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New direct-to-film printer boosts production capacity

A new DTF transfer printer that simplifies the transfer printing process while boosting production capacity and application versatility has been developed by DTG Digital.

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Moisture measurement technology ensures improved quality

Moisture measurement and thickness control technology using near-infrared technology to develop sensors is on show at MoistTech’s IDEA®22 exhibit (Booth 2515).

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ApparelFabricsIndustry 4.0

Siemens’ MD joins Industry 4.0 adoption programme

The managing director of Siemens Digital Industries, the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, has been appointed co-chair of Made Smarter, a UK digitalisation adoption programme.

Insight23 Mar 2022

NIRI invests in new equipment and expands into South America

Recent investments are enabling the Nonwovens Innovation and Research Institute (NIRI) to accelerate innovation, identify new market opportunities and develop next-generation nonwoven products.

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Digital PrintingCompanies & Finance

Graduates leverage industry standard digital printing technology

Products digitally printed using industry standard technology have been created by three surface design graduates. By Cara Dudgeon.

DyeingManufacturing Technology

Efficient and sustainable alternative for garment dyeing

An efficient and sustainable alternative technology for garment dyeing has been launched by Jeanologia. By Cara Dudgeon.

SyntheticsNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Fibre resins for monocomponent spunbond nonwovens

New fibre resins for enabling the spinning of monocomponent polyethylene-based fibres are being exhibited by Dow at IDEA®22 (Booth 3810).

German innovations bolster digital print sector

Germany has a considerable eco-system of enterprises that finish garments and home textiles with screen printing.

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Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Proactive approach to high-growth DTF market

UK-based Mexar has launched the new Mexar Tex DTF printing inks for the high-growth direct-to-film printing sector.

Augmented reality techniques demonstrate felting and carding solutions

Felting and carding solutions for the production of nonwovens are being exhibited by Groz-Beckert at IDEA®22 (Booth 1420).

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Technical TextilesFibresManufacturing Technology

Innovative Italian machinery to be shown at Techtextil NA

The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) and the Italian Trade Agency say 17 Italian machinery specialists will be showcasing their innovative solutions at the upcoming Techtextil North America exhibition.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Argentina aims to push the potential of guanaco

New efforts are underway in Argentina to boost guanaco fibre and textile exports, but the plans face an array of challenges.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Wool takes centre stage at Pitti Uomo

Bold sustainability statements, new approaches to knitwear, and expanding opportunities for wool were all prominent themes as Pitti Uomo returned in confident mood.

DyeingManufacturing Technology

Five technologies reducing water consumption

Since 1993, 22 March has been known as World Water Day. It’s no secret that the textile industry heavily relies on water and produces billions of cubic tonnes of wastewater each year.

New airlay and doffer combination creates innovative solutions

A new system that combines the capabilities of airlay technology with a doffer cylinder has been developed by Technoplants. It will be exhibited at IDEA®22 (Booth 1335).

NonwovensEvents

Diaper packaging system offers increased efficiency

A new packaging system for diapers that stands for the utmost care in product treatment, solidity and durability is being displayed by Focke & Co at IDEA®22 (Booth 4108).

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Improving sustainability with seed-to-shelf manufacturing

A denim manufacturer has created a seed-to-shelf manufacturing process to improve transparency, circularity, speed-to-market and reduce its carbon footprint. Otis Robinson reports.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Digital PrintingSustainability

Expanding printing capacity in Pakistan

Pakistan is proud of its textile heritage and consistently features high on the list of global textile producers. But the textile manufacturing industry is transforming.