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News Release7 Nov 2023

Green award winners praised for going beyond

Polartec®, a Milliken™ & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and more sustainable textile solutions, is excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Polartec Apex Awards.

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Commercially readyInsight6 Nov 2023

Economics threaten China’s printing dominance

China remains the world’s biggest producer of digitally printed textiles, but the country is facing economic headwinds and it is unclear how these will impact its inkjet textile printing market.

Digital PrintingEvents

Prices6 Nov 2023

Executive Market Report

Crude oil futures slipped more than 3% opening the week as fears that the Israel-Hamas war would disrupt supply from the region faded, and investors were cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting during the week.

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News Release6 Nov 2023

Better Cotton launches traceability solution

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has launched a first-of-its-kind traceability solution for the fashion and textile sectors.

ApparelFibresSustainability

News Release6 Nov 2023

Swiss brands introduce part-recycled jacket

In a celebration of Innovation and Swiss identity three of Switzerland's innovative brands have joined forces to create a jacket that is not only extraordinary in its ability to keep the wearer warm but also proudly Swiss.

RecycledSportswearSustainability

News Release6 Nov 2023

Paper explores bid for PFAS-free nonwovens

NIRI, world-leaders in nonwoven and textile product development and R&D, have produced a new white paper outlining the issues, and exploring potential solutions.

NonwovensSustainability

News Release6 Nov 2023

Jean-design software for virtual garment creation

Jeanologia, a leading Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, is boosting digitalization in eco-design with a new version of its eDesigner software.

WeavingManufacturing Technology

News Release6 Nov 2023

First public demonstration of fibre fragmentation test

The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has teamed up with specialist test instrument manufacturer James Heal to hold the first public demonstration of a test method for fibre fragmentation from fabric.

FibresApparelResearch & Development

Insight3 Nov 2023

Buoyant PRINTNG United signals US inkjet growth

Joseph Link looks back at PRINTING United 2023, assessing key trends and solutions impacting the US textile printing market.

Digital PrintingEvents

Prices3 Nov 2023

Wool Market Report

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

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EmergingInsight3 Nov 2023

‘World’s strongest’ high-strength carbon fibre

Toray Industries, based in Tokyo, Japan, has developed Torayca™ T1200, which it claims is the world’s highest strength carbon fibre and applicable for sportswear.

SyntheticsApparelResearch & Development

News Release3 Nov 2023

Recycled fibre plans to accelerate circularity

Textile recycling innovator SaXcell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Group’s, Birla Cellulose, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of man-made cellulosic fibre.

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News Release3 Nov 2023

FESPA Middle East expanded to meet demand

FESPA has increased the size of its inaugural FESPA Middle East event by 40%, adding a third hall to the exhibition. The decision follows significant interest in the event from global suppliers and regional distributors.

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Commercially readyInsight3 Nov 2023

Collaboration welcomes nature-based fabric tech

Swiss fabric producer Ventile and Finnish biotechnology company Nordshield collaborated to produce fabrics with technology that puts nature first. WTiN speaks to Daniel Odermatt, brand director at Ventile.

FinishingManufacturing Technology

News Release3 Nov 2023

ReCircled opens new PATCHWORKS platform in Asia

ReCircled LLC, Nakano Co. Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation have signed a letter of intent to build the systems and processes for textile upcycling and recycling for the Asian market.

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Insight2 Nov 2023

Cationic dye fixing agents on cotton fabric

By Dr Naresh M Saraf – corresponding author; Dr Priti Tayade, Sarex – India; Prof (Dr) R V Adivarekar – Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, India.

DyeingFabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight2 Nov 2023

Uni partners with knit firm to train and educate

Teejay Lanka PLC, has expanded its collaboration with academia by entering a partnership with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) to open opportunities within training, research and employment.

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News Release2 Nov 2023

Advantages of yarn intermingling for warp knitting

Heberlein, the leading supplier of air interlacing and air texturing jets, has also applied its expertise to develop a unique air-saving solution for a smooth and efficient warp knitting.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

EmergingInsight2 Nov 2023

Temperature morphing ‘smart’ fibres from MIT

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created FibeRobo: a programmable, shape-changing smart fibre reliant on a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE).

FabricsWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight1 Nov 2023

Filo 60: sustainability is key, but with flair

Celebrating 30 positive years of shows, Filo60 showcased its best and brightest fabrics and ideas. Janet Prescott reports.

FibresYarnsSupply Chain

Intelligence1 Nov 2023

Durability: meaning, approaches and trade-offs

With the industry under pressure to adopt circular practices and combat textile waste, WTiN examines how brands and stakeholders are adopting circular thinking and practices in the name of product longevity.

FootwearApparelDesign & Trends

Sponsoredfree1 Nov 2023

TITAS 2023: A green transformation

The 27th Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) came to a successful close at Taiwan’s Nangang Exhibition Centre last week (19 October 2023).

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight31 Oct 2023

Garment decorator acquires fulfilment specialist

Stahls’, an innovator in the apparel customisation industry, is acquiring Fulfill Engine, a prominent software technology company specialising in order fulfilment, supply chain management and e-commerce store integration.

ApparelDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

News Release31 Oct 2023

Sustainable, low-level BPA thermal insulation products launched

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel, a provider of innovative technical solutions in the apparel industry, has launched two advanced thermal insulation products made from low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibres (rPET).

ApparelSportswearResearch & Development

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