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New Brand of Sustainable, High-Performance Sheet Insulation Products Image (c) Teijin Frontier
13.10.2025

Teijin Frontier: New Brand of Sustainable, High-Performance Sheet Insulation Products

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced the launch of THERMOFRONTTM, a new master brand for sheet insulation that combines environmental responsibility with high thermal performance. The new insulation is comprised of more than 70 percent ECOPETⓇ, Teijin Frontier’s recycled polyester fiber, and incorporates hollow cross-sectional fibers and functional raw materials to deliver outstanding warmth. THERMOFRONTTM insulation is designed for a wide range of applications, from sports and outdoor wear to casual apparel. 

In the first phase of this product rollout, Teijin Frontier is introducing three sub-brands: THERMOFRONTTM OA, THERMOFRONTTM SL and THERMOFRONTTM BE. Each offers distinct value-added features such as bulkiness, lightweight comfort and moisture control. Domestic and international sales of these three sub-brands began on October 7. They will be marketed for outdoor, sports and casual wear for the Autumn/Winter 2026 season. 

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced the launch of THERMOFRONTTM, a new master brand for sheet insulation that combines environmental responsibility with high thermal performance. The new insulation is comprised of more than 70 percent ECOPETⓇ, Teijin Frontier’s recycled polyester fiber, and incorporates hollow cross-sectional fibers and functional raw materials to deliver outstanding warmth. THERMOFRONTTM insulation is designed for a wide range of applications, from sports and outdoor wear to casual apparel. 

In the first phase of this product rollout, Teijin Frontier is introducing three sub-brands: THERMOFRONTTM OA, THERMOFRONTTM SL and THERMOFRONTTM BE. Each offers distinct value-added features such as bulkiness, lightweight comfort and moisture control. Domestic and international sales of these three sub-brands began on October 7. They will be marketed for outdoor, sports and casual wear for the Autumn/Winter 2026 season. 

In recent years, as people increasingly enjoy outdoor activities and sports in their daily lives, diversified lifestyles have driven demand for insulated outerwear and sportswear that offers not only warmth and light weight but also bulkiness, softness and comfort across various settings. At the same time, growing environmental awareness among consumers has increased the need for sustainable products. In response, Teijin Frontier developed THERMOFRONTTM high-performance sheet insulation by integrating its expertise in nonwoven fabric design and processing technologies with its long-standing recycling capabilities.

Key features of THERMOFRONTTM insulation 
All products under the new THERMOFRONTTM brand share these attributes: 

  • Environmental responsibility: ECOPETⓇ recycled polyester fiber, more than 70% of component, significantly improves the sustainability of the insulation.
  • Enhanced insulation performance: Hollow cross-sectional staple fibers provide superior thermal insulation compared to conventional polyester sheet insulation. 
  • Maximizing the functionality of combined fibers through Teijin Frontier’s proprietary nonwoven fabric design and sheet processing technologies.
Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface Bild: HMI Project
Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface
13.10.2025

Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface

At K 2025 in Duesseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, which offers a uniform design language for blown film, flat film, and nonwoven lines, as well as particularly simple operation. The overall concept impressed not only customers, but also the jury of the German Design Awards, who honored the system with the prestigious design award during the trade fair.

In times of a growing global shortage of skilled workers, the simple and intuitive operation of production equipment is a decisive success factor. That is why Reifenhäuser has completely redesigned its human-machine interface (HMI) and introduced a completely new, visually appealing, and responsive solution. It combines the highly complex and heterogeneous requirements of different extrusion machines in a flexible and scalable system. Reifenhäuser will be showcasing the new HMI at its open house during the K trade fair on its new EVO GEN3 and EVEREX blown film and flat film lines. 

At K 2025 in Duesseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, which offers a uniform design language for blown film, flat film, and nonwoven lines, as well as particularly simple operation. The overall concept impressed not only customers, but also the jury of the German Design Awards, who honored the system with the prestigious design award during the trade fair.

In times of a growing global shortage of skilled workers, the simple and intuitive operation of production equipment is a decisive success factor. That is why Reifenhäuser has completely redesigned its human-machine interface (HMI) and introduced a completely new, visually appealing, and responsive solution. It combines the highly complex and heterogeneous requirements of different extrusion machines in a flexible and scalable system. Reifenhäuser will be showcasing the new HMI at its open house during the K trade fair on its new EVO GEN3 and EVEREX blown film and flat film lines. 

The operator can access every setting with a maximum of two clicks and, thanks to customizable dashboards and a clearly laid out start-up page, retains control over the entire extrusion process at all times. The intelligent color concept and the intuitive, responsive touch interface significantly speed up operation.

The new development was carried out in collaboration with HMI Project, a renowned agency specializing in human-machine interfaces (HMI). The new HMI was developed with a focus on people in order to simplify everyday operation of complex machines. In a user-centered process, real-life usage scenarios were analyzed and validated through usability tests. The result is a modular, scalable, and extremely flexible interface that combines technical complexity and user-friendliness at the highest level. Assistance systems, informative illustrations, and a clear visual hierarchy support the operator in setting up, monitoring, and optimizing sensitive production processes. 

The German Design Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the design landscape. Since 2012, the award has identified significant design trends, made them visible, and honored them. Every year, outstanding work in the fields of product design, communication design, and architecture is recognized.

13.10.2025

26 European business associations support EU-Mercosur Agreement

26 European business associations, representing a wide array of industries and businesses, express their full support for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement:

Together, the associations’ members cover a significant portion of the total trade in goods and services of over 153 billion euros in 2024 between the EU and the Mercosur region, as well as the approximately 380 billion euros of mutual investment in our two regions in 2023. In this unprecedented time when the rules-based global order is being critically undermined, this free trade agreement represents a beacon in the EU’s diversification strategy. It is therefore a critical element in ensuring the EU’s long-term competitiveness. 

By 2040, according to DG Trade’s calculations, the agreement is expected to add 77.6 billion euros to the EU GDP and 9.4 billion euros to the Mercosur GDP. At the same time, the agreement will result in a 39% increase in EU exports to Mercosur and a 17% increase in Mercosur exports to the EU. 

26 European business associations, representing a wide array of industries and businesses, express their full support for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement:

Together, the associations’ members cover a significant portion of the total trade in goods and services of over 153 billion euros in 2024 between the EU and the Mercosur region, as well as the approximately 380 billion euros of mutual investment in our two regions in 2023. In this unprecedented time when the rules-based global order is being critically undermined, this free trade agreement represents a beacon in the EU’s diversification strategy. It is therefore a critical element in ensuring the EU’s long-term competitiveness. 

By 2040, according to DG Trade’s calculations, the agreement is expected to add 77.6 billion euros to the EU GDP and 9.4 billion euros to the Mercosur GDP. At the same time, the agreement will result in a 39% increase in EU exports to Mercosur and a 17% increase in Mercosur exports to the EU. 

The EU-Mercosur is a modern agreement, driven by modern principles. It will deliver increased market access and improved access to resources, while preserving key sectors in European domestic markets, diversifying secure supply chains, and fostering investments for both sides. It will also help to deepen the cooperation on sustainable development, in areas such as fighting climate change, preserving biodiversity, and advancing labour and social rights. 

European businesses wholeheartedly support the EU-Mercosur Agreement and call on the Council and European Parliament to swiftly ratify the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA) and the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). To this end, it is key to streamline the ratification process and to ensure timely completion and avoid procedural delays. This is a crucial opportunity for Europe which will support growth and prosperity for one-fifth of the global economy – benefiting about 750 million people. 

Source Fashion Catwalkk (c) Source Fashion
13.10.2025

Catwalk Partnership: Source Fashion & Redress

Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, announced Redress as the headline catwalk partner for its return to Olympia London from 13–15 January 2026, spotlighting pioneering designers who are reshaping fashion through circular and sustainable design.

The Source Fashion Catwalk will take place three times daily, showcasing responsibly produced collections, trend-led designs, and cutting-edge innovation. Each show will present a compelling story of sustainability in practice, inspiring buyers with practical ideas they can implement directly from the show floor.

