye range with the introduction of AVITERA® ROSE SE for brilliant bluish-red shades. The innovative new dye significantly outperforms the available dyeing technologies for cellulosic fibers and blends, delivering substantial water and energy savings, exceptional overall fastness, and reduced costs.

AVITERA® ROSE SE slashes the water and energy required for production by up to 50% thanks to its unique low-temperature and high-speed wash-off technology. It further delivers excellent right-first-time performance, with outstanding compatibility, levelling properties, and on-tone build-up. The cost-effective formulation reduces recipe costs for medium-dark shades while both minimizing processing costs and eliminating reprocessing. It also increases mill output by up to 25% or more.

Using AVITERA® ROSE SE, brands can stand out with brilliant bluish-red textile products in a broader shade gamut. The dyes offer very good light fastness levels for classic bluish trichromatic element, with exceptional overall fastness performance. Products dyed with AVITERA® ROSE SE have the highest chlorine resistance, tailormade for stringent Japanese and US laundering requirements, and are suitable for use with Huntsman’s HIGH IQ® Lasting Color Eco color-retention program. With minimal chance of cross-staining, they are ideal for red-white striped cotton knit fabric.

AVITERA® ROSE SE is fully compliant with the most stringent industry and brand-specific restricted substance lists. It is bluesign® approved and is suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products.

Launched by Huntsman Textile Effects in 2010, the first-generation AVITERA® SE dyes set the benchmark for sustainability in the textile industry. The second generation expanded the range’s color palette from the palest to the deepest and darkest shades. The third generation further enhances the economic sustainability of the AVITERA® range while delivering unrivalled environmental benefits, outstanding operational performance, and attractive textiles with exceptional overall fastness.

Quelle:

Huntsman Corporation

22.11.2021

ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance launches its FW 22/23 fabric collection

For its FW 22/23 collection, ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents a high-tech fabric collection, which implements a new generation of values, with the aim of keeping nature, body and mind in harmony.

ECOSENSOR™’s new references meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, wellbeing and performance. Furthermore, they are made with certified ingredients, through a completely traceable and transparent production process and supply chain. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™’ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market.

The whole collection is focused on advanced technology and environmental responsibility. Thanks to ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance’s unique value-chain based on recycling technology, most part of its yarns are certified by the renowned GRS (Global Recycled Standard). Even the dyeing and finishing phases - key moments for  performance wear - have been certified by international labels such as bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

For its FW 22/23 collection, ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents a high-tech fabric collection, which implements a new generation of values, with the aim of keeping nature, body and mind in harmony.

ECOSENSOR™’s new references meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, wellbeing and performance. Furthermore, they are made with certified ingredients, through a completely traceable and transparent production process and supply chain. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™’ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market.

The whole collection is focused on advanced technology and environmental responsibility. Thanks to ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance’s unique value-chain based on recycling technology, most part of its yarns are certified by the renowned GRS (Global Recycled Standard). Even the dyeing and finishing phases - key moments for  performance wear - have been certified by international labels such as bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Among the compositions of the fabrics, dominant are the recycled polyamide (58%) and polyester (39%) yarns. The stretch component present in 22 articles of the collection is based on ROICA™ EF by Asahi Kasei - the sustainable recycled stretch yarn made from pre-consumer waste. In addition, 8 fabrics of the FW22/23 collection are made of Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei - the high-tech yarn born from the transformation of cotton linters through a fully circular, transparent and traceable process with an amazing precious hand, optimal moisture management characteristics,  whose end of life guarantees its biodegradability and it also carries GRS certification.

Featuring a total of 36 fabrics, the collection is composed of:

  • 7 outerwear fabric
  • 22 sportswear fabrics
  • 7 innerwear fabrics
Quelle:

GB Network

17.11.2021

C.L.A.S.S. welcomes Sensil® BioCare by NILIT into its material hub

C.L.A.S.S. MATERIAL HUB is a careful selection of smart ingredients made by cutting-edge companies and innovators across the globe. The wide range includes transparent and traceable products, which can be natural/organic, up or re-cycled/able, or innovative and always representing a new generation of innovation that is minimizing its impact on people, environment, animals and oceans.

C.L.A.S.S. MATERIAL HUB is a careful selection of smart ingredients made by cutting-edge companies and innovators across the globe. The wide range includes transparent and traceable products, which can be natural/organic, up or re-cycled/able, or innovative and always representing a new generation of innovation that is minimizing its impact on people, environment, animals and oceans.

