International Association of Natural Textile Industry (iVN)
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Textile Knowledge
Personal conversation and guidance is still one of the most important services retailers can provide to their customers. Here you will find the basic facts which will help you to stay their valuable consultant. And if you should need more in-depth information, please let us know - we will do our best to help you!
Natural Fibers
Details about different kinds of fibers - their history, methods of production, properties and care.
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Regulations
Several laws and regulations are effective for the production and retail of natural textiles: The Textile Labelling Act, the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances and the EU-Eco-Regulation are just a few.
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Ecology within the Textile Chain
What exactly is happening at different steps of textile production? How does eco-friendly fiber production look like? Which dyes and finishes are environmentally sound?
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Social Responsibility
Catchwords like "Fair Trade", "Sweatshops", "Human Rights" or "Corporate Social Responsibility" are widely used by the media. Here you can read more about correlations and responsibilities.
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