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Insight7 Jun 2021

Parx Materials develops antimicrobial additive for nonwovens

The antimicrobial additive start-up Parx Materials now offers its skin-inspired solution to nonwoven applications. Michaël van der Jagt, CEO and co-founder, tells Jessica Owen the story.

HygieneMedicalCOVID-19

Insight3 Jun 2021

Researchers create biodegradable materials from algae and bacteria

Researchers at the University of Rochester and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands are 3D printing algae onto bacterial cellulose to produce biodegradable materials. Jessica Owen reports.

CellulosicsFabricsResearch & Development

Insight3 Jun 2021

3D-TEX determined to rebuild France’s knitting industry

Basile Ricquier, co-founder of 3D-TEX, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s ambition to not only reshore France’s knitting industry, but to do it efficiently and sustainably.

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Q&A1 Jun 2021

Savio presents its ‘solutions-orientated’ portfolio at ITMA Asia

Mauro Moro, general manager for Machinery at Savio Group, talks with Jessica Owen about the company’s solutions-orientated portfolio.

FibresYarnsEvents

Podcast28 May 2021

Ep. 70: Nextiles’ wearables collect valuable data for athletes

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Dr George Sun, CEO, Nextiles.

Technical TextilesWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Q&A27 May 2021

Picanol to showcase ‘thrilling innovations’ in weaving at ITMA Asia

Johan Verstraete, vice president of Weaving Machines at Picanol, talks to WTiN about the company’s latest developments.

WeavingSustainability

News26 May 2021

Knitwear Lab hosts industrial knitwear courses in August

Dutch knitting specialist Knitwear Lab is hosting more industrial knitting courses in August 2021.

YarnsKnittingEvents

Podcast21 May 2021

Ep. 69: Huue uses biotechnology to create ‘a rainbow of sustainable colour’

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Michelle Zhu, CEO and co-founder of Huue.

DyeingSustainability

Insight20 May 2021

Textile industry post-pandemic will be smarter and more agile

The ASBCI’s Survival of the Smartest digital conference predicts that the post-pandemic future of the textile & apparel industry will be smarter, more agile, and more personal.

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight18 May 2021

KickIt Pajamas thoughtfully designs garments for cancer patients

KickIt Pajamas showcases the importance of considerate and experience-informed design with its functional and stylish garments for cancer patients. Jessica Owen speaks to the team to find out more.

CellulosicsNaturalDesign & Trends

Podcast14 May 2021

Ep. 68: Fabscrap’s service aims to end commercial ‘waste’

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Jessica Schreiber, founder and CEO of Fabscrap.

YarnsFabricsSustainability

Preview10 May 2021

ASBCI hosts conference about the ‘smartification’ of fashion

The ASBCI is hosting an online conference called Beyond 2020 – Survival of the Smartest, which will take place on 12 May 2021.

YarnsFibresEvents

Podcast7 May 2021

Ep. 67: Material Innovation Initiative: Accelerating next-gen materials

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Sydney Gladman, chief scientific officer at the Material Innovation Initiative (MII).

YarnsFabricsSustainability

Insight6 May 2021

Finalists announced for World of Wipes Innovation Award

Kimberly-Clark Professional, Lenzing and SharkNinja have been announced as the finalists for this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award.

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News5 May 2021

Knitwear Lab opens new office in Turkey

The flat knitting specialist Knitwear Lab opens a new branch office in Istanbul, Turkey, and is looking to hire new people.

KnittingManufacturing Technology

Insightfree5 May 2021

Ralph Lauren and Dow discuss Color On Demand

Representatives from Ralph Lauren and Dow discuss Ralph Lauren's new platform called Color on Demand which aims to be the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system.

NaturalFabricsManufacturing Technology

Podcast30 Apr 2021

Ep. 66: We aRe SpinDye’s fibre colouring process reduces water by 75%

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Andreas Andrén, CEO at We aRe SpinDye.

RecycledYarnsSustainability

Insight29 Apr 2021

Does the nonwoven face mask industry have legs?

Does the nonwoven face mask market offer long-term opportunities for the industry? And are the investments going to be worth it? Jessica Owen talks to key players in the field to find the answers.

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Insight28 Apr 2021

Quality face masks made in New York

Hudson Valley Mask Company invests in US manufacturing to create quality face masks. Jessica Owen speaks to the company’s founder Marleen Vogelaar to find out more.

MedicalIndustrialSustainability

Insight27 Apr 2021

WRAP launches Textiles 2030: UK Sustainable Textiles Action Plan

The UK sustainability charity WRAP has launched Textiles 2030: UK Sustainable Textiles Action Plan, the “most ambitious 10-year programme for clothing and textiles in the world”.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight27 Apr 2021

Curt G Joa develops expandable absorbent core wrap

Curt G Joa has announced the invention of an expandable absorbent core product feature and machine process technology. Jessica Owen talks to the team to find out more.

HygieneDesign & Trends

Insight23 Apr 2021

Studio Constance encourages circularity through pre-owned platform

Rebecca Dovenryd Almberg, founder and creative director of Studio Constance, talks to Jessica Owen about her new knitwear brand that offers the option to repurpose old purchases through its Constance Circle platform.

NaturalRecycledDesign & Trends

Insight23 Apr 2021

Herd: Rebuilding the British wool industry

Herd is championing British wool and knitwear and has built a supply chain all within a 150-mile radius in North West England. Jessica Owen speaks to founder Ruth Rands to find out more.

NaturalYarnsSustainability

Podcast23 Apr 2021

Ep. 65: Finisterre: Designing for circularity

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is John Elmuccio, COO and co-founder of Evolution St Louis.

YarnsFibresSustainability

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