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Intelligence24 Feb 2020

The endless applications for merino wool

This report looks at merino wool and what it has to offer both the activewear and outdoor textile markets. Specifically, the history of merino wool, its properties, key organisations and a list of current applications are discussed.

FibresNaturalResearch & Development

Podcast24 Feb 2020

Ep. 8: Sustainable outdoor garments designed by women for women

Jemina Pomoell, co-founder and COO at Astrid Wild, talks with Jessica Owen about the brand’s sustainable outdoor garments that have been designed by women for women.

NaturalRecycledResearch & Development

Insight24 Feb 2020

Twipes develops ‘world’s first truly flushable wipes’

British company Twipes has developed a plastic-free wet wipe that can disperse in water within just three hours. Jessica Owen speaks to co-founder Ellenor McIntosh to find out more.

FibresWipesSustainability

Insight18 Feb 2020

A long-haul journey for Musto and Land Rover

Outdoor clothing brand Musto recently unveiled a new product range in collaboration with Land Rover at ISPO Munich. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight18 Feb 2020

Coats and Osram develop integrated light system

Coats and Osram have recently partnered up to develop the Coats Signal Active Illumination light system. Joerg Jakobi, Global Trims director at Coats, explains more to Jessica Owen.

ProtectiveSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight17 Feb 2020

DAME develops the ‘world’s first’ reusable tampon applicator

Alec Mills, co-founder of DAME, tells Jessica Owen about how the company can help women save up to 12,000 disposable tampon applicators from being discarded in a lifetime.

HygieneNaturalResearch & Development

Insight14 Feb 2020

How plants and textiles can help with oil spills

Researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, have developed an environmentally friendly technology inspired by nature to help clean up after oil spills. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresFabricsResearch & Development

Insight11 Feb 2020

Combining adventure with disease prevention

Jennifer John, CEO of Pang Wangle, tells Jessica Owen about the brand’s efforts to prevent outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases through insect repellent travel wear.

CellulosicsNaturalDesign & Trends

Insight11 Feb 2020

Researchers develop smart insulin patch

A team of researchers from UCLA, UNC and MIT have successfully created a device to automatically manage glucose levels and deliver needed insulin quickly. Jessica Owen reports.

Smart TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight11 Feb 2020

Researchers discover that quicker and cooler is best for clothes

Academics from the University of Leeds in the UK and specialists from detergent maker Procter & Gamble have wrung out new insight into how laundering clothing affects fading, colour runs and microfibre release.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Review10 Feb 2020

Future Fabrics Expo inspires industry to be more responsible

The ninth edition of the Future Fabrics Expo took place last week in London. Jessica Owen reports on the event from the show floor.

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Insight7 Feb 2020

Investigating the tampon tax

Jessica Owen looks at the argument for and against the tampon tax and what countries are doing about it across the world.

HygieneCompanies & Finance

Insight6 Feb 2020

Infusing technology with dress shirts

Andy Boothman, founder and CEO of DressCode, speaks to Jessica Owen about the company’s contactless shirt and tech-inspired designs.

NaturalWeavingDesign & Trends

Insight6 Feb 2020

Turning pineapple waste into wool

Nathalie Spencer, a graduate from Central Saint Martins, speaks to Jessica Owen about how she takes pineapple waste from London juice bars and turns it into wool.

NaturalYarnsResearch & Development

Insight5 Feb 2020

Combining algorithms with wearable sensors

Amber Nawaz, vice president of business development at Chronolife, talks with Jessica Owen about the company’s technology that was recently on show at CES.

NaturalSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insightfree4 Feb 2020

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

Jessica Owen, deputy digital editor at WTiN, offers an overview of the latest innovations to come out of the smart textiles sector in January 2020.

Smart TextilesEvents

Insightfree3 Feb 2020

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

In this latest protective innovation round-up, Jessica Owen has a look at Coalatree’s self-healing outdoor jacket and Graphene X’s new outdoor jacket in addition to Vollebak’s latest products and two new shark-proof wet suit materials.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight3 Feb 2020

Innovation round-up: Performance Textiles

It’s the start of a new year and new decade and with that comes a variety of new products and innovations.

SportswearResearch & Development

Insight30 Jan 2020

The industry is going bananas for Qwstion’s latest development

Qwstion’s co-founder Hannes Schönegger speaks with Jessica Owen about the company’s sustainable bags and materials including its newest innovation, Bananatex.

NaturalYarnsResearch & Development

Insight27 Jan 2020

Apple files patent for finger sensor device

Apple has recently filed a patent for a touch sensor finger device that could be used to communicate with mixed reality and virtual reality systems.

Wearable TechnologyCompanies & Finance

Podcast27 Jan 2020

Ep. 7: Aquafil’s changing the world with ECONYL® regenerated nylon yarn

Giulio Bonazzi, president and CEO at Aquafil, chats to Jessica Owen about the company’s Econyl regenerated nylon and its numerous possibilities.

YarnsFabricsResearch & Development

Sector Analysis24 Jan 2020

Global R&D activity strengthens protective textiles

Replicating the optimism displayed in the prior Q3 2019 report, sentiment continues to improve for the protective sector moving into the new year.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

News24 Jan 2020

PrimaLoft establishes new licensing business

PrimaLoft Inc, a leader in advanced material technology, has recently announced the establishment of a new business unit.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight22 Jan 2020

The menopause: A huge untapped market for textiles

Jessica Owen looks at what is available in terms of materials and clothing for women going through the menopause.

CellulosicsNaturalResearch & Development

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