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24.05.2024

New Project to promote Social Partnerships in the European Textiles and Clothing Industry

Supported by the European Commission, EURATEX and industriAll Europe have launched Stitch Together: a new Europe-wide two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing Industry.

Stitch Together recognises the industry's need to adapt to global competition, eco-friendly practices, and technological advancements, while ensuring decent working conditions and quality social dialogue. The project will foster constructive dialogue between employer and trade unions in seven countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye. Through seminars and capacity-building workshops, the project aims to enhance the capacity of social partners and empower them to engage in national and European-level social dialogues. Furthermore, the project seeks to increase social partner involvement in EU policy-making contributing to the development of sustainable and circular practices in the industry.

Supported by the European Commission, EURATEX and industriAll Europe have launched Stitch Together: a new Europe-wide two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing Industry.

Stitch Together recognises the industry's need to adapt to global competition, eco-friendly practices, and technological advancements, while ensuring decent working conditions and quality social dialogue. The project will foster constructive dialogue between employer and trade unions in seven countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye. Through seminars and capacity-building workshops, the project aims to enhance the capacity of social partners and empower them to engage in national and European-level social dialogues. Furthermore, the project seeks to increase social partner involvement in EU policy-making contributing to the development of sustainable and circular practices in the industry.

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Euratex

24.05.2024

Polartec launches ‘Beyond Begins Today’ Series

Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, unveils the first of three short films which comprise the company’s multifaceted Beyond Begins Today campaign. Featuring Eva Karlsson (CEO, Houdini), Chris Parkes (Natural World Photographer), and Karen Beattie (Director of Product Management, Polartec), the first chapter explores our Planet and the intrinsic value of our natural world.

As a global initiative through which Polartec aims to raise awareness and unity around important universal themes including sustainability, diversity and positive change, Beyond Begins Today leverages static and multimedia content published on multiple touchpoints and channels throughout the year. Chapter 1: the Planet, is the first of three chapters with the second and third chapters dedicated to Product and People respectively.

Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, unveils the first of three short films which comprise the company’s multifaceted Beyond Begins Today campaign. Featuring Eva Karlsson (CEO, Houdini), Chris Parkes (Natural World Photographer), and Karen Beattie (Director of Product Management, Polartec), the first chapter explores our Planet and the intrinsic value of our natural world.

As a global initiative through which Polartec aims to raise awareness and unity around important universal themes including sustainability, diversity and positive change, Beyond Begins Today leverages static and multimedia content published on multiple touchpoints and channels throughout the year. Chapter 1: the Planet, is the first of three chapters with the second and third chapters dedicated to Product and People respectively.

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Polartec Beyond Begins Today Films
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Polartec

© Lindner Recyclingtech GmbH
At a joint presentation at IFAT in Munich, Michael Lackner, Managing Director of Lindner (on the right), and Manfred Hackl (on the left), CEO of the EREMA Group, presented the initial results of their two companies' joint venture.
24.05.2024

Lindner Washtech and EREMA Group: Jointly breaking new ground in plastics recycling

Breaking new ground in plastics recycling means assessing the value chain from end to end. The big opportunities for the future are in fine-tuning the individual process steps; from the collection of recyclable materials to the recycling process and the end product. This is where the cooperation of Lindner and the EREMA Group comes in, officially launched following the 50/50 founding of the holding BLUEONE Solutions in August 2023 to which shares of Lindner Washtech were contributed. The expertise of EREMA, a manufacturer of extruders and filtration solutions for plastics recycling and the largest company within the EREMA Group, has now been combined with the expert know-how from Lindner Washtech, a leading provider of all-in-one solutions for shredding, sorting and washing plastic feed materials.

Breaking new ground in plastics recycling means assessing the value chain from end to end. The big opportunities for the future are in fine-tuning the individual process steps; from the collection of recyclable materials to the recycling process and the end product. This is where the cooperation of Lindner and the EREMA Group comes in, officially launched following the 50/50 founding of the holding BLUEONE Solutions in August 2023 to which shares of Lindner Washtech were contributed. The expertise of EREMA, a manufacturer of extruders and filtration solutions for plastics recycling and the largest company within the EREMA Group, has now been combined with the expert know-how from Lindner Washtech, a leading provider of all-in-one solutions for shredding, sorting and washing plastic feed materials.

Data transfer ensures more efficient recycling processes
Process control is an especially important aspect of plastics recycling, which is why standardising the process control system was what the two companies focused on first. "Together, we have developed a platform that allows data to be exchanged between the extruder and the washing system," says Manfred Hackl, CEO of the EREMA Group at IFAT in Munich. "This enables us to analyse the data more precisely so that effective improvement measures can be deduced." All key parameters are taken into account and monitored via a digital interface. For example, it is possible to use information relating to the current throughput of the EREMA Pre Conditioning Unit to optimise the washing process as soon as possible so that it can compensate for fluctuations in capacity and achieve a significant increase in output. This data transfer represents a new step on the roadmap to digitalization.

High efficiency due to smart energy management
"To ensure sustainable recycling, it is necessary to find the right process for each application and to make sure that the individual process steps are perfectly coordinated," emphasizes Michael Lackner, Managing Director of Lindner. Coordinating the process steps has already achieved initial success in energy management, and a clear example of this is heat recovery. "We use the latent heat generated during the extrusion process as an energy source for the washing and drying process," explains Lackner. "This enables our customers to sustainably reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions".

Making the most of synergies along the value chain
Synergies need to be used to establish the quality standards specified for each end application. "The key question is how we can improve the end product and increase the overall efficiency of the recycling process at the same time," agree Manfred Hackl and Michael Lackner. This will only work if companies work together along the value chain. The industry leaders can already point to several examples where together they have improved recycling processes and made it possible to move away from downcycling. "An example of this is the recycling loop of HDPE starting material, which is processed into high-quality, food-safe rHDPE pellets using our two technologies," says Lackner. Lindner Washtech and EREMA continue to work intensively together to develop strategies for upcycling plastics and increase recycling rates.

