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Sales manager Frank Neumann

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Frank Neumann

20.12.2023

Dibella without sales manager Frank Neumann in future

The long-time sales manager is leaving the company at the end of this year. Frank Neumann joined Dibella in 1999 as a sales representative in the field service and was most recently responsible as sales manager for the areas of northern Germany and Berlin, as well as for exports, particularly for Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. He played a leading role in developing cruise companies as a new customer base for Dibella.

In addition, he was one of the co-founders of MaxTex, an international association that aims to ensure sustainable trade along the entire value chain, together with the then Dibella Managing Director Ralf Hellmann.

As an authorised signatory and member of the management board, Frank Neumann made a significant contribution to the company's success. "With Frank Neumann, we are saying goodbye to a valued colleague and proven expert. We would like to thank Mr Neumann for his extraordinary commitment to Dibella and wish him all the best for the future," says Stefan Tenbusch, Managing Director at Dibella.

The long-time sales manager is leaving the company at the end of this year. Frank Neumann joined Dibella in 1999 as a sales representative in the field service and was most recently responsible as sales manager for the areas of northern Germany and Berlin, as well as for exports, particularly for Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. He played a leading role in developing cruise companies as a new customer base for Dibella.

In addition, he was one of the co-founders of MaxTex, an international association that aims to ensure sustainable trade along the entire value chain, together with the then Dibella Managing Director Ralf Hellmann.

As an authorised signatory and member of the management board, Frank Neumann made a significant contribution to the company's success. "With Frank Neumann, we are saying goodbye to a valued colleague and proven expert. We would like to thank Mr Neumann for his extraordinary commitment to Dibella and wish him all the best for the future," says Stefan Tenbusch, Managing Director at Dibella.

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Dibella GmbH

Indorama

19.12.2023

Indorama Ventures again a member of the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row.

Indorama Ventures ranked in the 92nd percentile amongst 11 chemical companies eligible for listing out of 89 chemical companies invited, with a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score of 73 out of 100. The score reflects the company’s best-in-class performance in innovation management, covering product innovation, process innovation, and open innovation, which involves collaborative research and development with external organizations such as customers, suppliers, brand owners, and academic institutions. It also recognizes the company’s achievements in decarbonization, climate change resiliency and adaptation, plastic waste management and recycling, corporate social responsibility, and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row.

Indorama Ventures ranked in the 92nd percentile amongst 11 chemical companies eligible for listing out of 89 chemical companies invited, with a Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score of 73 out of 100. The score reflects the company’s best-in-class performance in innovation management, covering product innovation, process innovation, and open innovation, which involves collaborative research and development with external organizations such as customers, suppliers, brand owners, and academic institutions. It also recognizes the company’s achievements in decarbonization, climate change resiliency and adaptation, plastic waste management and recycling, corporate social responsibility, and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Indorama

Test kit for textile microfibre shedding

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Test kit for textile microfibre shedding

19.12.2023

New test kit for textile microfibre shedding

In cooperation with testing provider Hohenstein, Under Armour is launching a new fiber-shed test kit. It will help textile companies along the supply chain to develop lower shed materials during product development. The companies carry out the test themselves in-house using the test kit or can commission Hohenstein as a testing service provider.

The kit is a one-off purchase, after which users can buy additional materials from project partner James Heal. By using the new kit, Under Armour can reliably assess the quality and shed rate of the materials from suppliers.

For Hohenstein customers, the test kit is a useful addition to their microplastics tests. It is a quick and relatively inexpensive preliminary test that ensures better early-stage results for the end product.

During the production, wear and laundering of synthetic and natural fabrics, fibre shedding occurs in varying degrees. Hohenstein and Under Armour expect that their test method will help the industry better understand and reduce its contribution to the microfibre problem.

In cooperation with testing provider Hohenstein, Under Armour is launching a new fiber-shed test kit. It will help textile companies along the supply chain to develop lower shed materials during product development. The companies carry out the test themselves in-house using the test kit or can commission Hohenstein as a testing service provider.

The kit is a one-off purchase, after which users can buy additional materials from project partner James Heal. By using the new kit, Under Armour can reliably assess the quality and shed rate of the materials from suppliers.

For Hohenstein customers, the test kit is a useful addition to their microplastics tests. It is a quick and relatively inexpensive preliminary test that ensures better early-stage results for the end product.

During the production, wear and laundering of synthetic and natural fabrics, fibre shedding occurs in varying degrees. Hohenstein and Under Armour expect that their test method will help the industry better understand and reduce its contribution to the microfibre problem.

“Until now, integrating fiber-shed testing into industry research and development activities has required a significant time and cost investment,” said Kyle Blakely, Senior Vice President of Innovation for Under Armour. “At Under Armour, we believe intervening early to mitigate shedding is critical, which is why our test method is designed to specifically address these time and cost barriers.”

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Hohenstein

19.12.2023

New sustainability label Autoneum Blue

With its new sustainability label Autoneum Blue, Autoneum combines the use of recycled materials with protecting the oceans and social responsibility. Autoneum Blue is a continuation of the LABEL blue by Borgers®, which was originally launched by Borgers Automotive. Following the acquisition of the German automotive supplier in April 2023, Autoneum has now fully integrated the label into its sustainable product portfolio.

With its new sustainability label Autoneum Blue, Autoneum combines the use of recycled materials with protecting the oceans and social responsibility. Autoneum Blue is a continuation of the LABEL blue by Borgers®, which was originally launched by Borgers Automotive. Following the acquisition of the German automotive supplier in April 2023, Autoneum has now fully integrated the label into its sustainable product portfolio.

Marine pollution has reached alarming levels in recent decades, with plastic contamination posing one of the most harmful threats to the health of the world’s largest ecosystem. In light of ever-stricter legal requirements for the environmental performance of vehicles, especially regarding the recycled content of components and their end-of-life recyclability, the reduction and recycling of plastics is also one of the key challenges for the automotive industry. Autoneum Pure, the Company’s sustainability label for technologies with an excellent sustainability performance throughout the product life cycle, is already successfully helping customers to tackle these challenges. With Autoneum Blue, Autoneum is now expanding its sustainable product portfolio with a label for components that combine the use of recycled material with protecting the oceans and social responsibility.

In order to qualify for the Autoneum Blue label, components must be based on materials that consist of at least 30% recycled PET that was collected from coastal areas within a 50-kilometer range of the water. These credentials mean the products make an important contribution to preventing plastic pollution in the oceans. In addition, the process of collecting the PET bottles must be socially respon-sible and comply with human rights, and traceable procurement of the bottle flakes must be guaran-teed. Autoneum Blue thus complements the Company’s strategic target to continuously reduce water consumption in all areas of its operations with an additional focus on preventing plastic pollution of the oceans.

