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News22 May 2018

Mogul Nonwovens receives FSC Certification

Mogul South Carolina Nonwovens has announced that the company has received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification (FSC-C137808) from the Rainforest Alliance

Nonwovens

Insight22 May 2018

University researchers develop movement-sensing garment

A team of researchers at Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Australia, has developed wearable technology that can sense strains in the textile to keep track of the wearer’s movements

FibresSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insight18 May 2018

Unifi receives UNC Sustainability Award

Unifi, the North American manufacturer of sustainable and recycled fibres, has been announced as the inaugural business winner of the 2018 UNC Sustainability Award

FibresRecycledSustainability

Insight17 May 2018

Solar blinds a bright idea

As sustainable energy sources grow in demand, more consumers are seeking functional yet creative solutions. Nathan Webb, inventor of Rolar, tells WTiN about innovating in the window blinds space

EffectsDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight16 May 2018

Indorama Ventures acquires Avgol Industries

Avgol Industries, a global player in the nonwoven fabrics manufacturing industry, has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see Indorama Ventures acquire a controlling interest in the company

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

News16 May 2018

Berry to discuss Asian innovations at ANEX2018

Berry Global, a leading player in the production of value engineered nonwovens for a range of end uses, is to exhibit its latest technologies at ANEX2018.

Nonwovens

Insight15 May 2018

ASBCI Conference discusses digital fashion revolution

As the online fashion retail market continues to gather momentum, it is important for companies to not only keep pace with their competitors, but also develop their own industry leading technology

ApparelEvents

Insight15 May 2018

UBC Okanagan team improves textile composite development

A research team from the University of British Columbia, Canada, has identified a method to improve the strength of textile composites

FibresSyntheticsResearch & Development

Insight14 May 2018

Hypoallergenic bedding provides sound sleep

Aizome Bedding recently launched an Indiegogo campaign for its organic bedding products, which utilise Japanese Indigo dyeing techniques to promote skin health and better sleep

FibresNaturalDesign & Trends

Insight11 May 2018

University of Leeds installs UK-first 3D weaving loom

As part of a year-long investment programme, the UK’s University of Leeds has invested £1.75m in a new state-of-the-art textiles innovation centre featuring cutting-edge weaving technology

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

News10 May 2018

Trevira receives parent company investment

Trevira GmbH’s owner Indorama Ventures has approved various large projects at the company’s site in Guben, Germany, which it states will be of ‘enormous importance’ for the entire company.

FibresYarns

Insight9 May 2018

Single-use plastics face UK wipe out

The UK government has announced plans to eliminate plastic waste including ‘single-use products like wet wipes’

FibresSyntheticsResearch & Development

Preview8 May 2018

EDANA prepares for International Nonwovens Symposium

The nonwovens sector is among the most innovative in the textile industry, with new developments constantly being made in end-use products such as wipes, diapers and wound care

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Insight8 May 2018

Directa Plus signs collaborative agreements

Directa Plus has recently signed two contracts to enhance consumer products with its G+ graphene material

FibresSyntheticsCompanies & Finance

Insight4 May 2018

University of Huddersfield to increase focus on nonwovens

Woven textiles have long been part of the fabric of Huddersfield’s textile culture, but now the town’s university is to up its focus on nonwovens

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Insight3 May 2018

INDA report highlights US nonwoven demand

INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Industry, has revealed that the North American nonwovens industry enjoyed a largely positive year in 2017, building on many of its impressive results from 2016

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight3 May 2018

CMU software generates 3D knitting instructions

A team of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University, US, has developed a system capable of translating 3D shapes into stitch-by-stitch instructions for use in a computer-controlled knitting machine

FabricsKnittingManufacturing Technology

Insight2 May 2018

Med-Tech expansion prompts show move

Rapid Medtech Communications Ltd, owner of the Med-Tech Innovation Expo, has announced that due to the success of its most recent trade fair and the growing global market, the exhibition is set to expand

Technical TextilesMedicalCompanies & Finance

Insight1 May 2018

Freudenberg enjoys profitable 2017

Global technology group Freudenberg has announced that the company is continuing to grow after posting its financial results for 2017

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight27 Apr 2018

Bostik receives ASC Innovation Award

Bostik, a global adhesive specialist for the construction, consumer and industrial markets, has won ASC’s 2018 Innovation Award for its Brilliance product, the company has announced

Technical TextilesNonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight27 Apr 2018

Nike’s 3D printed shoes a runaway success

Last Sunday, another edition of the London Marathon saw the gruelling training regimes of professional athletes and amateur hopefuls pay off

EffectsDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight25 Apr 2018

SoftWear Automation announces European production boost

Automated textile technology developer SoftWear Automation has announced the expansion of its mission to produce sewn goods locally in Europe

FabricsEffectsIndustry 4.0

Insight25 Apr 2018

ITMA Asia + CITME sees overwhelming demand

October 2018 will see the highly-anticipated returned of ITMA Asia + CITME, which will showcase the latest developments in the world of textile machinery in the centre of the growing Asian market

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight24 Apr 2018

Unmasking the value of cosmetic nonwovens

The market for nonwoven facial masks is growing across the world, leading to innovative new developments. Andy Rhodes reports on the trends and activities shaping this emerging sector

FibresNaturalResearch & Development

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