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News Release10 May 2024

Development of renewable LYCRA fibre

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC).

FibresYarnsSustainability

EmergingInsight10 May 2024

Electronic yarn could remove need for batteries

Researchers in Switzerland have developed an electronic yarn that could eliminate the need for components in wearable textiles.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

News Release10 May 2024

Growth opportunities for commercial printers

Kornit Digital is spotlighting at drupa 2024 the significant new business opportunities made possible by digital garments – unlocking unlimited business growth and new revenue streams for any graphic design or print-on-demand business.

Digital PrintingSmart TextilesEvents

Sponsoredfree10 May 2024

Seizing opportunities in knitting innovation

Karl Mayer Group will exhibit its latest innovations at ITM in Istanbul, Turkey this June. Ahead of the machinery exhibition, Madelaine Thomas explores what will be on offer.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight9 May 2024

New surface-to-surface moisture transfer fabric

During Techtextil 2024 Heathcoat introduced a number of new innovations, including a new patented moisture transfer fabric. Abigail Turner caught up with the team to find out more.

SyntheticsCellulosicsDesign & Trends

News Release9 May 2024

Innovative solutions at DRUPA Micro factory

Brother, a leading global supplier of industrial sewing machines and direct-to-garment printers, will be presenting a wide range of its products in the Touchpoint Textile Area at DRUPA 2024.

Digital PrintingApparelEvents

Insight9 May 2024

Fragmented DTF market set for greener growth

WTiN’s Digital Textiles Lead, Joseph Link, highlights some of the main talking points from the inaugural Innovate: Direct-To-Film Printing conference.

Digital PrintingEvents

News Release9 May 2024

Durak Tekstil to open North America office

Durak Tekstil, Turkey’s leading developer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, is currently making plans for a new and expanded factory at its base in Bursa, as well as opening a regional office in North America next year.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

News Release9 May 2024

Biobased solution to reduce allergens

HeiQ partners with Culp to apply HeiQ Allergen Tech, a 100% biobased* solution that reduces allergens on textiles, onto interior upholstery fabric.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

News Release9 May 2024

First Swiss cycling brand launches bluesign label

Possenia, a newcomer in the cycling industry, announces an achievement: it is Switzerland’s first cycling brand to introduce the bluesign® PRODUCT label, marking an important milestone in sustainable cycling apparel in Europe.

SportswearApparelSustainability

News Release9 May 2024

Sustainable denim-dyeing technology

Sonovia’s and Pure Denim unveiling its first Jeans collection with Sonovia’s sustainable denim dyeing technology at the Denim Premiere Vision Exhibition Milano.

FibresYarnsSustainability

News Release9 May 2024

Spinnova enters yarn development cooperation

Spinnova’s R&D yarn spinning line has been inaugurated in Tearfil’s mill in Portugal.

FibresSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

News Release9 May 2024

$15m to automate fashion environmental reporting

Despite facing increased regulatory pressure, the fashion sector's emissions are growing instead of declining.

FibresYarnsSustainability

News Release8 May 2024

Knitting solutions for Turkish textile industry

Master the Change with KARL MAYER GROUP Solutions at ITM, 04 – 08 June 2024, Tüyap Fair and Congress Center Istanbul, Hall 3 Stand 303A.

KnittingTechnical TextilesEvents

Insight8 May 2024

New jacket with colour-shifting membranes

Biomimicry is a growing trend and now a jacket has been launched with two membranes to achieve colour-changing effects inspired by nature. Madelaine Thomas speaks to Vollebak about its Firefly Jacket.

EffectsProtectiveCompanies & Finance

Insight8 May 2024

AI enhances digital design creativity

Kathryn Wortley examines the benefits of AI drawing technology and its impact on the traditional print design industry.

Digital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight8 May 2024

Preview: drupa returns after eight-year hiatus

Eight years since drupa’s most recent physical assembly, the world’s largest printing equipment exhibition returns to Düsseldorf, Germany, from 28 May to 7 June 2024, with more pertinent focuses than ever.

Digital PrintingPackagingCOVID-19

News Release8 May 2024

Under Armour launches first Neolast product

Introducing Under Armour’s first product made with NEOLAST™, the Vanish Pro Training Tee.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

News Release8 May 2024

Biodegradable fibre created from bamboo launches

Guandong's Green Promenade is moving firmly in the direction of sustainability, and Fespa 2024 was the occasion to announce the achievement of an important milestone.

FibresYarnsEvents

News Release8 May 2024

Decathlon collaborates on elastane-free swimwear

Resortecs has joined forces with Decathlon, the global leader in sports equipment and apparel, to develop a fully recyclable swimwear collection without compromising performance, functionality, or aesthetics.

SportswearApparelDesign & Trends

Intelligence8 May 2024

Materials occupy Western sportswear innovation

In the competitive sports and outdoorwear markets, functionality and performance jostle with sustainability when it comes to material selection. WTiN explores how US and European brands are handling these often-rivalling priorities.

SyntheticsRecycledCompanies & Finance

News Release7 May 2024

Polybion Celium premium cultivated cellulose

Polybion™ unveils the worldwide market debut of Celium™, marking a significant milestone for the company and bringing biomaterials a step closer to becoming a widely accessible choice for large-scale consumer applications.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight7 May 2024

Partnerships in high-performance fabrics

Ventile celebrated 80 years in business last year. Brand director Daniel Odermatt speaks to Abigail Turner about the company’s milestones and its vision for a sustainable future of cotton manufacturing.

NaturalWeavingCircularity

News Release7 May 2024

Italian textile machinery sales for first quarter

For Italian textile machinery sector, 2024 has begun without anything seemingly special. The first quarter has seen the orders index, as reported by the Economics Department of ACIMIT.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

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