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Erema Group

24.05.2024

Fashion for Good: Sorting for Circularity USA report

Fashion for Good launches the Sorting for Circularity USA report unveiling significant findings from the project. A first of its kind in the US, the report delves into consumer disposal behaviour, textile waste composition, and the potential for fibre-to-fibre recycling within the country. It provides insights for making informed decisions for further investments, infrastructure development and the next steps towards circularity.

The U.S. Textile Waste Landscape
The United States is a global leader in textile consumption and waste generation, positioning itself as one of the largest sources of secondary raw materials for post-consumer textile feedstock. Despite this, only 15% of the textile waste generated in the US is currently recovered, with 85% ending up in landfills or incinerators.

With the impending policies in the European Union and certain American states, alongside commitments from both public and private sectors to promote fibre-to-fibre recycling, there is a growing demand for infrastructure related to post-consumer textile collection, sorting, and recycling.

Fashion for Good launches the Sorting for Circularity USA report unveiling significant findings from the project. A first of its kind in the US, the report delves into consumer disposal behaviour, textile waste composition, and the potential for fibre-to-fibre recycling within the country. It provides insights for making informed decisions for further investments, infrastructure development and the next steps towards circularity.

The U.S. Textile Waste Landscape
The United States is a global leader in textile consumption and waste generation, positioning itself as one of the largest sources of secondary raw materials for post-consumer textile feedstock. Despite this, only 15% of the textile waste generated in the US is currently recovered, with 85% ending up in landfills or incinerators.

With the impending policies in the European Union and certain American states, alongside commitments from both public and private sectors to promote fibre-to-fibre recycling, there is a growing demand for infrastructure related to post-consumer textile collection, sorting, and recycling.

Addressing Data GPS
In the pursuit of establishing a functional reverse supply chain and the necessary infrastructure, two critical areas lack data  – consumer disposal behaviour, and material characteristics of post-consumer textiles. The Sorting for Circularity USA project addressed these gaps through a comprehensive national consumer survey and waste composition analysis.

The survey revealed that 60% of respondents divert textiles, while 4% discard them, driven primarily by factors such as condition and fit. On the other hand, the waste composition analysis unveiled that over 56% of post-consumer textiles are suitable for fibre-to-fibre recycling, with cotton and polyester being the most prevalent fibre types, indicating a substantial potential for these textiles to be used as feedstock for mechanical and chemical recycling processes.

The project revealed a $1.5 billion opportunity for fibre-to-fibre recycling by redirecting non-rewearable textiles from landfills and incinerators to recycling streams. The report outlines growth strategies for the US textile recycling industry, emphasising enhanced financial value through efficiency improvements, increased commodity valuation, and policy mechanisms like extended producer responsibility schemes. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial, including brands, government, retailers, consumers, collectors, sorters, recyclers, and financial institutions, to promote circularity, invest in research and development, and advocate for supportive policies and incentives to drive technological innovation. This redirection of textiles towards recycling underscores the substantial economic potential of embracing circularity in the textile industry.
 
There is an opportunity to build on these insights and assess the feasibility of different sorting business models and (semi) automated sorting technologies to create a demo facility suitable for closed-loop textile recycling. Ultimately, evaluating the commercial and technical feasibility of a semi-automated sorting process and identifying investment opportunities to scale solutions nationwide.

Hightex Photo Teknik Fuarcılık INC.
24.05.2024

HIGHTEX 2024: Global Meeting Point of Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Industry

The countdown has started for HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, Turkey's first and only exhibition in this field. HIGHTEX 2024, which will be held between 4-8 June 2024 at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center (Istanbul), will host nonwoven products, raw materials used in production and the latest technologies in the field of technical textiles.

Technical textiles and nonwovens will be integrated into more industries and living spaces in the future. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition wants to be an important platform for those who are going to accelerate this integration process and shape the future of the industry. A wide range of products will be exhibited - from medical textiles produced with advanced technology to high-performance materials used in the aviation and automotive industry, from hygiene products to innovative solutions developed for the agriculture and food industry. Especially the products to be presented in innovative areas such as smart textiles and geotextiles will be among the most remarkable elements. Thanks to the B2B meetings organised at the exhibition, companies can establish new and permanent commercial connections.

The countdown has started for HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, Turkey's first and only exhibition in this field. HIGHTEX 2024, which will be held between 4-8 June 2024 at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center (Istanbul), will host nonwoven products, raw materials used in production and the latest technologies in the field of technical textiles.

Technical textiles and nonwovens will be integrated into more industries and living spaces in the future. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition wants to be an important platform for those who are going to accelerate this integration process and shape the future of the industry. A wide range of products will be exhibited - from medical textiles produced with advanced technology to high-performance materials used in the aviation and automotive industry, from hygiene products to innovative solutions developed for the agriculture and food industry. Especially the products to be presented in innovative areas such as smart textiles and geotextiles will be among the most remarkable elements. Thanks to the B2B meetings organised at the exhibition, companies can establish new and permanent commercial connections.

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Hightex nonwovens Turkey
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Teknik Fuarcılık INC.

Fraunhofer CCPE: Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe und Advanced Recycling auf der ACHEMA 2024 (c) Fraunhofer LBF
Geokunststoffe - Nachhaltiger Landschaftsbau mit biobasierten Polymeren
24.05.2024

Fraunhofer CCPE: Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe und Advanced Recycling auf der ACHEMA 2024

Erstmalig stellt der Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE das Thema »Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau« auf der ACHEMA 2024 neben dem Thema »Advanced Recycling« vor.

Ist es möglich, Kunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau aus biobasierten Polymeren herzustellen? Können Produkte ohne Umweltprobleme und mit kontrolliertem Abbau hergestellt werden? Genau diesen Fragen, die für eine Vielzahl an kommerziellen Produkten wichtig ist, widmet sich das Fraunhofer CCPE in seinem neuen Forschungsschwerpunkt »Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau«.

Erstmalig stellt der Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE das Thema »Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau« auf der ACHEMA 2024 neben dem Thema »Advanced Recycling« vor.

Ist es möglich, Kunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau aus biobasierten Polymeren herzustellen? Können Produkte ohne Umweltprobleme und mit kontrolliertem Abbau hergestellt werden? Genau diesen Fragen, die für eine Vielzahl an kommerziellen Produkten wichtig ist, widmet sich das Fraunhofer CCPE in seinem neuen Forschungsschwerpunkt »Nachhaltige Geokunststoffe für den Landschaftsbau«.

