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  • World Cup T-shirts test

    TÜV Rheinland purchased 90 soccer jerseys of teams participating in the World Cup in 2014 and tested these shirts for toxic substances and quality. The laboratory tests established that more than 30% of the fan T-shirts exceeded the limit values for the toxic substances tested. 32 shirts exceeded the European limit for phthalates, which are plasticizers primarily used for prints on textiles. Read More →

  • ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award

    Cematex, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has launched the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage and recognise outstanding industry members and post-graduate students for their contributions to the sustainable development of the global textile and garment industry.… Read More →

  • DTG class

    Scott and Mike Fresener announced they added a new Direct-to-Garment class to their Printers Boot Camp series. Read More →

  • RDPP improves logistics

    Recently, RDPP (RD Promotional Products), from Bergschenhoek, Holland, has increased the number of automated transmission stations from 14 to 22. 83,000 different items are stored in the Central Warehouse TextilLogistiek and can be packed by using robots. Read More →

  • Silke Frank Event Director PSI trade fairs

    As of June 1, Silke Frank (41) – since 2010 the Project Director at PSI, the European Trade Fair of the Promotional Products Industry – took on the overall responsibility for all PSI trade fair operations in Germany and abroad. Read More →

  • viscom Best of 2014 Award

    In 2014, exhibitors will again have the opportunity to present their innovations, new products and production improvers at viscom frankfurt 2014. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2014. Read More →

  • It’s all about freedom of movement

    Stedman has introduced their super smooth Active-Dry interlock styles at the beginning of the year. Now they are not only adding on to them, they are giving you even more freedom of choice with the new “Active 140” range. Freedom of movement The new “Active… Read More →