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Ab sofort sind frische Ideen für den 39. Internationalen A+A Kongress 2025 gefragt. „Der Arbeitsschutz der Zukunft benötigt den persönlichen Fingerabdruck von Expertinnen und Experten, Akteuren aus Wirtschaft und Politik, Wissenschaft und Verwaltung, Praktiker und Praktikerinnen in Unternehmen und Institutionen sowie ihren Netzwerken.  Gemeinsam gestalten wir Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit und entwickeln tragfähige Konzepte, die national wie auch international Wirkung zeigen“, so Dr. Christian Felten, Geschäftsführer der Basi, Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit. Die Basi organisiert den 39. Internationalen A+A Kongress zeitgleich zur Internationalen A+A Fachmesse vom 4. bis 7. November 2025 in Düsseldorf.

Alle Vorschläge für den 39. Internationalen A+A Kongress 2025 können über ein interaktives Formular online eingereicht werden – mehr Informationen gibt es unter www.basi.de, Unterpunkt A+A Kongress (www.basi.de/aa-kongress).

Diese Themen stehen im Mittelpunkt des A+A Kongresses 2025:

• Strategien für die menschgerechte Gestaltung von Arbeit
• Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Digitalisierung für den Arbeitsschutz
• Nachhaltigkeit und Klimawandel: Konsequenzen für die Prävention
• Arbeitsmedizinische Prävention & sicherheitstechnische Betreuung
• Strategien für Prävention in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen
• Gesundheit in der Arbeitswelt
• Prävention von biologischen, chemischen und physikalischen Gefährdungen
• Weitere Themen: Betriebliche, technische Sicherheit und Arbeitsstätten; Ergonomie und Arbeitsgestaltung; Veranstaltungen für spezielle Branchen; Verkehrssicherheit; Zielgruppen und/oder Netzwerke.
• Eine Vielzahl von Formaten und Beiträgen sind beim A+A Kongress möglich – von World Café bis Fishbowl. Referentinnen und Referentinnen können auch virtuell dabei sein und vortragen.

Der 31. Oktober 2024 ist die Schlussfrist für das Einreichen von Beiträgen, ab Anfang 2025 wird der Kongress mit einer Übersicht der geplanten Veranstaltungen angekündigt.

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Indian sales representative Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services, Ltd., will participate in the upcoming Garfab-TX Surat exhibition, an international trade show on embroidery apparel technology, fiber, yarn fabrics and accessories, to be held in Surat, India from 13th to 15th September 2024.

Surat is known as the textile hub of India, especially in terms of man-made fibers, and while it has been mainly an industrial center for wovens, there has been recent interest by manufacturers in the region to expand into new areas, including knitting.

As inventor and pioneer of WHOLEGARMENT®, the company is exhibiting its MACH2®XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. Featuring 4 needle beds and SHIMA SEIKI’s original SlideNeedle™, MACH2®XS is capable of producing high-quality fine gauge WHOLEGARMENT® products in all needles. Representing the cutting edge in conventional shaped knitting is the N.SVR®123SP machine featuring a loop presser bed that permits inlay technique for producing hybrid fabrics with both knit and weave characteristics. N.SVR®123SP furthermore features i-Plating® inverse-plating capability for increased patterning capability, including the production of jacquard-like patterns in light-weight plain jersey stitch. Both machines feature such SHIMA SEIKI innovations as DSCS® Digital Stitch Control System (with “intelligence” on MACH2®XS), spring-type moveable sinker system, stitch presser, yarn gripper and cutter, and takedown comb.

SHIMA SEIKI’s SDS®-ONE APEX4 3D design system will be available for demonstrations on the creative side of fashion, from planning and design to colorway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual sampling is a digitized version of sample making, accurate enough to be  used effectively as prototypes. By replacing physical samples, virtual samples reduce time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. Digital prototyping using virtual samples on SDS®-ONE APEX4 help to digitally transform the fashion supply chain for realizing sustainable manufacturing. Simulations are available not only for flat knitting, but for weaving, pile weaving, circular knitting and embroidery as well.

The sixth edition of Texhibition Istanbul from 11 to 13 September 2024 will once again bring together all components of the textile industry and offer an overview of all product groups in the textile preliminary stage: from woven goods to knitwear, from yarns and denim to artificial leather and textile accessories.

Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair, organised by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in cooperation with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), is following on from this year's March event with the upcoming edition.

