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Insight31 Mar 2020

A look at Nike’s inflate jacket and Olympics uniforms

Nike has recently revealed its ISPA Inflate Jacket and competition apparel for the next Summer Olympics.

RecycledFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight30 Mar 2020

Wearing clothes can release more microfibres than washing them

Researchers from the National Research Council of Italy and the University of Plymouth analysed microfibre shedding of polyester clothing when washed and worn. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Podcast30 Mar 2020

Ep. 10: Accel Lifestyle makes face masks from proprietary sportswear fabric

Fitness apparel brand Accel Lifestyle is adjusting its manufacturing process to help alleviate a shortage of face masks caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Sponsoredfree30 Mar 2020

Chemical & antimicrobial companies fight back against Covid-19

A look at how companies such as BASF, Noble Biomaterials and Polygiene are using their expertise to protect people from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresFabricsCOVID-19

Podcast27 Mar 2020

Ep. 9: SupplyCompass’s take on Covid-19

Flora Davidson, co-founder of SupplyCompass, talks with Jessica Owen about supply chains, reimagining the future, and how she’ll be celebrating after the crisis blows over.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight26 Mar 2020

How to run a knitwear label in today’s world

Alex Gore Browne talks about her experiences over the last 20 years as a knitwear designer and consultant.

CellulosicsNaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight20 Mar 2020

US textile and nonwovens associations plea to remain open

INDA, IFAI and NCTO urge US governments to keep textile and nonwoven manufacturing facilities open throughout the coronavirus crisis. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresFabricsCompanies & Finance

Insight20 Mar 2020

How New Zealand’s climate inspired Okewa Rainwear

Jessica Owen speaks to Nevada Leckie, co-founder of Okewa Rainwear, about the start-up’s multifunctional raincoats inspired by New Zealand’s wet and windy weather

RecycledFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight20 Mar 2020

How sports and outdoor brands are responding to Covid-19

As coronavirus continues, brands have announced the measures they are taking to respond to the crisis. Jessica Owen reports.

ApparelSportswearCompanies & Finance

Insight16 Mar 2020

Uniting British aesthetics with technical running kit

Bill Byrne, co-founder of Iffley Road, speaks to Jessica Owen about the company’s technical running products, key collaborations and future designs.

NaturalSyntheticsSustainability

Insight9 Mar 2020

Weathering affects PFAS concentrations in outdoor clothing

A team led by Ike van der Veen at Vrije University in Amsterdam has assessed the effects of weathering on PFASs from DWR-treated outdoor clothing. Jessica Owen finds out more.

Technical TextilesEffectsResearch & Development

Insight6 Mar 2020

Eight of the latest knitted performance shoes

Jessica Owen takes a look at some of the most recent innovations in the knitted performance shoes market.

FootwearFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight2 Mar 2020

Genomatica produces ‘world’s first’ ton of renewable nylon intermediate

Biotechnology company Genomatica, based in San Diego, has recently produced the world’s first renewably-sourced ton of the key ingredient for nylon-6, made from plants instead of crude oil. Jessica Owen finds out more.

CellulosicsYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insightfree2 Mar 2020

Innovation round-up: Performance Textiles

In this latest innovation round-up, Jessica Owen takes a look at Sony’s new Triporous FIBER, Adidas’ latest sustainable performance fabrics and new products that launched at the recent ISPO show.

SportswearResearch & Development

Insightfree2 Mar 2020

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

In this latest protective innovation round-up, Jessica Owen has a look at the first anti-NOX facade in Germany, Coats and Osram’s new integrated light system and the first upcycled functional jacket from Sympatex.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight2 Mar 2020

Adidas and Nike lead a sustainable future

A short while after Jeff Bezos announced he will donate US$10bn to fight climate change, here we have a look at the latest pledges from Adidas and Nike.

RecycledSyntheticsSustainability

Insight2 Mar 2020

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

In this latest smart textiles innovation round-up, Jessica Owen takes a look at some of the most recent noteworthy innovations.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight2 Mar 2020

Coronavirus prompts buyers to look closer to home

A recent survey by Make it British has found that 50% of UK fashion and textile manufacturers are reporting an increase in new business enquiries due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight28 Feb 2020

Hohenstein develops microfibre shedding analysis method

The German research and testing institute has completed the development of its new method for analysing microfibre shedding from textiles.

CellulosicsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight26 Feb 2020

GRDXKN prints protective architectural structures

Bastian Mueller has been working on GRDXKN for quite a number of years. Here, he tells Jessica Owen about his technology and how it’s finally gaining respect and interest in the protective textiles industry.

EffectsProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight25 Feb 2020

Transforming pineapple fibre into nonwovens

Made from pineapple leaf fibre, Piñatex has created an innovative natural nonwoven textile for use in apparel, interiors and footwear. Jessica Owen catches up with the company to find out more.

NaturalCoatingSustainability

Insight25 Feb 2020

First ever anti-NOX building facade erected in Germany

Researchers at the RWTH Aachen University along with the companies ECE and INOK GmbH have developed the first anti-NOX textile facade in Hamburg, Germany. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsRecycledResearch & Development

Insight25 Feb 2020

Human textiles to repair blood vessels

Researchers at the unit for the Bioengineering of Tissues at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) and the Université de Bordeaux in France are developing human textiles to repair blood vessels.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight24 Feb 2020

Loomia demonstrates applications in performance wear

Loomia, a developer of soft circuit systems, has announced the release of its latest mock-up – The 4-Wire Bus sample.

SyntheticsSmart TextilesResearch & Development

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