PARIS — December 11, 2023 — As a supplier of technology solutions accelerating the transition of fashion, furniture and automotive companies to Industry 4.0, Lectra announces the launch of its Observatory to mark its 50th anniversary. The Observatory will focus on innovations and changes in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets, to help these sectors stay informed and adapt to new opportunities. The Lectra Observatory’s first white paper on the advent of Industry 4.0 is already available online.
The Observatory should fuel and enrich collective reflection.
Lectra, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is a strategic partner to companies in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries. The Group supplies them with software, equipment particularly for cutting fabric and leather, data management solutions, and associated services.
“Our role is to support our customers’ digital transformation by helping them to benefit from new opportunities for growth, contributing to their success, through our industrial intelligence solutions,” explained Maria Modroño, chief marketing & communications officer, Lectra.
“As the pace of technological innovation accelerates and integration of CSR into our business strategies becomes essential, we and our customers need more than ever to identify and decipher — or even anticipate — current and future changes. We need a variety of perspectives on the underlying trends that are impacting our activities and our value creation models. The creation of the Lectra Observatory reflects our desire to contribute to this very necessary collective reflection,” she says.
The Lectra Observatory’s work will focus as a priority on technological and industrial innovations, as well as on the economic, social and environmental transformation of the fashion, furniture and automotive markets. The work will be done in interaction with external experts, prioritizing an international approach. It will be made available free of charge to everyone, to encourage discussion and the emergence of new collaboration opportunities.
Publication of a first white paper on the impact of Industry 4.0
The first white paper of the Lectra Observatory is already available online. Entitled The rise of Industry 4.0 boosts manufacturing efficiency, it is the result of several months of work and discussions with different experts. In it, the companies Porsche Consulting, Tesca, Leisure Creations and Valerius Texteis share their vision of the major changes enabled by Industry 4.0 in their sectors.
Their viewpoints are complemented by those of a number of European and American experts: Dorothée Kohler and Jean-Daniel Weisz of French consultancy firm Kohler Consulting & Coaching; Marco Taisch, Professor at the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) and President of the MADE in Italy Industry 4.0 skills center, and the American Jake Hall, creator of video podcast The Manufacturing Millennial.
“We’re delighted to present the first publication by our Observatory with this white paper. It provides a survey of the adoption of Industry 4.0 across the world and emphasizes its ability to connect all stakeholders in the product value chain, while also looking at the challenges still to be met by companies to optimize the opportunities opened up by the 4th great industrial revolution,” explains Maria Modroño.
For more information about the Lectra Observatory and the white paper, click visit: https://www.lectra.com/en/about-us/discover-lectra/industry-40/the-observatory-of-innovation-and-transformation
LAMESA, Texas — December 12, 2023 — With 394 participating brands and retailers, and 52 suppliers and manufacturers, Textile Exchange’s Materials Benchmark is the largest peer-to-peer comparison initiative in the fashion, textile, and apparel industry.
By providing a standardized framework for companies to fill in, the program creates consistency in their sustainability reporting at the materials level. It tracks the uptake of preferred fibers and raw materials, and how companies are addressing areas like circularity, biodiversity, land, freshwater, and forests.
The results capture trends in the data from participants, helping to create a better understanding of the state of the sector and the solutions needed. This year, we are sharing the key trends in two parallel reports. The first covers brands and retailers, and the second looks at suppliers and manufacturers.
Key trends for brands and retailers
Participants are scaling their sustainability strategies for raw materials.
The majority of participants (95 percent) have incorporated a raw materials sustainability strategy and/or ad-hoc activities into their business operations.
Brands are starting to address climate impacts through goal setting and risk assessment.
Although measuring climate and nature impacts is still a relatively new area for some companies, participants are defining goals (64 percent of participants have set science-based targets for climate) and assessing the associated risks.
Sustainability programs and standards represent accessible solutions, but there is more to do.
There is room for progress and improvement when it comes to transitioning key materials to preferred sources. For materials where preferred options prevail — such as cotton and mohair — sustainability programs, initiatives, and certifications are the most used solutions to facilitate the shift.
Further progress is needed in the transition to a more circular economy.
50 percent of participants reported taking action to decouple value creation from the extraction of new raw materials. This primarily included extending the lifespan of existing products and materials through service-based business models and using post-consumer recycled textiles. Additional efforts are needed to make these business models profitable, embed circular practices in the product design phase, and develop new solutions to collect and sort pre- and post-consumer waste.