Based in Hong Kong, Redress is an Asia-focused environmental NGO on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular fashion industry by educating and empowering designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative environmental impacts. In response to fashion’s unsustainable linear model of ‘take, make, use, and waste,’ Redress champions a circular economy that takes responsibility for a product’s entire lifecycle and its impact on the planet.

Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, announced Redress as the headline catwalk partner for its return to Olympia London from 13–15 January 2026, spotlighting pioneering designers who are reshaping fashion through circular and sustainable design.

The Source Fashion Catwalk will take place three times daily, showcasing responsibly produced collections, trend-led designs, and cutting-edge innovation. Each show will present a compelling story of sustainability in practice, inspiring buyers with practical ideas they can implement directly from the show floor.

Based in Hong Kong, Redress is an Asia-focused environmental NGO on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular fashion industry by educating and empowering designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative environmental impacts. In response to fashion’s unsustainable linear model of ‘take, make, use, and waste,’ Redress champions a circular economy that takes responsibility for a product’s entire lifecycle and its impact on the planet.

At the heart of its work is the Redress Design Award, a leading sustainable fashion design competition, which has built a global network of over 300 emerging designers pioneering circular and waste-reducing practices. This makes Redress an ideal partner for Source Fashion, as both organisations share a commitment to innovation, education, and driving real-world change in the fashion industry. Together, they are empowering the next generation of designers to reshape fashion’s future through creativity and responsibility.

For Source Fashion January 2026, Redress will select two to three Redress Design Award alumni to headline the catwalk. Their curated showcase will highlight innovation, circular design thinking, and a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact. The dynamic catwalk will run three times a day, offering a visual narrative of how responsible design and creative excellence can join forces to redefine the future of fashion.

“This partnership with Redress marks an exciting next chapter for the Source Fashion catwalk,” says Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Source Fashion. “Redress has been instrumental in nurturing some of the most forward-thinking designers working in sustainability today. Their alumni are proof that creativity and responsibility are not opposing forces, they’re the foundation of fashion’s future. By bringing their work to our stage, we’re giving buyers and brands a glimpse of what truly circular design can look like in practice.”

Christina Dean, Founder of Redress, “Our partnership with Source Fashion creates the perfect stage to show that sustainable fashion isn’t just a passing trend, it’s the future. By putting our Redress Design Award alumni in the spotlight, we’re proving that circular design can be innovative, beautiful, and commercially viable. This partnership is about inspiring the industry and showing that responsibility and creativity go hand in hand.”

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Source Fashion

PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION Credit: Messe Düsseldorf Constanze Tillmann
PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION
13.10.2025

Netzwerk der PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 wächst

Mit dem European Brand & Packaging Design Association (epda) und dem Verband Druck + Medien Nord-West (VDM Nord-West) wächst das Partnernetzwerk der PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026. Die neuen Kooperationen bringen frische Impulse, erweitern die Reichweite und stärken die Attraktivität der PDC als Plattform für Austausch, Innovation und neue Geschäftspotenziale. Am 16. und 17. Juni 2026 lädt die Kongressmesse Macherinnen und Macher aus der Print-, Medien- und Kommunikationsbranche ins Foyer der Halle 1 auf dem Düsseldorfer Messegelände ein. 

Zukunftsgerichtete Kooperationen stärken das Profil der PDC
Mit der epda, dem führenden europäischen Netzwerk für Packaging-Design, und dem VDM Nord-West, einem der größten Regionalverbände der Druck- und Medienbranche, gewinnt die PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION zwei Partner, die Kreativität, Branchenkompetenz und starke Netzwerke einbringen. Die Kooperationen erweitern das thematische Spektrum der Messe, stärken die fachliche Relevanz und setzen ein klares Zeichen für interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit.

Mit dem European Brand & Packaging Design Association (epda) und dem Verband Druck + Medien Nord-West (VDM Nord-West) wächst das Partnernetzwerk der PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026. Die neuen Kooperationen bringen frische Impulse, erweitern die Reichweite und stärken die Attraktivität der PDC als Plattform für Austausch, Innovation und neue Geschäftspotenziale. Am 16. und 17. Juni 2026 lädt die Kongressmesse Macherinnen und Macher aus der Print-, Medien- und Kommunikationsbranche ins Foyer der Halle 1 auf dem Düsseldorfer Messegelände ein. 

Zukunftsgerichtete Kooperationen stärken das Profil der PDC
Mit der epda, dem führenden europäischen Netzwerk für Packaging-Design, und dem VDM Nord-West, einem der größten Regionalverbände der Druck- und Medienbranche, gewinnt die PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION zwei Partner, die Kreativität, Branchenkompetenz und starke Netzwerke einbringen. Die Kooperationen erweitern das thematische Spektrum der Messe, stärken die fachliche Relevanz und setzen ein klares Zeichen für interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit.

Raum für Innovation und Geschäft
Mit rund 1.000 Quadratmetern Ausstellungsfläche, einem hochwertig kuratierten Kongressprogramm und innovativen Multichannel-Formaten bleibt die PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 Impulsgeberin der Branche. Die neuen Partnerschaften verstärken Reichweite, Themenvielfalt und Marktzugang – und bieten Ausstellern beste Chancen, sich in einem zukunftsrelevanten Umfeld wirkungsvoll zu präsentieren.

Die PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION findet vom 16. bis 17. Juni 2026 in Düsseldorf statt und wird vom Fachverband Medienproduktion (FMP) in Partnerschaft mit der Messe Düsseldorf, der drupa, veranstaltet. 

 

(c) Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
13.10.2025

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories: Increasing Spider Silk Production via Selective Breeding Advancement

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a leader in spider silk technology*, announced the company has succeeded in significantly increasing the production throughput of its recombinant spider silk production platform.   
 
This increase is the successful result of the continuous work in the selective breeding of parental strains for its production hybrid silkworms, which is the basis of its recombinant spider silk production system. Kraig's first successful hybrid, designated the BAM-1, demonstrated hybrid vigor, which increased both cocoon shell weight (a critical measure of silk output) and robustness. That hybrid was created by mating two genetically divergent parental strains. The fielding of the BAM-1 was a major improvement in spider silk production technology. 
 
Over the past two years, the Kraig has been using selective breeding to create more advanced parental strains with the goal of increasing hybrid vigor to further increase shell weight. One of these new advanced strains was specifically designed as a replacement for one of the original BAM-1 parental strains. 
 

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., a leader in spider silk technology*, announced the company has succeeded in significantly increasing the production throughput of its recombinant spider silk production platform.   
 
This increase is the successful result of the continuous work in the selective breeding of parental strains for its production hybrid silkworms, which is the basis of its recombinant spider silk production system. Kraig's first successful hybrid, designated the BAM-1, demonstrated hybrid vigor, which increased both cocoon shell weight (a critical measure of silk output) and robustness. That hybrid was created by mating two genetically divergent parental strains. The fielding of the BAM-1 was a major improvement in spider silk production technology. 
 
Over the past two years, the Kraig has been using selective breeding to create more advanced parental strains with the goal of increasing hybrid vigor to further increase shell weight. One of these new advanced strains was specifically designed as a replacement for one of the original BAM-1 parental strains. 
 
By mating the strongest of the BAM-1 parental strains with the new advanced strain, the company has demonstrated measurable hybrid vigor (as measured by cocoon shell weight) of 22%, an increase in hybrid vigor of more than 245% compared to the BAM-1. The new advanced hybrid has been designated as BAM-1 Alpha and will be the Company's production workhorse moving forward.
 
"Our small team of researchers continues to outperform our competitors in spider silk R&D and commercial development. The creation of our new BAM-1 Alpha hybrid is the product of our focused vision for large-scale commercialization of spider silk and the dedication of our geneticists to that vision," said Kim Thompson, Founder and CEO of Kraig Labs. "Frankly, the 250% increase in hybrid vigor over the original BAM-1 has significantly exceeded our expectations and design parameters. The BAM-1 Alpha is producing larger cocoons and more silk, resulting in increased throughput and lower production cost. Though we do not have hard data yet on increases in robustness other than cocoon size and shell weight, our expectation is that general robustness will follow this same pattern."
 
