Veranstaltungskalender 2016

27.09.–29.09. Nürnberg FachPack – Europäische Fachmesse für Verpackung, Technik, Veredlung und Logistik www.fachpack.de 07.10.–08.10. Berlin Jahrestagung von VPM / APV Darmstadt / APV Dresden www.papierfachverband.de

ITMA Asia + CITME: Automation push by China’s textile industry

China's economy is the world's second biggest, and its headline annual economic growth numbers are important to the rest of the world. Last year, it grew by 6.9 %, marking its slowest growth in a quarter of a century. Its textile and garment expor

Lenzing

Tencel enabling ‘circular economy’

The producer of cellulosic fibers, Lenzing AG, Lenzing/Austria, is launching a new Tencel lyocell fiber made from cotton waste fabrics to drive ‘circular economy’ solutions in the textile industry. The new generation of lyocell fibers will combine co

Teijin

Stable sales and higher income

In the fiscal year 2015 ended March 31, 2016, Teijin Ltd., Tokyo, increased its sales by 0.6 % to ¥ 790.7 billion (US$ 7.27 billion) and its operating income by 71.7 % to ¥ 67.1 billion ($ 617 million). Sales of the Advanced Fibers and Composites bus

World cotton production set to increase while consumption remains stable

In 2015/16, world cotton production fell by 17 % to 21.7 million tons, the lowest volume since 2003/04. Low international cotton prices at planting time led to a 9 % contraction in area. However, while area is expected to contract by 1 % to 31 millio

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World cotton production and consumption (million tons)

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RadiciGroup

2015 sales of € 1 billion

The manufacturer of synthetic fibers and yarns RadiciGroup, Bergamo/Italy, in 2015 recorded consolidated sales of € 1.01 billion, slightly less (-1.37 %) than in 2014. Sales volume increased by 3 %, as did gross operating margin, which was € 103 mill

Textile Exchange

Responsible Wool Standard

The global non-profit organization for a more sustainable textile industry, Textile Exchange, O'Donnell, TX/USA, has released the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), an independent, voluntary standard. On farms, the certification ensures that sheep are

Hemp – first natural fiber with sustainability certificate

The use of natural fibers in bio-composite materials in lightweight construction for automotive interiors and as insulating materials in construction offers environmental benefits. So far, however, there was no natural fiber with a sustainability cer

DSM Dyneema

Lowest carbon footprint from cradle-to-grave

The producer of high-performance fibers, DSM Dyneema BV, Urmond/Netherlands, has set corporate sustainability goals to further reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 %, energy consumption by 20 % and water use by 15 %, all by 2020. The company already