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A storied past meets a sustainable future

A storied past meets a sustainable future

Daniel Odermatt, brand director, Ventile Performance cotton fabric Ventile, initially made in the UK but now under the ownership of Switzerland-based Stotz & Co, marked its 80th anniversary in 2023. Its brand director, Daniel Odermatt, explains its new direction.   In 2023, Ventile formed a joint venture with the Egyptian Biodynamic...
08 December 2021
Sports shoes save the day Sports shoes save the day
Germany’s main shoe industry association, HDSL, whose members include many famous names in sports and outdoor footwear, reported half-year growth in 2021, but secretary general, Manfred Junkert, says there are still difficult challenges ahead.
29 September 2021
Sagee Aran, Nilit – Nylon 6.6 and the end of greenwashing Sagee Aran, Nilit – Nylon 6.6 and the end of greenwashing
H ead of global marketing at Nilit, the world’s biggest producer of nylon 6.6 yarns, Sagee Aran, is convinced his company has a contribution to make in helping the textile and garment industry lower its impact on the environment.
09 June 2021
Think zinc Think zinc
Dr Vikram Gopal, chief technology officer of Ascend Performance Materials.
16 March 2021
Julian Lings: Nature’s champion Julian Lings: Nature’s champion
Julian Lings, senior sustainability manager for outdoor brands at VF Corporation.
19 November 2020
Gavin Thompson: Parkas and polar bears Gavin Thompson: Parkas and polar bears
Gavin Thompson: vice-president for corporate citizenship, Canada Goose. The role that Gavin Thompson plays at Canada Goose includes helping the outdoor brand connect effectively with important partners.
24 September 2020
Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic: A direct connection to nature Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic: A direct connection to nature
Viscose fibre producer Kelheim fibres announced Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic as its new head of new business development in august.
09 July 2020
Mats-Hakån Lundhag: True North Mats-Hakån Lundhag: True North
Dialogue: Mats-Hakån Lundhag, product manager for footwear, Lundhags.
14 May 2020
Daniele Grasso: Both sides of the argument Daniele Grasso: Both sides of the argument
Daniele Grasso, vice-president for product and apparel, Jack Wolfskin.
09 April 2020
Anna Maria Rugarli: Actions speak more loudly Anna Maria Rugarli: Actions speak more loudly
It is ten years since Anna Maria Rugarli joined VF Corporation where she is now the group’s senior director for sustainability...
16 January 2020
Jean Hegedus: Lycra likes the low-waste look Jean Hegedus: Lycra likes the low-waste look
Lycra launched a new product last autumn called EcoMade fibre...
31 October 2019
Celine Huang: Seeing stars Celine Huang: Seeing stars
Swiss textile innovator HeiQ announced the creation of a new subsidiary in China in July...
06 September 2019
Remo Ruffini: Energy supply Remo Ruffini: Energy supply
High-end winter clothing brand Moncler was 50 years old when Italian entrepreneur Remo Ruffini acquired it in 2003...
20 June 2019
Elgar Straub: What new technology tells us about textiles Elgar Straub: What new technology tells us about textiles
VDMA, the main industry association for German mechanical engineering companies...
24 April 2019
Eva Karlsson: Houdini’s circular pledge is no illusion Eva Karlsson: Houdini’s circular pledge is no illusion
Eva Karlsson, CEO of outdoor brand Houdini, is confident that big, positive changes are around the corner...
22 February 2019
Lutz Walter: The shape of things to come Lutz Walter: The shape of things to come
It’s 20 years since Lutz Walter joined the European Apparel and Textile Confed­eration...
18 January 2019
Aurore Calmier: Protection and style Aurore Calmier: Protection and style
After seven years with Fusalp, Haute-Savoie native Aurore Calmier...
24 October 2018
Andy Dong: Fabric is about detail Andy Dong: Fabric is about detail
The founder and managing director of performance fabric manufacturer Dry-Tex...
03 August 2018
Laura Colnaghi: Growth out of adversity Laura Colnaghi: Growth out of adversity
Established in 1962, Carvico was the first textile company in Italy...

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