Kraig Labs utilizes its proprietary genetically enhanced silkworm technology platform to produce recombinant spider silk. These silkworms spin recombinant spider silk fibers naturally within their cocoons, combining the scalability of traditional sericulture with the superior performance of spider silk proteins.
 
With BAM-1 Alpha now moving into commercial deployment, Kraig Labs will leverage its multi-facility production infrastructure to integrate this enhanced production hybrid into ongoing manufacturing. This advancement supports the Company's vision of delivering high-performance spider silk fibers for applications spanning performance textiles, defense, medical, and industrial markets.

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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories

„Z-Guard“ in zurückgelehnter Sitzposition (c) Adient
„Z-Guard“ in zurückgelehnter Sitzposition
13.10.2025

Adient & Autoliv: Dynamische Sicherheitslösungen für Autositze

Adient, ein führender Anbieter von Automobilsitzen, und Autoliv, ein führender Anbieter von Fahrzeugsicherheitssystemen, haben gemeinsam innovative Sicherheitslösungen entwickelt, die den Insassenschutz bei stark zurückgelehnten Sitzpositionen – gemeinhin als „Zero-Gravity“-Position bezeichnet – deutlich verbessern. Die nun serienreifen Lösungen kombinieren Adients neues Sitzkonzept „Z-Guard“ mit den fortschrittlichen Sicherheitstechnologien von Autoliv.
 
Da Elektrifizierung und intelligente Technologien die Automobilindustrie weiterhin verändern, erfreuen sich „Zero-Gravity“-Sitze aufgrund ihrer ergonomischen Vorteile in Fahrzeugen der Mittel- und Oberklasse zunehmender Beliebtheit. Eine stark zurückgelehnte Sitzposition kann jedoch die Wirksamkeit herkömmlicher Sicherheitssysteme beeinträchtigen, die typischerweise für standardmäßiges aufrechtes Sitzen ausgelegt sind. Dies kann zu Sicherheitsrisiken führen.
 
Um dieser Herausforderung zu begegnen, haben Adient und Autoliv gemeinsam eine wegweisende Sicherheitslösung entwickelt, durch die der Insassenschutz bei stark zurückgelehnten Sitzpositionen deutlich verbessert wird.
 

Adient, ein führender Anbieter von Automobilsitzen, und Autoliv, ein führender Anbieter von Fahrzeugsicherheitssystemen, haben gemeinsam innovative Sicherheitslösungen entwickelt, die den Insassenschutz bei stark zurückgelehnten Sitzpositionen – gemeinhin als „Zero-Gravity“-Position bezeichnet – deutlich verbessern. Die nun serienreifen Lösungen kombinieren Adients neues Sitzkonzept „Z-Guard“ mit den fortschrittlichen Sicherheitstechnologien von Autoliv.
 
Da Elektrifizierung und intelligente Technologien die Automobilindustrie weiterhin verändern, erfreuen sich „Zero-Gravity“-Sitze aufgrund ihrer ergonomischen Vorteile in Fahrzeugen der Mittel- und Oberklasse zunehmender Beliebtheit. Eine stark zurückgelehnte Sitzposition kann jedoch die Wirksamkeit herkömmlicher Sicherheitssysteme beeinträchtigen, die typischerweise für standardmäßiges aufrechtes Sitzen ausgelegt sind. Dies kann zu Sicherheitsrisiken führen.
 
Um dieser Herausforderung zu begegnen, haben Adient und Autoliv gemeinsam eine wegweisende Sicherheitslösung entwickelt, durch die der Insassenschutz bei stark zurückgelehnten Sitzpositionen deutlich verbessert wird.
 
Multidimensionaler kollaborativer Schutz: vollständiges dynamisches Sicherheitssystem
Adients „Z-Guard“-Sitzsystem basiert auf dem Prinzip des multidimensionalen kollaborativen Schutzes und integriert fortschrittliche Rückhalte- und energieabsorbierende Technologien in ein dynamisches Sicherheitssystem, das zum Schutz der Insassen im Falle einer Kollision konzipiert wurde. Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei wesentliche Innovationen: 

  • Aktiver Polster-Klappmechanismus: Bei einem Zusammenstoß lässt diese Funktion die Sitzstruktur rasch hochklappen, um Energie abzudämpfen und die Körperhaltung anzupassen, wodurch die Einwirkung auf die Wirbelsäule verringert und wichtige Körperregionen geschützt werden.
  • Verstellbarer Sicherheitsgurtauslass: Dieser Mechanismus passt sich an verschiedene Körperhaltungen und -formen der Insassen an und erhöht so den Komfort, während er gleichzeitig die straffe Rückhaltewirkung maximiert und Risiken wie das Abrutschen von der Schulter minimiert.

Ergänzt werden diese Innovationen durch weitere Technologien von Autoliv: das integrierte Sicherheitsgurtsystem für verbesserte Stabilität, den dynamischen Lendenwirbelretraktor für geregelte Rückhaltekraft, den Beckenkissen-Airbag zur Dämpfung des Beckenaufpralls und den Kopf-Seitenairbag für einen verbesserten Seitenaufprallschutz in zurückgelehnter Position. Zusammen schützen diese Systeme kritische Bereiche – Kopf, Hals, Brustkorb und Becken – und bieten einen dynamischen, umfassenden Insassenschutz.
 
Proaktiver, vorausschauender Schutz: Aufbau einer intelligenten Sicherheitsstruktur
Das „Z-Guard“-Konzept ermöglicht eine tiefgreifende Integration mit Fahrerassistenzsystemen, zugeschnitten auf Anforderungen von OEMs und reale Szenarien. Unter Verwendung vorausschauender Signale nutzt es eine schnelle, motorbetriebene Sitzverstellung, um die Körperhaltung des Insassen vor einer Kollision anzupassen und so das Verletzungsrisiko zu verringern.
 
Für den Fall, dass ein Fahrzeug einen Unfall nicht rechtzeitig erkennen kann oder über keine aktive Neupositionierungsfunktion verfügt, bietet „Z-Guard“ dennoch soliden Schutz durch doppelte Gurtstraffer, Polsterpufferung und einen Hochklappmechanismus. Diese Systeme wirken zusammen, um Vorwärtsbewegungen und den U-Boot-Effekt (sog. „Submarining“) zu verhindern und so die zuverlässige Sicherheit auch bei „Zero-Gravity“-Sitzpositionen zu erhöhen.
 
Auf dem Weg zur Serienproduktion: gemeinsam neue Industriestandards setzen 
Das neue Sitzkonzept wurde entwickelt, um den sich wandelnden Anforderungen der Cockpit-Elektronikarchitektur im Zeitalter softwaredefinierter Fahrzeuge gerecht zu werden. Dabei werden Sicherheitsfunktionen nahtlos in intelligente Cockpit-Umgebungen integriert. Unter Adients Federführung bei der Vermarktung ist „Z-Guard“ nun in einem Großserienmodell eines weltweit führenden Fahrzeugherstellers zur Produktion geplant – ein bedeutsamer Meilenstein für die Markteinführung fortschrittlicher Insassenschutzsysteme.

 

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Adient

Photo Teysha Technologies
10.10.2025

Biodegradable breakthrough to curb fashion’s plastic footprint

Teysha Technologies has successfully validated KarmaCane, its patented sugar-derived biopolymer, in extreme field conditions. Products manufactured from KarmaCane withstood sub-zero temperatures and intense UV exposure during the record-breaking Mission: Everest expedition.

This real-world trial marks a turning point for the material platform, showing that biopolymers can perform under the harshest conditions while offering a safe and fully biodegradable end-of-life. KarmaCane has achieved OECD 310 biodegradability certification, confirming that it breaks down into non-harmful natural sugars rather than microplastics or acids.

