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Insight19 Jan 2017

Smart textiles project benefits mental health patients

A research design project in smart textiles which involved people with mental health conditions has found that participants experienced lower levels of anxiety.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight19 Jan 2017

Nonwoven geotextiles are future of sustainable construction

According to new figures published by Grand View Research, the global geotextiles industry is projected to reach US$8.18bn by 2024.

BuildingGeotextilesCompanies & Finance

Insight17 Jan 2017

Global sustainable nonwovens set for rapid growth

The global consumption of sustainable nonwovens is set for rapid growth through to 2022, according to a new market report published by research company Smithers Pira.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight16 Jan 2017

Smart textile innovations showcased in Austria

A consumer conference in Wolfurt, Austria, will offer the latest developments in smart textiles.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Jan 2017

Messe Frankfurt and VDMA outline Techtexil and Texprocess plans

Messe Frankfurt and The Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) have announced their plans for this year’s Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs in Frankfurt.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Jan 2017

Unifi move highlights potential of Vietnam’s textile industry

Unifi Inc has continued the expansion of its Repreve recycled fibre by entering Vietnam, with the help of Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation.

SyntheticsRecycledCompanies & Finance

Insight11 Jan 2017

Carrington invests in textile talent

Carrington, a leading European manufacturer of workwear fabrics, has begun 2017 with the recruitment of a host of new employees at its Lancashire factory in the UK.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Jan 2017

Bangladesh to host seminar on textile sustainability

Bangladesh, one of the largest apparel exporters in the world, is to host the Bangladesh Textile Sustainability Seminar on the country’s textile industry, as it begins the process of going green.

FibresNaturalSustainability

Insight10 Jan 2017

Oeko-Tex outlines new regulations on 25th anniversary

A large number of changes have been made to the Standard 100, Made in Green, MyStep and Step regulations.

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight6 Jan 2017

Bright future ahead for active wearable lighting apparel

Sportswear featuring lighting and sensor technology is set to grow over the next 10 years, according to a new report.

Technical TextilesSportswearManufacturing Technology

Insight6 Jan 2017

Cathay Investments completes Lantor acquisition

The innovative nonwovens manufacturer, with facilities in the Netherlands and Germany, adds to Cathay’s industrial company portfolio.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight5 Jan 2017

SOL develops new FR cellulose fibre

Chinese manufacturing company Beijing SOL Flame-retardant Limited (SOL) has developed a new flame-resistant (FR) cellulose fibre after more than 10 years of research.

CellulosicsProtectiveManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Jan 2017

Office chairs developed with “climate seat” approval

The thermophysiologically optimised chairs were designed by taking into account body dimensions.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight21 Dec 2016

High Rock partners with Lectra as online sales climb

French technology solutions provider Lectra has partnered with Chinese outdoor sportswear manufacturer High Rock to provide smart digital technology solutions.

SyntheticsTechnical Textiles

Insight21 Dec 2016

Kraig Biocraft produces Dragon Silk for military

The US company has produced a recombinant spider silk which has similar protective qualities to Kevlar.

NaturalSynthetics

Insight20 Dec 2016

AMSilk’s Biosteel receives Oeko-Tex certification

The Hohenstein Institute and the SGS Institute Fresenius applauded AMSilk’s polymer creation, which is a replication of natural silk.

NaturalSynthetics

Insight20 Dec 2016

Arville invests in precision technology for the future

Technical textiles specialist Arville has installed a new laser flatbed cutting table at its fabrication plant in Bradford, UK.

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Insight19 Dec 2016

INDA reports global growth for wipes industry

A new report published by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has forecasted strong growth in the industry for the next four years, both in global and regional markets.

NonwovensWipesResearch & Development

Insight16 Dec 2016

Latest breakthroughs to revolutionise fireproof clothing

Shanghai Institute of Ceramics creates fire-resistant hydroxyapatite nanowire, as Teijin unveils latest innovation.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Dec 2016

Flushable wipes market to soar by 2020

Flushable wipes are projected to grow at over twice the rate of all nonwovens and nonwoven wipes through to 2020, according to a new report from Smithers Pira.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight15 Dec 2016

Techtextil North America registration now open

Registration for the 14th edition of Techtextil North America has begun, taking place on 20-22 June 2017 alongside The Future of Composites in Construction show, powered by JEC Group.

Technical TextilesNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight14 Dec 2016

Index 17 looks at the Big Picture

Half-day seminars will be introduced at Index 17, covering nonwovens megatrends and challenges facing the industry.

NonwovensHygieneManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Dec 2016

Performance Days breaks visitor records

The Munich trade fair specialises in fabrics for sports and outdoor applications, including sportswear, athleisure, corporatewear and workwear.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Dec 2016

Columbia’s new outerwear withstands strong forces

Columbia Sportswear has unveiled three limited-edition, high-performance jackets inspired by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeCompanies & Finance

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