Vom 10. bis 14. Juni 2024 zeigt das Fraunhofer CCPE auf der ACHEMA 2024, wie sich innovative und nachhaltige Materialien für den Einsatz in komplexen Umgebungen designen lassen. Geokunststoffe werden heutzutage bereits für diverse Anwendungen auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe, sowohl Biopolymere als auch z. B. Naturfasern, hergestellt. Hierbei gilt es, sowohl herausfordernden Anforderungen nicht nur initial, sondern über eine vordefinierte Einsatzdauer zu genügen, um gleichzeitig aber für viele Anwendungen vollständig bioabbaubar zu sein. In der Kooperation des Fraunhofer CCPE werden bereits jahrelange Erfahrungen mit Biopolymeren, wie Polylactid (PLA) und Polybutylensuccinat (PBS), sowie mit allen notwendigen Prozessschritten mit Fokus auf die Herstellung hochqualitativer Fasern aus PLA und PBS verfolgt. Flankiert werden diese durch Untersuchungen zu zeitlich definiertem Abbau in Böden und aquatischen Umgebungen sowie durch ökotoxikologische Einschätzungen der Neuentwicklungen, um den raschen Transfer in die Anwendung zu gewährleisten.

Ebenfalls auf der ACHEMA stellt Fraunhofer CCPE das »Advanced Recycling« aus. Gerade bei schwer recycelbaren Abfällen ist es oft eine Herausforderung, das passende Verfahren zu finden. Mit der CCPE-Recyclingkaskade für kunststoffhaltige Abfälle, die aus einer Kombination von drei Fraunhofer-Technologien besteht, können hochwertige Kunststoff-Rezyklate mit optimierter Produktausbeute erzeugt werden. Diese Abfälle umfassen beispielsweise gemischte Verpackungsabfälle, Schredderreste oder Verbundmaterialien, die mit konventionellen, mechanischen Verfahren nicht mehr recycelbar sind. Die Einsatzstoffe werden vorsortiert und dann mit einer Kombination aus drei innovativen Recyclingtechnologien behandelt: lösungsmittelbasierter Prozess, Solvolyse und iCycle® Prozess.

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Fraunhofer CCPE

TrusTrace launches Playbook for fashion industry (c) TrusTrace
24.05.2024

TrusTrace launches Playbook for fashion industry

TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a market-leading platform for supply chain traceability and compliance in fashion and retail, announced the launch of its third playbook entitled, “Unlocking DPP: The Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports.”

Unveiled at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, the playbook offers a guide for fashion industry professionals grappling with the data collection and implementation of the widely anticipated Digital Product Passport, which will come into force in the European Union between 2026-2030. The book busts some common myths and misconceptions about the DPP, and offers a data protocol for brands to follow to start collecting DPP data and setting up their digital systems for DPP implementation.

TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a market-leading platform for supply chain traceability and compliance in fashion and retail, announced the launch of its third playbook entitled, “Unlocking DPP: The Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports.”

Unveiled at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, the playbook offers a guide for fashion industry professionals grappling with the data collection and implementation of the widely anticipated Digital Product Passport, which will come into force in the European Union between 2026-2030. The book busts some common myths and misconceptions about the DPP, and offers a data protocol for brands to follow to start collecting DPP data and setting up their digital systems for DPP implementation.

The guide, which has been authored by journalist Brooke Roberts-Islam, opens with ‘The Why’ of the DPP, breaking down the complex set of incoming EU legislation, and explaining why DPP is an essential tool for achieving the EU’s legally-binding commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The guide highlights the significant data gaps and how the DPP will address these by collecting and sharing circularity data.

‘The What’ section explains the three core components of the DPP: product data, unique identifiers and the required interoperable IT system (for decentralized data sharing). This section also offers a breakdown of who and what is in scope, along with the required data systems. ‘The When’ offers all brands an essential overview of the DPP timeline and requirements for textile products under the ESPR.

‘The How’ provides brands with the essential steps to successfully collect data and implement a DPP scheme. The insights in this chapter are derived from the Trace4Value project, a live DPP pilot led by TrusTrace to test an end-to-end DPP data and system infrastructure for textile products entering the EU market. The pilot cohort embedded DPP carriers with live data into selected Kappahl and Marimekko products, which launched on the market in early 2024.

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TrusTrace

(c) Beter Bed
24.05.2024

Beter Bed: Allergen Spray with “HeiQ Synbio Inside”

The new M line Allergen Spray, powered by patented HeiQ Synbio technology, eliminates allergens that are commonly found in our homes, and which affect a large percentage of people. These allergens include dust mite matters and allergens on pet hair which are found on our beds, sofas, carpets, curtains, and other household items. By applying the Allergen Spray, you can harness the powers of active probiotics, which break down common allergens, making bedroom and living spaces more comfortable and fresher.

Allergies are typically triggered by allergenic proteins. The active probiotics (beneficial bacteria) in the spray generate enzymes that break down proteins, removing these allergy triggers. A study by BMA Laboratories (Bochum, Germany), an accredited and independent laboratory, observed a 60% house dust mite allergens reduction, over 75% pet allergen reduction, and a close to 90% pollen allergen reduction, after the initial treatment.

The new M line Allergen Spray, powered by patented HeiQ Synbio technology, eliminates allergens that are commonly found in our homes, and which affect a large percentage of people. These allergens include dust mite matters and allergens on pet hair which are found on our beds, sofas, carpets, curtains, and other household items. By applying the Allergen Spray, you can harness the powers of active probiotics, which break down common allergens, making bedroom and living spaces more comfortable and fresher.

Allergies are typically triggered by allergenic proteins. The active probiotics (beneficial bacteria) in the spray generate enzymes that break down proteins, removing these allergy triggers. A study by BMA Laboratories (Bochum, Germany), an accredited and independent laboratory, observed a 60% house dust mite allergens reduction, over 75% pet allergen reduction, and a close to 90% pollen allergen reduction, after the initial treatment.