Highlights:

• Over 500 exhibitors will be presenting a wide range of products such as woven fabrics, knitwear, denim, accessories, artificial leather and yarns covering 35,000 square metres
• Over 25,000 trade visitors are expected from more than 100 countries, including the European Union, Great Britain, the USA, North Africa and the Middle East
• Yarn Hall completes the range of the preliminary stage and has firmly established itself at Texhibition with 41 exhibitors
• BlueBlackDenim showcases Türkiye's leading 25 denim manufacturers and inspires with creative denim installations
• Texhibition Trend Areas: The trend areas are created by combination of quality and creative themes of fabrics, yarns, denims and accessory products from the participants
• Texhibition Art Events: digital art, accessoires and yarn installations

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the finalists for the 2024 RISE® Innovation Award. On October 1-2, technology scouts, product developers, and business development professionals will gather at the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, to explore nonwoven research and advancements.

Finalists will present their innovations to RISE participants on Tuesday, October 1st. The Award winner will be revealed on Wednesday afternoon, October 2nd.

The 2024 Award Finalists:
Dual-Layer Filtration Media by Ahlstrom Italia S.p.A. – Ahlstrom’s new dual-layer filter media technology enhances engine air intake filtration performances, offering up to double the dust holding capacity and extending filter lifetime by over 50% compared to single-layer media. It also enables smaller, lighter filter designs, meeting current and future engine specifications, including fuel cells. Dual-layer filter media can be offered with flame-retardant functionality for various transportation and industrial applications, ensuring safety, improved performances and reduced environmental impact.

ENDURA™ rPP Spunbond & SMS by Berry Global – A pre-consumer recycled Spunbond and SMS product, recognized by SCS Recycled Content Certification. With Spunbond products containing up to 90% recycled content and SMS products containing up to 40% recycled content, customers/consumers are provided a product with greenhouse gas emissions benefits, validated with life cycle assessment tools assumptions based on the actual production.  ENDURA Spunbond products have the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions per kilogram of production by 70%, versus previous generation of product.

PlantPanel X by Hempitecture Inc. – PlantPanel X is a rigid continuous insulation material used in exterior above-ground applications. With an R Value of R3.25 per inch, PlantPanel adds to thermal and acoustic comfort and performance. Engineered with a density to resist compression and deflection, PlantPanel is used in split-insulation wall and roof assemblies with either a rain screen cladding or roofing material, depending on the application. With 100% biobased and recycled content, PlantPanel is a sustainable, low carbon continuous insulation solution that’s easy to install and safe to handle.

2023 RISE Innovation Award winner:
TiHive won the 2023 RISE Innovation Award for their SAPMonit technology. TiHive’s innovation, SAPMonit, inspects millions of diapers weekly. SAPMonit delivers lightning-speed inline inspection of superabsorbents’ weight and distribution, optimizes resources, detects flaws, and accelerates R&D.

The Teijin Group companies Teijin Carbon America, Renegade Materials and Teijin Aramid will participate in CAMX. the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America, in San Diego, USA. At the TEIJIN booth, visitors can explore innovative composite solutions and learn about the comprehensive technical support and provided services.

Teijin's diverse network of materials companies excels across various fields, ranging from high-performance carbon and aramid fibers to cutting-edge industrial textiles and revolutionary, cost-effective prepreg composite solutions. The shared commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility unites Teijin in their mission to deliver eco-friendly solutions across multiple industries and applications, including pressure vessels, aerospace, and both defense and commercial aircraft construction.

Teijin’s dedication to acquiring appropriate certifications for sustainable production and product development underscores the high level of commitment to lead in this field. In the past years, Teijin has continuously striven to minimize their carbon footprint and global impact, while also supporting customers on their own sustainability journeys. This year, Teijin Aramid achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal recognition, placing the company in the top 5% of all companies across all industries globally and in the top 3% of all man-made fiber manufacturers worldwide.

Teijin Carbon has been awarded the ISCC Plus certification for its production in Germany and Japan and is on track to receive the same certification in the U.S. in the coming months. This accreditation allows the Teijin Carbon Group to prove to its customers sustainable products that contribute to a circular economy. Teijin Carbon is diligently working toward establishing new sustainability standards, promoting ecological innovations, and fostering partnerships for a more sustainable world.

Teijin is looking forward to engaging with customers and partners at CAMX 2024 in San Diego to discuss innovative ideas for the circular economy and recycling processes.

Teijin Carbon is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Tenax™ carbon fibers and carbon fiber-based materials, with production sites in the US, Germany, Japan and Vietnam. Teijin Carbon develops solutions for the aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics and sporting goods industries using high-performance technologies in an international environment. They work closely with their partners to create a fully circular value chain. The goal to make Teijin’s products net CO₂-free by 2050 aligns with the commitment to global society to find solutions and take action to combat it.

