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Insight10 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

Over the last month, there have been many new and interesting developments happening in the smart textiles sector. From smart rucksacks to research getting closer to fully flexible e-textiles, this field is not short of innovation.

Research & Development

Q&Afree9 Oct 2019

Unearthing the potential of geotextiles

Ahead of next year’s GeoAmericas 2020 conference, Andy Rhodes speaks to Chungsik Yoo, Ph.D, president of the International Geosynthetics Society

AgrotextilesGeotextilesEvents

Insight7 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

From start-ups launching anti-stink apparel to far infrared technology and graphene, the performance textiles sector has witnessed many new and interesting developments this September.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight1 Oct 2019

Laser printed waterproof e-textiles

A team from RMIT University has developed a method for rapidly creating scalable textiles embedded with energy storage devices.

Digital PrintingSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight26 Sept 2019

Innovations in waterproof jackets

People say there’s nothing like the great outdoors. But only if you have the right attire. Andy Rhodes rounds up the latest innovations in waterproof jackets designed to suit every climate

YarnsRecycledResearch & Development

Insight25 Sept 2019

Lenzing makes new Veocel and blockchain announcements

The fibre giant has introduced Eco Care technology to its Veocel brand, and has made a ‘huge leap forward’ in introducing blockchain technology

FibresYarnsSustainability

Sector Analysis24 Sept 2019

Sentiment analysis of the smart textiles industry in Q2 2019

Overall endorsement of the smart textile industry was considered largely positive in Q2 2019

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Profile20 Sept 2019

Technical Absorbents enhances SAF brand

The UK-based company has further developed its range of washable and reusable nonwovens for femcare and light incontinence applications. Mark Paterson tells Andy Rhodes more

HygieneNaturalResearch & Development

Insight17 Sept 2019

Sandler to showcase new acoustic nonwovens

The German nonwovens manufacturer will present its new product developments at acoustex in October

HygieneIndustrialManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Sept 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

In this video we take a look at some of the most interesting research and products that have been unveiled over the last month relating to smart textiles

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight13 Sept 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

In the protective textiles space over the last month we have seen many new developments

ProtectiveWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight13 Sept 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

Over the last month, there have been many new and interesting developments happening in the performance textiles sector

SportswearKnittingDesign & Trends

Intelligence11 Sept 2019

Innovations in insect repellent textiles

This report will explore developments designed to protect against humans against the threat of insects and their bites by exploring insect-repellent coatings for textiles and other related developments

ProtectiveCoatingResearch & Development

Insightfree10 Sept 2019

Patent granted for new Directa Plus membrane

Directa Plus, the Italian producer and supplier of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) based products for a wide range of applications, has announced the development of an innovative new membrane containing its signature G+ graphene solution.

ProtectiveSportswear

Profile28 Aug 2019

Adding flexibility to the factory floor with gripping technology

Formhand Automation, founded in early 2017, is an engineering company that creates flexible gripping technology for the textile industry

Industry 4.0

Insight5 Aug 2019

Nonwoven filter media market targets growing applications

The value of the nonwoven filter media market is on the rise, with key players announcing new developments. Andy Rhodes reports

FiltrationFibresSustainability

Insight2 Aug 2019

Optima Nonwovens opens new logistics centre

Valued at €20m, the new Optima Logistics Center will guarantee availability of the company’s products worldwide, explains Jan Deininger. Andy Rhodes learns more

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight31 Jul 2019

Lenzing offers sustainability update

Andy Rhodes reports on Lenzing’s latest initiatives driving its sCore TEN strategy, including the expansion of its pulp production and the development of its Veocel brand

CellulosicsHygieneSustainability

Insight31 Jul 2019

Milliken joins PCIAW

US-based textile developer Milliken & Company will partner with the PCIAW Summit and Awards in 2020. Andy Rhodes reports

FibresYarnsEvents

Previewfree24 Jul 2019

The new Outlook for nonwovens

October will see the return of Outlook, EDANA’s premier conference for the nonwovens industry. Andy Rhodes looks ahead to the event

NonwovensFibresEvents

Insight18 Jul 2019

First OUTDOOR Friedrichshafen event postponed

Messe Friedrichshafen has postponed its inaugural event for the outdoor industry. Andy Rhodes reports

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Insightfree10 Jul 2019

86% of consumers seek sustainable garments

Statistics released by Cotton USA have revealed that consumer buying decisions are influenced by sustainability and the environment. Andy Rhodes reports

NaturalSportswearDesign & Trends

Insightfree9 Jul 2019

Formhand discusses innovative gripper technology

At the recently held textile processing exhibition Texprocess, Andy Rhodes spoke to Holger Kunz, managing director of automation company Formhand, about its technologies for textile applications

FibresIndustry 4.0

Review4 Jul 2019

13th World of Wipes Conference hailed a success

New ideas for a circular economy were discussed at the 2019 World of Wipes International Conference

WipesEvents

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