The future of allergen reduction with the M line Allergen Spray, where innovation meets everyday convenience, is now available at Beter Bed stores in The Netherlands and the Belgian Flemish region. The continuous misting spray bottle ensures an even application, making it suitable to apply in home textiles such as mattress toppers, bed linen, pillow covers, comforters, carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture, or any other items in reach of dust mites and pets. In the first week, the spray should be applied every day, and thereafter twice per week. The probiotics keep working for days, helping to maintain a balanced microbiome on treated surfaces

More information:
Beter Bed HeiQ spray application
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HeiQ

24.05.2024

Salvation Army launches Take Back Scheme Fashion campaign

The Salvation Army has launched a Take Back Scheme Fashion campaign featuring stylish looks from their generously received clothing donations. As the largest charity owned textile collector in the UK, the Scheme is operated by the trading arm of the charity (SATCoL) who have partnered with some of the largest retailers and brands in the UK including John Lewis and Tesco.
 
The Take Back Scheme is the perfect way for people to support the fashion circular economy while shopping online or instore with their favourite brands.  The campaign invites the public to be part of a drive to reduce waste and extend the useful life of products.

The fashion forward campaign features a collection of garments styled by fashion stylist Karl Willet. Karl is known for his elegantly classic, yet contemporary vision and the images for this campaign nod to his classic styles that stand the test of time.

The Salvation Army has launched a Take Back Scheme Fashion campaign featuring stylish looks from their generously received clothing donations. As the largest charity owned textile collector in the UK, the Scheme is operated by the trading arm of the charity (SATCoL) who have partnered with some of the largest retailers and brands in the UK including John Lewis and Tesco.
 
The Take Back Scheme is the perfect way for people to support the fashion circular economy while shopping online or instore with their favourite brands.  The campaign invites the public to be part of a drive to reduce waste and extend the useful life of products.

The fashion forward campaign features a collection of garments styled by fashion stylist Karl Willet. Karl is known for his elegantly classic, yet contemporary vision and the images for this campaign nod to his classic styles that stand the test of time.

Karl works with celebrities from across the music/film industry including Paloma Faith, Jermaine Jackson and Geri Halliwell to name a few. Karl shared, “Styling looks with second-hand clothing is a fun and creative way to express your personal style. It’s important to embrace sustainability because not only does it reduce environmental waste, but it also encourages individual style and is affordable. The Take Back Scheme is a way to make a positive difference.”
 
The donated garments featured in the campaign, were specially chosen to reflect The Salvation Army colours of red, white and black, and the charity’s message of hope. SATCoL has made their Take Back Scheme even more accessible with 2 in-store offerings and 12 clothing banks available online, so customers can donate their unwanted items on the go. Each year, The Salvation Army collects around 65,000 tonnes of textiles, diverting them to good uses and raising funds.

The profits raised from the resale of these donations is given to The Salvation Army to continue their work across the UK.

 

24.05.2024

Tarifgespräche für Textilregion Nord-Ost ergebnislos vertagt

„Die IG Metall wollte in der zweiten Runde keinen Abschluss.“ Diese Bilanz zog der Vorsitzende des Tarif- und Sozialausschusses der Arbeitgeberseite, André Lang.

Bereits in der ersten Tarifrunde am 8. Mai 2024 sei den Arbeitnehmern ein konkretes Einstiegsangebot unterbreitet worden. Dieses beinhaltete u. a. Tariferhöhungen von 7,8 Prozent in 24 Monaten, eine überproportionale Steigerung der Ausbildungsvergütung und eine Erhöhung der Jahressonderzahlung. Die Zahlung einer Inflationsausgleichsprämie sei ebenso Teil des Angebotes gewesen und eine Fortführung der Altersteilzeitregelung mit höherer Flexibilität vorgeschlagen worden.

Die Aussprache dazu sollte in der zweiten Verhandlungsrunde erfolgen. Im Rahmen dieser habe die IG Metall stattdessen mit gänzlich neuen Forderungen nach einer Prozessvereinbarung eröffnet. Hierauf reagierte die Arbeitgeberseite mit einem angepassten Angebot, welches insbesondere eine Entgeltsteigerung ab dem 1. Juni 2024 beinhaltete. Auch dazu konnte keine Einigung erzielt werden.

„Die IG Metall wollte in der zweiten Runde keinen Abschluss.“ Diese Bilanz zog der Vorsitzende des Tarif- und Sozialausschusses der Arbeitgeberseite, André Lang.

Bereits in der ersten Tarifrunde am 8. Mai 2024 sei den Arbeitnehmern ein konkretes Einstiegsangebot unterbreitet worden. Dieses beinhaltete u. a. Tariferhöhungen von 7,8 Prozent in 24 Monaten, eine überproportionale Steigerung der Ausbildungsvergütung und eine Erhöhung der Jahressonderzahlung. Die Zahlung einer Inflationsausgleichsprämie sei ebenso Teil des Angebotes gewesen und eine Fortführung der Altersteilzeitregelung mit höherer Flexibilität vorgeschlagen worden.

Die Aussprache dazu sollte in der zweiten Verhandlungsrunde erfolgen. Im Rahmen dieser habe die IG Metall stattdessen mit gänzlich neuen Forderungen nach einer Prozessvereinbarung eröffnet. Hierauf reagierte die Arbeitgeberseite mit einem angepassten Angebot, welches insbesondere eine Entgeltsteigerung ab dem 1. Juni 2024 beinhaltete. Auch dazu konnte keine Einigung erzielt werden.

Die Fortführung der Verhandlung wurde auf den 7. Juni 2024 vertagt. Damit habe die IG Metall die Möglichkeit vertan, noch in der Friedenspflicht einen erfolgreichen Abschluss der Tarifverhandlungen zu erreichen und die Entgelte zum frühestmöglichen Zeitpunkt, bereits im Juni 2024, zu steigern, so der Textilverband.

Die wirtschaftliche Lage der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie ist weiter äußerst angespannt. Insbesondere die Produktionsunternehmen leiden unter einem nie dagewesenen Kostendruck bei Energie, Rohstoffen und Personal. Sie stehen vor der Situation, in Deutschland nicht mehr wettbewerbsfähig produzieren zu können.