Sensil® BioCare sustainable premium Nylon fiber is enhanced with a technology, that helps lessen the persistence of textile waste in sea water and in landfills. With its embedded technology, if any microfibers of Sensil® BioCare garments are released during washing, they will be broken down at a quicker rate compared to conventional Nylon 6.6 fibers when they end up in the oceans. Tests were conducted in both landfill soil and sea water simulations to understand the potential impact of Sensil® BioCare on both ecosystems. Specifically, initial testing following the ASTM D6691 Standard Test Method For Determining Aerobic Biodegradation Of Plastic Materials In The Marine Environment and the ASTM D5511 Standard Test Method For Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation Of Plastic Materials Under High-Solids Anaerobic-Digestion Conditions indicates that Sensil® BioCare yarns break down more rapidly (with a biodegradation of about 40% in 500 days) than conventional nylon. These promising findings point to reduced waste accumulation in both oceans and landfills.

NILIT, owner of the sustainable brand SENSIL®, has also teamed up with The Ocean Foundation’s Blue Resilience Initiative to reestablish and safeguard essential ocean meadows and other coastal habitats. These marine grasslands, which are being damaged at a rate of two football fields every hour, are vital ecosystems for sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere, thus reducing global warming and ocean acidification. In addition, ocean grasslands sustain sea life, defend coast lines against erosion and storm surge, and support economies around the world.

NILIT’s plant in Israel, who produce Sensil ® Biocare boosts, renowned certifications such as GRS (Global Recycled Standard)*, ISO 9001**, ISO 14001*** and ISO 45001****. Moreover, the company has already announced that all other plants in  the USA, China and Brazil will be ISO 14001 certified within 2021 and ISO 45001 certified within 2025. Worth to mention, 40% of Nilit’s team is made up of women.

Weitere Informationen:
C.L.A.S.S. Nilit nylon Sustainability
Quelle:

C.L.A.S.S.

(c) Messe Frankfurt GmbH
16.11.2021

Neonyt: Sustainability und Digitisation als Leitthemen der FFW im Januar 2022

Die Zeichen für die erste physische Neonyt nach der Corona-Zwangspause stehen gut: Die Labels sind motiviert, die Branche heiß auf nachhaltige Innovationen und Frankfurt bereit für die Fashion Week – vom 18. bis 20. Januar 2022 gibt die Neonyt den Takt in Sachen Sustainable Fashion, Lifestyle und textiler Innovationen an.

Sustainability und Digitisation: Die beiden Leitthemen der Frankfurt Fashion Week sind die DNA, aus der die Neonyt gemacht ist. Gemeinsam definieren Fair Fashion Pioniere, etablierte Marken und nachhaltige Newcomer auf der Neonyt das Set-up der Branche: Mode wird zur Schnittstelle von Design und Nachhaltigkeit, Inklusion und Digitalisierung, Verantwortung und Technologie, Diversität und Konformität.

Die Zeichen für die erste physische Neonyt nach der Corona-Zwangspause stehen gut: Die Labels sind motiviert, die Branche heiß auf nachhaltige Innovationen und Frankfurt bereit für die Fashion Week – vom 18. bis 20. Januar 2022 gibt die Neonyt den Takt in Sachen Sustainable Fashion, Lifestyle und textiler Innovationen an.

Sustainability und Digitisation: Die beiden Leitthemen der Frankfurt Fashion Week sind die DNA, aus der die Neonyt gemacht ist. Gemeinsam definieren Fair Fashion Pioniere, etablierte Marken und nachhaltige Newcomer auf der Neonyt das Set-up der Branche: Mode wird zur Schnittstelle von Design und Nachhaltigkeit, Inklusion und Digitalisierung, Verantwortung und Technologie, Diversität und Konformität.