Autoneum currently offers selected wheelhouse outer liners, needlepunch carpets and trunk side trim under the Blue label. In principle, however, the label could be extended to any product based on Autoneum technologies that feature recycled polyester fibers. As an addition to Autoneum’s existing fully recyclable monomaterial polyester constructions, which are characterized by waste-free production and have a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to products made from virgin fibers, Autoneum Blue presents another example of the Company’s ongoing efforts and continuous strides towards a sustainable circular economy.

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Autoneum Management AG

19.12.2023

Euratex Manifesto: 15 requests for competitiveness and resilience

2024 is a turning point for the European textiles and clothing industry: From 6 to 9 June 2024, European citizens will vote for a new European Parliament and, based on the results, a new European Commission will be formed. In view of this important election, EURATEX publishes a Manifesto, presenting 15 requests which will help to ensure a competitive European textiles and clothing industry.

The textile and apparel industry is making a substantial contribution to European wealth, jobs and growth. Europe counts 192,000 companies employing 1.3 million workers with a turnover of €167 billion and over €67 billion of exports. Entrepreneurship should be recognised as the foundation for a competitive textile industry, offering high quality and sustainable products, based on innovation, creativity and design. European policy makers should recognise such role to textiles and apparel companies and have an open dialogue to create better framework conditions to operate in the internal and global markets.

2024 is a turning point for the European textiles and clothing industry: From 6 to 9 June 2024, European citizens will vote for a new European Parliament and, based on the results, a new European Commission will be formed. In view of this important election, EURATEX publishes a Manifesto, presenting 15 requests which will help to ensure a competitive European textiles and clothing industry.

The textile and apparel industry is making a substantial contribution to European wealth, jobs and growth. Europe counts 192,000 companies employing 1.3 million workers with a turnover of €167 billion and over €67 billion of exports. Entrepreneurship should be recognised as the foundation for a competitive textile industry, offering high quality and sustainable products, based on innovation, creativity and design. European policy makers should recognise such role to textiles and apparel companies and have an open dialogue to create better framework conditions to operate in the internal and global markets.

To realise that vision, the industry and policy makers need to work together on a mix of policy measures and initiatives, which are coherent and offer a transparent and predictable framework for our companies, and make them more resilient and competitive.

These policies should focus around four points:

Develop and implement a “smart” EU industrial policy
Europe should create policies which enhance competitiveness, instead of creating administrative burdens. To EURATEX, each new piece of legislation should undergo a “competitiveness test” to critically look at the impact of the new rules. Europe should also create a favourable environment to promote education and jobs in the industry. The EU textile industry currently employees 1,3 million people, 30% of which is above 50 years old. A critical bottleneck for the textile industry is to attract (young) people and make sure these people have the right set of skills, to operate in a changing textile ecosystem. EURATEX also asks the EU to invest in innovation and digitalisation as they are key to the European competitive advantage. Not only, as the last years have proved, Europe should provide companies with access to sustainable energy at lower prices.

No sustainability without competitiveness
The EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles is pushing our sector towards new business models with a lower environmental footprint. To realise that ambition, no less than 16 regulatory proposals are on the table, each of them with a different timetable, managed by different departments of the European Commission. EURATEX is committed to sustainability, but asks for economic realism. This set of new regulations needs to be coherent, enforceable, feasible and applicable for SMEs, and not push textile companies out of the market. Moreover, some member states are moving forward faster and some legislations will be decided at national level, creating fragmentation of the market. Such scenarios will hamper Europe and its possibilities to grow.

Ensure free and fair trade
With $224 billion in sold merchandise, Europe is the second major world exporters of textiles and clothes after China ($321 billion). It is therefore important that the global market should be open, free and fair for our industry to continue to thrive. Besides the support to FTAs in general, EURATEX wants to emphasise that all trade agreements should offer effective market access for EU companies and a level playing field in these markets. A free and open market should go hand in hand also with protection against free riders. The EU must always consider enforcement and enforceability when making new laws; it should also take action together with the member states for a better coordination with harmonised criteria for action among Customs Authorities.

Incentivise the Demand for sustainable textiles
Sustainable textile products typically come at a premium price, making it difficult for many consumers and buyers to purchase such products. Many surveys across Europe confirm that around 50% of interviewees do not purchase sustainable fashion products and the main reason is price. EURATEX believes that, to create a demand and help consumers to buy a (genuine) sustainable textile product, there should be standard requirements and fiscal incentives. Public authorities should also implement green public procurements, by increasing the importance of sustainability criteria in their evaluation grids.

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Euratex Textile and clothing industry elections European Parliament competitiveness resilience

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Euratex

19.12.2023

bvse gegen Sonderregeln für chemisches Recycling

Der bvse begrüßt, dass die EU-Kommission beim Chemischen Recycling als Massebilanzverfahren „polymers only“ anstatt „fuel exempt“ festschreiben will. Damit werde verhindert, das Chemische Recycling (CR) deutlich besser zu stellen wird als das Mechanische Recycling (MR).

„Wir sind gegen Sonderregeln für das Chemische Recycling beim Einsatz von Recyclingmaterial. Um gleiche Wettbewerbsbedingungen zwischen dem Mechanischen Recycling und dem Chemischen Recycling zu schaffen, ist es unerlässlich, dass alle Vorgaben zur Berechnung des recycelten Anteils eines Abfallstroms technologieneutral sind und ein Höchstmaß an Rückverfolgbarkeit gewährleisten“, erklärte Dr. Herbert Snell, Vizepräsident des bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung.

Vor allem mittelständische Unternehmen hätten seit 30 Jahren ein stabiles, überwiegend mechanisches Recycling aufgebaut, das ökologisch und ökonomisch vorteilhaft Kunststoffe im Kreislauf hält. Nur durch eine faire Berechnungsmethode, die Input und Output bilanziere, könne der Fortbestand des mechanischen Recyclings gesichert werden, so Snell.

Der bvse begrüßt, dass die EU-Kommission beim Chemischen Recycling als Massebilanzverfahren „polymers only“ anstatt „fuel exempt“ festschreiben will. Damit werde verhindert, das Chemische Recycling (CR) deutlich besser zu stellen wird als das Mechanische Recycling (MR).