More information:
Tarifverhandlungen IG Metall vti
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Verband der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e. V. (vti)

23.05.2024

Südwesttextil kritisiert Aussagen von Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz zum Mindestlohn

Der Beschluss zur Einführung des Mindestlohns jährt sich 2024 zum zehnten Mal. Die vom Gesetzgeber eingerichtete unabhängige Mindestlohnkommission, bestehend aus Vertretern der Sozialpartner sowie zwei beratenden Mitgliedern aus der Wissenschaft, hatte zuletzt im Juni 2023 eine Erhöhung des gesetzlichen Mindestlohns auf 12,41 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde in diesem Jahr und auf 12,82 Euro zum 1. Januar 2025 beschlossen.

Zuvor war 2021 eine einmalige Erhöhung des Mindestlohns auf 12 Euro per Gesetz durch den Koalitionsvertrag der Ampelregierung festgelegt worden. Etwaige weitere Erhöhungsschritte würden im Anschluss von der unabhängigen Mindestlohnkommission befunden.

Der Beschluss zur Einführung des Mindestlohns jährt sich 2024 zum zehnten Mal. Die vom Gesetzgeber eingerichtete unabhängige Mindestlohnkommission, bestehend aus Vertretern der Sozialpartner sowie zwei beratenden Mitgliedern aus der Wissenschaft, hatte zuletzt im Juni 2023 eine Erhöhung des gesetzlichen Mindestlohns auf 12,41 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde in diesem Jahr und auf 12,82 Euro zum 1. Januar 2025 beschlossen.

Zuvor war 2021 eine einmalige Erhöhung des Mindestlohns auf 12 Euro per Gesetz durch den Koalitionsvertrag der Ampelregierung festgelegt worden. Etwaige weitere Erhöhungsschritte würden im Anschluss von der unabhängigen Mindestlohnkommission befunden.

Dass sich Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz nun öffentlich für die Erhöhung des Mindestlohns auf 14 und im nächsten Schritt auf 15 Euro ausspricht, sieht Südwesttextil als Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband der baden-württembergischen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie kritisch. Hauptgeschäftsführerin Edina Brenner: „Die Mindestlohnkommission ist mit einer Gesamtabwägung der Höhe des Mindestlohns beauftragt, die neben dem Mindestschutz von Arbeitnehmenden auch faire und funktionierende Wettbewerbsbedingungen sowie die Gefährdung von Beschäftigung berücksichtigen soll. Die Unabhängigkeit dieser Abwägung und die gesetzlich festgelegte Struktur sollten nicht beeinflusst und die Tarifautonomie nicht gefährdet werden.“

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Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie Südwesttextil e.V.

Jubiläum FTB Foto Hochschule Niederrhein. Feierten das 15-jährige Bestehen des Forschungsinstituts für Textil und Bekleidung an der HSNR (von links): Markus Schmitz (Vorsitzender des Fördervereins), Felix Heinrichs (Oberbürgermeister Mönchengladbach), Dr. Thomas Grünewald (Präsident der HSNR, Dr. Christian Feiler (Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW), Prof. Dr. Lutz Vossebein (Dekan des Fachbereichs Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik), Detlef Braun (Textilakademie), Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe (Institutsleiterin, hier mit dem Outfit „TO APPEAR AS WE PLEASE“ der Absolventin Nadine Gottwald), Prof. Dr. Rudolf Voller (ehemaliger Dekan des Fachbereichs) und Prof. Dr. Marie-Louise Klotz (ehemalige Dekanin des Fachbereichs).
23.05.2024

15 Jahre Textil-Institut der HSNR

Das Forschungsinstitut für Textil und Bekleidung (FTB) der Hochschule Niederrhein steht seit 2009 für Forschung: von der Kompetenzplattform mit wenigen Mitarbeitenden zum eigenständigen Institut mit rund 40 Beschäftigten.
 
Die Hochschule feierte das 15-jährige Jubiläum unter dem Motto „Forschung, die anzieht!“ mit rund 150 Gäste und Partner, die den Werdegang des FTB von der Gründungszeit bis heute begleitet haben.
 

Das Forschungsinstitut für Textil und Bekleidung (FTB) der Hochschule Niederrhein steht seit 2009 für Forschung: von der Kompetenzplattform mit wenigen Mitarbeitenden zum eigenständigen Institut mit rund 40 Beschäftigten.
 
Die Hochschule feierte das 15-jährige Jubiläum unter dem Motto „Forschung, die anzieht!“ mit rund 150 Gäste und Partner, die den Werdegang des FTB von der Gründungszeit bis heute begleitet haben.
 
Das FTB war eines der ersten gegründeten Institute an der HSNR. Hier setzen Lehrende, Studierende und Forschende ihr Wissen in die Praxis um: Mit Hilfe der modernen Ausstattung und Maschinen bietet es optimale Bedingungen für Versuchsreihen, um an Lösungen für bestimmte Fragestellungen zu arbeiten. Themen entlang der gesamten textilen Verarbeitungskette einschließlich Recycling am Produktebensende, in die alle Lehrenden des Fachbereichs eng miteinbezogen werden, können hier umgesetzt werden. Groß geschrieben wird auch die Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Instituten und Hochschulen. Davon profitieren in besonderem Maße die Studierenden der unterschiedlichen Studiengänge wie Textil- Bekleidungstechnik, Design-Ingenieur oder Textile and Clothing Management.
 
Studierende früh an komplexe Probleme und Forschungsaufgaben heranzuführen, war immer ein Ziel der HSNR. Einen wichtigen Meilenstein erreichte der Fachbereich Anfang der 2000er Jahre mit neuen Prüfungsordnungen für Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge in deutscher und englischer Sprache.
 
Um sich von den bisherigen Diplomstudiengängen stärker abzugrenzen, sollte die Forschung mehr Gewicht bekommen. 2009 wurde schließlich aus einer Kompetenzplattform ein eigenständiges Forschungsinstitut.
 
Die Aufnahme des FTB in das Forschungskuratorium Textil war ein Türöffner, der die Bewerbung um Forschungsprojekte bei der Industriellen Gemeinschaftsforschung (IGF) ermöglichte. Mit den ersten IGF-Projekten kamen auch der Erfolg bei anderen Förderrichtlinien und der Ausbau der Industriekooperationen.
 
