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Insight15 Jul 2019

Solutions in hot-gas filtration

Evonik, a speciality chemical business, is celebrating 35 years of polyimide fibre chemistry this year. Jessica Owen speaks to the company to learn more

SyntheticsFiltrationSustainability

Insight12 Jul 2019

KNITifying the World with Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki, the Japanese knitting machinery manufacturer, has a mission to illustrate the versatility of its products for catering to various industries. Jessica Owen speaks with Masaki Karasuno to find out more.

KnittingDigital PrintingEvents

Insight10 Jul 2019

New international conference on cellulose fibres announced

The nova-Institute in Germany is organising the 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, which will be held on 11-12 February 2020 in Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany.

CellulosicsNonwovensResearch & Development

Review8 Jul 2019

Sustainable innovations headline OutDoor by ISPO

Last week, WTiN attended OutDoor by ISPO, which was held in Munich, Germany, for the first time. Jessica Owen reports on the latest and most interesting developments

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight4 Jul 2019

Gearing up for sustainable car interiors

With the world becoming more sustainability-conscious, even the automotive sector is experimenting with environmentally-friendly interiors. Jessica Owen reports

MobileFibresDesign & Trends

Insight4 Jul 2019

Researchers propose framework for essential chemical use

Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden have proposed a framework to determine the 'essential use' of whether chemicals are needed in textiles and other products

CoatingTechnical TextilesSustainability

Insight3 Jul 2019

ReWalk develops exosuit to aid mobility

ReWalk Robotics, a leading manufacturer of robotic medical devices, has received FDA clearance for its ReStore soft exosuit. Jessica Owen speaks to the team to find out more

SyntheticsFabricsResearch & Development

Profile1 Jul 2019

Re:newcell closing the loop

Harald Cavalli-Björkman, head of communications at Re:newcell, tells Jessica Owen about the company’s technique of creating pulp for raw materials from textile waste

CellulosicsRecycledManufacturing Technology

Profile28 Jun 2019

Keeping excess waste in circulation

Annie Cyr, the founder of Tengiva, tells Jessica Owen about the company’s platform for connecting textile manufacturers with excess material to buyers in need

YarnsFabricsIndustry 4.0

Insight28 Jun 2019

New innovations from Porcher at OutDoor by ISPO

Porcher Sport, the sports and leisure division of Porcher Industries, is unveiling new innovations in the outdoor and apparel sectors at OutDoor by ISPO

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Insight28 Jun 2019

Cone Denim and Westex by Milliken extend partnership

Cone Denim and Westex by Milliken, the flame-resistant (FR) textiles business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company, have extended their exclusive partnership

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Insight28 Jun 2019

Nike introduces temperature regulating material

Nike has recently revealed its latest development – a proprietary material innovation designed to keep athletes at their optimal temperature

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight28 Jun 2019

Materials developed for extreme weather protection

The German technology company Continental AG has developed materials for suits that protect workers if they come into direct contact with heat sources in extremely hot environments

ProtectiveKnittingDesign & Trends

Insight27 Jun 2019

Upcycling process brings new life to old jeans

Researchers at Deakin University in Australia have developed a method that can convert waste denim into viscose-type fibres

NaturalSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insight27 Jun 2019

Hyosung launches new high performance elastane

Fibre manufacturer Hyosung is set to launch its new high performance elastane called creora ActiFit for endurance sports apparel

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Insight26 Jun 2019

Bread waste to become new textiles

Researchers at the University of Borås, Sweden are working on a way to turn old bread into textile materials

NaturalSpun/NaturalSustainability

Insight26 Jun 2019

Devan Chemicals and HUUB partner to create trisuits

Textile innovator Devan Chemicals and triathlon and performance brand HUUB have announced their partnership ahead of the upcoming Performance Days show in Munich, Germany

SportswearCoatingDesign & Trends

Insight26 Jun 2019

'First-ever' golf shoe made from upcycled plastic

Adidas Golf has recently unveiled the first golf shoe made from upcycled plastic waste, intercepted from beaches and coastal communities

RecycledSportswearDesign & Trends

Insight25 Jun 2019

Cygnet Texkimp unveils high-payload fibre handling system

Fibre handling expert Cygnet Texkimp has developed an AGV-mounted mobile handling system using a collaborative robot capable of lifting packages of fibre weighing up to 35 kg

FibresTechnical TextilesITMA

Insightfree24 Jun 2019

Strayfield showcases its ‘big small’ dryer

Strayfield, a manufacturer of textile dryers, is showcasing its radio frequency textile yarn dryer, SO200TS, for the first time at ITMA.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight24 Jun 2019

Optima 3D showcases its weaving technology for composites

Optima 3D has designed and developed a range of next-generation weaving machines, for the rapidly developing 3D composite engineering market.

WeavingMobileManufacturing Technology

Insightfree23 Jun 2019

Sant'Andrea introduces the new Elvo generation

After 30 years of producing Sant'Andrea Novara machines, the Italian company is now launching a new digitalised drawing frame generation at ITMA.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insightfree23 Jun 2019

Digitalising textile testing equipment

Roaches International, a UK based designer and manufacturer of textile testing instruments and laboratory dyeing machines, is exhibiting its new software called Orbis for the first time at ITMA.

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Insight22 Jun 2019

Communicating colour instantly with VeriVide

VeriVide, a British company that develops colour assessment equipment, is exhibiting its DigiView technology at ITMA this year.

FabricsEffectsITMA

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