Further visibility to the countries where fibers and raw materials are produced is a must.
Traceability to the raw materials level is relatively low, with 80 percent of participants not knowing the origin of their raw materials. Improving visibility to country of origin will be foundational to managing risks and identifying opportunities for impact reduction. It will also soon be a more common requirement within various reporting and disclosure frameworks.
Key trends for suppliers and manufacturers
Suppliers are setting strategies for materials sustainability, with risk assessments needed next.
Companies are setting strategies, building internal capacity, and working closely with stakeholders. However, almost half of the participants do not yet conduct risk assessments related to raw materials.
Measuring impacts is a relatively new area for participants.
Only 25 of 52 participants filled in this section of the survey. Some are measuring their impacts on climate and nature through greenhouse gas calculations and life cycle assessments (LCAs). However, further progress can be made to address these impacts, particularly through the adoption of sustainable sourcing practices and restrictions.
Participants are using more preferred materials but need to focus on key fiber types.
Preferred raw materials account for 52 percent of all raw materials reported by suppliers and manufacturers. Another 5 percent comes from recycled sources, leaving the percentage of conventional materials used at 43 percent. However, for some of the most common fiber types — such as cotton and polyester — conventional practices still prevail. In contrast, materials that are reported in smaller volumes such as cashmere, flax, and hemp mostly come from preferred sources.
There is untapped potential for suppliers to become leaders in circular solutions.
Suppliers and manufacturers are making progress in establishing circularity strategies. The primary focus appears to be recycling post-consumer waste, but there is a wealth of unexplored potential to further develop and expand efforts in terms of circularity.
BERGAMO, Italy — December 12, 2023 — It is called RadiciGroup AutoInsight and it is the new RadiciGroup tool for navigating the car in 3D mode, with particular attention to the numerous components made from the Group’s safe, innovative and sustainable materials.
RadiciGroup is a key player in the automotive sector, with a global presence close to the most important OEMs, serving a fast-moving market.
The Group’s offering is wide: from engineering polymers for high-performance components to synthetic fibres and nonwovens for textile coverings, with particular attention to vehicle safety.
Thanks to this new intuitive tool, all users can have a clear and immediate map of the main applications of RadiciGroup products in the car, with particular emphasis in this first phase on e-mobility. RadiciGroup specialists and the developers of the tool (TXT Group XR Line of business) are already working on its further advancement, to make it even more complete in terms of products, solutions and applications.
The tool can be used from PC, tablet and mobile: it allows you to have a description of the materials at a glance, to save your favorite products, to download the relevant product sheets. It is a cutting-edge digital tool suitable for every visitor profile because it allows “free” levels of in-depth analysis depending on everyone’s interests and skills.
Dr. Hendra, senior lecturer At The Politeknik STTT
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Datatex recently shared an interview with Dr. Hendra, a senior lecturer at Politeknik STTT Bandung in Indonesia.
Datatex: Dear Dr. Hendra, can you please tell us something about your college? What are the characteristics of the Politeknik STTT Bandung, and what importance does it have in the training of new professionals in the sector? How many students do you have and what courses are there?
Dr. Hendra: Politeknik STTT Bandung is one of the Textile College under the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia; has turned 100 years since the Dutch government established The Textile Inrichting Bandung in 1922 to foster the textile industry, prepare textile experts, and develop weaving techniques and equipment.
The Politeknik STTT Bandung has matured as a carrier of Higher Education and a Center of Excellence in textile science and technology. The fashion sector, a market commodity with extraordinary demand, also reinforces this.
To support the mandate to produce quality human resources for the textile industry, the Politeknik STTT Bandung is increasing its capacity by updating testing machines and equipment with the latest technology to comply with the standard equipment used in the industry, in addition, to improving the quality of teaching human resources, increasing cooperation with institutions at home and abroad, increasing access to research and synergizing with the Center for Textiles as a research center for textiles and related Textile industries.
The Politeknik STTT In Bandung, Indonesia
The Politeknik STTT Bandung has established a digital satellite that is a showcase for Industry 4.0 in the textile sector and a research center for developing Industry 4.0, exceptionally functional textiles. Furthermore, it will become a center for textile education and industrial cooperation 4.0. The Politeknik STTT Bandung digital satellite has five pillars: showcase, capability, ecosystem, delivery, and technology utilization. The 4.0 technology implemented includes digital SOP, augmented for maintenance, real-time critical parameters, IOT & digital twin, OEE dashboard, shop floor management, digital input pass/fail, QR code & operator traceability, as well as a virtual reality tour that integrated with the machine -machines in knitting integration innovative laboratory and dyeing finishing integration creative laboratory. In the last five years, we have succeeded in developing education in a vertical direction by establishing an Applied Masters program in 2018 supported by the construction of an Applied Masters building that has adequate research facilities.
The Politeknik STTT Bandung has an Undergraduate Diploma IV (Vocational) and a Postgraduate Program. In the undergraduate program, there are three majors: textile engineering, textile chemistry, and garment, as well as fashion design concentration. Each department has a capacity of 100 students; meanwhile, for postgraduate programs majoring in textile engineering and apparel, there are 15 students for each batch.
Datatex: Indonesia is today a very attractive country for industrial investments and has a booming textile sector, with new capital arriving from all over the world. What are the strengths of Indonesian textiles and the characteristics at the basis of this growth process?
Dr. Hendra: Indonesia is the leading country in the Southeast Asia region which is the country with the most significant economic power in the ASEAN region, with a population of around 270 million people. The domestic market for textile products is an essential driver of economic growth. The textile and apparel industry is an industry that plays a crucial role besides the oil and natural gas, mining, footwear, rubber, and chemical industries. Indonesia also controls the global market with exports of textiles and apparel, with a value of more than 13 billion USD in 2021.
Indonesia has strength in supplying raw materials because the textile industry in Indonesia has a complete textile and apparel industry network from upstream to downstream. PT South Pacific Viscose expanded production capacity by 130 million US dollars. The multi-effect is that Indonesia will become the largest rayon fiber producer in the world. In addition, a polyester fiber producer, namely PT Indorama Polyester Industries, also added an investment of US$800 million, making it the largest polyester producer. This condition will indeed chain effect the downstream TPT industry, such as yarn, fabric, and apparel (garment) that makes Indonesia’s strength in the supply of textile raw materials so that it does not have a dependence on imports.
Another strength of Indonesia is its demographic. Indonesia is entering an era of demographic bonus, where the productive age population is more than the non-productive age. Based on data from the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indonesia’s population will reach 275.36 million in June 2022. Of this number, 190.83 million people (69.3%) of Indonesia’s population are in the productive age category (15-64 years). There are also 84.53 million people (30.7%) of the population who are in the non-productive age category.In detail, as many as 67.16 million people (24.39%) of the population are not yet productive (0-14 years), and as many as 17.38 million people (6.31%) are in the non-productive age group (65 years and over).With the composition of the population mentioned above, the dependency ratio is 44.3%. These results are obtained from the total population of unproductive age divided by the number of productive population. The dependency rate is 44.3%, meaning that every 100 people of productive age bear as many as 44-45 people of productive age.
Another strength of Indonesia is “Omnibus Law.” It aims to attract investment, create new jobs, and stimulate the economy by, among other things, simplifying the licensing process and harmonizing various laws and regulations, and making policy decisions faster for the central government to respond to global or other changes or challenges. The Omnibus Law has amended over 75 current laws and will require the central government to issue more than 30 government regulations and other implementing regulations within three months.
Datatex: As an expert in the textile world, how do you read the complex global evolution that the sector has gone through in recent years, amidst Covid, international geopolitical difficulties, increased logistics and transport costs, global supply chain crises but also new great opportunities in terms of technological innovation, Artificial Intelligence and solutions to minimize the environmental impact and increase sustainability along the entire supply chain? How do you see the current situation in the sector and which kind of evolution do you see for the future?
Dr. Hendra: Lately, the world has faced a very complex situation, a previously unforeseen problem. Starting from the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced physical interaction to be limited, the US and China trade war followed by the Russia and Ukraine war. Of course, the above matters have impacted complex problem such as; logistical delays, sharp increases in transportation costs, and disruption of global supply chains. At that time, the world seemed unprepared to face such a situation. However, humans will always be required to answer every challenge their face with intelligence given by God. When the physically human interaction must be limited due to Covid 19, digital platforms have sprung up, such as Zoom meetings, Google Meet, and others, so that even though they are not face-to-face, activities such as meetings, discussions, and teaching can still be carried out. On the other hand, difficulties have given new technological innovations that help humans in carrying out their duties. The development of robotics and artificial intelligence was born to reduce the role of humans in the industry so that conventional human intervention was reduced.
On the other hand, this situation is unfavorable because it forces people to lose their jobs due to being replaced by machines and artificial intelligence. The textile industry is currently labor-intensive and absorbs many workers compared to other sectors. In the future, with increased efficiency, quality, and product consistency, inevitably, the textile industry must start adopting a fully automated robotic system, utilizing artificial intelligence so that competitiveness will increase.
Datatex: As a senior lecturer in the textile field, what do you recommend to those who want to work in the textile world and to young people who intend to approach this sector?
Dr. Hendra: As an academic in the field of textiles, I am sure this field still has a bright future. Textile is a primary human need besides food and housing; as a primary need, the market for textiles will continue as long as humans have civilization, meaning that the demand for textile products will always exist. Textiles, of course, are not only clothes. Textiles have penetrated other fields, such as health, sports, agriculture, etc. For the younger generation interested in the textile sector, there is no need to hesitate to continue to have a career in this field because textiles is not a sunset industry. Still, textiles will continue to develop in broader applications requiring innovations through energy intervention research made by young people.
December 12, 2023
Editor’s Note: Interview was conducted by Datatex AG and edited by Luigi Torriani and Marija Dukic
FÜRTH, Germany — December 12, 2023 — At the German Design Award 2023, the automotive front panel from LEONHARD KURZ was awarded a ‘Special Mention for Front Design.’ The innovative component successfully celebrated its premiere at the IAA Mobility event in Munich in September 2023 and later also impressed the trade audience at FAKUMA in Friedrichshafen. KURZ received the award in the category ‘Excellent Product Design – Automotive Parts and Accessories.’ Rainer Süßmann, Executive Senior Vice President of Business Area Plastic Decoration, explains: “The German Design Award enjoys an excellent international reputation. We are delighted to receive this award, as it underlines the fact that our decorative and functional surfaces are in tune with the times. We are proud that we are actively shaping change in the automotive industry through future-driven, sustainable production technologies.”
IMD technology: Design and functionality for the vehicles of tomorrow
The increasingly important topics of electromobility, autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and sustainable mobility are also changing the requirements for new vehicle components. The cutting-edge technology of self-driving cars is primarily hidden behind innovatively decorated front components, which are increasingly becoming the central brand element of a vehicle. This is precisely the aim of the design concept from finishing specialist KURZ. Despite impressive dimensions (W x H x D: 1,130 x 290 x 160 mm), the front panel is manufactured and finished using the most advanced In-Mold Decoration (IMD) in just one single work step. The smooth, connected surface is radar/LiDAR permeable and therefore perfectly suitable for the vehicles of tomorrow.
The front panel from Fürth also illustrates the diverse design possibilities of IMD technology in combination with hybrid technologies such as laser ablation (laser removal of coating areas), hot stamping, or digital printing. In this example, the component is made translucent by laser engraving – lettering and logos then create unmistakable brand statements. Backlighting effects are not only used for customization but also for communication with other road users. In addition to many decoration options such as day-night designs, different colors and animations for actions such as flashing, braking, or loading can also be implemented. The front end is recyclable as a complete component and is made from a polycarbonate base.
On request, the front cover can be equipped with an extremely resistant, self-healing DECOPUR® surface. In combination with a crystalline high-gloss finish, this creates an extremely resistant surface with fantastic depth effects that perfectly accentuate the decorations underneath. This demonstrator component was implemented as part of a development project with the company Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (SMP). Interested parties can find further information about the front panel on the KURZ website.
Renowned design competition
The German Design Award recognizes innovative products and projects from various fields of design, including product and communication design, architecture, and interior design. The jury consists of experts from various design fields who evaluate the submissions according to criteria such as design quality, degree of innovation, functionality, and sustainability. The award is intended to highlight the importance of design for the economy and to recognize innovative and high-quality design achievements. The German Design Award was initiated by the German Design Council, an independent and international foundation dedicated to promoting design and brand values.
ZÜRICH, Switzerland — December 12, 2023 — Violar S.A. is of the oldest and largest cotton ginners and merchants in Greece and an ICA member since 2000. Its cotton is exported to more than 10 countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Christian Schindler, director general of ITMF, stated: “Welcoming Violar as a Corporate Member is an important step to further strengthen the representation of the cotton fiber industry within ITMF. The strength of ITMF is to involve all segments of the textile value chain from producers of fibers to those of finished products like apparel and home textiles and everything in between including textile machinery producers. Additional expertise from the cotton industry is most welcome in ITMF. We are convinced that this step will be mutually beneficial.”
Markou Vasileios, president of Violar S.A., pointed out that “The decision of joining ITMF is built on the belief of expanding our partnerships and our synergies through out the whole textile chain. We look forward to contribute and to receive insights as future evolution is a challenge, and can only be addressed through interaction.”
Posted: December 12, 2023
Source: The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)
BALTIMORE — December 12, 2023 — Following years of research in its innovation lab, earlier this year Under Armour announced a breakthrough fiber-shed test method to help address the invisible, but daunting sustainability threat microfibers and microplastics pose to society and the planet. Now, the brand has teamed up with James Heal, a precision testing solutions supplier, to bring its award-winning test method to life.
Over the past eight months, the partners have developed and optimized fiber-shed test kits for industry use that employ Under Armour’s simplified, repeatable method. The resulting test kits are now available for purchase from James Heal. As part of the partnership, the companies are receiving continued support and technical guidance from testing service provider Hohenstein — an internationally recognized and acclaimed testing, research, and certification leader with roots in the textile sector.
As synthetic and natural fabrics are produced, worn, and cleaned, they shed fibers at varying rates. By increasing access to their simplified fiber-shed testing method, the companies hope to make it easier for industry players to understand their own contribution to the microfiber issue.
“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 to entry. Thanks to our partners at James Heal, we are excited to make our innovative test method widely available as we address our own environmental impact.”
In addition to making the test method publicly available, Under Armour has provided complimentary test kits to high-volume textile mills in its global supply chain to encourage early intervention within its indirect scope.
“Sustainability is a team sport, and we are thrilled to make this innovative measurement alternative widely available to the industry as we leverage it across our own brand,” said Michael Levine, vice president & chief sustainability officer for Under Armour. “Under Armour’s sustainability ambitions reflect our belief that what lies under our products matters. As we progress toward our goal for 75 percent of products to be made of low-shed materials by 2030, we will continue to pursue opportunities to magnify Under Armour’s impact in the collective fight against shedding.”
Through a new pilot program, Under Armour is developing a reduced shed version of its largest fleece offering that is expected to launch in Fall/Winter 2024. As the company continues to support the redevelopment of fabrics to shed less, UA aspires to improve product durability and performance to support athletes.
“Fiber-shedding in the textile industry is an extremely prevalent topic, and we are as keen as any to support ways to reduce this,” said Sam Tissington, commercial director at James Heal. “We are proud to support Under Armour in their attempts to further reduce the shedding of fiber throughout the manufacturing process of textiles, and to show that support we are providing global access to the Under Armour test method with the purchase of the Under Armour compiled Fiber-Shedding kits.”
Dr. Timo Hammer, CEO at Hohenstein, added: “As one of the leading research and test labs for textile fiber-shedding, this new method perfectly complements our current testing portfolio. We are proud to support Under Armour and its suppliers as a neutral third-party facility for testing and technical guidance.”
To purchase a testing kit from James Heal, visit this link: https://info.jamesheal.com/-under-armour-and-james-heal
For more information on Hohenstein’s fiber-shed testing services, visit this link: https://www.hohenstein.us/en-us/contact
Additional information on fiber shedding and UA’s new method is available here: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/microplastics-are-everywhere-heres-what-we-can-do-about-it
BURLINGTON, N.C. — December 12, 2023 — Trivantage, a one-stop shop for fabrics, hardware, and accessories, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience.
“At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” Baird said. “My goal is to ensure our team delivers a best-in-class experience from start to finish so that our customers view us as more than just their supplier, but also a trusted resource who cares about the success of their business.”
A 35-year veteran with Trivantage, Baird brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having held various leadership positions within the company, most recently as sales director. He is active in the industry and volunteers with the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association.
“Throughout Brett’s tenure at Trivantage, he’s played an integral role in growing customer relationships and strengthening our understanding of fabricators’ needs,” said Bret Kelley, who will become president of Trivantage in January 2024 following the retirement of Steve Ellington. “His deep commitment to the industry and dedication to customer needs will enable us to provide an unmatched customer experience.”
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — December 8, 2023 — Tintoria Piana has received OEKO TEX® STANDARD 100 certification from Hohenstein Laboratories for their bleached cotton and sulfur black cotton products. The Georgia facility specializes in value-added fiber treatments such as bleaching, dyeing, and antiviral and flame-retardant application on natural, cellulosic, and synthetic fibers of any blend. Since 1995, the company has developed several treatments that are applied to many of the common household products used today.
OEKO TEX STANDARD 100 certification is a globally standardized, independent testing, and certification system for safer textiles. It gives consumers and purchasers a reliable, third-party label for non-hazardous products that are tested in accordance with strict global standards to protect from harmful substances in textiles. Products that have been successfully tested for harmful substances are awarded the STANDARD 100 label for clear and efficient customer communication.
Achieving STANDARD 100 certification through Hohenstein, a global testing company, validates the non-hazardous quality of Tintoria’s bleached cotton and sulfur black cotton. The materials are safe for textiles in direct contact with the skin, such as underwear, shirts, bedding, and towels.
“Our cotton fibers are present in many close contact textiles, so our number one priority is to make them completely safe to protect every user,” said Daniela Leal, the Sustainability manager at Piana Technology. “We’re proud to demonstrate our dedication to this priority as we continue serving our customers.”
TAIPEI, Taiwan — December 8, 2023 — Taiwan’s textile industry is at the forefront of research and development, capitalizing on the abundant supply of synthetic fiber raw materials and innovative weaving and dyeing technologies. This has solidified the industrial value chain and clustered advantages of functional textiles, earning the trust of numerous international brands.
During major global sport events such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, Taiwanese manufacturers have become the preferred clothing suppliers for many national teams. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for instance, Taiwan’s innovation in transforming ocean waste into high-value fibers and utilizing anti-explosion weaving technology led to the adoption of these advancements by nine national teams. This trend continued in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA European Football Championship, with a total of 16 national teams selecting these innovative jerseys.
Now, let’s delve into the highlights of five Taiwanese outdoor sports textile manufacturers:
CBright: Pioneering Smart Wearable Tech
CBright, established in 2006, specializes in intelligent wearable electronic textiles. With a focus on optical and thermal fibers, they hold numerous patents, including the groundbreaking “Intelligent Lighting Integrated System” and “Temperature Control Heating Device.” CBright is globally recognized as the first company to secure a US invention patent for “Mobile Textile Temperature Control.” (Website: https://www.CBrighttech.com)
Hwa Fune: Elevating Sustainability with Porlite® 2.0
Hwa Fune Industry Co. Ltd. prioritizes environmental sustainability in its business principles. Porlite® 2.0, an advanced and sustainable fabric of Hwa Fune, overcomes previous limitations and offers vibrant colors and versatility. Committed to eco-friendly practices, Hwa Fune aligns with standards like bluesign, OEKO-TEX, and GRS, providing international brands with enhanced and sustainable choices. (Website: https://www.hwafune.com/)
Jax Wear: Bridging Tradition and Technology
Founded in 2018, Jax Wear Co. Ltd. combines traditional textiles with cutting-edge technology to create “Made in Taiwan” functional clothing. Positioned as a fashion designer brand, they merge fashion aesthetics, smart manufacturing, and sustainability to deliver innovative sportswear and smart wearable technology. (Website: https://www.jaxweartw.com)
Tiong Liong: Driving Sustainability through Digital Intelligence
With a core value of “Realizing Earth’s Sustainable Development,” Tiong Liong offers eco-friendly materials like ARIAPRENE® and MARINYLON®. These materials, made from recycled sources, align with circular economy concepts as well as promote resource utilization. (Website: TLC: https://www.tiongliong.com/ ; ARIAPRENE®: https://ariaprene.com/)
WidePlus: Innovating Eco-functional Fabric
WidePlus International Co., Ltd., positions themselves as the “New Textile Industry,” emphasizing sustainable development. Their lightweight and durable ultra-high waterproof and breathable fabrics have gained recognition from top outdoor sports brands globally. (Website: https://WidePlustex.com/)
Taiwan Textiles- Your Sustainable Innovation Partner
Don’t miss the latest video, “Taiwan Textiles – Sustainable Innovation.”
Discover the multitude of sustainable textile firms and their groundbreaking products in Taiwan. For more information on these exciting new developments, please reach out to Michael Chang at tc_chang@textiles.org.tw or visit the TEPP project website
PARIS — December 11, 2023 — As a supplier of technology solutions accelerating the transition of fashion, furniture and automotive companies to Industry 4.0, Lectra announces the launch of its Observatory to mark its 50th anniversary. The Observatory will focus on innovations and changes in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets, to help these sectors stay informed and adapt to new opportunities. The Lectra Observatory’s first white paper on the advent of Industry 4.0 is already available online.
