Black T-shirts and stretch jeans usually end up in waste incineration because sorting plants cannot recognize them. Researchers at the IOM in Leipzig want to change this. In a European project, they are developing new technologies with artificial intelligence that can also sort problematic textiles. The EU is funding the project with five million euros. | more
In Saxony's forests, pine needles normally end up unused on the ground and rot. Researchers at WHZ Zwickau are now turning them into sustainable textiles. The "ConFiTex" project is creating completely compostable yarn from local conifer needles - an innovative contribution to the circular economy that shows how forest waste can be turned into fashion. | more
Die Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte wachsen weiter: Mit PUMA und ONLY & SONS eröffnen am 30. Juli zwei neue Stores im vierten Outlet-Gebäude. Zur Eröffnung dürfen sich Besucher auf eine Aktionswoche mit Late-Night-Shopping und zusätzlichen Angeboten freuen. | more
Production is set to continue at the Dresden plant until 2027. Birkenstock is thus expanding its capacities for sandals, clogs and footbeds. | more
