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UV light modifies electrical properties of polymers

Ultraviolet (UV) light can be used to modify the electronic properties of polymers, researchers have discovered.

SportswearCoatingDesign & Trends

Football boots get a technical upgrade

Technical knits and coatings add enhanced fit, touch and control properties to Puma’s latest football boots. Jessica Owen reports.

Life cycle framework assesses chemical recycling

A framework that considers equipment, processes, energy sources and environmental effects for chemical recycling has been developed by researchers at Cornell University (US).

NaturalFinishingResearch & Development

Formaldehyde alternative developed for fireproofing cotton

A chemical process that turns cotton into a fire-resistant fabric without the use of formaldehyde has been developed by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa).

Insight27 Sept 2021

Improved test for face coverings

A test method for assessing how respirators, surgical masks and face coverings fit, breathe and filter is being developed. Jessica Owen reports.

MedicalFiltrationCOVID-19

Insight24 Sept 2021

Unique polymer chemistry adapts to wearer’s movements

A polymer that adjusts to a wearer’s movements and body shape has been developed by The Lycra Company. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Review24 Sept 2021

Top fibre innovations from Dornbirn GFC

Innovations spanning bio-polymers, recycling processes, plasma technologies and more were presented at this year’s 60th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress. Jessica Owen reports.

Digital PrintingApparelCompanies & Finance

Adapting to market challenges with DTG printing

The T-shirt printing specialist Shirtworks celebrates 35 years of business as it navigates fast fashion and supply chain issues.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Sensor detects if firefighter gear is safe

A sensor that detects whether firefighter turnout gear is no longer safe has been developed. Jessica Owen reports.

Scalable closed-loop wastewater treatment system

A closed-loop wastewater treatment process is being developed by EU-funded project Waste2Fresh. The project’s technical manager, Richard Burke, explains more to Jessica Owen.

HygieneWipesSustainability

Sandler focuses on alternative raw materials at INDEXTM20

Sustainability and new nonwoven product solutions will be the focus of German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler at INDEXTM20.

CoatingWeavingResearch & Development

Nanocoating adds protective properties without altering textile structure

A protective water-based nanocoating that doesn’t affect the structure of a textile has been developed by a researcher at Texas A&M University, US. Jessica Owen reports.

Insight21 Sept 2021

PFAS-free mono-material fabrics promote recycling

Mono-material fabrics made with 100% recycled polyester and a PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) have been developed by Pertex. Jessica Owen reports.

RecycledFinishingSustainability

Insight17 Sept 2021

Microfibre shedding test is imminent

A microfibre shedding test is just around the corner now that a sector alliance has completed the next phase of the project. Jessica Owen reports.