„Wir sind gegen Sonderregeln für das Chemische Recycling beim Einsatz von Recyclingmaterial. Um gleiche Wettbewerbsbedingungen zwischen dem Mechanischen Recycling und dem Chemischen Recycling zu schaffen, ist es unerlässlich, dass alle Vorgaben zur Berechnung des recycelten Anteils eines Abfallstroms technologieneutral sind und ein Höchstmaß an Rückverfolgbarkeit gewährleisten“, erklärte Dr. Herbert Snell, Vizepräsident des bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung.

Vor allem mittelständische Unternehmen hätten seit 30 Jahren ein stabiles, überwiegend mechanisches Recycling aufgebaut, das ökologisch und ökonomisch vorteilhaft Kunststoffe im Kreislauf hält. Nur durch eine faire Berechnungsmethode, die Input und Output bilanziere, könne der Fortbestand des mechanischen Recyclings gesichert werden, so Snell.

Für die Bilanzierung und den Nachweis des mechanischen Recyclings sind in Deutschland die Vorgaben der ZSVR – Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister mit den PLL – Prüfleitlinien für den Mengenstrom- und Verwertungsnachweis bestimmend. Gemäß der Vorgaben der PLL testieren akkreditierte Sachverständige den Mengenstrom in die Verwertungsanlagen; hierfür sind spezifische Testate der Vorbehandlungs- und Verwertungsanlagen notwendig.

Die jetzt vorgeschlagene Methode des „polymers only“ führe dazu, dass beim Chemischen Recycling tatsächlich nur diejenigen chemischen Bausteine bilanziert werden, die auch für die Herstellung von Polymeren eingesetzt werden.

bvse-Experte Dr. Thomas Probst: „Durch diese Bilanzierung, dem „polymers only“, wird beim Chemischen Recycling ein Green Washing verhindert.

Bei dem Modell „fuel exempt“ wären hingegen alle chemischen Bausteine, allerdings mit Ausnahme der Anteile der Energiegewinnung, für das Recycling anerkannt worden. Das wäre nach Aussage von Dr. Thomas Probst „grob unfair“, da ein Großteil der erzeugten Zwischenprodukte des Chemischen Recyclings gar nicht für eine Polymersynthese geeignet sind. Auch die Umwelt gewinnt durch das Modell „polymers only“, da hier deutlich mehr Kunststoffabfälle prozessiert werden müssen, um gleiche Mengenanteile an zugeordneten Recyclatanteilen wie beim „fuel exempt“ darzustellen.

Beim Massebilanzverfahren „fuel exempt“, das die Kunststoffindustrie gefordert hat, könnte es dazu kommen, dass Kunststoffprodukte, die vollständig aus Neumaterial bestehen, als Recyclingmaterial anerkannt werden. Damit würde die Glaubwürdigkeit zu Aussagen über den Recyclinggehalt von Verpackungen verloren gehen.“

Unabhängig welches Massebilanzverfahren zur Berechnung der Recyclatanteile in den erzeugten Poymeren beim Chemischen Recycling zur Anwendung komme, sei es wichtig, dass vollständige Transparenz über die Massenströme hergestellt werde. Wie heute auch im Verpackungsrecycling üblich, müsse von der Erfassung bis zum vermarktungsfähigen Rohstoff, also dem Polymer, ein lückenloser Nachweis geführt und von Sachverständigen geprüft und testiert werden, so der bvse.

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VEOCEL™ showcased LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber

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18.12.2023

VEOCEL™ showcased LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber

With the growing demand among brands and consumers for plastic-free materials and ingredient transparency, VEOCEL™, the flagship specialty nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, showcased LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber at Hygienix 2023. LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber which is not classified as “plastic” according to EU SUPD, meets the growing interest for plastic-free nonwoven products across the industry and among consumers. Additionally, along with being an environment-friendly solution, the fiber delivers high-performance dryness and comfort which makes it the optimum fiber choice for absorbent hygiene applications.

Comprised of mostly fossil-based materials, absorbent hygiene products are an essential part of many consumers’ daily lives. With heightened concerns towards environmental impact, the product segment has been undergoing a change caused by shifting consumer preferences, increased consciousness and concerns towards plastic waste, and technology advancement. LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber has embraced these changes without compromising on quality or performance.

With the growing demand among brands and consumers for plastic-free materials and ingredient transparency, VEOCEL™, the flagship specialty nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, showcased LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber at Hygienix 2023. LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber which is not classified as “plastic” according to EU SUPD, meets the growing interest for plastic-free nonwoven products across the industry and among consumers. Additionally, along with being an environment-friendly solution, the fiber delivers high-performance dryness and comfort which makes it the optimum fiber choice for absorbent hygiene applications.

Comprised of mostly fossil-based materials, absorbent hygiene products are an essential part of many consumers’ daily lives. With heightened concerns towards environmental impact, the product segment has been undergoing a change caused by shifting consumer preferences, increased consciousness and concerns towards plastic waste, and technology advancement. LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber has embraced these changes without compromising on quality or performance.

LENZING™ Lyocell Dry is a cellulosic environment-friendly wood-based alternative to fossil-based fibers. Besides offering great performance features such as liquid management, dryness, gentle-on-the-skin comfort, softness, and quality, LENZING™ Lyocell Dry helps to meet the needs of customers who are aiming to produce plastic-free applications or end products that do not harm the planet without compromising on performance or comfort.

Featuring Lenzing’s unique Dry technology, LENZING™ Lyocell Dry’s hydrophobic characteristics and liquid-controlling properties make it the ideal fiber for absorbent hygiene products. Its high-performing hydrophobicity makes it the optimal choice for a wide range of applications, including baby diapers, feminine care and personal hygiene products as well as adult incontinence products.

The fiber has consistently been tested by Lenzing as the softest* fiber among cellulosic fibers in both dry and wet stages. LENZING™ Lyocell Dry will enable brands and manufacturers to deliver quality hygiene products that provide a high level of comfort, softness, and dryness.

*Lenzing AG softness panel test

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Lenzing VEOCEL™ lyocell fibers Hygienix

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Lenzing Group

Fashion for Good released "Sorting for Circularity India toolkit"

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18.12.2023

Fashion for Good released "Sorting for Circularity India toolkit"

Leveraging insights from Wealth in Waste, Fashion for Good released a toolkit designed to revalorise textile waste in India.

"The Sorting for Circularity India toolkit is a milestone in our journey towards a waste-free world. We have mapped the textile waste landscape, unpacking the huge potential, as well as the roadblocks and commercial opportunities in India’s textile waste industry. We are excited to move beyond rhetoric with this powerful coalition of partners and translate our findings into a roadmap for concrete actions", said Katrin Ley, Managing Director, Fashion for Good.

