Eurofins Fuse 2021.11
Articles
Fundamental Textile Testing: Health & Safety Testing
In the second of a 3-part series, we explore the fundamentals for textile testing when it comes to health and safety, covering what you should know about chemical and flammability testing and choking hazards.
News
Eurofins acquires Modern Testing Services as part of its strategic expansion in consumer products industry
Eurofins Softlines & Leather – Toys & Hardlines is pleased to announce the acquisition of Modern Testing Services (MTS).
As a full-service safety and quality services provider for the consumer product industry, the acquisition of MTS brings us closer to our goal of becoming a top leader in the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) industry for the consumer products industry.
Webinars/ Events
Visit us at the London Toy Fair and the Nurenberg International Toy Fair 2022
Eurofins will be attending the London Toy Fair from the 25-27 January 2022. If you’re planning to attend, be sure to pop by stand GH8 and say hi. Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a meeting with our representative, be sure to email SimonGault@eurofins.com.
We will also be present at Spielwarenmesse from the 2-6 February 2022. If you’re there, you can find us for a friendly chat in Hall H3A, at Stand B-09. Alternatively, if you would like to arrange a meeting with a representative, get in touch.
View on-demand now: Fixing the textile industry’s tiny problem – A closer look at microplastics testing methods
Pollution from microplastics is a global concern. Join our one-hour on-demand webinar where our experts cover:
- Microplastics testing standardisation in Europe
- An introduction of test methods (The Microfibre Consortium, ISO and AATCC)
- Eurofins’ in-house test methods and first-hand knowledge sharing
View on-demand now: Panel discussion on assessing and managing toy safety risks
Technical experts from Hasbro, Eurofins and RAM Consulting have come together to bring you a panel discussion on everything you need to be aware of on toy safety, including:
- Interpreting safety and risks from product regulations
- Developing products beyond regulatory requirements
- Encompassing global regulations and integrating requirements into the compliance process
Updates in Sustainability
- Researchers at the German Institute for Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) have developed biodegradable yarn covers to protect tree saplings during reforestation projects.
- Sustainability non-profit Fashion for Good (FFG) launches consortium in India as it looks to lay the foundations for textile recycling infrastructure in the country.
- A new report by The Material Innovation Initiative has highlighted opportunities for the next generation of sustainable materials.
- The Apparel Impact Institute, Clean Energy Investment Accelerator (CEIA) and IDH – the Sustainable Trade Initiative have launched a pilot project to boost the use of rooftop solar energy in Vietnam's apparel industry
- A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) suggests circular business models can unlock huge environmental and financial gains for brands and retailers
- 57 Chinese textile firms join hands to tackle climate change
- A Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) report claims the sector could become 80% circular by 2030 if it invests heavily in recycling technologies and infrastructure
- A Fashion for Good and the Apparel Impact Institute report estimates a $1trillion investment is required to finance the textile industry’s transition to net zero by 2050
- Scientists in Brazil are looking into the feasibility of converting waste sludge from textiles production into a raw material for the traditional ceramic industry
