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Insight13 Dec 2022

Update on global knitting regulations

Pressure mounts on US to re-admit knitting hub Ethiopia to AGOA.

KnittingApparelTrade

Intelligence13 Dec 2022

Why use RFIDs?

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to products.

FabricsApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Dec 2022

Aqueous head targets expansion into textiles

When it comes to inkjet print heads, Japanese businesses seemingly have a stranglehold on the market.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence12 Dec 2022

Legislation shifts outerwear fabric priorities

With a heavy emphasis on sustainability, WTiN explores recent material developments destined for the outerwear segment, including upcoming innovations and partnerships.

FibresWeavingResearch & Development

Insight12 Dec 2022

Patent-pending tech improves cotton performance

Fibre52™ says it has developed a patent-pending technology to revolutionise the way cotton is prepared and dyed.

NaturalSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Dec 2022

New PLA resin reduces microplastic shedding

Teijin Frontier Co, the Teijin Group’s fibres and products converting company, has developed a practical polylactic acid (PLA) resin that it says biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers and soil compared to conventional PLA products.

SyntheticsFabricsResearch & Development

Insight12 Dec 2022

New personalisation experience for FESPA 2023

FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo will return to Messe Munich, Germany, on 23-26 May 2023 with the new Personalisation Experience focusing on growth through customisation.

Digital PrintingScreen PrintingEvents

Prices12 Dec 2022

Executive Market Report

Crude oil futures retreated throughout the week beginning with a fall of over 3%, reflecting lower US stock markets lower, after service sector data raised worries that the Fed could continue its aggressive policy tightening path.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight9 Dec 2022

ColorJet introduces new pigment solution

ColorJet Group has launched EARTH Series, a digital pigment printer, at India ITME 2022.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Prices9 Dec 2022

Wool Market Report

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight9 Dec 2022

Eco yarn innovations on show at Filo

Exhibitors at the latest edition of Filo focused heavily on the two chosen themes for the event – sustainability and creativity. Janet Prescott examines the key innovations and trends to emerge from the show.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight8 Dec 2022

Patent granted for inkjet nozzle status tech

Meteor Inkjet, supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet, has been granted a US patent for ‘Inkjet nozzle status detection’ by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Dec 2022

Traceable sustainability via digital footprints

Amsterdam-based sustainable software company Ecochain says it has just one mission: to empower companies to make an ongoing sustainable impact on the planet.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Dec 2022

Goal to make industry greener in Vietnam by 2030

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has set a goal to help the country’s textile & apparel industry become more environmentally friendly by 2030.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight8 Dec 2022

Assessing plant-based fibres in nonwovens

The development of the new Materi’act brand by Forvia is positive news for the flax and hemp supply chain. Adrian Wilson reports.

CellulosicsNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight7 Dec 2022

Agreement signed to promote textile circularity

The Lenzing Group and Renewcell have signed a multi-year supply agreement to accelerate the transition of the textile industry from a linear to a circular business model.

CellulosicsCompanies & Finance

Insight7 Dec 2022

Partnership investing US$1m in textile innovation

Under Armour and NC State University have launched a new partnership that will support student development, commercialise research and advance textile and materials innovation across the apparel, footwear and accessories industry.

NonwovensTechnical TextilesResearch & Development

Insight7 Dec 2022

Egypt’s knitwear manufacturers emulating success

Egyptian knitwear manufacturers have profited from strong international demand over the past two years.

KnittingWeavingTrade

Insight7 Dec 2022

Increased production of green fibre due to demand

Lenzing Group, a producer of wood-based specialty fibres, is increasing the production of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibre due to rising demand.

CellulosicsManufacturing Technology

Insight7 Dec 2022

Textile recovery project transforms fabric waste

Hanesbrand Inc (HBI) in the Dominican Republic has partnered with the Slow Fashion Foundation to launch the Textile Recovery Project alongside a group of public and private entities.

FibresFabricsSustainability

Insight7 Dec 2022

African knitting industry eyes nearshoring growth

The African knitwear manufacturing sector has been regaining ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic, with established manufacturing hubs capitalising on the growing demand for nearshoring in Europe and to a lesser extent the US.

KnittingWeavingManufacturing Technology

Insight6 Dec 2022

Decomposing sneaker made from bio-based materials

Natural Fibre Welding (NFW) and UNLESS Collective have worked together to create a plastic-free, biobased shoe – known as the Degenerate – which is designed to be decomposed.

FootwearNaturalResearch & Development

Insight6 Dec 2022

Digitalised technologies the way forward

Madelaine Thomas, content lead, WTiN, talks to Shaleen Sinha, COO & director of Murata Machinery India about India ITME, the importance of digitalisation, and navigating supply chain issues.

FibresSpun/NaturalEvents

Insight6 Dec 2022

Funding secured to make biodegradable synthetics

OceanSafe, a textile technology company producing biodegradable synthetics, has announced it has closed a seed funding round to boost its growth and research and development advancement.

SyntheticsCompanies & Finance

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