Neonyt approved: auf Nachhaltigkeit geprüft und modisch kuratiert
Labels, die auf der Neonyt ausstellen, durchlaufen seit jeher vor ihrer Zulassung einen Nachhaltigkeits- und Style-Check. In einem mehrseitigen Fragebogen müssen interessierte Labels konkrete Angaben zu ökologischen und sozialen Aspekten ihrer Nachhaltigkeit machen und diese transparent beispielweise durch Zertifikate wie Bluesign, GOTS, Fair Trade oder Oeko-Tex sowie Multi-Stakeholder*innen-Programme oder Code-of-Conducts belegen. Auch werden Angaben zu ihrem CO2- und Wasserfußabdruck, zu ihrer Liefer und Wertschöpfungskette sowie Angaben zur Ressourceneffizienz und innovativen Produktionszyklen abgefragt. Nur wer mindestens 70% der Anforderungen erreicht, darf auf der Neonyt ausstellen. Die Cross Sector-Community der Neonyt – Agenturen, Einkäufer*innen, Händler*innen, Marketing- und CSR-Verantwortliche, Wirtschaftsjournalist*innen und Moderedakteur*innen – haben somit die Garantie echter modischer Nachhaltigkeit. Die Nachhaltigkeitschecks wurden in Zusammenarbeit mit Magdalena Schaffrin und Max Gilgenmann von Studio MM04 entwickelt und werden auch von ihnen durchgeführt. Die Gründer*innen von Studio MM04 sind unter anderem als Creative Sustainability Consultant und Sustainability Content Consultant der Neonyt tätig.

Registriert und ready: Labels auf der Neonyt Trade Show
Alle, für die Mode und Nachhaltigkeit untrennbar verbunden sind, die die Textil- und Modebrache nachhaltig verändern und nach vorne bringen wollen, kommen auf die Neonyt. Zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt haben bereits 150 Labels eine Teilnahme im Januar 2022 angemeldet. Mit dabei sind unter anderem Dawn, Dedicated, Deuter, Flamingos‘ Life, Givn, Got Bag, KnowledgeCotton Apparel, Kuyichi, LangerChen, Lanius, Mela, Mud Jeans, SKFK und viele weitere international relevante Marken aus dem nachhaltigen Clothing- und Accessoires-Bereich.

Quelle:

Messe Frankfurt GmbH

11.11.2021

Berto travels zero km to support B2C brands

In 2021, Berto Industria Tessile embarked on a series of journeys through the denim supply chain, touching both B2B and B2C worlds.

The first journey of this adventure, aimed at discovering and publicizing the world of indigo and, began by talking about the collaboration with the turkish garment maker blue matters creating a green collection to be proposed to the world's top brands, continuing with “su mirura project” in the second chapter.
This project has its objective in supports, with a ready on stock fabrics, (which at this time of difficult availability of product becomes extremely relevant), young emerging talents in the world of fashion that, in our industry, both for problems related to  minimum order quantities and for problems related to financial commitments of startups, would having difficulty in the raw materials research.

In this third chapter of the personal voyage into the world of denim, Berto Industria Tessile talks about two realities that are not only made in Italy, but also made in veneto, for a zero km circularity supports.

In 2021, Berto Industria Tessile embarked on a series of journeys through the denim supply chain, touching both B2B and B2C worlds.

The first journey of this adventure, aimed at discovering and publicizing the world of indigo and, began by talking about the collaboration with the turkish garment maker blue matters creating a green collection to be proposed to the world's top brands, continuing with “su mirura project” in the second chapter.
This project has its objective in supports, with a ready on stock fabrics, (which at this time of difficult availability of product becomes extremely relevant), young emerging talents in the world of fashion that, in our industry, both for problems related to  minimum order quantities and for problems related to financial commitments of startups, would having difficulty in the raw materials research.

In this third chapter of the personal voyage into the world of denim, Berto Industria Tessile talks about two realities that are not only made in Italy, but also made in veneto, for a zero km circularity supports.

Two brands that are part of two different segments of the indigo world of b2c, one operating in the world of clothing and one in the creation of fashion accessories, but who have a common denominator between them, the use of 100% in their collections of denim fabric Berto.*

* See attached document for more information.

Quelle:

Berto Industria Tessile / EFFE-BI

09.11.2021

Alchemie Technology asks fashion industry to reduce emissions

Alchemie Technology, an innovator of low energy, waterless, textile dyeing and finishing technology, is calling on COP26 leaders to support the global fashion industry in the adoption of new manufacturing technology, which will dramatically reduce carbon emissions and fashion’s impact on climate change.