Seitdem hat sich das Institut zu einer festen Größe in der Textilforschung im In- und Ausland entwickelt und beschäftigt heute rund 40 Forschende sowie in jedem Semester rund 30 Studierende.
 

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Hochschule Niederrhein

23.05.2024

ITM Istanbul with strong VDMA participation

ITM, to be held in Istanbul at the beginning of June, will once again see a strong participation of VDMA member companies. Almost 90 exhibitors from Germany will exhibit at the trade fair, most of whom are members of the VDMA. In addition to the VDMA member companies exhibiting with their own booth, numerous VDMA members will be represented in Istanbul via agents. They cover nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning, nonwovens, weaving, knitting, warp knitting and finishing.

In Istanbul, the VDMA members will show their latest innovations. In technological terms, significant trends are digitalisation and automation. These themes have been present for some time but will continue to play a central role in meeting the challenges for many years to come. Another trend that has also been around for a while is sustainability. Today it is much more than a buzzword: Efficiency in energy, raw materials or water as well as recycling are not feel-good issues but have a real economic and social background.

ITM, to be held in Istanbul at the beginning of June, will once again see a strong participation of VDMA member companies. Almost 90 exhibitors from Germany will exhibit at the trade fair, most of whom are members of the VDMA. In addition to the VDMA member companies exhibiting with their own booth, numerous VDMA members will be represented in Istanbul via agents. They cover nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning, nonwovens, weaving, knitting, warp knitting and finishing.

In Istanbul, the VDMA members will show their latest innovations. In technological terms, significant trends are digitalisation and automation. These themes have been present for some time but will continue to play a central role in meeting the challenges for many years to come. Another trend that has also been around for a while is sustainability. Today it is much more than a buzzword: Efficiency in energy, raw materials or water as well as recycling are not feel-good issues but have a real economic and social background.

For the textile machinery manufacturers organised in the VDMA, Turkey is a major trading partner. In 2023, textile machinery and accessories worth approximately 350 million euros were exported from Germany to Turkey, which made Turkey the second biggest sales market for German companies. After three years in which China was the most important supplier of textile machinery to Turkey, Germany has now regained this top position.

Turkey is at the doorstep of Europe, which gives Turkish textile producers a powerful geographic advantage over Asian sourcing destinations. The textile companies in the region have a deep experience and know-how in making the highest quality textile and apparel for leading markets of Europe and employs a young, dynamic, and well-educated workforce.

But ITM is not just a place for visitors from Turkey, as Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association explains: “It should not be forgotten that ITM not only attracts visitors from Turkey, but also from the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. Turkey's proximity to the European Union and its fully integrated textile value chain also make it interesting in terms of the EU's strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and the increasing importance of recycling in the future.”

More information:
ITM VDMA e. V. Textile Machinery
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VDMA e. V.
Textile Machinery

23.05.2024

AkzoNobel to close three manufacturing sites

AkzoNobel has announced the intention to close the manufacturing sites of Groot-Ammers (The Netherlands), Cork (Ireland) and Lusaka (Zambia) and transfer the production to other locations in the region. This intention is the first part of a multi-year industrial efficiency plan to be fully finalized by the end of 2026.
 
The intended site closures align with AkzoNobel's strategic priorities and its commitment to industrial excellence. By focusing on units with scale and higher cost efficiencies, AkzoNobel aims to rationalize, upgrade and optimize its industrial network to improve competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.
 
The related social partners have been informed about the intended closures and next steps.  Finalization will follow after the usual consultation process with employees and local social partners.

AkzoNobel has announced the intention to close the manufacturing sites of Groot-Ammers (The Netherlands), Cork (Ireland) and Lusaka (Zambia) and transfer the production to other locations in the region. This intention is the first part of a multi-year industrial efficiency plan to be fully finalized by the end of 2026.
 
The intended site closures align with AkzoNobel's strategic priorities and its commitment to industrial excellence. By focusing on units with scale and higher cost efficiencies, AkzoNobel aims to rationalize, upgrade and optimize its industrial network to improve competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.
 
The related social partners have been informed about the intended closures and next steps.  Finalization will follow after the usual consultation process with employees and local social partners.

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AkzoNobel

23.05.2024

World of Wipes Innovation Award® 2024: And the finalists are ….

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award®. The Award will be presented at the annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The three products vying for this Award are multi-purpose cleaning wipes from Kimberly-Clark Professional, a bio-binder technology from OrganoClick, and facial care wipes from Rockline Industries. The winner will be announced on Thursday morning, June 20th.

The three companies competing for the Award are:

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the three finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award®. The Award will be presented at the annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The three products vying for this Award are multi-purpose cleaning wipes from Kimberly-Clark Professional, a bio-binder technology from OrganoClick, and facial care wipes from Rockline Industries. The winner will be announced on Thursday morning, June 20th.

The three companies competing for the Award are:

  • Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes by Kimberly-Clark Professional:
    Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are great for tackling extreme cleaning tasks, like removing oil, grease, grime, paint, adhesives, caulk, and more, yet are gentle enough to clean hands.  Featuring a patented citrus cleaning solution, the dual-action cleaning fabric incorporates a textured side to increase scrubbing action for cleaning tough soils and a smooth side for wiping surfaces clean.  Scott® Xtreme Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are truly a must-have for any DIY job and cleaning on-the-go.
  • OC-Biobinder® Lily1450 by OrganoClick:
    OC-Biobinder® represents a series of bio-based and biodegradable binders intended for the nonwoven and paper industry. They are produced from renewable raw materials and residual streams from the food industry and replace traditional fossil-based plastic binders. OC-Biobinder® is available with many different properties adapted to the production of home compostable nonwoven materials such as premium napkins, table cloths and wet wipes.
  • Facial Care Wipe with Glycine Amino Acid Complex by Rockline Industries:
    Rockline’s development of a facial wipe product containing a unique multifunctional complex of two glycines, a phospholipid compound and a blend of glycols allows for a multitude of skincare benefits as well as providing a self-preserving system for cellulosic nonwovens. Believed to be the first application of glycines in a wet wipe formulation, the product offers improved skin smoothness, elasticity, and hydration alongside an anti-aging claim.