In 2021, Fashion for Good launched the Sorting for Circularity India Project to organise the Indian textile waste market in a three-phase approach so as to streamline, strengthen and foster the Indian textile waste market to drive the transition to a more circular economy that recaptures value to its maximum potential.

Leveraging insights from Wealth in Waste, Fashion for Good released a toolkit designed to revalorise textile waste in India.

"The Sorting for Circularity India toolkit is a milestone in our journey towards a waste-free world. We have mapped the textile waste landscape, unpacking the huge potential, as well as the roadblocks and commercial opportunities in India’s textile waste industry. We are excited to move beyond rhetoric with this powerful coalition of partners and translate our findings into a roadmap for concrete actions", said Katrin Ley, Managing Director, Fashion for Good.

In 2021, Fashion for Good launched the Sorting for Circularity India Project to organise the Indian textile waste market in a three-phase approach so as to streamline, strengthen and foster the Indian textile waste market to drive the transition to a more circular economy that recaptures value to its maximum potential.

The project brought together various industry players including Fashion for Good partners adidas, Levi Strauss & Co., PVH Corp., Target, Arvind Limited, Birla Cellulose, and Welspun India, as well as Fashion for Good innovators Reverse Resources, PICVISA, and Matoha; H&M, Primark, and TESCO also joined as external partners. The project is supported through catalytic funding provided by Laudes Foundation and IDH, and knowledge support from Canopy and Circle Economy Foundation.

Drawing upon the invaluable insights gained throughout the project, Fashion for Good unveils a toolkit designed to harness the untapped potential of textile waste in India. Together, these resources provide valuable insights, assessments, and practical guidance to advance recycling in India's textile industry.

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Fashion for Good circularity India

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Fashion for Good

The Wild Goose: Interior-KI-Summit im Februar 2024

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18.12.2023

The Wild Goose: Interior-KI-Summit im Februar 2024

Unsere Welt ist im stetigen Wandel – und für die Möbel- und Einrichtungsbranche gibt es keine Ausnahme. Die Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 haben bereits jetzt bedeutende Veränderungen und Innovationen in unserer Branche ermöglicht, von personalisierten Produktempfehlungen bis hin zu intelligenten Fertigungsprozessen. Das Thema „Künstliche Intelligenz (KI)“ wird aller Voraussicht nach zu noch größeren Veränderungen, Innovationen und Risiken führen. Um die Herausforderungen und Chancen, die KI bietet, zu entdecken und für sich zu verifizieren, veranstaltet The Wild Goose am 21. Februar 2024 einen Interior-KI-Summit.

Unsere Welt ist im stetigen Wandel – und für die Möbel- und Einrichtungsbranche gibt es keine Ausnahme. Die Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 haben bereits jetzt bedeutende Veränderungen und Innovationen in unserer Branche ermöglicht, von personalisierten Produktempfehlungen bis hin zu intelligenten Fertigungsprozessen. Das Thema „Künstliche Intelligenz (KI)“ wird aller Voraussicht nach zu noch größeren Veränderungen, Innovationen und Risiken führen. Um die Herausforderungen und Chancen, die KI bietet, zu entdecken und für sich zu verifizieren, veranstaltet The Wild Goose am 21. Februar 2024 einen Interior-KI-Summit.

Mit Keynote-Speakern, Experten der großen Hightech-Konzerne und praxisorientierten Workshops richtet sich der Interior-KI-Summit 2024 an Unternehmen, die die Chancen der neuen Technologien wahrnehmen wollen. „Uns geht es darum, konkrete Entscheidungshilfen zu vermitteln und Unternehmen dabei zu unterstützen, Künstliche Intelligenz sinnvoll und gewinnbringend in ihre Abläufe zu integrieren“, sagt Florian Goos, Geschäftsführer des Veranstalters The Wild Goose. Praxisorientierung lautet das Stichwort, wie auch der zweite Geschäftsführer von The Wild Goose, Kirk Mangels, bekräftigt: „KI ist keine Science-Fiction, sondern zukunftsweisende Technologie, die bleiben wird. Sinnvolle Anwendungsbeispiele gibt es schon heute. Jeder Teilnehmer wird nach unserem Summit wissen, wie Geschäftsabläufe mit Hilfe von KI optimiert werden können und mit welchen Investments welcher ROI möglich ist.“

Um diese Zielsetzung zu erreichen, werden beim Summit zunächst Tech-Experten wie Microsoft die Möglichkeiten der KI-Anwendungen für das Einrichtungsbusiness von morgen vorstellen. Gleichzeitig gibt es Einschätzungen der Branchenverbände, wo KI für die Branche heute schon relevant ist und wo sie künftig Bedeutung erlangen wird. Am Nachmittag geht es dann in den Masterclasses um konkrete branchenspezifische Anwendungsbereiche: KI-getriebenes Daten- und Prozess-Management ist hier ebenso Thema wie die digitale Unterstützung von Vertrieb, Kundenbetreuung, Kommunikation und Design. „Change before you have to“, so der Titel einer der Masterclasses, der den Inhalt der Veranstaltung auf den Punkt bringt: der Einrichtungsbranche mit Know-how und Vernetzung die Möglichkeit zu geben, an einem Produktivitätsschub teilzuhaben und neue Geschäftsentwicklungen zu entdecken. Der Interior-KI-Summit wird in Kooperation mit den Branchenverbänden VDM, AMK und BVDM veranstaltet.

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The Wild Goose Summit künstliche Intelligenz Innenaussstattung

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The Wild Goose GmbH & Co. KG

Global Fashion Agenda: 2023 edition of The GFA

18.12.2023

Global Fashion Agenda: 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) released the 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor — a report to guide fashion leaders towards a net-positive fashion industry. The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication. For the first time, the report includes new data insights from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation - drawn from over 900 industry participants in 90 countries.

The GFA Monitor is an extensive resource that presents expert insights on the status of the industry, clear actions to take, and proven best practices. In a time of poly crisis when the implementation of sustainable practices is challenged, GFA is supporting the industry by consolidating an abundance of available solutions that can be applied today.

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) released the 2023 edition of The GFA Monitor — a report to guide fashion leaders towards a net-positive fashion industry. The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication. For the first time, the report includes new data insights from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation - drawn from over 900 industry participants in 90 countries.

The GFA Monitor is an extensive resource that presents expert insights on the status of the industry, clear actions to take, and proven best practices. In a time of poly crisis when the implementation of sustainable practices is challenged, GFA is supporting the industry by consolidating an abundance of available solutions that can be applied today.

