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Insight16 Nov 2022

New chemical assessment for textile industry

Bluesign® has launched a new version of its TOOL – an advanced methodology for chemical assessment.

DyeingFinishingResearch & Development

Insight16 Nov 2022

New recycling platform for end-of-life textiles

Renaissance Textile in Laval, France, has successfully completed a full textile recycling line, delivered, installed and commissioned by ANDRITZ Laroche, part of the international technology group ANDRITZ.

RecycledTechnical TextilesManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Nov 2022

New finishing process for cotton knit garments

The LYCRA Company has collaborated with HeiQ to launch LYCRA® naturalFX™ technology – a proprietary textile finishing process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications.

FinishingNaturalResearch & Development

Insight16 Nov 2022

Taiwan OEM reveals AI fabric inspection solution

Fabric inspection often remains a manual process – but as digitalisation grips industry, automated solutions are proliferating. Otis Robinson speaks with Oshima about its new AI-based fabric inspection machine.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

Fireside Chat16 Nov 2022

Technical innovations in the smart textiles sector

In this video interview, Victoria Nickerson, smart textiles lead at WTiN, reviews the recent E-Textiles 2022 conference with Madelaine Thomas, WTiN’s content lead.

Smart TextilesSustainability

Sector Analysis15 Nov 2022

Renewed optimism for smart textiles sector

Despite the global challenges the textiles & apparel industry faces, Q3 2022 has seen a renewed optimism for the smart textiles sector due to innovative developments in the commercial and academic spheres.

Smart TextilesEvents

Intelligence15 Nov 2022

Componentry innovators pursue circularity

WTiN rounds off several evolving and commercially ready developments in the field of apparel componentry, focusing on the industry’s draw to recycled, recyclable and bio-based components.

ProtectiveSportswearResearch & Development

Insight15 Nov 2022

Bright future ahead for inkjet textiles

The global digital textile printing market slowed 2% in the first half of 2022, according to WTiN – and stagnation is expected to continue into 2023.

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Insight15 Nov 2022

Partnership ensures quality from screen to print

The RIP software developer AVA, based in the UK, has partnered with PrintFactory, based in The Netherlands – a provider of digital print workflow software.

EffectsManufacturing Technology

Innovation Briefing14 Nov 2022

Smart textiles for flexible energy generation and storage

WTiN explores how energy storage and generation devices have the potential to expand the applications of wearable electronic devices across sectors including healthcare, sportswear and functional clothing.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Prices14 Nov 2022

Executive Market Report

The UK’s GDP fell 0.2% in Q3, compared with Q2, as the service industries were stalled and chemicals and wider manufacturing sectors posted falls in output, according to the Office for National Statistics.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight14 Nov 2022

STS Inks launches white DTF cartridge

STS Inks is launching a 500ml direct-to-film (DTF) cartridge available in white.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Nov 2022

New citric-based antimicrobial technology

Noble Biomaterials, based out of Scranton, US, has launched Ionic+® Botanical, a bio-based fabric technology that uses a citric-based formula, to expand its antimicrobial portfolio.

FinishingCoatingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence11 Nov 2022

Design considerations for smart textiles

Aesthetics, comfort and functionality are three of the most important factors to consider when developing a smart textile product. In this report, WTiN discusses how they can be achieved through effective design and construction.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Prices11 Nov 2022

Wool Market Report

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Intelligence10 Nov 2022

EU vision for sustainable and circular textiles

Eight months after its release, WTiN covers the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, pinpoints its objectives and analyses relevant supporting regulations industry players should be aware of.

FibresFabricsMarkets & Prices

Insight10 Nov 2022

Eco responsibility takeaway at Performance Days

For the second time this year, Munich (Germany) and the online world opened its doors to Performance Days on 3-4 November 2022.

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Insight9 Nov 2022

The benefits of being ahead of the curve

The notion of reshoring is often perceived as a recent trend in the knitting industry, but yarn manufacturer Laxtons was ahead of the curve and reshored 100% of its manufacturing in 2009.

KnittingNaturalSustainability

Insight9 Nov 2022

Recycled bottles turned into polycotton workwear

Carrington Textiles, based in Adlington, UK, says it now provides the number of plastic bottles recycled per metre of polycotton in the company’s quest to supply chain transparency and traceability.

RecycledSustainability

Insight9 Nov 2022

Finnish companies pave way for carbon neutrality

The Finnish government has developed a road map towards creating a circular economy and, in turn, textile companies in Finland are developing new and innovative solutions to achieve carbon neutrality.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight9 Nov 2022

Bio-based yarn made from pineapples

Ananas Anam, the company that created a plant-based alternative to leather called Piñatex, has brought a new textile innovation to the market: Piñayarn.

NaturalFabricsDesign & Trends

Company Intelligence8 Nov 2022

Black Diamond

A brand under the Clarus Corporation umbrella, Black Diamond has grown from a legacy equipment manufacturer to a holistic outdoor brand. WTiN reflects on its progression, including a look at its portfolio and sustainability efforts.

SportswearApparelCompanies & Finance

Insight8 Nov 2022

Chemical company acquires fibre division

Bozzetto Group, a specialty chemicals company, has acquired 100% of the Fibre division from Levaco Chemicals, a privately owned company based in Leverkusen, Germany, and part of Diersch & Schröder.

FibresCoatingCompanies & Finance

Insight8 Nov 2022

Companies partner for performance footwear fabric

Microban International, antimicrobial technologies company, has partnered with Cosmo®, an eco-friendly and sustainable footwear textiles specialist.

FabricsCoatingCompanies & Finance

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