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Below you can find press releases on research projects and services offered by the Hohenstein Institute. Through the support of a wide range of other institutions throughout the textile manufacturing chain, we can support you in your research work and beyond and provide you with the details of experts for interview and specialist authors.

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Dina Dunn
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23/08/2012

Sensuous, dream-like fabric creations
The source materials of Sun Hing Industries Holding Limited are certified according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Sophisticated and exclusive lingerie is synonymous today with a comfortable and smart lifestyle. Depending on taste and the occasion, be it sporty, seductive or functional, lingerie forms part of our individual well-being and our personal charisma. ... 
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Topic area: | 2082-EN
23/08/2012

Impressive demonstration of sustainability
OEKO-TEX® 1000 Certificate for Guangdong Esquel Textiles Co., Ltd.

The Chinese textile industry is undergoing fundamental structural changes in the form of higher salaries and a strongly increasing domestic demand, both of which have resulted in higher price levels. At the same time standards have also risen moving ... 
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Topic area: | 2081-EN
22/08/2012

prAna’s Nicole Bassett Will Speak at the OEKO-TEX® “The Next 20” Event

The International OEKO-TEX® Association announces that Nicole Bassett, Director of Sustainability at prAna, will speak at their “The Next 20” textile industry event on November 14th. 
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Topic area: | 2080-EN
13/08/2012

New Biocidal Products Regulation
What manufacturers and the trade need to observe

The European Parliament and Council published (EU) regulation no. 528/2012 on the supply of biocidal products to the market and their use in the European Union's Official Journal (L 167). This regulation will come into force on 1st September 2013 ... 
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Topic area: Hygiene, environment & medicine | 428-EN
09/08/2012

Multi-resistant pathogens spread rapidly
Gonococcus strains currently also affected

Until now it has largely been possible to keep antibiotic microorganisms such as bacteria in check. However, over the last few years increased resistance to antibiotics has been observed which can lead to ever more costly treatments, and also in the ... 
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Topic area: Hygiene, environment & medicine, Textile care | 427-EN