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Insight10 Aug 2021

Recycled polyester reduces global warming potential by 42%

Unifi’s Repreve recycled fibre reduces the global warming potential by 42%, according to its first Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) score. Jessica Owen reports.

RecycledApparelSustainability

In Brief10 Aug 2021

WTiN members' monthly meet-up

This edition of the WTiN members' meet-up explores: recycled PET products, the graphene market and the potential of knitted uppers.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Aug 2021

Flexible ultrasound patch monitors blood flow

A soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person’s body has been developed by researchers at The University of California San Diego...

Smart TextilesWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight9 Aug 2021

Validating impact measurement in the digital era

Stop greenwashing and start measuring – that’s the message that technology start-up Made2Flow is trying to convey.

FibresYarnsIndustry 4.0

Insight9 Aug 2021

Enzyme PET recycling could reduce emissions by 43%

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – a common plastic used to make single-use bottles and clothing – ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world.

SyntheticsRecycledResearch & Development

Podcast6 Aug 2021

Ep. 75: New clean and waterless finishing technology

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Martin Flora, VP, Business Development, Green Theme Technologies.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight5 Aug 2021

British knitwear manufacturer builds own brand to stay competitive

It’s been a tough year for those involved in both the knitwear and knitting machine manufacturing sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

KnittingApparelCOVID-19

Insight4 Aug 2021

The dos and don’ts of knitting next-gen yarns

With next-gen raw materials emerging exponentially, Jessica Owen explores what these producers and knitting manufacturers must consider when it comes to knitted applications.

NaturalSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Aug 2021

Collaboration for functional and hygienic innovations

Building on exploratory discussions that started in early 2019 at ISPO, HeiQ and The LYCRA Company have decided to share their strengths in textile science, commercial networks, and global marketing to drive innovation platforms...

SyntheticsYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insightfree3 Aug 2021

Artificial fibre stronger than spider silk

Hybrid polymeric amyloid proteins that can be spun into fibres that are stronger than spider silk have been designed by researchers at Washington University in St Louis (US). Jessica Owen reports.

YarnsSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insight2 Aug 2021

New aerogel-based insulation for apparel

3M launches a new aerogel-based insulation for apparel. Jessica Owen reports.

RecycledSyntheticsSustainability

Insight29 Jul 2021

Exploring the possibility of diaper-to-diaper recycling

Every year, 20 billion diapers are thrown away destined for landfill, incineration or, sometimes, the sewers. In fact, diapers are the third-largest single consumer item in landfill,s and representing around 4% of solid waste.

FibresSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insight27 Jul 2021

Unravelling knitwear into new garments: Is it feasible?

In the last year, I have come across a handful of sustainably minded knitwear start-ups that have expressed an interest in potentially unravelling knitwear to reuse the yarn to make new products.

KnittingResearch & Development

Insight26 Jul 2021

New integrated factory in Guatemala

Nextil Group, one of the largest European textile groups, is to open a new fabric production plant in Guatemala in the first quarter of 2023.

KnittingDyeingManufacturing Technology

Insight26 Jul 2021

Manufacturing knitted footwear just got significantly more efficient

Traditionally, there are numerous steps involved in manufacturing a pair of shoes. First, the pattern pieces need to be cut, then the stitching department will sew these pieces together, reinforcing elements may be added...

KnittingSportswearResearch & Development

Podcast23 Jul 2021

Ep. 74: Technology infused swimwear developments

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Dr Rob Blenkinsopp, head of research and development at Aqualab (the innovation arm of Speedo).

NaturalSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insight22 Jul 2021

Recycled, regenerated and traceable products at Yarn Expo

Sustainability is the focus of this year’s Yarn Expo Autumn, which returns to Shanghai, China, on 25-27 August.

NaturalSynthetics

Insight16 Jul 2021

The latest innovations in automotive nonwovens

The nonwovens industry is continually innovating in the automotive sector. Jessica Owen highlights the latest developments and opportunities.

FibresAutomotiveSustainability

Insight16 Jul 2021

Recycled spandex reduces CO2 by 67%

Hyosung’s Creora Regen spandex reduces CO2 emissions by 67% compared to the virgin Creora spandex, according to new Life Cycle Assessment.

SyntheticsRecycledSustainability

Insight15 Jul 2021

Investing in bio-based antimicrobials

HeiQ, the Swiss materials technology company, has acquired Life, another materials technology company, to extend its presence into the bio-based antimicrobial market.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight15 Jul 2021

‘World’s first’ sequestered CO2 emission fabric is on its way

Biotechnology company LanzaTech has announced it has partnered with Lululemon Athletica, an athletic apparel company, to create the ‘world’s first’ yarn and fabric using recycled carbon emissions.

SyntheticsYarnsSustainability

Insight15 Jul 2021

Digitalising garments enhances transparency and the consumer experience

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, UK, EVRYTHNG has a mission ‘to digitise every consumer product in the world’.

ApparelTechnical TextilesIndustry 4.0

Q&A14 Jul 2021

Test labs share thoughts on new face mask standard

The ASTM F3502-21 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings was introduced earlier this year to offer further protection during the Covid-19 pandemic.

NonwovensResearch & Development

Insight13 Jul 2021

Challenges and opportunities in replacing silk

The Material Innovation Initiative (MII) recently issued a report examining the properties of silk and exploring next-generation silk alternatives. Carter Beall, writer at MII, provides an overview of the report.

NaturalSpun/NaturalSustainability

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