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Insight1 Mar 2018

Empowering the disability community through fashion and technology

Executive director of Open Style Lab, Grace Jun, speaks to WTiN about the pioneering work it carries out in garment design and material technologies for people with various disabilities

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insightfree1 Mar 2018

Ski jacket technology removes sweat

A new development based on the ability of plants being able to absorb water through their roots has inspired a textile membrane which promises to revolutionise garment thermal regulation

Technical TextilesSportswearDesign & Trends

News1 Mar 2018

Maxcess acquires Componex

Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has acquired Componex.

Industrial

Insight1 Mar 2018

Chinese print head for textile applications on the horizon

It is reported that a new Chinese-made print head is in development, with digital textile printing applications in mind

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight28 Feb 2018

RWTH Aachen opens Center for Biohybrid Medical Systems

RWTH Aachen University has opened a brand new Center for Biohybrid Medical Systems (CBMS) within its biomedical engineering cluster in a partnership with labfolder

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight28 Feb 2018

Greener automotive parts developed from agricultural fibres

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth are working to develop eco-friendly materials from plant fibres for the automotive and aerospace industries

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

News28 Feb 2018

Canadian textile importer and distributor invests in SaaS solution

SaaS provider Venzee has announced that a leading Canadian textile importer and distributor has chosen the company’s AI-led software to deliver enriched product information to retailers

Industry 4.0

Insight28 Feb 2018

End-to-end digital platform from Levi’s redefines future of denim

Levi Strauss & Co has announced a project that will bring denim manufacturing into the digital era

FabricsEffectsDesign & Trends

Insight28 Feb 2018

A fresh approach to greener diapers

Biomaterials company Tethis has recently received a new round of funding to bring environmentally-friendly products to the diaper market and other industries

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight28 Feb 2018

Monforts technology services luxury brands

Hugotag, a luxury fabric supplier renowned for its know-how in silk finishing, which supplies French luxury brands, has installed a Monforts Montex 8500 stenter

NaturalSpun/NaturalIndustry 4.0

Insight27 Feb 2018

Pampers creates premium cotton diapers and wipes

Pampers has announced that it has created the first-ever diaper and wipe collection made with premium cotton to add extra comfort and protective benefits

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight27 Feb 2018

Tax incentives welcomed by Indonesian textile industry leaders

Textile industry representatives have welcomed an anticipated move by the Indonesian government to make new corporate income tax cuts

FibresYarnsTrade

Insight27 Feb 2018

New technique for printing silver nanowire circuits

Researchers at North Carolina State University, US, have developed a new technique that allows them to print circuits on flexible, stretchable substrates using silver nanowires

EffectsDigital PrintingResearch & Development

News27 Feb 2018

Scientists develop thermal textile inspired by polar bear fur

Chinese scientists have developed a thermally-insulating textile inspired by polar bear fur that could be used to produce military clothing.

SyntheticsWeaving

News27 Feb 2018

Nonwoven geotextile warns against hazardous areas

Propex Operating Company has developed a nonwoven geotextile that signals excavators from further digging in areas that may contain hazards.

Geotextiles

Insight27 Feb 2018

Competing in the MENA nonwovens market

Nonwovens demand is growing across Africa and the Middle East, but over and under-production problems persist

NonwovensResearch & Development

News27 Feb 2018

Freudenberg Performance Materials announces new CEO

Dr Frank Heislitz will take over the position of chief executive officer (CEO) of Freudenberg Performance Materials on 1 April 2018.

Technical TextilesNonwovens

Intelligence27 Feb 2018

Sportswear market analysis

The global sportswear market size is estimated to reach approximately US$278.7bn by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.16% between 2016 and 2020.

Sportswear

Insight26 Feb 2018

Dornier to showcase customised equipment at JEC World

Dornier will present its Composite Systems business unit at the JEC World composite materials exhibition in Paris on 6-8 March

FibresYarnsEvents

News26 Feb 2018

Garment Technology Expo focused on Apparel 4.0

The 26th Garment Technology Expo (GTE) 2018 presented a new set of opportunities to visitors and exhibitors on its second day with its inaugural Apparel 4.0 conference

FabricsEffectsEvents

News26 Feb 2018

Italian machinery manufacturers gear up for Indo Intertex

Italian textile machinery manufacturers hope to make a splash at the upcoming Indo Intertex exhibition in Jakarta on 4 April

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

News26 Feb 2018

BFI honoured with automotive supplier award

Beaulieu Fibres International has once again received a ‘Distinguished Supplier European Supplier Award from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI).

SyntheticsMobile

Insight26 Feb 2018

Future advances in self-healing textiles

Professor Melik C Demirel tells WTiN about the innovative research he has conducted in self-healing textiles, taking inspiration from polymers found in squid ring teeth

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight26 Feb 2018

Polypropylene nonwovens market set for growth

The polypropylene (PP) nonwoven fabrics market is expected to grow to a value of US$45bn by the year 2024, according to a recent market report by Global Market Insights

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

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