A Versatile Materials Platform
The Everest test underscores KarmaCane’s ability to serve a wide variety of applications beyond eyewear. The platform can be engineered into very different formats:

Teysha Technologies has successfully validated KarmaCane, its patented sugar-derived biopolymer, in extreme field conditions. Products manufactured from KarmaCane withstood sub-zero temperatures and intense UV exposure during the record-breaking Mission: Everest expedition.

This real-world trial marks a turning point for the material platform, showing that biopolymers can perform under the harshest conditions while offering a safe and fully biodegradable end-of-life. KarmaCane has achieved OECD 310 biodegradability certification, confirming that it breaks down into non-harmful natural sugars rather than microplastics or acids.

A Versatile Materials Platform
The Everest test underscores KarmaCane’s ability to serve a wide variety of applications beyond eyewear. The platform can be engineered into very different formats:

  • Hard solids for durable goods such as frames, tools, and structural components.
  • Sticky liquids as natural film-formers in cosmetics, replacing synthetic polymers.
  • Water-based dispersions as hydrophobic coatings for paper and cardboard packaging.
  • Filaments for 3D printing, opening pathways for additive manufacturing.

This flexibility allows industries to adapt KarmaCane to specific needs, from packaging and consumer goods to medical devices and marine applications.

Manufacturing & Scale
KarmaCane has already been validated across multiple production methods:

  • Extrusion into pellets and filaments.
  • Injection moulding at lab scale.
  • Hydrophobic coatings for fibre- and paper-based packaging.

Teysha is preparing to scale monomer production to tonne-level manufacture, using third-party industrial assets to expand rapidly without infrastructure bottlenecks. Early modelling indicates KarmaCane products will be cost-competitive with PET, ABS and other mainstream plastics once at scale.

Commercial Potential Across Sectors
KarmaCane’s design directly addresses regulatory and commercial pressures:

  • Cosmetics: Eliminates the need for microplastics used as thickeners, stabilisers and film-formers. Replacing these polymers could remove up to 8,700 tonnes annually from the cosmetics sector alone.
  • Packaging: Early coating trials show water-resistant barriers for paper and cardboard without plastic laminates.
  • Marine environments: Rapid aquatic biodegradation without persistent fragments makes KarmaCane suitable for coastal and offshore use.
  • Medical: Degradation into alcohol and CO₂ rather than acids could reduce inflammation risks compared to existing biodegradable polymers.

Market Context
Global regulation is driving urgent demand for sustainable alternatives:

  • The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is rolling out restrictions on microplastics in consumer products.
  • International bans on single-use plastics are accelerating the need for scalable biodegradable solutions.

Matthew Stone, CEO of Teysha Technologies says that “The Everest test proves KarmaCane can survive the harshest environments. But more importantly, it shows that our polymer platform can be engineered to meet the needs of very different industries — from packaging to cosmetics to medical applications.”

Karen Wooley, CTO and inventor at Teysha Technologies explains, “KarmaCane is not just one product. It’s a materials platform. We can design it as a solid, a liquid, or a water-based suspension, depending on the application. That versatility sets it apart from other biopolymers and is key to scaling sustainable solutions.”

Teysha Technologies develops biodegradable polymers from natural sources to replace petroleum-based plastics across multiple industries. Founded in 2017, the company has secured multiple patents for its KarmaCane biopolymer platform and maintains research partnerships with Texas A&M University and other leading institutions.

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Teysha Technologies 

GREENEXT Expo 2025 Photo GREENEXT Expo 2025
GREENEXT Expo 2025
10.10.2025

GREENEXT Expo 2025: Sustainability as Actionable Business Strategy

The landmark event, attended by 5,022 professionals, confirms the global shift from why to how, driving cross-sector collaboration across 120+ enterprises and 200+ case studies. GREENEXT Expo is an integrated platform dedicated to driving sustainability transformation. Through exhibitions, summits, and international exchange, the Expo fosters a collaborative innovation network connecting business leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and consumers to achieve triple wins across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

The GREENEXT Expo 2025 successfully concluded on September 27 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, solidifying its position as one of the most influential annual platforms for sustainability transformation in China and beyond. Positioned as China's leading greening initiative and accelerator platform, the two-day event focused on the core pillars of Sustainability Innovation × Cross-Sector Collaboration × Business, welcoming 5,022 attendees and bringing together over 120 leading global enterprises and organizations.

The Expo’s central theme was the execution of sustainable practice, moving decisively beyond abstract discourse.

The landmark event, attended by 5,022 professionals, confirms the global shift from why to how, driving cross-sector collaboration across 120+ enterprises and 200+ case studies. GREENEXT Expo is an integrated platform dedicated to driving sustainability transformation. Through exhibitions, summits, and international exchange, the Expo fosters a collaborative innovation network connecting business leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and consumers to achieve triple wins across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

The GREENEXT Expo 2025 successfully concluded on September 27 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, solidifying its position as one of the most influential annual platforms for sustainability transformation in China and beyond. Positioned as China's leading greening initiative and accelerator platform, the two-day event focused on the core pillars of Sustainability Innovation × Cross-Sector Collaboration × Business, welcoming 5,022 attendees and bringing together over 120 leading global enterprises and organizations.

The Expo’s central theme was the execution of sustainable practice, moving decisively beyond abstract discourse.

Actionable Solutions Across Six Strategic Zones
GREENEXT 2025 presented over 200 scalable solutions across six dedicated thematic zones, emphasizing practical applications in key areas:

  • Fashion Forward: Showcased circular economy models for textiles, featuring solutions from global brands like adidas and the Ellassay Group.
  • Living Earth: Focused on the regenerative connection between nature and commerce, highlighting transparent "field to bottle" supply chains with exhibitors such as The Macallan.
  • Green for Next: Addressed corporate resilience, covering ESG disclosure, carbon auditing, and low-carbon manufacturing with contributors like HKRI Taikoo Hui and Tencent CarbonXmade.

The event also sharpened its focus on four critical commercial scenarios: Urban Regeneration (ESG-driven circularity), Global Expansion (supply chain trust and compliance), Technological Innovation (youth and startup creativity), and embedding Public Good for long-term competitiveness.

Global Dialogue and the New Aesthetic of Value
The conference program served as a cornerstone, convening 183 global experts in 77 sessions. The international scope was amplified by remarks from diplomatic representatives of European nations, including Finland, Norway, Belgium, and Denmark, fostering essential Global Collaboration on regulatory and market challenges.

Key takeaways from the dialogue included the redefinition of premium commerce through sustainability:
“The Third Aesthetic of Commercial Spaces: Making Sustainability the New Luxury,”
— Ms. Ruifang Ding, Co-General Manager of HKRI Taikoo Hui

Commitment to Future Talent and Philanthropy
The Expo served as a launchpad for future-focused initiatives, including:

  • The establishment of the Shanghai Population Welfare Foundation Sustainable Development Fund, promoting the integration of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.
  • The official release of the Youth Action Guide for Sustainable Development at the Innovation Hub, designed to mobilize the next generation of innovators.
  • The recognition of industry leaders at the Global Sustainable Fashion Consumption Industry Pioneer Awards Ceremony.

Public engagement was driven by the "Sustainable Journey," an immersive route that featured interactive activities like the Climate Fresk workshop and the Recycled Plastic Workshop, ensuring that sustainability concepts were translated into tangible, hands-on experiences for consumers.

GREENEXT Expo 2025 successfully confirmed that the pursuit of sustainability is the essence of new productive forces, driving synergy between economic prosperity and ecological benefit. Preparations for GREENEXT Expo 2026 are already underway, promising to further expand its global reach and deepen its impact.

More information:
GREENEXT Shanghai strategy
Source:

GREENEXT Expo 2025

10.10.2025

Indorama Ventures: New skin-friendly range of PET fibers and filament yarns

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, launches a new skin-friendly range of PET fibers and filament yarns for apparel, tested against 17 harmful chemicals and certified to standards like OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, DIN EN 71-3, and ISO 17294-2. 