The tool is grounded by the sustainability framework laid out in the Fashion CEO Agenda, featuring in-depth guidance according to the five sustainability priorities: Respectful and Secure Work Environments, Better Wage Systems, Circular Systems, Resource Stewardship, and Smart Materials Choices. Embracing additional expert knowledge from other industry organisations, each priority includes insights from GFA’s Impact Partners: Fair Labor Association, Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute, and Textile Exchange, respectively.

The 2023 publication presents new findings from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation (FITC), launched by GFA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in November 2022, which invited stakeholders from across the global value chain to share their thoughts on the performance indicators and milestones that the industry must strive to meet. The FITC indicates a very positive sentiment from participants, but action and positive impact from that action is yet to be measured. Overall, the data reveals that the majority of the 900 participants supported industry alignment on the 27 action areas proposed in the consultation and remarked that they are actively engaging with the industry to drive progress in the respective areas. The report further illuminates the level of industry ambitions per priority and the areas where more aligned action areas are needed.

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Global Fashion Agenda impact report

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Global Fashion Agenda

Hologenix: CELLIANT® as a printed coating

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18.12.2023

Hologenix: CELLIANT® as a printed coating

Hologenix has announced that its flagship product CELLIANT® infrared (IR) technology, a natural blend of IR-generating bioceramic minerals, is now more widely available from the company as a printed coating, expanding the uses of the technology and increasing the number of prospective partners. The innovation has already been named a Selection in the Fibers & Insulations Category of the ISPO Textrends Awards just last month.

Traditionally, CELLIANT has been embedded directly into fibers and yarns. However, for its print applications, CELLIANT fine mineral powder can be easily added directly onto the surface of all different fabric types. The company is particularly energized about how this expands the array of sustainable offerings that CELLIANT can be incorporated into, and is looking forward to partnering with brands to print CELLIANT on their ecofriendly fabrics. CELLIANT Print may be a cost-effective alternative to in-yarn solutions and allows for a more efficient supply chain.

Hologenix has announced that its flagship product CELLIANT® infrared (IR) technology, a natural blend of IR-generating bioceramic minerals, is now more widely available from the company as a printed coating, expanding the uses of the technology and increasing the number of prospective partners. The innovation has already been named a Selection in the Fibers & Insulations Category of the ISPO Textrends Awards just last month.

Traditionally, CELLIANT has been embedded directly into fibers and yarns. However, for its print applications, CELLIANT fine mineral powder can be easily added directly onto the surface of all different fabric types. The company is particularly energized about how this expands the array of sustainable offerings that CELLIANT can be incorporated into, and is looking forward to partnering with brands to print CELLIANT on their ecofriendly fabrics. CELLIANT Print may be a cost-effective alternative to in-yarn solutions and allows for a more efficient supply chain.

fabrics or to a new fabric to create a variety of different product applications. For brands who are seeking a smaller pattern roller for apparel, orthopedic products or other close-to-skin projects, CELLIANT Print can accommodate this. There is also a larger pattern roller for bedding and larger-scale applications. As long as the print covers 80% of the fabric’s surface, the design possibilities for the print itself are virtually endless. CELLIANT Print has undergone mechanical testing for wash tests and can be confirmed to last the useful life of the product, for 50+ washes.

By applying CELLIANT Print directly onto the fabric, brand partners are able to use CELLIANT with a higher loading of bioceramic minerals than what would otherwise be possible with an in-yarn solution. This makes it ideal for recovery and performance purposes. In fact, an example of a CELLIANT Print application on kinesiology tape, KT Tape® PRO Oxygen™ was launched in April to great success.

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Hologenix, LLC

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) and Fashion for Good promote Textile Circularity in Bangladesh

Photo: Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

18.12.2023

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange and Fashion for Good promote Textile Circularity in Bangladesh

On December 7th and 8th, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) in partnership with Fashion for Good, facilitated the “Chemical Recycling Technologies: Manufacturing Markets Gateway”, in Bangladesh. Fashion for Good, the Amsterdam based global platform for innovation, along with two disruptive technology start-ups focused on textile-to-textile chemical recycling, Circ and Infinited Fiber Company, were the key stakeholders in this initiative.

The two-day visit leveraged Bangladesh's status as a major garment production hub, exploring the potential of chemical recycling technologies to enhance environmental sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of circularity, the event aimed to spread awareness about current disruptive innovations that could transform the industry's approach to waste and resource management, setting an example for future sustainable practices. It focuses on integrating these technologies within the local manufacturing landscape, securing feedstock partnerships, and developing a value chain for recycled apparel materials.

On December 7th and 8th, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) in partnership with Fashion for Good, facilitated the “Chemical Recycling Technologies: Manufacturing Markets Gateway”, in Bangladesh. Fashion for Good, the Amsterdam based global platform for innovation, along with two disruptive technology start-ups focused on textile-to-textile chemical recycling, Circ and Infinited Fiber Company, were the key stakeholders in this initiative.

The two-day visit leveraged Bangladesh's status as a major garment production hub, exploring the potential of chemical recycling technologies to enhance environmental sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of circularity, the event aimed to spread awareness about current disruptive innovations that could transform the industry's approach to waste and resource management, setting an example for future sustainable practices. It focuses on integrating these technologies within the local manufacturing landscape, securing feedstock partnerships, and developing a value chain for recycled apparel materials.

Denim Asia Limited, Knit Asia Limited, Progress Apparels Limited, Ananta BD, Reverse Resources, and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) played pivotal roles in this initiative. Knit Asia Ltd, notably acclaimed for their commitment to sustainable practices, along with Denim Asia, associated with the sustainable brand Noize Jeans, showcased their commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes.
Progress Apparels Limited, a ready-made garment producer and part of PDS Limited demonstrated its advanced sustainable production facilities. Reverse Resources and the BGMEA hosted an intimate “Meet and Greet Networking Session”, to boost awareness about the technologies in the industry.

Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, Founder and CEO of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, emphasized the significance of this event for the wider Bangladeshi textile industry, " Bangladesh has the biggest manufacturing sector in South Asia and this tour marks a critical step towards a circular fashion ecosystem, also how can the fashion industry become more sustainable in Bangladesh. It's not just an event; it's part of a larger movement to incorporate innovative recycling, Sustainable Fashion technologies and establish global partnerships for a sustainable fashion industry."

Featuring interactive sessions, factory visits, and knowledge sharing, this initiative offered a platform for fostering collaborations between manufacturers and technology innovators.

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange and Fashion for Good are optimistic about a future where Bangladesh leads in sustainable and circular apparel manufacturing.

