The Swiss Textile Federation (TVS) represents and speaks for the Swiss textile and clothing industry. It ensures that political decision-makers and the general public are aware of and can assess concerns affecting the industry.
By employing focused campaigns, it promotes the image of the textile and clothing industry. It is an amalgamation of several associations and employer organisations from the textile and clothing industry.
Media conference: - Tuesday, 29th April 2008, 10:15 – approx. 11:30, Widder Hotel, Zurich
Max R. Hungerbühler, CEO Bischoff Textil AG, President of STF: - The status and prospects of the Swiss textile industry
Philippe Baumann, CEO Création Baumann: - The developmental history of Gecko
Urs Rickenbacher, CEO Lantal Textiles: - The interior textile design of new aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner
Marcel Halbeisen, Project Manager EMPA St. Gallen: - Intelligent textiles», with demonstration
Press trip: - Tuesday, 29th April 2008, 14:00 - approx. 17:30, followed by dinner - Visit to Jakob Schlaepfer, St. Gallen - Guided tour through the Appenzeller Volkskunde Museum, Stein AR - Subsequent dinner in David38 restaurant, St. Gallen - Wednesday, 30th April 2008, 9:30 - approx. 16:00 - Visit to Schwob & Co. AG, Burgdorf - Visit to Lantal Textiles, Langenthal.