March 2013 – StepChange Innovations Blog

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Smart textiles – hope for the European textile industry for a better future?

Post author:Christian Schumacher
Post published:21/03/2013
Post category:Textile
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Smart textiles are a big hope for the European textile industry for future business opportunities. The article outlines the differences to wearable electronics and functional textiles, and explains the challenges for the development of smart textiles.

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Zero discharge programme in textile industry moving to version 2

Post author:Christian Schumacher
Post published:13/03/2013
Post category:Ecology Textile
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The joint roadmap of the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) programme in the textile industry is moving to version 2. An environmental management system and work streams are suggested. Greenpeace criticized some of the proposed changes to the roadmap.