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Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

Supreme Kids

Foto Mani Huber

15.12.2023

Supreme Kids in München

Vom 26. bis 28. Januar 2024 verwandelt sich das MTC world of fashion, Haus 1, Ingolstädter Straße 45, wieder in eine Kinderwelt und präsentiert mit der Supreme Kids die Trends des Kindermodemarktes für den Herbst/Winter 2024/25. Von der Leitmesse für Kindermode und Accessoires am Standort München profitieren der DACH-Markt und das angrenzende Ausland.

Auch in der neuen Saison setzt die Supreme Kids auf einen ausgewogenen Mix aus neuen Labels und wiederkehrenden Marken. Dabei kombiniert die Orderplattform internationale Brands mit lokalen Brands. Big Player stehen neben kleinen Nischenmarken und machen die besondere Atmosphäre der Supreme Kids aus.

Die neue „Marketplace“-Fläche in Kooperation mit „Family Circle“, welche in die Halle 3 intergiert ist, bringt erstmals verstärkt innovative Lifestyle-Brands aus dem Kids-Segment nach München. Der Trend geht zu einem breiteren Produktportfolio, zu einer Kindererlebniswelt. So entstehen Synergien, die sowohl im stationären als auch im Online-Handel die Möglichkeit bieten, abwechslungsreiche Sortimente zusammenzustellen.

Vom 26. bis 28. Januar 2024 verwandelt sich das MTC world of fashion, Haus 1, Ingolstädter Straße 45, wieder in eine Kinderwelt und präsentiert mit der Supreme Kids die Trends des Kindermodemarktes für den Herbst/Winter 2024/25. Von der Leitmesse für Kindermode und Accessoires am Standort München profitieren der DACH-Markt und das angrenzende Ausland.

Auch in der neuen Saison setzt die Supreme Kids auf einen ausgewogenen Mix aus neuen Labels und wiederkehrenden Marken. Dabei kombiniert die Orderplattform internationale Brands mit lokalen Brands. Big Player stehen neben kleinen Nischenmarken und machen die besondere Atmosphäre der Supreme Kids aus.

Die neue „Marketplace“-Fläche in Kooperation mit „Family Circle“, welche in die Halle 3 intergiert ist, bringt erstmals verstärkt innovative Lifestyle-Brands aus dem Kids-Segment nach München. Der Trend geht zu einem breiteren Produktportfolio, zu einer Kindererlebniswelt. So entstehen Synergien, die sowohl im stationären als auch im Online-Handel die Möglichkeit bieten, abwechslungsreiche Sortimente zusammenzustellen.

Auf der neuen Concept-Fläche präsentieren sich u.a. FAB FAB STICKERS; TEN LITTLE FINGERS; TUTAONANA; WASCHIES (VOX TV Show Höhle der Löwen) und MINI RODINI mit einer Pop-Up-Fläche, die Aromacare Brand BABYDUFT aus der Schweiz oder die Marke WONDERWUZZ mit ihrem modularen Design-Spielsofa für Kinder.

Neue Labels und mehr Internationalität
Newcomer, Neuaussteller und Marken, die erstmals auf der Supreme Kids ausstellen, sind DONSJE aus den Niederlanden, TOM TAILOR, KOMM MIT ANS MEER, KLEINE FLITZER, CHASER GmbH, ROARSOME aus England, ERNST FEILER GmbH - ein deutsches Traditionsunternehmen seit 1928, WOOLRICH und viele mehr.

Die Orderplattform verzeichnet einen Zuwachs an Nischenmarken und erstmals auch Aussteller aus den USA wie SWP by Irina, aus Australien wie TUTU DU MONDE und ORZO und aus Kasachstan wie MATEMATIKA.

Darüber hinaus wird das Produktportfolio der Supreme Kids von langjährigen Ausstellern komplettiert, die die Orderplattform seit Jahren nutzen. Wieder dabei sind unter anderem GUESS, LIEWOOD, TOMMY HILFIGER, CALVIN KLEIN, LEVI’S, NICKEL und PLAYSHOES.

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Supreme Kids MTC world of fashion Kindertextilien Kinderbedarf Kinderschuhe

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The Supreme Group

15.12.2023

Italian textile machinery industry at Colombiatex 2024

At the upcoming edition of Colombiatex, that will take place in Medellin from January 23 to 25, 2024, the leading Italian manufacturers of textile machinery will be present in the common area organized by Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers.

There will be 23 companies exhibiting in the Italian pavilion. Among these, ACIMIT members companies are: Btsr, Color Service, Danti, Fadis, Flainox, Isotex, Itema, Kairos Engineering, Lgl, Lonati, Mcs, Monti-Mac, Nexia, Orox, Ratti, Reggiani Macchine, Salvadè, Santoni, Srs, Stalam, Tecnorama, Ugolini.

The Colombian textile and clothing industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. Consequently, imports of textile machinery have also increased. In 2023, Colombian imports are expected to reach 58 million euros. For the period 2024-2027, the Country’s import growth is projected to be an average of 2.2% annually, according to data compiled by ACIMIT.

At the upcoming edition of Colombiatex, that will take place in Medellin from January 23 to 25, 2024, the leading Italian manufacturers of textile machinery will be present in the common area organized by Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers.

There will be 23 companies exhibiting in the Italian pavilion. Among these, ACIMIT members companies are: Btsr, Color Service, Danti, Fadis, Flainox, Isotex, Itema, Kairos Engineering, Lgl, Lonati, Mcs, Monti-Mac, Nexia, Orox, Ratti, Reggiani Macchine, Salvadè, Santoni, Srs, Stalam, Tecnorama, Ugolini.

The Colombian textile and clothing industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. Consequently, imports of textile machinery have also increased. In 2023, Colombian imports are expected to reach 58 million euros. For the period 2024-2027, the Country’s import growth is projected to be an average of 2.2% annually, according to data compiled by ACIMIT.

Italy has long been a technological partner for Colombian textile companies that have invested in the modernization of the production process. Italian exports to Colombia in 2022 exceeded 18 million euros (a 50% increase from the previous year). In the first six months of 2023, Italian exports to Colombia reached 9 million euros.

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ACIMIT

Coloreel appoints Lucia Eklöf as VP Customer Success

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Lucia Eklöf, VP Customer Success Coloreel

15.12.2023

Coloreel appoints Lucia Eklöf as VP Customer Success

Coloreel has appointed Lucia Eklöf as Vice President of Customer Success to lead international expansion. Eklöf joins the company with a strong sales background and an in-depth understanding of international textile business dynamics.

