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Blocking the escape of microfibres

Microplastics have become a huge social problem. Particles that are invisible to the human eye are now present in abundance in the world’s oceans. Textiles and clothing made from synthetic fibre are among the major causes of environmental pollution. They release microfibres during wet processing at the manufacturing stage, in use and when...

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Texprocess: an obligatory date for the apparel industry Focus on the trend themes of automation, individualisation and sustainability

Texprocess (14-17 May in Frankfurt am Main) is heading for an exhibitor record with the largest range of technology in its history. The focal points this year: the effects of trends such as automation, individualisation and sustainability on the processing of textile and flexible materials. ‘While others are still talking about Industry 4.0,...