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Q&A27 May 2021

‘Modernisation is key for successful future’

Christian Guinet, secretary general, the French Textile Equipment Manufacturers Association (UCMTF) discusses its members upcoming exhibit at ITMA Asia + CITME 2020.

FibresYarnsEvents

Q&A27 May 2021

ACIMIT eyes growth opportunities

Alessandro Zucchi, president of the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), discusses its members upcoming participation in ITMA Asia + CITME 2020.

FibresYarnsEvents

In Brief27 May 2021

Materials Meet: Expanding material innovation in the 'new normal'

This meet-up explores the current state of digitalisation.

Industry 4.0

Insight26 May 2021

Digital Fair Week: Insights and highlights

WTiN rounds up a number of key talking points from this spring’s Digital Fair Week, presented by Performance Days.

FabricsFibresDesign & Trends

News26 May 2021

Knitwear Lab hosts industrial knitwear courses in August

Dutch knitting specialist Knitwear Lab is hosting more industrial knitting courses in August 2021.

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Insight25 May 2021

Lenzing targets new frontier for indigo

Textures and surface finishes usually only achieved on rugged denims have been transferred to delicate knits in designer Adriano Goldschmied’s latest creations, thanks to a new innovation from Lenzing.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight25 May 2021

Garment printers and the fashion industry’s need for speed

With e-commerce platforms driving consumer demand more than ever, Paul Willems, director of business development and product management for EMEA at Roland DG, assesses the growing strain on bespoke garment printers.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Review25 May 2021

WT I Wearable Technologies Conference Europe homes in on virtual care devices

Following the success of the WT I Wearable Technology Conference Asia held online for the first time in December due to the pandemic, the 39th Europe edition was also held virtually.

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Prices24 May 2021

Executive Market Report - 24 May 2021

Chemicals import and export into and out of the EU fell notably in the first quarter, statistical agency Eurostat said this week.

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Insight24 May 2021

Students utilise HP technology to combat distance learning

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the higher education system since the first global outbreak back in spring 2020. By Harry McMullen

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight24 May 2021

High demand disrupts the Asian nonwovens market

China’s nonwovens sector is riding high on Covid-19 gains, causing some market and supply disruption across Asia. By Jens Kastner and Raghavendra Verma

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Prices22 May 2021

Wool Market Report - 21 May 2021

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

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Prices22 May 2021

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 21 May 2021

Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Paul Deane, Executive Director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.

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Insight21 May 2021

Digital print market looks to impress at ITMA Asia

With the upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition signifying the return of mainstream in-person trade shows, Harry McMullen reports on what to expect from the digital textile print market in China.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence21 May 2021

Robotics offer major productivity dividends for textile sector

WTiN explores the ins and outs of robotics in the textile & apparel manufacturing industry, including the benefits of implementation, new developments, cost efficacy and challenges.

ApparelFabricsIndustry 4.0

Podcast21 May 2021

Ep. 69: Huue uses biotechnology to create ‘a rainbow of sustainable colour’

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Michelle Zhu, CEO and co-founder of Huue.

DyeingSustainability

Intelligence20 May 2021

Increasing efficiency with networking of textile process chains

Researchers from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, explore the integration of the heterogeneous textile industry, proposing a procedure for the digitisation of a textile process chain.

FabricsIndustry 4.0

Insight20 May 2021

Textile industry post-pandemic will be smarter and more agile

The ASBCI’s Survival of the Smartest digital conference predicts that the post-pandemic future of the textile & apparel industry will be smarter, more agile, and more personal.

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Preview20 May 2021

WTiN’s Innovate virtual event returns for second year

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) is launching its second Innovate virtual event, a week of innovation for textile industry professionals.

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Insight20 May 2021

Sustainable textile technology for bladder leakage and period underwear

Design and innovation company Confitex has developed advanced leakproof underwear without a PU plastic layer. Founder Frantisek Riha-Scott tells Fiona Haran more about the new technology.

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Webinar20 May 2021

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Future of Innovation in the Textile & Apparel Sector

This webinar looks at the impact of the pandemic on innovation in technology.

Smart TextilesApparelIndustry 4.0

Intelligencefree19 May 2021

Innovations within outdoor footwear: Part II

To conclude the report series, this piece will reflect on the core trends and patents set to shape the market going forward, including a look at design personalisation and category premiumisation.

FootwearApparelResearch & Development

Webinar19 May 2021

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Films

This webinar explores thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films.

Digital PrintingResearch & Development

Insight18 May 2021

KickIt Pajamas thoughtfully designs garments for cancer patients

KickIt Pajamas showcases the importance of considerate and experience-informed design with its functional and stylish garments for cancer patients. Jessica Owen speaks to the team to find out more.

CellulosicsNaturalDesign & Trends

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