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Profile24 Sept 2019

FIA accelerates development of future tech for fashion

Otis Robinson discusses the future of the fashion industry with Matthew Drinkwater, the head of the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) at the London College of Fashion

ApparelResearch & Development

Insight24 Sept 2019

Toray and Uniqlo announce new recycled fabrics clothing collection

The new collection has been developed from recycled down and plastic bottles, which presents new possibilities for fashion and performance wear. Fiona Haran reports

FabricsSyntheticsDesign & Trends

News24 Sept 2019

Nanobionic announced finalist of NASA competition

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected 10 competition finalists to present their ideas on 7-8 October at the NASA iTech Forum in Las Cruces, New Mexico, US.

CoatingTechnical Textiles

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Sector Analysis24 Sept 2019

Sentiment analysis of the smart textiles industry in Q2 2019

Overall endorsement of the smart textile industry was considered largely positive in Q2 2019

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Podcast24 Sept 2019

Ep. 3: Wear more, wash less with Accel Lifestyle

This week, WTiN speaks to Megan Eddings, CEO and founder of Accel Lifestyle, an activewear brand that launched in August this year

NaturalSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Webinar24 Sept 2019

The Secrets to a Super Successful Direct-to-Garment Business

In this webinar, Kaspars Kirsis, Sharon Donovich and Amit Rabin share their expertise on how to become a successful DTG business.

ApparelResearch & Development

Intelligence24 Sept 2019

Biodegradable fibre solutions for performance fabrics – Part I

In this report, WTiN offers an examination of the deterioration mechanism of common natural and regenerated fibres, together with an explanation of their biodegradation behaviour and the associated challenges.

ApparelTechnical Textiles

Prices23 Sept 2019

Executive Market Report - 23 September 2019

Crude oil prices jumped nearly 20%, opening the week in reaction to the previous weekend’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities – which halved its production and reduced global supplies by around 5%

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News23 Sept 2019

Epson launches fluorescent ink solution for dye-sub

Epson, a global technology provider, has launched its “first genuine fluorescent ink, dye sublimation, textile printing solution”.

EffectsManufacturing Technology

Insight23 Sept 2019

Combining wood fibres with spider silk

By using wood fibre and spider silk, researchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed a material that outperforms most of today’s synthetic and natural alternatives. Jessica Owen reports

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Preview23 Sept 2019

Uniting the industry at PRINTING United 2019

PRINTING United, a collaboratively-developed ‘platform’, is to be held on 23-25 October 2019 at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, US.

EffectsEvents

Insightfree23 Sept 2019

Xaar to accelerate development of 3D print tech

Xaar, a developer of digital inkjet technology, has announced that Stratasys, a 3D printing technology provider, has increased its stake in Xaar 3D Holdings.

EffectsResearch & Development

Innovation Briefing23 Sept 2019

Cyber security for IoT devices strengthens in the US

In this innovation profile, WTiN reports on a patent filed by CTIA to certify, with regards to cyber security, IoT devices and platforms in the US.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight23 Sept 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 12 September

The USDA’s weekly export sales report of 12 September could not influence cotton markets much as it been in the recent past

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices23 Sept 2019

PSF offers up on higher PTA/MEG

Polyester staple fibre producers in China hiked offers on rising market sentiment, leading to modest trading conditions

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices23 Sept 2019

Filament yarn prices rally on rising costs

Polyester filament yarn prices rallied this week in China on increasing raw material cost and squeezing margins, while sales gained traction

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices23 Sept 2019

Fibre intermediates surge after attacks on Saudi Arabia

Purified terephthalic acid prices surged more than 5% in the first two days of the week, following the rally in paraxylene markets caused by the surge in crude oil prices

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices23 Sept 2019

Cotton Futures down on slow US-China trade talks

Cotton Futures were lower, with no progress in trade talks between the US and China

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Newsfree23 Sept 2019

What is going on in the cotton market?

Demand, trade war and global economic scenario are all playing its part in the weak cotton market.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight20 Sept 2019

How to place your baby in aeroplane mode

Petit Bateau, a French clothing retailer, has developed a fabric that can block out radio waves to protect babies. Jessica Owen reports

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Profile20 Sept 2019

Technical Absorbents enhances SAF brand

The UK-based company has further developed its range of washable and reusable nonwovens for femcare and light incontinence applications. Mark Paterson tells Andy Rhodes more

HygieneNaturalResearch & Development

Newsfree20 Sept 2019

Tampax Radiant aims to help reverse period miseducation among black women

Tampax Radiant by Procter & Gamble has launched a new campaign designed to educate black women on tampon use

Hygiene

Pricesfree20 Sept 2019

Wool Market Report - 20 September 2019

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree20 Sept 2019

British wool slightly cheaper

The wool sale held on 17 September saw prices edge down with an unimpressive clearance rate of 64% on a higher offer.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

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