While the fashion industry is one of the most polluting on the planet, second only to oil and gas, and greenhouse gas emissions from textile dyeing at around 3% of global emissions outweigh that of all international flights and maritime shipping combined, it is an industry that can also reduce CO2 emissions the fastest, just by changing the way it dyes fabrics.  

Alchemie Technology, an innovator of low energy, waterless, textile dyeing and finishing technology, is calling on COP26 leaders to support the global fashion industry in the adoption of new manufacturing technology, which will dramatically reduce carbon emissions and fashion’s impact on climate change.

While the fashion industry is one of the most polluting on the planet, second only to oil and gas, and greenhouse gas emissions from textile dyeing at around 3% of global emissions outweigh that of all international flights and maritime shipping combined, it is an industry that can also reduce CO2 emissions the fastest, just by changing the way it dyes fabrics.  

Fabric dyeing is the most polluting part of fashion and activewear manufacturing, involving industrial scale dye baths and huge amounts of dye chemicals, steam, electrical power, and consequent high CO2 emissions.  Repeated washing of the dyed fabric, required to remove dye residue, is responsible for 20% of the world’s wastewater pollution and excess dye is discharged into waterways, affecting the health of some of the world’s poorest communities. In more regulated areas, water pollution is reduced through reliance on energy intensive water treatment plants.

However, an environmental step change can be achieved by adopting new digital technology that can dye fabrics with an 85% reduction in energy consumption and a dramatic 95% reduction of the 1.3 trillion litres of water currently used by the industry each year.

For example, dyeing one polyester shirt using current methods generates 4.5 litres of wastewater and produces 0.17 Kg of CO2, compared to low energy digital technology, which uses less than 0.2 litres of water and reduces carbon emissions to 0.03 Kg.  Multiply these numbers by the billions of garments dyed each year and the scale of the environmental problem, if nothing changes, is clear to see. Equally, the amount by which the textile industry can improve its carbon footprint is dramatic and can be done quickly if action is taken now.

Quelle:

Alchemie Technology Ltd

04.11.2021

adidas erhält starkes ESG-Rating von S&P für Nachhaltigkeit

Nach eingehender Prüfung hat die Ratingagentur S&P die Nachhaltigkeitsleistung von adidas mit einer hervorragenden Bewertung ausgezeichnet. Analysiert wurden Kategorien in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Unternehmensführung (‚ESG‘). adidas erzielte hier einen ESG Profile Score von 79 von möglichen 100 Punkten. In Summe mit einem starken Preparedness Score von +6 beläuft sich der ESG Evaluation Score des Unternehmens auf insgesamt 85 Punkte. Damit liegt adidas auf Rang 6 aller bislang durch S&P bewerteten Unternehmen.

Nach eingehender Prüfung hat die Ratingagentur S&P die Nachhaltigkeitsleistung von adidas mit einer hervorragenden Bewertung ausgezeichnet. Analysiert wurden Kategorien in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Unternehmensführung (‚ESG‘). adidas erzielte hier einen ESG Profile Score von 79 von möglichen 100 Punkten. In Summe mit einem starken Preparedness Score von +6 beläuft sich der ESG Evaluation Score des Unternehmens auf insgesamt 85 Punkte. Damit liegt adidas auf Rang 6 aller bislang durch S&P bewerteten Unternehmen.

In der Bewertung betont S&P den branchenführenden Ansatz von adidas zu den Themen Innovation, Lieferkettenmanagement und Konsumenteneinbindung. Besonders hervorgehoben wird das Bestreben von adidas, verstärkt nachhaltige Materialien einzusetzen, kreislaufwirtschaftliche Prozesse und Dienstleistungen zu erweitern und ehrgeizige Net-Zero-Emissionsziele zu erreichen. Die Analyse würdigt auch die starken Kontrollmechanismen, mit denen adidas seine Lieferkette überwacht, um faire und sichere Arbeitsbedingungen sicherzustellen. Außerdem anerkannt wird die Aufnahme eines Nachhaltigkeitsziels in das Vergütungssystem für den Vorstand des Unternehmens. Die enge Zusammenarbeit zwischen adidas Aufsichtsrat und Vorstand wird als beispielhaft und als Treiber für die Umsetzung der Strategie betrachtet.