Under the product brand deja™ Care, the company uses more environmentally friendly chemicals during the PET polymerization process. That enables customers and brand owners offer skin-sensitive solutions like certified maternity wear, underwear, infant and children’s wear, school uniforms, or simply essential fashion that touches consumers’ skin every day. 

All deja Care fibers and yarns are manufactured in fully integrated, in-house facilities in Asia, ensuring end-to-end control and traceability. Having already proven their performance in hygiene applications like baby wipes & diapers, these products now offer apparel brands a clear path towards responsible fashion. Fabric makers also benefit from cleaner, thus less polluting wastewater and lower sludge generation and disposal during fabric manufacturing. That supports more eco-friendly production practices. 

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, launches a new skin-friendly range of PET fibers and filament yarns for apparel, tested against 17 harmful chemicals and certified to standards like OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, DIN EN 71-3, and ISO 17294-2. 

Under the product brand deja™ Care, the company uses more environmentally friendly chemicals during the PET polymerization process. That enables customers and brand owners offer skin-sensitive solutions like certified maternity wear, underwear, infant and children’s wear, school uniforms, or simply essential fashion that touches consumers’ skin every day. 

All deja Care fibers and yarns are manufactured in fully integrated, in-house facilities in Asia, ensuring end-to-end control and traceability. Having already proven their performance in hygiene applications like baby wipes & diapers, these products now offer apparel brands a clear path towards responsible fashion. Fabric makers also benefit from cleaner, thus less polluting wastewater and lower sludge generation and disposal during fabric manufacturing. That supports more eco-friendly production practices. 

Source:

Indorama Ventures

Von links: Muhammad Al Husseini, Bernd Jablonowski (Messe Düsseldorf), Albert Aoun (REC), Marius Berlemann (Messe Düsseldorf), HRH Prinz Saud Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz (Chairman REC), Wolfram Diener (Messe Düsseldorf), Petra Cullmann (Messe Düsseldorf), Dr. Akram Masri (REC). (c) Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Von links: Muhammad Al Husseini, Bernd Jablonowski (Messe Düsseldorf), Albert Aoun (REC), Marius Berlemann (Messe Düsseldorf), HRH Prinz Saud Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz (Chairman REC), Wolfram Diener (Messe Düsseldorf), Petra Cullmann (Messe Düsseldorf), Dr. Akram Masri (REC).
10.10.2025

Messe Düsseldorf: Strategische Partnerschaft zur Expansion nach Saudi-Arabien

Königlicher Besuch auf der K 2025: Seine Königliche Hoheit Prinz Saud Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Vorsitzender der Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), hat gemeinsam mit Wolfram N. Diener, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf, einen weiteren Meilenstein in der engen Zusammenarbeit beider Partner gesetzt. Im Rahmen der Kunststoff- und Kautschukmesse K 2025 bekräftigten beide Seiten mit einem offiziellen Handschlag ihre strategische Kooperation.

Der Handschlag markiert einen weiteren Meilenstein in der internationalen Expansion der Weltleitmessen K, interpack und drupa nach Saudi-Arabien. Dort lässt sich derzeit beobachten, wie dynamisch und vielschichtig sich die Wirtschaft des Mittleren Ostens entwickelt. Die Riyadh Exhibitions Company veranstaltet dort vom 12. bis 15. April 2026 die Fachmessen Saudi Plastics & Petrochem und Saudi Print & Pack mit über 500 ausstellenden Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Petrochemie, Kunststoff-, Druck- und Verpackungsindustrie. Dieses stark wachsende Messequartett, dessen Ausstellerzahl seit 2018 um rund 70 Prozent gestiegen ist, bietet ideale Anknüpfungspunkte für die Messe Düsseldorf. 

Königlicher Besuch auf der K 2025: Seine Königliche Hoheit Prinz Saud Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Vorsitzender der Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), hat gemeinsam mit Wolfram N. Diener, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf, einen weiteren Meilenstein in der engen Zusammenarbeit beider Partner gesetzt. Im Rahmen der Kunststoff- und Kautschukmesse K 2025 bekräftigten beide Seiten mit einem offiziellen Handschlag ihre strategische Kooperation.

Der Handschlag markiert einen weiteren Meilenstein in der internationalen Expansion der Weltleitmessen K, interpack und drupa nach Saudi-Arabien. Dort lässt sich derzeit beobachten, wie dynamisch und vielschichtig sich die Wirtschaft des Mittleren Ostens entwickelt. Die Riyadh Exhibitions Company veranstaltet dort vom 12. bis 15. April 2026 die Fachmessen Saudi Plastics & Petrochem und Saudi Print & Pack mit über 500 ausstellenden Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Petrochemie, Kunststoff-, Druck- und Verpackungsindustrie. Dieses stark wachsende Messequartett, dessen Ausstellerzahl seit 2018 um rund 70 Prozent gestiegen ist, bietet ideale Anknüpfungspunkte für die Messe Düsseldorf. 

Die neue Präsenz in Riad ergänzt das bestehende Auslandsportfolio der Messe Düsseldorf – im Bereich Kunststoff und Kautschuk mit der „K Alliance“, im Segment Processing und Packaging mit der „interpack alliance“ sowie im Bereich Print Technologies mit der „drupa alliance“. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, an der wachsenden wirtschaftlichen Dynamik im Mittleren Osten aktiv zu partizipieren. Bereits im Frühjahr 2025 hatten beide Partner ihre strategische Zusammenarbeit mit einem Memorandum of Understanding offiziell dokumentiert. 

Zahlreiche Anknüpfungspunkte für das Düsseldorfer Messeportfolio
Wolfram N. Diener, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung der Messe Düsseldorf, hebt die Bedeutung dieser Entscheidung hervor: „Wir sind zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort. Mit unserem Engagement in einem Messemarkt, der weltweit am schnellsten wächst, stärken wir unsere Position als eine der international erfolgreichsten Messegesellschaften. Saudi-Arabien und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate stellen ihre Wirtschaft immer vielfältiger auf – dadurch ergeben sich zahlreiche Anknüpfungspunkte für unser breites Messeportfolio und neue Potenziale für unsere Kunden.“ Dass die wirtschaftliche Transformation der Region zunehmend internationale Aufmerksamkeit erfährt, zeigte sich auch im hochrangigen Besuch: Seine Exzellenz Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister für Industrie und Bodenschätze Saudi-Arabiens, besucht aktuell die K 2025. Bereits im letzten Jahr hatte er sich auf der drupa 2024 ein Bild vom internationalen Messegeschehen in Düsseldorf gemacht.

Hohes Wirtschaftswachstum im Mittleren Osten
Das spiegelt sich in den Wirtschaftsdaten der Staaten des Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wider. Deren jährliche Wachstumsrate von sechs Prozent bis 2029 übertrifft dem Beratungsunternehmen jwc zufolge sowohl die der EU (3%) als auch den weltweiten Durchschnitt (5%). 

Auf bestehender Stärke aufbauen: bisherige Schritte in der Region
Bei den aktuellen Neugeschäftsaktivitäten handelt es sich nicht um die ersten Schritte der Messe Düsseldorf in der Region. Seit 2007 besteht eine erfolgreiche Partnerschaft der K mit der ArabPlast in Dubai. Seit 2019 treibt die Messe Düsseldorf ihr Geschäft unter anderem mit den interpack alliance Messen pacprocess MEA und der Food Africa Cairo in Ägypten voran – dem Bindeglied zwischen dem Mittleren Osten und Afrika. Seit 2024 ergänzt außerdem eine neue Tochtergesellschaft das globale Netzwerk der Messe Düsseldorf – in der Türkei, die die Brücke zwischen Europa und dem Mittleren Osten schlägt. Die Offensive in Saudi-Arabien ist nun der nächste folgerichtige Schritt. 

