World Textile Summit Will Focus On Sustainable Development

The first ITMA-ITMF world textiles Summit It will be held in Barcelona on September 21st, the eve of the 2011 International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITMA2011).

The conference was first co sponsored by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the European Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (CEMATEX); the world textile information network (WTiN) and the international event organizers MP International Co organised. Sponsor Including famous enterprises such as OerlikonTextile.

"Economic downturn and the Raw material Price increases caused by price increases have not reduced consumers' concerns about sustainable development. " PhilipChamberlain, corporate social responsibility director of C&A, a leading European fashion retailer, said.

As one of the largest retailers in Europe, C&A is responsible for the environment and code of conduct. PhilipChamberlain believes that the textile industry improvement focuses on two aspects of society and environment.

It is reported that PhilipChamberlain will share his practical insights at this year's ITMA-ITMF world textile summit to help manufacturers achieve sustainable development. The theme of his speech is "Proactivestrategiesforenvironmentalandethicalconformity", which will discuss the expectations of typical retail customers to textile manufacturers and their future needs.

In addition, the former UN secretary general, KofiAnnan, will give keynote speeches to the summit. He is a strong supporter of the "Global Compact", Coffey. At present, many important textile enterprises have joined the organization.

"The value of the forum is that it helps to raise awareness of environmental issues, social responsibility and sustainable development and to explore the necessary ways to improve it." PhilipChamberlain emphasizes.