Weitere Informationen:
adidas Nachhaltigkeit S&P
Quelle:

adidas AG

04.11.2021

Sarah Borghi: New Green Collection with a range of sustainable tights and stockings

For its 2021 Green Collection, the Italian luxury hosiery brand Sarah Borghi presents a broadened product offer in terms of colors and categories, meeting the needs of a stylish, yet sustainable consumer. By mixing fashion, quality, innovation and research, the tights and stockings powerhouse continues its development in the journey towards a conscious future.

The evolution of the Green Collection, the sustainable hosiery collection first launched in 2020, confirms the efforts of the brand in promoting a new generation of attractive fashion and design which actively encourages and supports a responsible change in culture and smart products offer.

For its 2021 Green Collection, the Italian luxury hosiery brand Sarah Borghi presents a broadened product offer in terms of colors and categories, meeting the needs of a stylish, yet sustainable consumer. By mixing fashion, quality, innovation and research, the tights and stockings powerhouse continues its development in the journey towards a conscious future.

The evolution of the Green Collection, the sustainable hosiery collection first launched in 2020, confirms the efforts of the brand in promoting a new generation of attractive fashion and design which actively encourages and supports a responsible change in culture and smart products offer.

Lately, a decisive step has been added to the brand’s history thanks to the publication of the Integrated Report by Gizeta Calze, Sarah Borghi’s top-notch producer and first Italian company in the hosiery sector to include sustainability throughout its business model. A commitment of responsibility and transparency on a path that has been carried on for years and that, today more than ever, becomes of the utmost importance, as stated by Luca Marzocchi, CEO of Gizeta Calze. The Integrated Report provides a complete view of the business strategy, operating model and governance, which combines financial information with sustainability insights, conceived as complementary to other strategies and, indeed, essential for increasing business value.

The collection
The collection presents a range of versatile, colorful products combined with extra-luxury comfort and designed for every type of woman: from seductive tights to everyday socks, together with knee- highs, up to athleisure with leggings.
 
The responsible collection features two new generation materials. One is Amni Soul Eco®, the world’s first biodegradable in anaerobic conditions polyamide 6.6 yarn that degrades in around 5 years* after disposing of in landfill, developed by SOLVAY and produced and distributed by FULGAR. The other is ROICA™ V550 by leading fiber manufacturer Asahi Kasei, a premium sustainable stretch yarn boasting the Gold Level Material Health Certificate by Cradle-to-Cradle Product Innovation Institute** as it has been evaluated for impact on human and environmental health. Moreover, it smartly breaks down without releasing harmful substances in the environment according to Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certification. Key elements that makes ROICA™ V550 a precious choice when it comes to Circular Economy material approach.

Quelle:

Sarah Borghi / GB Network – for ROICA™

26.10.2021

We aRe SpinDye with its resource-saving dyeing technology in new collaboration

With its resource-saving dyeing technology, We aRe SpinDye takes place in H&M's latest Innovation Stories collection called Co-exist.

The use of We aRe SpinDye's technology contributes to reducing both water consumption and CO2 emissions, which in turn leads to a lower impact on the world's ecosystem and creates conditions for our co-existence with nature.

Up to 24% of a garment's entire climate footprint occurs during dyeing. We aRe SpinDye's technology can reduce the consumption of the earth's resources in textile production. On average, the reduction of water is -75%, chemicals -90% and energy consumption and CO2 emissions -30%.

In just one year, the clothing industry uses 9 billion cubic meters of water (which is in line with the annual need for drinkingwater for the entire population of our planet) and 168 million tons of process chemicals to dye fabrics. We aRe SpinDye now hopes that more players in the industry will pay attention to the ways that are available when it comes to resource-efficient dyeing process and quickly implement this technology in their production.

With its resource-saving dyeing technology, We aRe SpinDye takes place in H&M's latest Innovation Stories collection called Co-exist.

The use of We aRe SpinDye's technology contributes to reducing both water consumption and CO2 emissions, which in turn leads to a lower impact on the world's ecosystem and creates conditions for our co-existence with nature.

Up to 24% of a garment's entire climate footprint occurs during dyeing. We aRe SpinDye's technology can reduce the consumption of the earth's resources in textile production. On average, the reduction of water is -75%, chemicals -90% and energy consumption and CO2 emissions -30%.

In just one year, the clothing industry uses 9 billion cubic meters of water (which is in line with the annual need for drinkingwater for the entire population of our planet) and 168 million tons of process chemicals to dye fabrics. We aRe SpinDye now hopes that more players in the industry will pay attention to the ways that are available when it comes to resource-efficient dyeing process and quickly implement this technology in their production.