As a manufacturer of intermediate materials in the US, Renegade Materials is known for its product expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction. Renegade Materials distinguishes itself by merging cutting-edge materials science with advanced prepreg manufacturing and testing equipment, all meticulously controlled by rigorous quality management systems. Renegade is steadfast in their commitment to the development and largescale production of advanced, multi-functional materials that offer engineered solutions to the current composite design, usage and affordability initiatives in the aerospace industry.

Teijin Aramid is a global leader in high-performance aramid fiber, a subsidiary of the global Teijin Group. Specializing in high-performance aramid fibers, their materials are used in automotive and aerospace industries, ballistic protection and more.

Am 3. und 4. September 2024 startet die MUNICH FABRIC START gemeinsam mit THE SOURCE, BLUEZONE und dem KEYHOUSE und lädt die internationale Modebranche einmal mehr nach München ein. Unter dem Leitthema „INTUITION“ wird der Branche ein umfangreiches Programm geboten, das die neuesten Trends, Materialien und Technologien für AUTUMN/WINTER 25/26 präsentiert. Auf etwa 40.000 Quadratmetern werden rund 1.000 Kollektionen internationaler Anbieter präsentiert, was München erneut zum zentralen Treffpunkt für Designer, Produktmanager und die gesamte Modebranche macht. Die BLUEZONE bietet erstmals zu identischen Messelaufzeiten unter dem Motto „DENIMINED“ auf der unmittelbar angrenzenden Zenith Area das AZ für die Denim-Community.

Mit der Reduktion der Laufzeit auf zwei Tage, um der Nachfrage nach Effizienz und Kostensenkung gerecht zu werden und einer gleichzeitigen noch stärkeren Konzentration auf Service und Nachhaltigkeit, optimiert die MUNICH FABRIC START ihr Angebot abermals. Die MUNICH FABRIC START zeichnet sich durch ein Show-System aus, das die Bereiche MUNICH FABRIC START, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE und THE SOURCE umfasst. In acht thematisch strukturierten Areas werden die neuesten Entwicklungen der Modeindustrie präsentiert:

