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Sector Analysis8 Nov 2022

Digitalisation embroiled within negative context

Using WTiN’s AI-powered analysis, which assesses the sentiment of published articles across WTiN.com, it is noted that positivity in digitalisation and Industry 4.0 has dropped by almost 15%.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Nov 2022

PFAS found in textiles for babies and children

New research from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found harmful PFAS – also known as forever chemicals – in various textile-based products for babies and toddlers.

InteriorsTechnical TextilesResearch & Development

Insight8 Nov 2022

Textile company's new director boosts green focus

Following the recent establishment of Swiss-based Säntis Textiles AG, the sister company of Säntis Textiles, the company has appointed Annabelle Hutter as managing director.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight8 Nov 2022

Insulation created from ocean bound plastics

Sustainable outdoor children's brand Isbjörn of Sweden has partnered with PrimaLoft for a fall/winter 2023 range of padded products using the latter’s new insulation with Ocean Bound Plastics.

RecycledDesign & Trends

Innovation Outlook7 Nov 2022

Innovation Outlook: Dyeing & Finishing

This edition of WTiN’s Innovation Outlook focuses on Dyeing & Finishing. It assesses innovations in dyeing, finishing and wastewater management.

FibresYarnsIndustry 4.0

Innovation Outlook7 Nov 2022

Sample: Innovation Outlook: Dyeing & Finishing

This edition of WTiN’s Innovation Outlook focuses on Dyeing & Finishing. It assesses innovations in dyeing, finishing and wastewater management.

FibresYarnsIndustry 4.0

Prices7 Nov 2022

Executive Market Report

According to the European Road Freight Rates Benchmark Report, produced by Transport Intelligence, Upply and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), statistics showed rates softening towards the end of Q3 2022.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices4 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

Insight4 Nov 2022

Machinery that communicates with itself

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication as a component of Industry 4.0 digitalisation is increasingly important for textile technology developers and their customers. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight4 Nov 2022

New fibre research centre pursuing sustainability

International Fibres Group (IFG), a fibre manufacturer, has opened a Fibres Research Centre based at its IFG Asota site in Linz, Austria.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight4 Nov 2022

New insulation made from 100% recycled textiles

The LYCRA Company has created a new form of Thermolite® EcoMade technology for batting and blown insulations.

RecycledYarnsSustainability

Insight4 Nov 2022

Upcycled and sustainable dyestuffs showcased

Italian company Officina39 recently showcased its Recycrom™ technology at the Fashion for Good museum in Amsterdam.

EffectsSustainability

Insight3 Nov 2022

Printed apparel takes centre stage in US

Organisers are celebrating the fact that exhibitor numbers were 3% up on 2019. This resulted in more than 700 exhibitors taking part in the event at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, US.

Digital PrintingEvents

Insight3 Nov 2022

Ukrainian trade recovery “could take two years”

After more than eight months of persistent Russian attacks on Ukrainian industry and infrastructure and causing nearly US$10bn in damages to Ukraine’s industry and business services alone, its textile production sector limps on.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight3 Nov 2022

German fibre company adopts blockchain solution

Specialty viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has partnered with traceability solutions provider TextileGenesis, based in India.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Podcast2 Nov 2022

Ep. 89: Turning mushrooms into leather and foam

This month, WTiN talks to Gavin McIntyre, co-founder at New York-based company Ecovative about its innovation – AirMycelium.

NaturalRecycledManufacturing Technology

Insight2 Nov 2022

Colour-changing fibres for smart clothes

Professor Jan Lagerwall, Dr Yong Geng and Rijeesh Kizhakidathazhath at the University of Luxembourg have created colour-changing Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Elastomer (CLCE) fibres that can be easily sewn into the fabric.

FibresWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight2 Nov 2022

Companies join to develop circular sports fabrics

British performance fabric brand Pertex is collaborating with Los Angeles-based Ambercycle Inc’s Cycora material to develop circular high-functioning outdoor and performance wear.

FabricsSportswearSustainability

Insight1 Nov 2022

Outlook promotes collaboration

After two virtual editions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, EDANA, the global association for nonwovens and related industries, held its Outlook™ 2022 event on 19-21 October in Malta.

NonwovensEvents

Sector Analysis31 Oct 2022

Push on sustainability in Q3's performance sector

Despite the issues arising within the textile & apparel industry, such as hiked energy prices and supply chain delays, the performance sector remains hopeful as events open up and sustainability stays at the forefront of conversation.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Prices31 Oct 2022

Executive Market Report

Petrochemical producers across the globe are stuck between the unprecedented surge in energy costs and a steep decline in demand, forcing many to lower run rates, particularly since June.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices28 Oct 2022

Wool Market Report

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight27 Oct 2022

DuPont doubles pigment ink capacity in US

Inkjet ink OEM DuPont™ Artistri® has increased its capacity for manufacturing water-based pigment inkjet inks and dispersions at its plant in Fort Madison, Iowa, in the US, according to the company.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence27 Oct 2022

Understanding on-demand manufacturing

In this deep-dive into on-demand manufacturing, WTiN examines on-demand and explores the benefits and challenges of zero-inventory manufacturing.

ApparelFabricsManufacturing Technology

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