INDA’s Technical Advisory Board selected the finalists based on the creativity, uniqueness, and technical sophistication employed in finding novel ways to expand the utilization of nonwovens. Categories considered for the award were wipes-related raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives, and end-use products.

The 2023 World of Wipes Innovation Award winner was Indorama Ventures and Polymateria for their Nonwoven Wipe Using Biotransformation Technology. This innovative spunlace wipe utilized advanced biotransformation technology developed jointly by Indorama Ventures and Polymateria. Meeting the BSI PAS 9017 specification, this wipe in the event it becomes fugitive, and exposed to heat, sunlight, air and moisture will transform into a harmless, bioavailable wax at its end-of-life, eliminating microplastic pollution. Compatible with mechanical recycling and combatting 'fugitive' waste, this wipe represents a significant leap towards eco-friendly, sustainable nonwoven hygiene products.

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World of Wipes Innovation Award® 2024

22.05.2024

54 Innatex - Sales strategies for retailers

From 20 to 22 July 2024, Innatex will once again host international green fashion labels presenting their collections for Spring/Summer 2025 at Messecenter Hofheim Rhein-Main near Frankfurt. The motto of the upcoming trade fair, ‘BLOOM’, emphasises the confidence in more sustainable solutions despite challenges in the green fashion industry.

The organiser is seeing an increase in enquiries from first-time exhibitors and design dicoveries who work with remnants or waste from the textile and other sectors. The summer fair aims to emphasise this form of circularity.

In keeping with this, three of the five Design Discoveries selected so far are located in the area of textile waste reduction. Tentation uses discarded tents to create modern, mostly outdoor-compatible pieces. While Halt.clothing stands for an innovative upcycling concept, the underwear label Avonté works with deadstocks. Softclox with flexible soles and the very feminine women's fashion Verlinne from Romania enrich the special area.

From 20 to 22 July 2024, Innatex will once again host international green fashion labels presenting their collections for Spring/Summer 2025 at Messecenter Hofheim Rhein-Main near Frankfurt. The motto of the upcoming trade fair, ‘BLOOM’, emphasises the confidence in more sustainable solutions despite challenges in the green fashion industry.

The organiser is seeing an increase in enquiries from first-time exhibitors and design dicoveries who work with remnants or waste from the textile and other sectors. The summer fair aims to emphasise this form of circularity.

In keeping with this, three of the five Design Discoveries selected so far are located in the area of textile waste reduction. Tentation uses discarded tents to create modern, mostly outdoor-compatible pieces. While Halt.clothing stands for an innovative upcycling concept, the underwear label Avonté works with deadstocks. Softclox with flexible soles and the very feminine women's fashion Verlinne from Romania enrich the special area.

The trade fair is responding to feedback from buyers and, in cooperation with the Hesse Retail Association, is offering a special expert panel on the last day of the event to provide effective sales strategies. Innovative sustainable space concepts have been developed in collaboration with the Akademie Mode & Design AMD Wiesbaden. The students of the Interior Design degree programme use old materials from the INNATEX trade fair construction.

Trützschler Nonwovens at ANEX 2024 (c) Trützschler
22.05.2024

Trützschler Nonwovens at ANEX 2024

Trützschler Nonwovens will participate in the ANEX 2024 exhibition (May 22 to 24, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan). Attendees will be able to explore sustainable nonwoven solutions tailored for flushable wipes with the pulp-based CP and WLS lines, as well as other cutting-edge offerings such as the needle-punched line T-SUPREMA for technical nonwovens.

Trützschler Nonwovens will participate in the ANEX 2024 exhibition (May 22 to 24, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan). Attendees will be able to explore sustainable nonwoven solutions tailored for flushable wipes with the pulp-based CP and WLS lines, as well as other cutting-edge offerings such as the needle-punched line T-SUPREMA for technical nonwovens.

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Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH

LEIBINGER gewinnt „German Innovation Award“ (c) Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
Christina Leibinger, CEO bei LEIBINGER, und Jan van het Reve, COO, nahmen den German Innovation Award persönlich entgegen.
22.05.2024

LEIBINGER gewinnt „German Innovation Award“

Der Rat für Formgebung hat den innovativen, leistungsstarken Industriedrucker IQJET von LEIBINGER am 14. Mai in Berlin mit dem German Innovation Award in Gold prämiert. Darüber hinaus wurde der Spezialist für Kennzeichnungssysteme als Innovator des Jahres 2024 ausgezeichnet.

Die interdisziplinäre Fachjury des Rats für Formgebung zeichnete IQJET in der Kategorie „Excellence in Business to Business: Machines & Engineering“ mit dem German Innovation Award in Gold aus. Der Preis wird anhand von Kriterien wie Nachhaltigkeit, Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit für herausragende Produkte, Projekte und Pionierleistungen vergeben. An dem festlichen Event im Berliner Futurium nahmen rund 300 Gäste aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Medien teil.

Der Rat für Formgebung hat den innovativen, leistungsstarken Industriedrucker IQJET von LEIBINGER am 14. Mai in Berlin mit dem German Innovation Award in Gold prämiert. Darüber hinaus wurde der Spezialist für Kennzeichnungssysteme als Innovator des Jahres 2024 ausgezeichnet.

Die interdisziplinäre Fachjury des Rats für Formgebung zeichnete IQJET in der Kategorie „Excellence in Business to Business: Machines & Engineering“ mit dem German Innovation Award in Gold aus. Der Preis wird anhand von Kriterien wie Nachhaltigkeit, Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit für herausragende Produkte, Projekte und Pionierleistungen vergeben. An dem festlichen Event im Berliner Futurium nahmen rund 300 Gäste aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Medien teil.

Industriedrucker IQJET
Überall, wo produziert und verpackt wird, spielt Kennzeichnung eine entscheidende Rolle. Die aufgedruckten Informationen sorgen für die zuverlässige Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben, ermöglichen eine lückenlose Nachverfolgung entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette und erzeugen Transparenz sowie Interaktionsmöglichkeiten für die Verbraucher. Mit dem neuen Industriedrucker IQJET revolutioniert LEIBINGER den kontinuierlichen Tintenstrahldruck (Continuous Inkjet Printing, CIJ) und bietet Anwendern aus zahlreichen Branchen eine optimale Lösung zur Kennzeichnung ihrer Produkte.