Source:

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

3rd quarter 2025 Levi Strauss & Co.
3rd quarter 2025
10.10.2025

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.: Strong 3rd quarter 2025 with sales, margins and eps above guidance

“We delivered another very strong quarter as our pivot to becoming a DTC-first, head-to-toe denim lifestyle retailer is driving a meaningful inflection in our financial performance,” said Michelle Gass, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. “With strength across channels, segments and categories, we are raising our full-year outlook and are well-positioned for the holiday season. While the macro environment remains complex, the consistency of our performance and operational agility gives me confidence that we will deliver sustained, profitable growth into 2026 and beyond.” 

“We delivered another very strong quarter as our pivot to becoming a DTC-first, head-to-toe denim lifestyle retailer is driving a meaningful inflection in our financial performance,” said Michelle Gass, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. “With strength across channels, segments and categories, we are raising our full-year outlook and are well-positioned for the holiday season. While the macro environment remains complex, the consistency of our performance and operational agility gives me confidence that we will deliver sustained, profitable growth into 2026 and beyond.” 

“Our Q3 results demonstrate the power of our strategic transformation, with strong financial performance exceeding expectations across all key metrics including sales, gross margin, adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted diluted EPS,” said Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “With four consecutive quarters of high-single-digit growth and record gross margins driven by our focus on profitability across the organization, we are raising our full-year revenue and adjusted diluted EPS expectations. We have built strong momentum that positions us well to continue delivering strong shareholder value next year and in the years to come.”

Financial Highlights 

  • Net Revenues of $1.5 billion were up 7% on a reported and organic basis versus Q3 2024:
  • In the Americas, net revenues increased 6% on a reported basis and 7% on an organic basis. Within the Americas, the U.S. grew 3% on an organic basis. 
  • In Europe, net revenues increased 5% on a reported basis and 3% on an organic basis. 
  • In Asia, net revenues increased 12% on a reported basis and organic basis. 
  • Beyond Yoga® net revenues increased 2% on a reported and organic basis. 
  • DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) net revenues increased 11% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic basis. DTC growth on an organic basis reflected a 7% increase in the U.S., a 4% increase in Europe and a 14% increase in Asia. Net revenues from e-commerce grew 18% on a reported basis and 16% on an organic basis. DTC comprised 46% of total net revenues in the third quarter. 
  • Wholesale net revenues increased 3% on a reported basis and 5% on an organic basis. 
Source:

Levi Strauss & Co.

10.10.2025

BTE begrüßt Einleitung eines Kartellrechtsverfahrens gegen Temu

Der BTE begrüßt, dass das Bundeskartellamt am 8. Oktober ein Verfahren gegen die Whaleco Technology Limited (Temu) mit Sitz in Dublin/Irland eingeleitet hat. Denn es existiert ein Verdacht, dass Temu unzulässige Vorgaben für die Preisgestaltung der Händler auf dem deutschen Marktplatz machen könnte.  
 
BTE-Hauptgeschäftsführer Rolf Pangels dazu: „In Deutschland liegt die Preishoheit eindeutig beim Handel, das muss auch so bleiben! Kein Lieferant und keine Plattform sind berechtigt, dem Händler hierzu Vorgaben zu machen. Das gilt insbesondere für asiatische Verkaufsportale, die Deutschland und Europa mit oft minderwertigen Textilien, Schuhe und Accessoires überschwemmen, welche nachweislich immer wieder gegen deutsche Gesetze verstoßen. Der Gesetzgeber muss hier endlich durchgreifen und die unfairen Praktiken der asiatischen Plattformen wirksam stoppen!“

Der BTE begrüßt, dass das Bundeskartellamt am 8. Oktober ein Verfahren gegen die Whaleco Technology Limited (Temu) mit Sitz in Dublin/Irland eingeleitet hat. Denn es existiert ein Verdacht, dass Temu unzulässige Vorgaben für die Preisgestaltung der Händler auf dem deutschen Marktplatz machen könnte.  
 
BTE-Hauptgeschäftsführer Rolf Pangels dazu: „In Deutschland liegt die Preishoheit eindeutig beim Handel, das muss auch so bleiben! Kein Lieferant und keine Plattform sind berechtigt, dem Händler hierzu Vorgaben zu machen. Das gilt insbesondere für asiatische Verkaufsportale, die Deutschland und Europa mit oft minderwertigen Textilien, Schuhe und Accessoires überschwemmen, welche nachweislich immer wieder gegen deutsche Gesetze verstoßen. Der Gesetzgeber muss hier endlich durchgreifen und die unfairen Praktiken der asiatischen Plattformen wirksam stoppen!“

Source:

BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

Teijin Carbon and A&P Technology Launch High-Performance BIMAX TPUD Braided Fabric for Scalable Composite Manufacturing Photo: Teijin Carbon and A&P Technology
Teijin Carbon and A&P Technology Launch High-Performance BIMAX TPUD Braided Fabric for Scalable Composite Manufacturing
08.10.2025

New Braided Fabric for Scalable Composite Manufacturing

Teijin Carbon, in collaboration with A&P Technology, announced a joint innovation in advanced composite materials. IMS65 PAEK Bimax® biaxial fabric is a rate enabling solution using Teijin Carbon’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK product, a thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape. It is designed to meet growing demand for scalable, high-speed production of composites in aerospace, space, defense and other evolving markets.

Teijin’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK – a high-quality UD tape based on polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resin is slit into narrow widths and braided by A&P Technology into a 65” wide +/-45° fabric. The +/-45° braid architecture has minimal crimp- offering a high translation of tape properties while providing excellent drapability for complex geometries. With a fiber areal weight of just 184 gsm and 34 percent PAEK content, IMS65 PAEK Bimax® enables out of autoclave (OoA) processing and vacuum bag only (VBO) consolidation, significantly reducing manufacturing time while enhancing mechanical performance and impact resistance.

Features and benefits of IMS65 PAEK Bimax® fabric:

Teijin Carbon, in collaboration with A&P Technology, announced a joint innovation in advanced composite materials. IMS65 PAEK Bimax® biaxial fabric is a rate enabling solution using Teijin Carbon’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK product, a thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape. It is designed to meet growing demand for scalable, high-speed production of composites in aerospace, space, defense and other evolving markets.

Teijin’s Tenax™ TPUD IMS65 PAEK – a high-quality UD tape based on polyaryletherketone (PAEK) resin is slit into narrow widths and braided by A&P Technology into a 65” wide +/-45° fabric. The +/-45° braid architecture has minimal crimp- offering a high translation of tape properties while providing excellent drapability for complex geometries. With a fiber areal weight of just 184 gsm and 34 percent PAEK content, IMS65 PAEK Bimax® enables out of autoclave (OoA) processing and vacuum bag only (VBO) consolidation, significantly reducing manufacturing time while enhancing mechanical performance and impact resistance.

Features and benefits of IMS65 PAEK Bimax® fabric:

  • High fiber volume and low crimp for superior mechanical performance
  • Extreme drapability for deep-draw parts
  • Reduced lay-up time per layer – 65” wide fabric enables quick laydown of biaxial reinforcement
  • Native air evacuation pathways for optimal consolidation of thick components
  • Room temperature preform placement with spot tacking to simplify production workflows

This innovative braided fabric meets or exceeds the properties of existing National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP)-qualified PAEK prepregs, offering a robust and scalable solution for next-generation composite structures. The combination of Teijin Carbon’s advanced thermoplastic UD tape technology and A&P Technology’s expertise in braided fabric manufacturing delivers a truly high-performance solution for modern composite applications.

Photo (c) CIBUTEX 2025
08.10.2025

Cibutex Event: WORKING ON CHANGE

Cibutex, the Dutch/European circularity organisation for business textiles, held its annual Fall Event on October 1 in Amsterdam. Cibutex, set up by 5 textile management companies in 2022, today is a representation of a wide spectrum of companies from the business textile industry. It currently has around 50 members, located all over Europe. 
 
Like Cibutex itself, the day was not at all like the average corporate congress. Expert speakers presented their view and knowledge of some complex issues, like the upcoming EPR laws and the situation of the textile recycling industry. The day’s theme ‘Working on Change’ was implemented litterally during the day: the 70 visitors to the event got actively involved in the discussions and expert panels. Together they worked on the future of Cibutex, as a driver of change in the world of industrial textiles. 
 