Prior to her role at Coloreel, Eklöf managed key accounts at Coats, a global leader in thread manufacturing, where she was responsible for a large portfolio of prominent Scandinavian apparel and footwear brands and their global operations.

Lucia Eklöf’s appointment will strengthen Coloreel’s strategy of delivering collaborative partnerships and create value. She will work closely with Coloreel’s distributors, customers, and certified digitizers to help them maximize the benefits of Coloreel’s unique solutions.

Coloreel has appointed Lucia Eklöf as Vice President of Customer Success to lead international expansion. Eklöf joins the company with a strong sales background and an in-depth understanding of international textile business dynamics.

Prior to her role at Coloreel, Eklöf managed key accounts at Coats, a global leader in thread manufacturing, where she was responsible for a large portfolio of prominent Scandinavian apparel and footwear brands and their global operations.

Lucia Eklöf’s appointment will strengthen Coloreel’s strategy of delivering collaborative partnerships and create value. She will work closely with Coloreel’s distributors, customers, and certified digitizers to help them maximize the benefits of Coloreel’s unique solutions.

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Coloreel

15.12.2023

VIATT 2024 as the response to Vietnam's developing textile sector

Vietnam is the subject of increasing investment across an array of industries, with its textile sector going from strength to strength in a short space of time. To give key players from across the textile spectrum an opportunity to make their presence felt in this market, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the new fair will cover three main product sectors, namely apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments; home textiles; as well as technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology.

Vietnam is the subject of increasing investment across an array of industries, with its textile sector going from strength to strength in a short space of time. To give key players from across the textile spectrum an opportunity to make their presence felt in this market, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the new fair will cover three main product sectors, namely apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments; home textiles; as well as technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology.

In line with the industry’s anticipation, the country was identified as the ideal location for ASEAN’s new comprehensive textile platform for several key reasons. Vietnam’s pro-business policies, strategic geographical location, abundant labour force, and favourable trade agreements have contributed to its rise as a global textile manufacturing hub. Agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP); the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF); and 15 free trade agreements (FTAs) covering over 60 countries and regions, will further enable participants from across the value chain to conduct cross-border business after connecting at next year’s show. In addition, several key travel initiatives that serve international players have been implemented, including the country’s APEC Business Travel Card programme^[1], availability of e-visas to all nationalities, and visa-free travel for select countries^[2].

Exhibitors from multiple textile sub-sectors converge in February
In Vietnam’s home textile segment, rising urbanisation, emerging young consumers, and higher disposable incomes are interrelated factors driving growth^[3]. Globally, three of the top trends include recycling; utilising green fibres; and the increasing use of technical fabrics for enhanced comfort and health. At the fair, confirmed home textiles exhibitors include Hanyang Eco Tex, Hohmann GmbH, Phuong Nam Feather, and SIGMA, set to showcase their most up-to-date products, covering bedding, upholstery fabrics, curtain, and sun protection.

Utilised for automobiles, civil aviation, construction, health care, and more, Vietnam's exports of technical textiles reached USD 676.6 million for the first nine months of 2022, up 17.1% compared to the same period in 2021^[4]. This in turn bodes well for the country’s import prospects of quality machinery and equipment. Hoping to cater to domestic demand at VIATT 2024, international suppliers in this category include Julai, SIGMA, and Skwentex.

Meanwhile, apparel-related products make up the lion’s share of the country’s textile exports – according to Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS), in 2022 these numbered USD 29.1 billion. From Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi, numerous international fashion brands have a manufacturing presence, including Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, Lululemon, Nike, The North Face, Uniqlo, and many more. At next year’s fair, exhibitors such as Avery Dennison, Lenzing, Stylem Takisada-Osaka, and Texwinca, will aim to draw the attention of apparel brands and a wide range of other domestic and international buyers.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), covering the entire textile industry value chain.

^[1]‘Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Vietnam with an APEC Business Travel Card’, April 2023, Vietnam Briefing, https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/apec-business-travel-card-vietnam.html/ (Retrieved: November 2023)
^[2] ‘Vietnam Introduces E-Visa for All Nationalities from August 15, 2023’, August 2023, Vietnam Briefing, https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-introduces-e-visa-for-all-nationalities-from-august-15-2023.html/ (Retrieved: November 2023)
^[3]‘Vietnam Home Textile Market Size & Share Analysis’, 2023, Mordor Intelligence, https://shorturl.at/wQVWZ (Retrieved: November 2023)
^[4]‘Vietnam's technical fabric exports continue to be positive’, October 2022, Web Portal of Supporting Industry of Vietnam, https://shorturl.at/lmnvX (Retrieved: November 2023)

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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

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15.12.2023

Archroma unveils SuperSystems+ at ChromaTexChem 2023

Archroma is bringing its most impactful planet-conscious innovations, including SuperSystems+, to ChromaTexChem 2023 in Mumbai from December 19-20.

Super Systems+ is a new set of end-to-end systems that combine processing solutions and intelligent effects for the entire textile processing workflow, from sizing to finishing. Developed for different end-use segments – from blue and colored denim to performance athletic wear, bottom weights, towels and sheeting – Super Systems+ aims to empower fashion and textile brands and mills to add value to their products while they deliver measurable environmental impact and enhance production efficiency.

Archroma is bringing its most impactful planet-conscious innovations, including SuperSystems+, to ChromaTexChem 2023 in Mumbai from December 19-20.

Super Systems+ is a new set of end-to-end systems that combine processing solutions and intelligent effects for the entire textile processing workflow, from sizing to finishing. Developed for different end-use segments – from blue and colored denim to performance athletic wear, bottom weights, towels and sheeting – Super Systems+ aims to empower fashion and textile brands and mills to add value to their products while they deliver measurable environmental impact and enhance production efficiency.

Super Systems+ leverages the industry’s broadest product portfolio and authentic evidence-based data to support informed decision making. It is supported by The SafeEdge by Archroma, an online portal that gives Archroma customers and brands real-time access to product-related regulatory and compliance certifications and information, as well as the Archroma ONE WAY Impact Calculator, a process simulation and calculation tool designed and used by our textile processing experts to provide our customers and partners with an accurate estimate of the process costs, resource utilization, effluent discharge quality, and CO₂ emissions of the existing production process and of the newly evaluated system. These help them to select solutions that meet their performance requirements and deliver against significant sustainability targets.

