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[:en]The future of textiles is already here: innovation, sustainability, and comfort[:it]Il futuro del tessile è già qui: innovazione, sostenibilità e comfort[:]

Materiali e prodotti

[:en]The textile and clothing industry is undergoing a profound transformation. New environmental requirements, increasingly aware consumers, and advanced technologies are rewriting the rules of the market. In this dynamic scenario, Centrocot is the ideal partner to accompany companies, brands, and manufacturers toward excellence.   Innovative materials for a changing...

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[:en]Ethical and sustainable fashion: the challenge (and opportunity) of the future[:it]Moda etica e sostenibile: la sfida (e l’opportunità) del futuro[:]

Tecnologia e controlli

[:en]Consumers are increasingly choosing conscious fashion. There is growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of clothing, and with it, demand for transparency, safety, and accountability. Centrocot supports companies, brands, and manufacturers in the transition to an ethical and traceable textile supply chain, with concrete and verifiable solutions....

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[:en]Exporting to Turkey today: everything you need to know[:it]Esportare in Turchia oggi: tutto quello che c’è da sapere[:]

Internazionalizzazione

[:en]From 2025, exports of textiles, clothing, and leather products to Turkey will be subject to new procedures regulated through TAREKS, the digital control system managed by the Turkish Ministry of Trade. TAREKS is a platform that monitors imports of certain products, ensuring technical and health checks, both documentary and...

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[:en]Assessing the durability of textile garments: our laboratory is ready with NF G30-113-1 and NF G30-113-2[:it]Valutare la durabilità dei capi tessili: il nostro laboratorio è pronto con la NF G30-113-1 e NF G30-113-2 [:]

Materiali e prodotti

[:en]In a market that is increasingly focused on sustainability and quality, the durability of textile products is becoming a key parameter for manufacturers and brands that want to stand out. Our testing institute is among the first in Italy to have implemented the procedures required by the new NF...

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[:en]New accredited tests: UNI EN ISO 9185, UNI EN ISO 13997, and UNI EN ISO 24231[:it]Nuove prove accreditate: UNI EN ISO 9185, UNI EN ISO 13997 e UNI EN ISO 24231[:]

Sicurezza e protezione

[:en]Our laboratory has recently expanded its scope of accreditation to include three fundamental tests for evaluating the performance of personal protective equipment (PPE): UNI EN ISO 9185, UNI EN ISO 13997, and UNI EN ISO 24231. UNI EN ISO 9185 – Resistance to molten metal splashes This standard defines...

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[:en]GPSR: the new European product safety regulation has come into effect[:it]GPSR: la nuova regolamentazione europea sulla sicurezza dei prodotti è entrata in vigore[:]

Sicurezza e protezione

[:en]As of December 13, 2024, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) EU/2023/988, which replaces the previous General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC, is applicable. The new standard strengthens consumer protection and introduces more stringent safety requirements for products placed on the European market.   To whom does it apply?...

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[:en]New SASO 2025 import regulations for Saudi Arabia: what changes and how to be prepared[:it]Nuove normative SASO 2025 per l’import in Arabia Saudita: cosa cambia e come prepararsi[:]

Internazionalizzazione

[:en] Starting in 2025, Saudi Arabia will implement significant changes to its product import compliance procedures, directly impacting all exporting companies. Farewell to the “Letter of Undertaking” Until now, it was possible to temporarily access the Saudi market through the “Letter of Undertaking,” which allowed the importation of certain...

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