Cibutex, the Dutch/European circularity organisation for business textiles, held its annual Fall Event on October 1 in Amsterdam. Cibutex, set up by 5 textile management companies in 2022, today is a representation of a wide spectrum of companies from the business textile industry. It currently has around 50 members, located all over Europe. 
 
Like Cibutex itself, the day was not at all like the average corporate congress. Expert speakers presented their view and knowledge of some complex issues, like the upcoming EPR laws and the situation of the textile recycling industry. The day’s theme ‘Working on Change’ was implemented litterally during the day: the 70 visitors to the event got actively involved in the discussions and expert panels. Together they worked on the future of Cibutex, as a driver of change in the world of industrial textiles. 
 
If the event proved one thing, it is that a lot of work needs to be done. Further cooperation among members, connections to other industries facing similar challenges and more and better services for the Cibutex members are some of the topics that will be worked on in the near future. At the same time, the Cibutex Team has already started the preparations for the Spring 2026 Event. 

Photo TextileGenesis
08.10.2025

Haelixa Adds Physical Proof to Digital Supply Chain Data with TextileGenesis

In a significant advancement for supply chain transparency, TextileGenesis has introduced a new feature in its advanced digital traceability solution, the Fiber-to-Retail (FTR) module, enabling suppliers to upload Haelixa DNA/Forensic Traceability Certificates via a dedicated dropdown menu: ‘DNA/Forensic Traceability Certificate’. This integration bridges the gap between physical and digital traceability, offering brands and suppliers a unified platform to verify material authenticity from source to retail.  

The textile industry continues to face growing risks of fiber adulteration, blending, and fraudulent claims, particularly when it comes to premium materials such as organic cotton, recycled fibers, cashmere, and other high-value fibers. By combining Haelixa’s forensic DNA markers, which are embedded directly into the fiber, with TextileGenesis’ blockchain-inspired digital chain of custody, this integration enables a multi-layered traceability system, providing irrefutable scientific evidence alongside transparent, tamper-proof digital records. 

In a significant advancement for supply chain transparency, TextileGenesis has introduced a new feature in its advanced digital traceability solution, the Fiber-to-Retail (FTR) module, enabling suppliers to upload Haelixa DNA/Forensic Traceability Certificates via a dedicated dropdown menu: ‘DNA/Forensic Traceability Certificate’. This integration bridges the gap between physical and digital traceability, offering brands and suppliers a unified platform to verify material authenticity from source to retail.  

The textile industry continues to face growing risks of fiber adulteration, blending, and fraudulent claims, particularly when it comes to premium materials such as organic cotton, recycled fibers, cashmere, and other high-value fibers. By combining Haelixa’s forensic DNA markers, which are embedded directly into the fiber, with TextileGenesis’ blockchain-inspired digital chain of custody, this integration enables a multi-layered traceability system, providing irrefutable scientific evidence alongside transparent, tamper-proof digital records. 

“Traceability must go beyond trust—it must be verifiable,” said Gediminas Mikutis, Founder & CTO of Haelixa. “By embedding natural DNA markers at the fiber level, we offer forensic proof of origin. When paired with TextileGenesis’ digital platform, brands gain unprecedented visibility and assurance over the authenticity of their materials throughout the supply chain.” 
  
“Supply chain transparency demands both depth and integrity,” adds Amit Gautam, Founder & CEO of TextileGenesis. “This integration with Haelixa is a powerful example of how digital and physical traceability methods can complement one another. It allows brands to consolidate all traceability data, transactional, certified, and forensic, into a single, trusted system of record.” 
  
As global regulatory frameworks increasingly emphasize evidence-based sustainability claims, this collaboration supports brands and suppliers in strengthening their traceability infrastructure, reducing compliance risks, and reinforcing consumer trust through authenticated data and science-backed proof of origin. 

 

About Haelixa 
Traceability is in high demand across industries as regulatory pressures increase. Haelixa offers a bulletproof DNA-based traceability solution that empowers responsible textile brands to verify material authenticity and track product origins from fiber to finished garment. Natural DNA from Swiss mountain herbs, compliant with GOTS and Oeko-Tex 100, is applied. With this technology, Haelixa complements digital traceability by providing secure, physical proof of origin.  

Backed by the expertise of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Haelixa is a globally recognised leader in supply chain transparency. Trusted by major brands such as C&A, OVS, and Hugo Boss, Haelixa traced over 30 million garments in 2024, according to their sales records. 

About TextileGenesis: 
Founded in 2018, TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enables fashion brands and sustainable textile manufacturers to ensure a reliable, secure and fully digital traceability of their textiles, from the fiber to the consumer, and thereby guarantee their authenticity and origins. The platform provides traceability for textiles, leather and footwear, employing fiber forwards traceability for sustainable and certified materials and Supply Chain discovery approach to traceability for conventional materials. 
  
Its innovative traceability mechanism, which addresses both ends of the textile value chain, as well as its network of partners for material certification, and its technology platform guarantee the exchange and tracking of reliable and secure data throughout a material's life cycle. TextileGenesis platform also identifies and flags supply chain compliance/legal risks across the value chain from tier 1-4 for brands. 

Lounge-Hoodie von s.Oliver und IBENA Foto: Ibena
Lounge-Hoodie von s.Oliver und IBENA
08.10.2025

Wenn Mode auf Heimtextil trifft: Lounge-Hoodie von s.Oliver und IBENA

Zwei Marken, die für Qualität, Design und Geborgenheit stehen, haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um ein Produkt zu schaffen, das Komfort neu definiert: einen Kuschelhoddie, der das Beste aus Mode und Heimtextil verbindet.

Der Lounge-Hoodie ist mehr als nur ein Kleidungsstück – mit seiner weiten, fließenden Form, der großzügigen Kapuze und der praktischen Kängurutasche bringt er eine entspannte Lässigkeit in den Alltag und wird schnell zum treuen Begleiter durch die kalte Jahreszeit.

Gefertigt aus einem hochwertigen Kuschelmaterial (100 % Polyester, 380 g/m²), überzeugt er durch seine angenehm softe Oberfläche und hervorragende Wärmehaltung. Das unifarbene Grau oder Beige unterstreicht den modernen, cleanen Look – dezent genug, um in jedes Zuhause und jeden Stil zu passen und gleichzeitig ein Statement für komfortbewusste Ästhetik zu setzen. Der Lounge-Hoodie ist maschinenwaschbar bei 40 °C, trocknergeeignet und bleibt auch nach vielen Wohlfühlmomenten formstabil und anschmiegsam.

Zwei Marken, die für Qualität, Design und Geborgenheit stehen, haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um ein Produkt zu schaffen, das Komfort neu definiert: einen Kuschelhoddie, der das Beste aus Mode und Heimtextil verbindet.

Der Lounge-Hoodie ist mehr als nur ein Kleidungsstück – mit seiner weiten, fließenden Form, der großzügigen Kapuze und der praktischen Kängurutasche bringt er eine entspannte Lässigkeit in den Alltag und wird schnell zum treuen Begleiter durch die kalte Jahreszeit.

Gefertigt aus einem hochwertigen Kuschelmaterial (100 % Polyester, 380 g/m²), überzeugt er durch seine angenehm softe Oberfläche und hervorragende Wärmehaltung. Das unifarbene Grau oder Beige unterstreicht den modernen, cleanen Look – dezent genug, um in jedes Zuhause und jeden Stil zu passen und gleichzeitig ein Statement für komfortbewusste Ästhetik zu setzen. Der Lounge-Hoodie ist maschinenwaschbar bei 40 °C, trocknergeeignet und bleibt auch nach vielen Wohlfühlmomenten formstabil und anschmiegsam.

