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Related Keywords: automatio, future, Germany, innovation, manufacturing, shoe, Sympatex, UTMOSPHERIC, waterproof

With German manufacturing know-how and a stringent sourcing and research approach, Sympatex Technologies, a pioneer in the field of sustainable functional textiles, has made a massive investment in the future of inner booty production and enhanced it for the long-term. Last year the Munich-based functional textile specialist presented the initial prototypes of UTMOSPHERIC®, a seamless, no-stitch three-dimensional waterproof inner shoe. The multi-customer prototype phase is now close to completion.

Related Keywords: clothing, Gerd Müller, Germany, Green Button, Rana Plaza, supply chain, sustainability, Textile

German Development Minister Gerd Müller (above right) presented the country's new "Green Button" seal for sustainable textiles on Monday. The new scheme is meant to ensure that consumers can purchase clothing that has achieved certain social and environmental standards, including a minimum wage for textile workers and a ban on child labor, as well as the use of certain chemicals and air pollutants.

Related Keywords: Bangladesh, brand, China, consumers, Germany, import, price, Puma, sportswear, US, Vietnam

Sportswear brand Puma has warned that an increase in the price of its products is inevitable should proposed tariffs on more China-made products imported into the US come into effect.

Chief executive Bjorn Gulden has said the brand is already taking action in response to the situation. This has included moving some of its production from China to other countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia.

Related Keywords: footware, footwear, future, Germany, Lowa, Riko, Tecnica Group

German outdoor footwear brand Lowa has announced that it has acquired one of its most important suppliers. Slovakia-based Riko Sport has been making shoes for the brand since 1992.

Riko employs approximately 1,900 people in Italy and Slovakia. The addition of these jobs will bring Lowa’s total workforce to more than 2,000 people.

Related Keywords: CEMATEX, China, garment, Germany, India, Industry, innovation, ITMA, machinery, manufacturer, Textile, value chain

Since its launch in 1951, ITMA has enjoyed wide industry recognition as the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition. This year’s exhibition in Barcelona sees its reputation solidify further with the largest gathering of exhibitors in its history. The record number of exhibitors totaling 1,717 from 45 countries has set a new milestone.

Related Keywords: carbon fiber, CNC, fiber, Germany, Glass fiber, Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design, PTFE

Humans have been using fabric to create shelter for thousands of years. If a set of groundbreaking researchers and designers have their way, however, applications of textile-based architectural elements have the potential to play an important role in shaping the future of enclosures as well.

Related Keywords: 18thshowcase to be held in Barcelona, France, Germany, Interest in ITMA 2019 is extremely strong, Italy, ITMA exhibition, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium

Show owner expanding space to accommodate overwhelming response.18 April 2018 - Held every four years since 1951, ITMA has reinforced its reputation as the world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition. Exhibition space for its 18thshowcase to be held in Barcelona has been fully booked by the application deadline of 6 April 2018.

Related Keywords: B2B forums and conferences, comprehensive programs, decision makers from local textile industries, Germany, held in Charlotte (NC) and Mexico City in November, opened up online registrations, present practice oriented technology topics, textile machinery and components, training session, VDMA member companies, VDMA Textile Machinery Association

The VDMA Textile Machinery Association from Germany has opened up online registrations for the comprehensive programs, its B2B forums and conferences, which will be held in Charlotte (NC) and Mexico City in November 2017 where VDMA member companies will present practice-oriented technology topics to decision makers from the local textile industries. The online registrations is available at www.germantech-ustextile.de and www.germantech-mextextile.de.

Related Keywords: CeBIT, Germany, international exhibition for digital business, Japan External Trade Organisation, leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer, new manufacturing model, of Wakayama, Shima Seiki, take place in Hannover, Virtual Sampling to minimize, WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology, will participate as part of the Japan Pavilion

CeBIT 2017 international exhibition for digital business to take place in Hannover, Germany, this month, Shima Seiki, a leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer, of Wakayama, will participate as part of the Japan Pavilion hosted by Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

Known as a global leader in digitalisation, Japan is featured at CeBIT 2017 as official Partner Country of the exhibit. Shima Seiki will be part of the Japan Pavilion’s Infrastructure/Factory display.

Related Keywords: China and Australia, council to hold trade fairs, economic slowdown, facing decline in exports, Germany, heated up competition, Indian woollen industry, rise in price of imported wool, shift focus to markets such as Kazakhstan, USA and Europe since the last financial year, warmer winters

Indian woollen industry facing decline in exports to the USA and Europe since the last financial year due to warmer winters and economic slowdown have decided to shift their focus to markets such as Kazakhstan, Germany, China and Australia.