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ITMF white paper: data and skills, not algorithms, hold back AI in textiles

Poor data integration, skills shortages and gaps in governance, rather than the technology itself, are the main obstacles to adopting artificial intelligence in the textile and apparel industry. That is the central finding of a white paper published by the Zurich-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the Institut für...

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ITMF announces winners of 2025 International Collaboration Awards

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of its International Collaboration Awards 2025, recognizing achievements in global partnerships that advance sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. This year’s four award recipients are: • Bursa Uludag University (Türkiye) – Unlocking Circular...

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IAF and ITMF, in collaboration with the ITC, unveil SCI at OECD Forum

An initiative to accelerate reduction of audit and standard fatigue During a side session organized by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector held online from February 1st to February 5th, the two organizations...