Hohenstein is an active member of various innovation networks.
Exciting projects, valuable insights: our involvement in national and international research networks helps us to constantly expand our knowledge and actively participate in shaping the research landscape.
Learn more about a few of these networks below.
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
AAFA is a trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market.
ZDHC's mission is to advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile, leather and footwear value chain to improve the environment and people's well being. Their mission is widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry and best practices to protect consumers, workers and the environment.
OIA is a membership-driven trade organization for the outdoor industry. In collaboration with its members, they are a force for the industry in recreation and trade policy, sustainable business innovation and increasing outdoor participation.
SFC is a coalition of manufacturers, retailers and designers dedicated to raising awareness and expanding the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices across the home furnishings industry.
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)
IFAI is a member-driven trade association that facilitates industry collaboration through events, publications, education, networking, business resources and advocacy.
The AFBW (Allianz faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg) connects science and economics, people and markets, technologies and applications – from the fiber to the finished product.
This Berlin-based institution is a member of the German Association of Industrial Research Organizations (AiF) and coordinates the Industrial Collective Research (IGF) program for textile research.
BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg is the regional association for organic economy, organic technology, the pharmaceutical industry and medical technology (healthcare industry) in the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
BioRegio STERN Management GmbH is the central point of contact for life sciences companies in the regions of Stuttgart and Neckar-Alb in Germany, and for anyone interested in starting a business in organic technology and medical technology.
The Zuse-Gemeinschaft (Association) represents the interests of independent, non-profit institutes that are doing industry-related research. The focus of its work is the transfer of research into economy. The institutes distinguish themselves by practical research for medium-sized companies.
Baden-Württemberg Innovation Alliance is an group of 13 independent research institutes that conduct applied, result-based research in important pioneering fields.