• FABRICS: Über 500 internationale Anbieter, darunter ALBINI GROUP, SERIDE, GETZNER, ANTIK DANTEL, BELLANDI, BLOOMATI, LIMONTA, RIOPELE, PONTOGLIUO, ECOPEL PELTEX, EKOTEN, GETZNER, LENZING, LIBERTY, LISA, MANTECO, PAULO DE OLIVEIRA, STYLEM TAKISADAOSAKA, THERMORE, BESTE BTD, und YÜNSA, stellen ihre neuesten Materialinnovationen für alle Bekleidungssegmente vor. Von Wolle und Baumwolle über Seide und Mischungen bis hin zu Funktionsfasern wird hier das gesamte Spektrum an modischen Web- und Strickstoffen abgebildet.
• ADDITIONALS: Rund 150 Anbieter, unter anderem CADICA GROUP, EU FENILI, FRAMELESS, GRAF & CO, KNOPF SCHÄFER, MAINETTI, MAXIM LABEL AND PACKAGING, NILÖRN, QST EUROPE, RIBBONTEX, SHINDO, STUDIO NINE, TRIMCO GROUP, TEXCART, UNIZIP, WE NORDIC und YKK GERMANY, präsentieren die neuesten Trends bei Knöpfen, Bändern, Verschlüssen und weiteren Accessoires. Dieser Bereich ist ein Eldorado für Designer, die auf der Suche nach dem besonderen Etwas für ihre Kollektionen sind.
• BLUEZONE: Die BLUEZONE ist ein globales Key Event für die Denim-, Street- und Sportswear-Industrie. Unter dem Motto „DENIMINED“ zeigen in der Halle 6 & 7, der unmittelbar benachbarten ZENITH AREA rund 100 internationale Denim-Mills und Hersteller ihre aktuellsten Innovationen und Trends. Mit dabei sind diesen September auch SHARABATI, ORTA, TEJIDOS, ROYO, BOSSA, CALIK ISKO, NAVEENA, PANTHER DENIM / TAT FUNG, BERTO, VELCOREX, KT TRIMS, DENIM AUTHORITY, ISKO, STROM DENIM, MONSTER, ADVANCE DENIM und KIPAS.
• DESIGN STUDIOS: Kreativen Input und innovative Designs bietet die DESIGN STUDIOS Area in neuer Location im Atrium 4 / Studio1 in den Räumen E 119 und F 111 aus. Hier präsentieren Textildesigner und Trendbüros aus aller Welt ihre neuesten Entwicklungen für Prints und Patterns, darunter: AMANDA KELLY, BERNINI STUDIO, BLUE STUDIO, BOGGIA DISEGNI, BUNTASTIC, CIRCLELINE, DESIGN STUDIO FLUXUS, FUSION COPENHAGEN, IMAGO STUDIO, LICA DESIGN, LE STUDIO COPENHAGEN, LETI, MUSTICSTYLE oder ZISSER.
• ReSOURCE: Diese Plattform für umweltfreundlich und verantwortungsvoll produzierte Textilien ist eine Antwort auf die wachsende Nachfrage nach nachhaltigen Materialien und Produktionsprozessen. In 8 Kategorien werden in HALLE 2 im MOC zukunftsweisenden Innovationen im Bereich der nachhaltigen Textilien von beispielsweise BOSSA, CADICA GROUP, C.PAULI, DRESDNER SPITZEN, ELYAF TEKSTIL, FELDE FIBRES, FRAMELESS, GOTTSTEIN, GUNOLD, INCALPACA, KNOPF SCHÄFER, MAGLIFICIO RIPA, NILÖRN, NIL TEXTILE, OLIMPIAS GROUP, REDMARK, SOMELOS TECIDOS, STUDIO 9, TEJIDOS ROYO, TRIMCO GROUP, TROFICOLOR TEXTEIS, VERHEES TEXTILES, VICUNHA, WE NORDIC und YÜNSA präsentiert.
• THE SOURCE: ist die Plattform für ausgewählte Bekleidungshersteller, die ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen rund um die neuesten Sourcing Services und Bekleidungsherstellung präsentieren. Der Bereich findet sich in Halle 2 des MOC und ist eine One-Stop-Sourcing-Plattform für Marken, Labels und Handel. Mit dabei sind unter anderem: OTS, TOP TRENDS, AGELINA, DMISS TEXTILE GROUP, DISHANG GROUP, EAST, EVOTEKS, JIAXING MIRACLE FASHION, KIKIS, KREATEKS, LAGOON LIMITED, NEW LOOK FASHION und UNION 3 FASHION.
• KEYHOUSE: das KEYHOUSE inszeniert Smart Textiles, Future Fabrics und neue Technologien in einem interaktiven Think Tank – diesen September aufgrund von Umbaumaßnahmen im Kesselhaus einmalig in der Zenith Halle (Hall 7) integriert. Das KEYHOUSE ist der zentrale Ort der MUNICH FABRIC START, an dem Innovationen und Nachhaltigkeit zusammenkommen. Neben vielen anderen sind diesmal ARCHROMA, BROTHER INDUSTRIAL, CENTRIC SOFTWARE, COLEO, CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED, DQS, FELDE FIBRES, HAELIXA, HILO, HS NIEDERRHEIN, IMPULS, MOMENTUM, MONTEGA CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, NIL TEXTILE, OFFICINA +39, SHAPE INNOVATE, SÄNTIS TEXTILES, TEX.TRACER, TORAY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE, WKS oder YOONA vor Ort.
• SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS: Diese Plattform ist seit 2016 fester Bestandteil des KEYHOUSE und bietet Jungdesignern eine Bühne für außergewöhnliche Materialentwicklungen. Diesen September präsentiert sie – ebenfalls in der Zenithhalle – einige der Textilentwicklungen, die Problemlösungen für die Industrie bieten. Von: BIOTEXFUTURE, TRANSITIONLAB, FABULOUS FUNGI, KNIT IN MOTION, RIETGOED, STUDIO JORIS DE GROOT und STUDIO TJEERD VEENHOVEN.

From 14 to 16 August, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles hosted 946 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, who engaged with more than 35,000 visitors from 108 countries and regions across the four-hall, 100,000 sqm exhibition space. Visitor numbers increased by 10% overall compared to the previous edition, with 13% of the total made up of overseas buyers, further highlighting the show’s internationality. Global industry players across the event, from suppliers and buyers to fringe speakers, noted their satisfaction relating to positive business exchange, the prevalence of sustainable products and design inspiration, and more.

With the support of Messe Frankfurt’s network across the global industry, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has become a business platform that connects industry players from the East and West. Comprising the Türkiye Pavilion, Uzbekistan Pavilion, Belgium Zone and various individual overseas exhibitors, the stage was set for suppliers seeking business connections in the leading textile production hub.

