TexSPACE Today

TexSPACE Today: November 2024 Issue is Out Now. This month’s feature article explores how Intelligent Precision Systems are reshaping the Textile & Apparel (T&A) manufacturing landscape, driving precision, efficiency, and sustainability. 🔍 Highlights from this issue: Sustainable Supply Chains 🔹Cascale & Open Supply Hub collaborate to advance sustainability and transparency in global supply chains. 🔹Avery Dennison’s Optica launch enables enhanced traceability in apparel production. Green Innovation 🔹TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. introduces BIOFRONT® PLA, a biodegradable resin set to revolutionize materials. 🔹PUMA Group & partners unveil the world’s first 100% biorecycled “fibre-to-fibre” garment, paving the way for closed-loop production. 🔹Faircraft secures $15.8M to scale lab-grown leather, spotlighting innovation in sustainable materials. Circular Fashion 🔹eBay expands its Circular Fashion Fund and launches an innovator award to promote reuse and recycling. 🔹Zara launches its U.S. ‘Pre-owned’ program, reinforcing its commitment to circularity. 🔹Paradise Textiles debuts garments made with Kintra Fibers’ bio-synthetic fibers for reduced environmental impact. Cutting-Edge Research and Technology 🔹The University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) develops nanofiber treatment for psoriasis, blending science with textiles. 🔹Heriot-Watt University introduces the world’s first microplastic grading system, addressing pollution challenges in fashion. 🔹Robotics and digital hybrid systems like M&R Printing Equipment’s DS-4000™ are optimizing textile printing efficiency. Global Collaboration and Events 🔹EDANA, the voice of nonwovens’s Sustainability Forum 2024 highlights pathways for a greener nonwovens industry. 🔹ISPO Munich 2024 celebrates sports innovation, featuring cutting-edge textiles and technologies. 🔹TexCare 2024 showcases advancements in textile care technology. 📖 Plus, much more on EU deforestation laws, energy management best practices, and groundbreaking materials research. 📕 Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/gS7sKccS #TexSPACE #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularFashion #Textiles #GreenTech

Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and TextileGenesis ™, a subsidiary of the Lectra Group, have announced a renewed partnership to enhance the traceability of Cotton made in Africa® (#CmiA) verified fibers. This collaboration, leveraging TextileGenesis’ advanced #Fibercoins™ technology, reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to #transparency, #sustainability, and ethical cotton production. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gABepVEh

Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, has announced plans to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China as a cornerstone of his policy agenda upon taking office on January 20, 2025. In a statement, Trump declared that a 25% #tariff would apply to all imports from #Mexico and #Canada, while goods from #China would face an additional 10% tariff, on top of existing duties, unless those nations address issues related to illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and fentanyl production. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g74VSF_t

Faircraft, a Paris-based pioneer in lab-grown leather, has raised $15.8 million to revolutionize the leather goods industry with sustainable innovations. Backed by notable global investors such as Kindred Ventures, CapHorn, and Entrepreneur First, this funding will bolster Faircraft’s team expansion, accelerate operations, and meet increasing market demand for eco-friendly materials. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNM3ueBi

Smart manufacturing technologies are transforming the textile and apparel industries by improving product #precision, operational #efficiency, and #sustainability. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting cutting-edge solutions like #artificialintelligence (AI), #robotics, Internet of Things (#IoT), and advanced #data analytics. These technologies enhance product #quality, reduce waste, and enable customized #production, aligning with consumer demands for fast fashion and sustainable practices. We're trying to explore actual technologies deployed by manufacturers that exemplify these advancements. https://lnkd.in/gxdnCi53

As the apparel industry strives for #sustainability and #cost efficiency, #Energy Management has emerged as a critical focus area. With rising energy costs and increasing environmental regulations, adopting best practices in energy management is essential for manufacturers aiming to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. Here's top 10 energy management best practices for garment manufacturers : https://lnkd.in/gs9AwFjj

Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is under investigation by the European Union for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform. The European Commission announced the probe five months after designating Temu as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which imposes strict obligations on tech platforms to ensure user #safety and #transparency. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4M9UQgu

From December 3 to 5, 2024, the Munich Exhibition Center will transform into the epicenter of the global sports industry as it hosts ISPO Munich 2024, the world’s largest sports business event. Recognized for its influence and innovation, the trade show is more than an exhibition—it is a hub where ideas are born, trends are set, and connections are forged to shape the future of sports and business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grf36nku

Circulose, previously known as #Renewcell has announced two high-profile leadership appointments as it looks to regain its footing following a recent bankruptcy. Former H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson will chair the board, while McKinsey & Company partner Jonatan Janmark has been named CEO, effective December 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGVd-dcj

EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation and AMITH - Association Marocaine des Industries du Textile et de l'Habillement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the European and Moroccan textile sectors. This collaboration was formalized during the 21st Maroc in Mode (MIM 2024) event in Casablanca, underscoring both organizations’ commitment to advancing sustainability, circularity, and competitiveness within the industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5mh3Nhf