The ITMF Annual Conference 2023, co-hosted by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the Shaoxing Municipal People’s Government, took place in Keqiao, China from November 4-6. The conference spotlighted two significant categories: "Sustainability & Innovation" and "International Cooperation," acknowledging groundbreaking contributions in the textile industry.
The ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award celebrates pioneering endeavors in textiles that prioritize sustainability and environmental integrity. Recognizing innovation, design, development, and production executed under stringent sustainability standards, this award emphasizes the industry's commitment to eco-conscious practices.
The ITMF International Cooperation Award seeks to honor international collaborations aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. It exemplifies how cross-border cooperation generates mutually beneficial outcomes.
The ITMF Awards 2023 winners, selected by an international panel, are:
ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2023
Qingdao Jifa Group (China) for their project on Supercritical CO2 Assisted Dyeing of Polyester.
Qingdao University (China) for their project on Marine Bio-Based Fibres.
Universitat Politechnica de Catalonia (Spain) for their project on Upcycling Fibres of Clothing & Textile Waste to Building Materials.
UPM Biorefining (Germany) for their project on The Future of Fabrics with Renewable Materials in collaboration with VAUDE.
Winner Medical (China) for their project on Biodegradable Nanofiber Masks.
ITMF International Cooperation Award 2023
Kelheim Fibres (Germany) & Santoni (Italy) for their project on Advanced Machine Technology Meets Performance Viscose Fibres.
Lenzing (Austria) & Södra (Sweden) for their project on Enabling the Circular Textile Industry Together.
Magnolab (Italy) for their project on Setting up a Textile Innovation District.
Satori (Germany) for their project on B2B E-commerce - Accelerating International Growth for Fabric Mills.
Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STAR Network Asia) for their project on Improving Purchasing Practices.
The awards emphasize the global textile industry's commitment to sustainable and collaborative initiatives, underscoring the drive to transform the sector into a more environmentally friendly and cooperative one.
