I n 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association endeavours to provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain. The existing guidelines of the OEKO-TEX product portfolio were updated on January 2, 2018. The new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2018 for all certification systems and other services, following a three-month transition period. OEKO-TEX presents the new product regulations in detail to interested companies during a webinar on January 30, 2018 at 12:00 noon (EST, UTC-5). Participation is free. One can register at www.oeko-tex.com/webinar-updates-2018.
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B&R is a technology leader in industrial automation, and Innovation Day serves as a platform for launching innovative solutions in India. This helps machine builders to cost-effectively adopt new technologies, be globally competent and ready for the future.
I nnovation, sustainability, fabrics of the future, reshoring, and the impact of Brexit on the fashion supply chain are just a few of the topics set to be discussed by experts and industry leaders within the Origin section of Pure London, the UK’s only fashion and sourcing trade show linking manufacturers, fabric suppliers, designers, logistics, brands and retailers.
M atthew Miller and Bodice – from the British Isles and India – were announced the winners of the menswear and womenswear 2017-2018 International Woolmark Prize, presented at a special event during Pitti Uomo at Stazione Leopolda in Florence. In addition, the USA’s DYNE was announced the winner of the inaugural Innovation Award.
Indo Count Industries Limited, one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of bed linen and home textiles in India, has won the prestigious gold trophy for the “highest exports of cotton made-ups (bed linen/bed sheets/quilts)†for the year 2016-2017. Having won Bronze and Silver trophy in the past, this is the first time that Indo Count has been awarded with Gold Trophy.
FICCI, Uttar Pradesh State Council has welcomed the draft textile policy of the Yogi Adityanath government. Chairman L K Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chairman SK Khandelia attended the meeting called by the Chief Minister, to discuss the draft textile policy for the State.
SSM showed two new product launches for the first time at the ShanghaiTex 2017. The PWX-CTM, for cone-to-muff, and the PWX-MTC, for muff-to-cone winding, generated large interest. SSM was very pleased by the high response on their shared booths.