"The enormous resource consumption in the dyeing process is a global problem that must be addressed on a broad front. It is therefore inspiring to work with major brands with an organization that is sensitive to cutting-edge expertise and at the same time shows a willingness to work together to achieve common goals", says Andreas Andrén, CEO of We aRe SpinDye.

Quelle:

We aRe SpinDye

21.10.2021

Talking about Water Conservation with Officina+39

On 21st October the Managing Director of Officina+39 Andrea Venier has joined a panel discussion in the prestigious arena of the Kingpins24 Digital Show. He contributed to the discussion with his and Officina+39’s point of view on “Water Conservation”, together with Emrah Özkorkmaz from Bregla and Taimur Malik from Stylers International, with Edward Hertzman from Sourcing Journal & Rivet as moderator.

Water crisis remains one of the top issues for humanity and 90% of the world's natural disasters are related to water. Officina+39 has been working hard to rethink the way water is used throughout the denim processes: Andrea's contribution emphasized the company’s practical and consolidated experience in this field, as in recent years their main objective has been to drastically reduce water use in line with UN SDG6.

On 21st October the Managing Director of Officina+39 Andrea Venier has joined a panel discussion in the prestigious arena of the Kingpins24 Digital Show. He contributed to the discussion with his and Officina+39’s point of view on “Water Conservation”, together with Emrah Özkorkmaz from Bregla and Taimur Malik from Stylers International, with Edward Hertzman from Sourcing Journal & Rivet as moderator.

Water crisis remains one of the top issues for humanity and 90% of the world's natural disasters are related to water. Officina+39 has been working hard to rethink the way water is used throughout the denim processes: Andrea's contribution emphasized the company’s practical and consolidated experience in this field, as in recent years their main objective has been to drastically reduce water use in line with UN SDG6.

Andrea pointed out how “fashion industry is still currently deeply rooted in a linear approach: make, use, dispose.” Accordingly to Andrea and Officina+39, the fashion world is becoming aware of this reality and is trying to reinvent itself in order to decrease the use of this precious resource and its negative impacts but there is still work to do in order to redesign a better sustainable model, where circularity should represent the new sustainability: circularity not only when it comes to the materials, but also to water.

In the textile industry water is used as the vehicle for colors and chemical auxiliaries but luckily today many technologies aim at significantly reducing water consumption. Officina+39 is really focused on this target: Andrea explained that “Officina+39 has developed the AQUALESS MISSION, a process suitable for conventional machines that leads to a 75% reduction of the water typically used in denim and garment laundry processes, using a waterless technology and saving costs for producers.”

Despite the start-up cost of investing in the development of sustainable technologies may discourage some in the industry, it is about time to realize that these actions cannot be delayed and that we will increasingly hear about water scarcity, water stress and water risk.

Andrea stated: “It is necessary to develop water management strategies and systems in any company: today there is ISO 14000 related to environmental management, but I believe that governments, brands and related organisations should think about an ISO related just to water management. In this way, every company can understand how much value can be generated in the medium-term and how much money could be saved by investing in this kind of technologies. To create new standards related to water management, we must change the approach.”

Quelle:

Officina+39 / Menabò

(c) adidas AG
Free Hiker Made To Be Remade FW21
21.10.2021

adidas: Journey to Circularity with FW 2021 Collection

2050 is the year when adidas plans to achieve climate neutrality. It’s also the year when it’s expected that our oceans will contain more plastic than fish, that is, if we don’t act now. Adidas' solution to help end plastic waste and achieve climate neutrality? Sustainable innovation.

Last year adidas announced the Three Loop Strategy – their roadmap to help end plastic waste. At the heart of this is Circular Loop – Made To Be Remade.

The concept behind Made To Be Remade (MTBR) is simple: when one piece of plastic has fulfilled its purpose, it must be remade to fulfil another. Their attitude is that the end of one thing equates to the beginning of the next, and that their products’ lives can be extended by remaking them into new products.

Adidas' Circular Loop creation process has come a long way since they introduced FUTURECRAFT.LOOP – their first running shoe made to be remade – in 2019. From what started as a beta program of just 200 pairs has developed into a concept within the business that spans across multiple categories and in April this year saw the first commercial launch – Ultraboost Made To Be Remade.