International and domestic exhibitors covering sub-sectors such as bedding, editors, curtains, and carpets, presented their latest designs and innovations in Halls 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2. Highlighted exhibitors included 3M China Limited, HAINING QIANBAIHUI WEAVING CO LTD, Weavers Tekstil San Ve Tic A S, Zhejiang Maya Fabric Co Ltd, Zhejiang Xiaoxuanchuang Household Co Ltd and more.

17 buyer delegations from 16 countries and regions pre-registered and visited the sourcing platform, including manufacturers, designers, buying houses, distributors, chain stores and retailers from Algeria, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Philippines, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Not to mention, VIP buyers from all over the world utilised the platform to meet annual sourcing targets.

Every year, the platform aims to reflect market trends, and has identified green progress as one of its major focuses going forward. As such, this edition’s comprehensive fringe programme highlighted a series of sustainablity events: Bridging Borders: A Designer x Producer Talk on Sustainability; About Healing; Sustainable Fibre Forum in Home Textiles; product presentations from fibre producers such as 3M , Advansa, and Indorama; as well as a special session to explain the Econogy concept that represents sustainability activities in the company’s Texpertise Network. The show welcomed designers and guest speakers from Europe and the Middle East to add overseas perspectives to the discussions.

INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry recently attended the 2024 NCSL Legislative Summit hosted in Louisville, Kentucky the week of August 5th. Wes Fisher, Director of Government Affairs, and Sean Grossnickle, Government Affairs Specialist, engaged with hundreds of state legislators and their staff, international delegates, and summit attendees in INDA’s booth. Attendees were eager to learn more about flushability, the California Collection Study, the ins and outs of the nonwovens industry, and, among other policies, state legislation on wipes. This year marked the first time in recent years that INDA has exhibited at the event.

The annual NCSL Legislative Summit hosts one of the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of state legislators, staff, corporations, government agencies, and trade associations. State and national media publications cover the event, disseminating news and stories across the country.

From 7 to 9 August 2024, the sixth edition of IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection took place with 300 exhibitors in a total of 4 halls at the Istanbul Expo Centre.

With this event, Istanbul Fashion Connection underlines its importance as a hub for the international fashion industry. Compared to the previous year's event, the proportion of international visitors increased by 13.9%. Almost 18,000 visitors came to IFCO in Istanbul, 35% of whom came from abroad. The most represented region was Asia with 31.3%, followed by the Middle East (31.3%), Europe (16.4%), North Africa (13.4%), North America, South America and Africa together with 3.1%. High-ranking buyer groups from a total of 121 countries came to IFCO to find out about the latest fashion trends, network and place orders.

Divided into clear product areas on a total of 30,000 square metres of exhibition space in four halls, brands and manufacturers presented the latest collections from the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, evening and wedding wear, lingerie, hosiery, leather and furs.

The next IFCO is planned for 5-8 February 2025.

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will present packaging solutions with various sustainability benefits at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 24-26. The range of exhibited products includes Evolon® microfilament textiles for reusable technical packaging of sensitive industrial parts, bio-based nonwoven materials for desiccant bags, and Evolon® The Food Bag – a solution for food preservation.

Freudenberg’s innovative Evolon® technical packaging product line will emphasize the company’s commitment to sustainability. Evolon® offers enhanced surface protection for various kinds of sensitive industrial parts, including molded plastics and painted components. It is notable for its durability and high recycled PET content. The microfilament fabric serves as an eco-friendly alternative to single-use packaging, particularly in the transportation of sensitive industrial goods such as automotive parts. Evolon®'s protective qualities reduce damage during transport and lower the rejection rate.

Additionally, Evolon® ESD (electro-static discharge) materials address the need for specialized packaging of sensitive electronic components by providing customizable permanent electro-static discharge protection in additional to surface protection.

Evolon® The Food Bag
Freudenberg will also be exhibiting a packaging product for food preservation in the home. Evolon® The Food Bag extends the shelf life of vegetables, fruits and bread by providing great moisture and climate management. The innovative bag was a finalist in the 2020 Zu gut für die Tonne!  prize (“Too Good For The Bin”), part of the National Strategy for Food Waste Reduction launched by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).

Sustainable nonwoven materials for desiccant bags
A further highlight at Fachpack 2024 will be nonwoven materials for manufacturing desiccant bags. In addition to conventional fully synthetic materials, Freudenberg’s product range includes sustainable bio-based wetlaid nonwovens which are binder-free and industrially compostable.