More information:
s.Oliver IBENA Hoodie
Source:

Ibena

07.10.2025

Textile touch rethought: CHT Group relies on digitization

The CHT Group is taking another step towards innovation and digitization in the textile industry: With the investment in the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer from emtec, the CHT Group is enhancing its capabilities for the objective assessment of textile surfaces. The testing device is used to evaluate the softness for an objective quality assessment of the effect of finishing agents, for example. 

Until now, this assessment of the hand feel has mostly been a manual test that requires a great deal of experience and knowledge. Since this assessment is subjective and also influenced by cultural factors around the world, an independent assessment similar to the existing color assessment and evaluation (colorimetry) in the global textile industry is an important step towards digitization in communication between individual business partners. 

In the run-up to this, many measurements were compared manually and using a TSA measuring device and evaluated for correlation. The comparisons carried out showed a good correlation of the measured values on different textiles (knitted fabrics, terry cloth, and woven fabrics).

The CHT Group is taking another step towards innovation and digitization in the textile industry: With the investment in the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer from emtec, the CHT Group is enhancing its capabilities for the objective assessment of textile surfaces. The testing device is used to evaluate the softness for an objective quality assessment of the effect of finishing agents, for example. 

Until now, this assessment of the hand feel has mostly been a manual test that requires a great deal of experience and knowledge. Since this assessment is subjective and also influenced by cultural factors around the world, an independent assessment similar to the existing color assessment and evaluation (colorimetry) in the global textile industry is an important step towards digitization in communication between individual business partners. 

In the run-up to this, many measurements were compared manually and using a TSA measuring device and evaluated for correlation. The comparisons carried out showed a good correlation of the measured values on different textiles (knitted fabrics, terry cloth, and woven fabrics).

More information:
CHT Gruppe haptic textile surfaces
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CHT Gruppe

Radio frequency drying Photo Strayfield
Radio frequency drying
07.10.2025

Demonstrating total control with UK technologies

As a leader in colour measurement and management solutions, Verivide will showcase its latest DigiEye imaging system at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore from October 28-31.

This benefits from 100% LED illumination, improving the accuracy of colour assessments while supporting environmentally responsible practices in colour management.

Designed for efficiency and reliability, the DigiEye includes integrated dust filtration and a fully enclosed camera for added security. 

Unlike its predecessor, the new DigiEye no longer requires annual fluorescent lamp changes, thanks to its 100% LED light source. The system also includes software-integrated lighting controls and lighting geometry checking, enhancing its precision and ease of use. Additionally, it now has the ability to auto-capture images upon door closure, making it ideal for imaging multiple samples quickly and efficiently.

The new DigiEye offers significant upgrades, including a 67% larger imaging area and a 112% larger measurement area. Its drawer load rating has increased by 55%, and the LED light source lasts ten time longer than before. 

As a leader in colour measurement and management solutions, Verivide will showcase its latest DigiEye imaging system at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore from October 28-31.

This benefits from 100% LED illumination, improving the accuracy of colour assessments while supporting environmentally responsible practices in colour management.

Designed for efficiency and reliability, the DigiEye includes integrated dust filtration and a fully enclosed camera for added security. 

Unlike its predecessor, the new DigiEye no longer requires annual fluorescent lamp changes, thanks to its 100% LED light source. The system also includes software-integrated lighting controls and lighting geometry checking, enhancing its precision and ease of use. Additionally, it now has the ability to auto-capture images upon door closure, making it ideal for imaging multiple samples quickly and efficiently.

The new DigiEye offers significant upgrades, including a 67% larger imaging area and a 112% larger measurement area. Its drawer load rating has increased by 55%, and the LED light source lasts ten time longer than before. 

As part of the VeriVide ecosystem, the DigiEye integrates seamlessly with UltraView, VisionView and the VeriVide Portal, offering a comprehensive solution for all colour management needs. 

Abrasion and pilling testing 
Martindale testing needs little introduction to textile manufacturers, being well established as the industry standard for abrasion and pilling testing since its initial development and introduction by James Heal back in the 1940s.

For 2025, however, James Heal’s development team have taken a fresh look at this classic instrument and the result is the new Martindale Motion.
This redesigned nine-station Martindale instrument with individual lifting heads now offers the flexibility to run each station independently for carrying out different textile tests simultaneously.

Multiple textiles can be tested at the same time through to conclusion without intervention. Once set up, the Martindale Motion can be left running with the sample holders automatically lifting at the required evaluation points, freeing up the operator’s time to do other work without the need to return until the abrasion or pilling test is fully completed, including overnight.

Each sample is kept in-tact at the end point for evaluation and checking, reducing queries on grading and the potential need for re-testing. Further refinements include a new hinged access to change the self-aligning drive pins, allowing quick and safe switching between tests.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the James Heal Martindale range has seen numerous updates, models and innovations over the years, such as touchscreen and user-friendly software, best-in-class safety features combined with the signature near silent running of this staple lab instrument. Added to this have been the introduction of the DurAbrasion multi-function testing machine, later followed by the market-leading evolution, the AquAbrasion wet abrasion tester launched in 2019.

The Martindale Motion, however, is now taking productivity and efficiency to a higher level than ever before.

Radio frequency drying
Total control of textile drying is meanwhile enabled with the advanced radio freqency (RF) technology of Strayfield, which has over 4,000 installations worldwide and provides solutions tailored to diverse textile applications such as cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, silk, acrylic and speciality blends.

Strayfield technology enables consistent quality, superior output and sustainability benefits through gentle and uniform drying, ensuring even results and moisture removal across entire batches and preserving fibre integrity, colour vibrancy and softness without yellowing or shrinkage.
Adaptive electrodes regulate power delivery according to product height and moisture, maximising efficiency and eliminating energy waste and unlike conventional rod systems, Strayfield’s full-area plates deliver consistent energy density for gentle drying without hotspots.

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AWOL for BTMA

(c) Koji Hirano
07.10.2025

Kyocera Supported Production of Collections at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. supported the production of dresses using artworks painted by artists contracted to HERALBONY for ANREALAGE’s Collection at Paris Fashion Week SS 2026, held on September 30, 2025. The collection comprised 30 outfits, 26 of which used fabrics printed with our sustainable inkjet textile printer "FOREARTH". For this collection, 21 vibrant designs by 18 artists contracted to HERALBONY were printed onto wide range of fabrics and, through ANREALAGE’s craftmanship, transformed into distinctive garments that conveyed movement and vitality. FOREARTH printing was used for bags and shoes, giving their designs an inner glow that attracted significant attention.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. supported the production of dresses using artworks painted by artists contracted to HERALBONY for ANREALAGE’s Collection at Paris Fashion Week SS 2026, held on September 30, 2025. The collection comprised 30 outfits, 26 of which used fabrics printed with our sustainable inkjet textile printer "FOREARTH". For this collection, 21 vibrant designs by 18 artists contracted to HERALBONY were printed onto wide range of fabrics and, through ANREALAGE’s craftmanship, transformed into distinctive garments that conveyed movement and vitality. FOREARTH printing was used for bags and shoes, giving their designs an inner glow that attracted significant attention.

Works by artists contracted to HERALBONY are characterized by both intricate, delicate expressions and bold, powerful strokes. In the printing process for this garment production, our FOREARTH faithfully reproduced those artistic expressions. Moreover, features unique to each artwork—such as variations in brush pressure and brushstroke—along with subtle differences in hue and tonal gradation were recreated through precise ink-volume adjustments made possible by digital technology, allowing FOREARTH to play a significant role in this production.

„Seeing printed fabrics from Kyocera’s sustainable inkjet textile printer, FOREARTH, moved me“, said HERALBONY’s designers Takaya Matsuda and Fumito. „The printer reproduces the nuance in the artists’ brushwork—the subtle breaks, dynamism, and life—directly onto fabric. It felt as if the works were truly imprinted on society. We believe this is meaningful for the artists, their families, and the welfare communities supporting them.“

FOREARTH reduces water usage by 99.98%*1. This is significant for the resource- and water-intensive textile and apparel industry. We will continue to work with Kyocera to introduce and scale a model that protects artistic integrity while helping to solve environmental challenges.