2050 is the year when adidas plans to achieve climate neutrality. It’s also the year when it’s expected that our oceans will contain more plastic than fish, that is, if we don’t act now. Adidas' solution to help end plastic waste and achieve climate neutrality? Sustainable innovation.

Last year adidas announced the Three Loop Strategy – their roadmap to help end plastic waste. At the heart of this is Circular Loop – Made To Be Remade.

The concept behind Made To Be Remade (MTBR) is simple: when one piece of plastic has fulfilled its purpose, it must be remade to fulfil another. Their attitude is that the end of one thing equates to the beginning of the next, and that their products’ lives can be extended by remaking them into new products.

Adidas' Circular Loop creation process has come a long way since they introduced FUTURECRAFT.LOOP – their first running shoe made to be remade – in 2019. From what started as a beta program of just 200 pairs has developed into a concept within the business that spans across multiple categories and in April this year saw the first commercial launch – Ultraboost Made To Be Remade.

Ultraboost Made To Be Remade will see the next generation released in November this year (2021). The shoe will be created in part from the previous generation. Featuring a torsion bar that contains 25% reused content from the Futurecraft Loop Gen 2.

W21 will see another adidas icon join the MTBR family - Stan Smith Made To Be Remade. Just like the Ultraboost model, Stan Smith MTBR has been created entirely from TPU – from laces to midsole and everything in between.

Adidas’s best-loved Outdoor products are also receiving the MTBR treatment. Alongside Stan Smith MTBR, October will welcome the TERREX Free Hiker Made To Be Remade, featuring a TPU knitted upper and TPU outsole, making it the first TERREX hiking shoe to use the technology. The shoe will be accompanied by the launch of the TERREX Made To Be Remade Anorak – their second-generation prototype following on from the FW20 FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak, which will be commercially available in 2022.

Weitere Informationen:
adidas shoes Sustainability yarn zero waste
Quelle:

adidas AG

Kooperation: Renewcell und Kelheim Fibres treiben Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Europäischen Textilwirtschaft voran
Logo Kelheim Fibres
20.10.2021

Kooperation: Renewcell und Kelheim Fibres treiben Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Europäischen Textilwirtschaft voran

Renewcell und die Kelheim Fibres GmbH haben einen LOI für eine langfristige kommerzielle Zusammenarbeit unterzeichnet, um das entscheidende fehlende Glied für eine Kreislaufwirtschaft für Textilien in Europa zu schaffen. Gemeinsam werden die beiden Technologieführer an der Entwicklung einer großtechnischen Produktion von hochwertigen Viskosefasern aus bis zu 10 000 Tonnen des 100%igen
Textilrecyclats Circulose® von Renewcell pro Jahr arbeiten.

Renewcell und die Kelheim Fibres GmbH haben einen LOI für eine langfristige kommerzielle Zusammenarbeit unterzeichnet, um das entscheidende fehlende Glied für eine Kreislaufwirtschaft für Textilien in Europa zu schaffen. Gemeinsam werden die beiden Technologieführer an der Entwicklung einer großtechnischen Produktion von hochwertigen Viskosefasern aus bis zu 10 000 Tonnen des 100%igen
Textilrecyclats Circulose® von Renewcell pro Jahr arbeiten.

Die Zusammenarbeit ebnet den Weg zu einem vollständig geschlossenen europäischen Kreislauf, in dem Textilabfälle gesammelt, recycelt und zu neuen Circulose® Fasern für Menschen regeneriert werden, die ihren modischen Fußabdruck deutlich reduzieren wollen "Der europäische Modekonsum hat große Auswirkungen auf das Klima und die Umwelt in der ganzen Welt. Er trägt auch dazu bei, dass enorme Mengen an Abfällen entweder in Europa oder nach dem Export im Ausland auf Deponien und in Verbrennungsanlagen landen. Wir werden nun mit Kelheim zusammenarbeiten, um Abfälle zu vermeiden und den Bedarf an neuen Ressourcen zu verringern, während wir gleichzeitig eine vollständig regionale Versorgung mit umweltfreundlichen Kreislauffasern für Textilien ermöglichen", kommentiert Patrik Lundström, CEO von Renewcell. "Wir freuen uns sehr über d ie Möglichkeit, eng mit einem Partner wie Kelheim zusammenzuarbeiten, der in dieser Branche in Sachen Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit führend ist", fügt er hinzu.

