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Insight30 Apr 2019

Polartec introduces Ready to Roll programme

Textile manufacturer Polartec has launched its Ready to Roll programme, offering Polartec fabrics, in stock and ready to ship

ApparelIndustrial

Insight30 Apr 2019

Finalists announced for WOW Innovation Award

The World of Wipes (WOW) Innovation Award finalists highlight biodegradable and compostable products and a new product category

WipesCellulosicsEvents

Insight30 Apr 2019

Suominen makes changes to its executive team

Suominen, a global nonwovens supplier, has decided the company's new organisation and composition of its executive team, effective 1 July 2019

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

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29 Apr 2019

New towel design changes colour when dirty

When it comes to items such as underwear or sports kits, the norm is to wear them once and then toss them in the laundry as they have come into close contact with bacteria and sweat etc.

Technical TextilesHome

Insight26 Apr 2019

Start-up creates activewear from recycled plastic

The founder of My Mantra Active, Ina Plesca, tells Jessica Owen about how the company is making a positive impact with its sustainable active wear

NaturalRecycledSustainability

Insight25 Apr 2019

Klopman focuses on sustainability at Techtextil

Sustainability and quality are the key themes that European fabric manufacturer Klopman is concentrating on at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany

FibresFabricsEvents

Insight25 Apr 2019

Researchers develop glowing diaper

A team from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has designed a diaper that glows, signalling to others that the diaper needs changing

HygieneEffectsResearch & Development

Insight24 Apr 2019

Puma increases its sustainability targets

Sports company Puma has increased its targets for more sustainable materials after it reached its previous target two years ahead of schedule

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight24 Apr 2019

Adidas creates 100% recyclable performance running shoe

Adidas has created a new performance running shoe called FUTURECRAFT.LOOP that can be completely recycled into a new pair of shoes.

RecycledApparelSustainability

Insight24 Apr 2019

HeiQ and Speedo collaborate on new swimwear

Powered by HeiQ technology, Speedo has launched two new swimwear ranges – Fastskin LZR Pure Intent and Fastskin Pure Valour

Sportswear

Insight24 Apr 2019

INDA publishes latest North American Nonwovens Supply Report

INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has announced the publication of the sixth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report for its members.

NonwovensTrade

Insight23 Apr 2019

Spider silk apparel close to market

Polartec and Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to bring first spider silk fabrics to the performance apparel market

FabricsApparelResearch & Development

Insight18 Apr 2019

New polymer mixture creates ultra-sensitive heat sensor

University scientists have developed a heat sensor that is flexible, transparent and printable and has the potential for a wide range of applications

FabricsScreen PrintingResearch & Development

Insight18 Apr 2019

Ahlstrom-Munksjö receives ISO 45001 certification

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a fibre solution company, is one of the first companies within its industry to be ISO 45001 certified

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight18 Apr 2019

NanoXplore wins IDTechEX graphene award

NanoXplore has won the IDTechEx Graphene and 2D Materials Award at the exhibition show in Berlin, Germany

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesEvents

Insight17 Apr 2019

Lycra to unveil new personal care fibre

The Lycra Company will unveil its new HyFit fibre for the global personal care industry at CIDPEX in China later this week

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight17 Apr 2019

Managing and monitoring arthritis with the ActionSense glove

Warren Young from ActionSense met up with WTiN at the Wearable Technology Show in London to talk about the company's solution to monitoring those with rheumatoid arthritis

Smart TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight17 Apr 2019

Nonwoven associations discuss trade and sustainability at IDEA

Leaders from the global nonwoven associations held a joint strategy meeting at the IDEA 2019 Conference in Florida, US, on 26 March

NonwovensSustainability

Insight17 Apr 2019

Consumers are the catalysts for eliminating PFASs

Stefan Posner, a senior researcher at the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE), updates Jessica Owen on perfluorinated compounds (PFASs) in textiles

FabricsSportswearSustainability

Insight16 Apr 2019

ASBCI conference to examine sustainability and ethics

The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) will meet in Manchester, UK, in May for its 2019 Spring Conference

FibresYarnsSustainability

Preview16 Apr 2019

A+A to be bigger than ever

A+A, the world's largest trade forum for corporate health and safety, is set to take place later this year in November with new events and an extended exhibition space. Jessica Owen reports

Smart TextilesProtectiveEvents

Insight16 Apr 2019

Study discovers 'flushable’ wipes are not flushable

A new study from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, has found that wipes labelled as ‘flushable’ do not pass drain line clearance or disintegration tests

WipesResearch & Development

Insight16 Apr 2019

The answer to plastic glitter litter

In a world first, a UK company has developed a new glitter that is completely plastic free. Technical manager at Ronald Britton, Paul Ives, explains more to Jessica Owen

CellulosicsScreen PrintingSustainability

Insight15 Apr 2019

Kamber introduces new Hot Swap programme

Kamber Narrow Fabric Machinery, a global trader and specialist in pre-owned weaving, braiding and knitting machinery, has recently announced its new Hot Swap programme for manufacturers

KnittingManufacturing Technology

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