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The sweater or jacket has been cut to size. But what happens to the leftover fabric? The textile industry generates many metric tons of these scraps every year. Two female entrepreneurs from Leipzig have an idea for a better solution. They received support from Chemnitz University of Technology.

Research center for sustainable textiles opens in Zwickau

The West Saxon University of Applied Sciences has opened its new technical center in Zwickau. Among other things, sustainable textiles are to be developed in the university’s largest research building in the future. Which materials will be used for this purpose? | more

Chemnitz plant manufacturer wants to restructure itself in insolvency

The Chemnitz-based machine and plant manufacturer STC Spinnzwirn delivers all over the world. Recently, however, orders have become fewer and fewer. Preliminary insolvency proceedings are underway. | more

Neue Stores bei den Marken Outlets: Flash Sale und verkaufsoffener Sonntag am 20.09.

Mit PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS sind gleich drei neue Marken in die Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte eingezogen. Beim Flash Sale können Besucher die neuen Stores kennenlernen und sich bis zum verkaufsoffenem Sonntag am 20. September zahlreiche zusätzliche Angebote sichern. Zum Abschluss verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag den Einkaufsbummel mit dem beliebten Wasserturmfest. | more

East German textile industry focuses on recycling and innovation

Recycling instead of throwing away: East German textile companies are focusing on new solutions to use used textiles as a raw material. What drives the industry and what developments are currently causing it problems. | more

With the laundry to the mangle: old technology brings back memories

They used to be found in many places in Saxony, but today they are rare: public laundry ironers. Some enthusiasts keep the heavy rollers in operation - and thus maintain a technical heritage. | more

The black hole in textile recycling

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

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

EU court: No protection for "I love" design on clothing

You can't avoid it in many souvenir stores: the "I" with a red heart on clothing, bags or mugs. One company wanted to protect it as an EU trademark - without success. | more

End for the textile manufacturer Curt Bauer

Last year, the textile company Curt Bauer filed for insolvency. It is now clear that there is no future for the traditional company. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Textile industry suffers from loss of sales

Saxony and Thuringia are among the largest textile locations in Germany. However, the industry is struggling considerably and is groaning under high costs and bureaucracy. | more

Garbage instead of clothes: clothes containers lose their usefulness

More and more used clothing containers are being dismantled in Saxony. How the DRK is nevertheless trying to safeguard its aid services. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Insolvency administrator: Restructuring of C.H. Müller is making progress

The history of textile finisher C.H. Müller goes back to the 19th century. But this year, the traditional company slipped into insolvency. Will an investor bring salvation? | more

Several interested parties for textile manufacturer Curt Bauer

In April, the manufacturer of home textiles Curt Bauer had to file for insolvency. However, the insolvency administrator believes there is a good chance of restructuring the company and saving the jobs of around 100 people. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

International Museum Day attracts visitors with special events in Saxony

To mark International Museum Day in Saxony, museums are attracting visitors with special events, including insights into Georgenburg Castle in Königstein and cannon thunder in Oelsnitz. | more

Bed and table linen manufacturer Curt Bauer insolvent

Saxony's textile industry is alarmed: Declining orders and rising costs are putting many companies under pressure. The insolvency administrator is now looking to rescue some traditional businesses. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

East German textile industry calls for lower energy prices

The eastern German textile industry is calling on the German government to ensure lower energy prices. The industrial electricity price currently under discussion completely byp... | more

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