Craig Barker, CEO von Kelheim Fibres: "Mit Renewcell haben wir einen hochprofessionellen Partner gefunden, der unsere Vision von zukunftsweisenden Technologien teilt, die eine vollständige Kreislaufwirtschaft in der textilen Kette ermöglichen. Die Antworten auf die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit zu finden, treibt uns jeden Tag an. Unsere Lösung aus recycelten Zellulosefasern, die aus der Circulose® von Renewcell besteht und in unserem Werk in Kelheim in umweltverträglichen Verfahren hergestellt wird, ist eine Antwort auf den Bedarf der Modeindustrie an nachh altigen, ressourcen und abfallreduzierenden Lösungen und einer regionaleren und zuverlässigeren Lieferkette."

Quelle:

Kelheim Fibres GmbH

THE GROUND zelebriert Premiere auf der Frankfurt Fashion Week
The Ground Logo
20.10.2021

THE GROUND zelebriert Premiere auf der Frankfurt Fashion Week

  • das B2C-Festival für eine junge und zielstrebige Generation

Mit  THE  GROUND  veranstaltet  die  PREMIUM  GROUP  erstmals  ein  großes  Fashion-Festival  für  junge EndverbraucherInnen.  Verantwortlich  für  das  Eventkonzept  ist,  neben  Tillmann,  Arntz  und  dem  PREMIUM GROUP-Team, B2C-Experte Kai Zollhöfer, der schon half die Bread & Butter by Zalando zum Publikumsmagneten zu machen.

„THE GROUND ist ein B2C-Festival, das sich an eine junge, purpose-driven Generation richtet. Diese neue Generation hat eine starke Haltung zu aktuellen sozialen und ökologischen Herausforderungen und erwartet, dass diese von Brands reflektiert wird” sagt Kai Zollhöfer.

  • das B2C-Festival für eine junge und zielstrebige Generation

Mit  THE  GROUND  veranstaltet  die  PREMIUM  GROUP  erstmals  ein  großes  Fashion-Festival  für  junge EndverbraucherInnen.  Verantwortlich  für  das  Eventkonzept  ist,  neben  Tillmann,  Arntz  und  dem  PREMIUM GROUP-Team, B2C-Experte Kai Zollhöfer, der schon half die Bread & Butter by Zalando zum Publikumsmagneten zu machen.

„THE GROUND ist ein B2C-Festival, das sich an eine junge, purpose-driven Generation richtet. Diese neue Generation hat eine starke Haltung zu aktuellen sozialen und ökologischen Herausforderungen und erwartet, dass diese von Brands reflektiert wird” sagt Kai Zollhöfer.

Die übergeordneten Themen bei THE GROUND sind daher Nachhaltigkeit, Diversity und Gleichberechtigung. „Ein  großer  Teil  der  KundInnen  interessiert  sich  für  nachhaltigere  Optionen  –  der  Wunsch  nach  einem bewussteren  Lebensstil  ist  da,  jedoch  spiegelt  sich  dieser  Trend  aktuell  noch  nicht  in  ihrem tatsächlichen Einkaufsverhalten wider. Dazwischen liegt die sogenannte Attitude-Behaviour-Gap, die THE GROUND als Plattform für Brands mit Transparenz und cooler Kommunikation, helfen möchte, weiter zu schließen“.

„Wir können nicht erwarten, dass jede Brand, jede KonsumentIn aktuell schon alles zu 100% richtig macht, aber  es  liegt  in  der  Verantwortung  von  uns  allen,  jeden  Tag  einen  weiteren  kleinen  Schritt  in  die  richtige   Richtung zu gehen. Wie das geht, darüber müssen wir offen sprechen, um voneinander zu lernen, damit sich möglichst viele mit auf diese Reise begehen, zu einer nachhaltigeren Zukunft können.“

Das 3-tägige Event ist ein Experiential Marketing Playground und bietet Brands die  Möglichkeit, purpose-driven Stories und Produkte, interaktiv auszustellen. Neben dem  thematischen Fokus auf Fashion, werden zusätzlich Brands aus den Bereichen Wellbeing,  Beauty, Mobilität und Technologie innovative Produkte und Lösungen präsentieren.

Quelle:

PREMIUM Exhibitions GmbH