IQJET druckt zum Beispiel Texte, Logos und Codes auf eine Vielzahl von Oberflächen wie Textilien, Kunststoff, Glas und Papier. Die Geräte sorgen für hohe Leistung, Druckqualität und Effizienz bei durchgehender Verfügbarkeit ohne Reinigungsaufwand. Anwender profitieren von der „Plug&Print“-Funktionalität, einfachen Bedienung sowie fünf Jahren wartungsfreiem Betrieb. Im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Druckern senkt IQJET die Betriebskosten um bis zu 30 Prozent. Darüber hinaus optimieren Unternehmen ihren ökologischen Fußabdruck durch den geringen Energie-, Tinten- und Lösemittelverbrauch.

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Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

Imaging Summit auf der drupa (c) Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
22.05.2024

Imaging Summit auf der drupa

Der drupa Imaging Summit greift am 30. und 31. Mai 2024 aktuelle Themen rund um das gedruckte Bild, spezielle Technologien und Business Cases auf. Themen, wie z.B. die Zukunft fotografischer Innovationen, die Bilderzeugung mit künstlicher Intelligenz, die Priorität von Nachhaltigkeitsthemen oder die Klärung der Frage, was Bildqualität für den Druck bedeutet, werden beleuchtet.

Hochkarätige Referentinnen und Referenten halten rund 20 Keynotes zu den Themen Technologie, Business, Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und künstliche Intelligenz sowie zur besonderen Beziehung zwischen Bildern, Bilddaten und Druck.

Begleitet wird der drupa Imaging Summit von der Fotoausstellung 1253 m" des Fotografen Ralf Baumgarten. Die Ausstellung zeigt Bilder aus dem letzten deutschen Steinkohlebergwerk „Prosper Haniel“ in einer Tiefe von 1253 Metern. Die Ausstellung wurde mit zwei analogen Canon F-1 Kameras aus den 1970er Jahren fotografiert. Als Teil der drupa demonstrieren die Exponate die visuelle Kraft perfekt gedruckter Fotos. Die DNA der Fotografie als Printmedium ist es, entscheidende Momente einzufangen und für den Betrachter erlebbar zu machen.

Der drupa Imaging Summit greift am 30. und 31. Mai 2024 aktuelle Themen rund um das gedruckte Bild, spezielle Technologien und Business Cases auf. Themen, wie z.B. die Zukunft fotografischer Innovationen, die Bilderzeugung mit künstlicher Intelligenz, die Priorität von Nachhaltigkeitsthemen oder die Klärung der Frage, was Bildqualität für den Druck bedeutet, werden beleuchtet.

Hochkarätige Referentinnen und Referenten halten rund 20 Keynotes zu den Themen Technologie, Business, Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und künstliche Intelligenz sowie zur besonderen Beziehung zwischen Bildern, Bilddaten und Druck.

Begleitet wird der drupa Imaging Summit von der Fotoausstellung 1253 m" des Fotografen Ralf Baumgarten. Die Ausstellung zeigt Bilder aus dem letzten deutschen Steinkohlebergwerk „Prosper Haniel“ in einer Tiefe von 1253 Metern. Die Ausstellung wurde mit zwei analogen Canon F-1 Kameras aus den 1970er Jahren fotografiert. Als Teil der drupa demonstrieren die Exponate die visuelle Kraft perfekt gedruckter Fotos. Die DNA der Fotografie als Printmedium ist es, entscheidende Momente einzufangen und für den Betrachter erlebbar zu machen.

More information:
Messe Düsseldorf drupa Textildruck
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Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

22.05.2024

Monforts at ITM 2024

Monforts, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, will exhibit a Montex stenter chamber with an integrated overhead heat recovery unit at the forthcoming ITM textile machinery exhibition in Istanbul from June 4-8.

The heat recovery unit on display at the stand of Monforts partner Neotek is just one of a range of energy saving options the company is now providing for both new and existing line installations.

Monforts Montex stenters and Thermex dyeing ranges are industry standard for the fabric finishing industry, providing many advantages in terms of production throughput and especially in energy efficiency and savings.

coaTTex
At ITM, Monforts will also introduce its latest coaTTex coating unit, dedicated to air knife and knife-over-roller coating. For single-sided application with paste or foam, the versatile coaTTex is suitable for both incorporation into existing finishing ranges as well as installation with new Monforts lines, especially Montex stenter systems.

Monforts, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, will exhibit a Montex stenter chamber with an integrated overhead heat recovery unit at the forthcoming ITM textile machinery exhibition in Istanbul from June 4-8.

The heat recovery unit on display at the stand of Monforts partner Neotek is just one of a range of energy saving options the company is now providing for both new and existing line installations.

Monforts Montex stenters and Thermex dyeing ranges are industry standard for the fabric finishing industry, providing many advantages in terms of production throughput and especially in energy efficiency and savings.

coaTTex
At ITM, Monforts will also introduce its latest coaTTex coating unit, dedicated to air knife and knife-over-roller coating. For single-sided application with paste or foam, the versatile coaTTex is suitable for both incorporation into existing finishing ranges as well as installation with new Monforts lines, especially Montex stenter systems.

A wide range of coatings can be applied to fabrics for providing functions such as waterproofing, liquid and gas protection and breathability, in addition to foam lamination and coating, including black-out coating.

Central location
“In Turkey we are very strongly supported by our representative Neotek, our solution partner on the ground for service, installation and commissioning, providing specialised and rapid help to all of our customers,” says Monforts Area Sales Manager Thomas Paeffgen. “ITM is always one of the most important exhibitions for Monforts, for meeting customers not just from Turkey, but across the Middle East and Central Asia, as well as Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

“Istanbul’s centralised position makes it accessible to the majority of the major textile manufacturing hubs and as we mark our 140th anniversary in 2024, having been founded back in 1884, the ITM show will provide us with the ideal opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and customers all together in one location.”

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A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG