The Viennese start-up Vienna Textile Lab uses microorganisms to dye textiles in a sustainable way. This is even relevant for outer space. Cotton fields soaked in pesticides, factories in low-cost countries with low environmental and social standards, emission-intensive manufacturing processes Read More …
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Dandelion Rubber
In addition to brightening our meadows and spreading its egrets in the wind, the dandelion secretes latex. From “dandelion milk” to our sneaker soles, there was only one step, taken brilliantly by an American brand of shoes and accessories. After Read More …
Natural anti-viral textil has become a reality
What’s the news, it seems? There are many tissues that have bactericidal properties. They have long been used not only in medicine, but there is one “BUT”. These properties are harmful not only to bacteria, but also to humans, however, Read More …
Fashion industry behind Paris climate accord targets
Despite progress made by some industry heavyweights, the fashion industry’s top 30 companies risk falling short of the social and environmental targets of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, estimates a report Read More …
Shoes made from bacteria
The British start-up Modern Synthesis uses a bacterium found in kombucha tea to “weave” biotextiles. At the beginning of June, it concluded a funding round of nearly four million euros, which will enable it to soon open its first factory Read More …
Textile industry on the brink of collapse
In Babadağ, the cradle of the Turkish textile industry, the machines are standing still. The reason: the companies can no longer pay the sharp rise in electricity costs. Turkey’s textile history stretches far back to the times of the Ottoman Read More …
Eurobodalla Fiber and Textile Artists Group’s new exhibition takes fabrics to the limit
Eurobodalla Fiber and Textile Artists Group (EFTAG) is holding its annual show, with the theme in 2022 being “Ascent.” The annual EFTAG show is an opportunity for local artisans to showcase and sell their various creations. Julie Brennan, an EFTAG Read More …
The 34th Edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East
Sahara is the commercial heart and crop production hub for Egypt and the MENA region. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Sahara helps you create the networks that you need to expand your business. It Read More …
2021 SPESA Executive Conference
The next SPESA Executive Conference will be a lively event Wednesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 28 in Boston! This annual conference is a key SPESA education and networking event for our members, their customers and anyone who wants to Read More …
CXIAF 2021 – 21st International Xinjiang Agricultural Exhibition
The Xinjiang International Agricultural Fair has been held since 2001 and is the largest in size and number of participants in the Central Asian region. CXIAF is held annually on August 8-9 in the Chinese city of Urumqi (Xinjiang Uygur Read More …