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Archroma

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Bild von Mohamed Hassan auf Pixabay

15.12.2023

Südwesttextil fordert mehr Bürokratieentlastung

Auf der Agenda des Bundestags steht vor Weihnachten noch das Bürokratieentlastungsgesetzes BEG IV, zu dem nach einem Kabinettsbeschluss bereits ein Eckpunktepapier vorliegt. Darin ist auch eine längst überfällige Änderung zum Nachweisgesetz vorgesehen. In seiner Position fordert der Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband Südwesttextil die Beseitigung bürokratischer Hürden u. a. bei der Arbeitsvertragsgestaltung, insbesondere dass die Textform die Schriftform ersetzt.

Zuletzt bedeutete die Anpassung des Nachweisgesetzes mit Wirkung zum 01. August 2022 einen Rückschritt für die erhoffte Vereinfachung und Digitalisierung der Arbeitsvertragsgestaltung. Es verpflichtete Arbeitgeber zur schriftlichen Niederlegung der wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen. Der Arbeitsvertrag muss wieder ausgedruckt, unterschrieben und dem Mitarbeiter in Papierform ausgehändigt werden. Lange Zustellzeiten und hoher Aufwand bspw. bei Niederlassungen im Ausland sind in Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels eine untragbare Situation.

Auf der Agenda des Bundestags steht vor Weihnachten noch das Bürokratieentlastungsgesetzes BEG IV, zu dem nach einem Kabinettsbeschluss bereits ein Eckpunktepapier vorliegt. Darin ist auch eine längst überfällige Änderung zum Nachweisgesetz vorgesehen. In seiner Position fordert der Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband Südwesttextil die Beseitigung bürokratischer Hürden u. a. bei der Arbeitsvertragsgestaltung, insbesondere dass die Textform die Schriftform ersetzt.

Zuletzt bedeutete die Anpassung des Nachweisgesetzes mit Wirkung zum 01. August 2022 einen Rückschritt für die erhoffte Vereinfachung und Digitalisierung der Arbeitsvertragsgestaltung. Es verpflichtete Arbeitgeber zur schriftlichen Niederlegung der wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen. Der Arbeitsvertrag muss wieder ausgedruckt, unterschrieben und dem Mitarbeiter in Papierform ausgehändigt werden. Lange Zustellzeiten und hoher Aufwand bspw. bei Niederlassungen im Ausland sind in Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels eine untragbare Situation.

Im Eckpunktepapier zum Bürokratieentlastungsgesetzes BEG IV ist nunmehr vorgesehen, die Schriftform durch die digitale Form zu ersetzen. Der Wirtschafts- und Arbeitgeberverband begrüßt den zeitgemäßen Schritt, bewertet die Bürokratieentlastung aber als noch nicht weitgehend genug. Im Ergebnis bedeute die Neuregelung keinen signifikanten praktischen Vorteil, da an die elektronische Signatur komplexe technische Anforderungen gestellt würden. Der Aufwand werde durch den Wegfall der postalischen Versendung zwar reduziert, Potenzial für eine echte Vereinfachung des Prozesses biete aber nur die Textform, die im Geschäftsverkehr heutzutage absolut üblich und anerkannt ist. Südwesttextil fordert daher, dass das Eckpunktepapier und der spätere Referentenentwurf dahingehend angepasst werden, dass die Textform ebenfalls zulässig ist, da diese einen signifikanten Bürokratieabbau bedeuten würde.

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

15.12.2023

National Defense Authorization Act: Boosting U.S. Textile Industry

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, commended Congress for passing the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that will help preserve the Berry Amendment supply chain and direct the Department of Defense to expand its procurement of domestically-made textile goods for military use.

“We applaud the House and Senate for getting NDAA across the finish line and are pleased the legislation will now go to President Biden for his signature,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “NCTO sincerely thanks Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) for sponsoring language expressing concern about offshoring textile manufacturing and highlighting the need for the DOD and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to procure more domestically-produced textile goods for military use. The language also requires the DOD to report on the feasibility of requiring American-made home textile goods to be used on military installations.”

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, commended Congress for passing the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that will help preserve the Berry Amendment supply chain and direct the Department of Defense to expand its procurement of domestically-made textile goods for military use.

“We applaud the House and Senate for getting NDAA across the finish line and are pleased the legislation will now go to President Biden for his signature,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “NCTO sincerely thanks Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) for sponsoring language expressing concern about offshoring textile manufacturing and highlighting the need for the DOD and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to procure more domestically-produced textile goods for military use. The language also requires the DOD to report on the feasibility of requiring American-made home textile goods to be used on military installations.”

“We also want to thank Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) who sponsored language expressing concern about economic factors impacting the capacity of the U.S. textile industry to meet DOD requirements and calling on the agency to assess labor shortages, contract forecasting and lack of investment in manufacturing capabilities and report back to Congress.”

Finally, this NDAA report language calls for DOD to report to Congress its assessment of the textile industry as it relates to labor shortages, contract forecasting and lack of investment in manufacturing capabilities.

“The domestic textile industry and supply chain are vital to the warm industrial base for the production of critical items that contribute to our nation’s health and safety. It is imperative that Congress and the administration continue to support this industry—a key contributor to our national defense that supplies over 8,000 products a year to our men and women in uniform—through expanded government procurement of American-made items. The NDAA is critical to supporting this manufacturing base,” Glas said.

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NCTO National Defense Authorization Act military fabrics

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National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

15.12.2023

Adidas: New Executive Board member for Global Human Resources

The Supervisory Board of adidas AG has appointed Michelle Robertson (48) as Executive Board member, responsible for Global Human Resources, People and Culture, effective January 1st, 2024. Michelle Robertson, a British national, has been with adidas and previously Reebok in different HR roles for more than 18 years. Since July 2023 she has already been leading Global Human Resources at adidas on an interim basis reporting to CEO Bjørn Gulden.

As of January 1, 2024, the company’s Executive Board will consist of Bjørn Gulden (Chief Executive Officer and Global Brands), Arthur Hoeld (Global Sales), Harm Ohlmeyer (Chief Financial Officer), Michelle Robertson (Global Human Resources, People and Culture) and Martin Shankland (Global Operations).

The Supervisory Board of adidas AG has appointed Michelle Robertson (48) as Executive Board member, responsible for Global Human Resources, People and Culture, effective January 1st, 2024. Michelle Robertson, a British national, has been with adidas and previously Reebok in different HR roles for more than 18 years. Since July 2023 she has already been leading Global Human Resources at adidas on an interim basis reporting to CEO Bjørn Gulden.

As of January 1, 2024, the company’s Executive Board will consist of Bjørn Gulden (Chief Executive Officer and Global Brands), Arthur Hoeld (Global Sales), Harm Ohlmeyer (Chief Financial Officer), Michelle Robertson (Global Human Resources, People and Culture) and Martin Shankland (Global Operations).

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adidas AG