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ScalingInsight30 May 2024

Limited-edition 3D printed garments

Stratasys demonstrated how textile printing companies can drive new revenue streams with 3D fashion technology at Texprocess in April 2024. Abigail Turner spoke to the team about the potential of the new technology.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight29 May 2024

Planet-saving innovations showcased at Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica’s London base has been showcasing the work of innovative start-ups that are tackling sustainability challenges in fashion and textiles. Abigail Turner spoke to Amy Tsang, head of Europe about this latest exhibition.

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight24 May 2024

Carbon management software to accelerate change

Carbon management software, Carbonfact, has been built for apparel and footwear. Abigail Turner spoke to CEO and co-founder Marc Laurent about how fashion companies can measure, report and reduce their emissions, with no manual effort.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight23 May 2024

Bid to convert PE into biodegradable polyester

Researchers in Denmark have embarked on a project to enable the recycling and upcycling of polyethylene (PE) by converting it into biodegradable polyester through a three-stage chemical and biological process.

SyntheticsRecycledResearch & Development

EmergingInsight23 May 2024

Green chemistry gives dyes a second chance

DyeRecycle uses green chemistry to give discarded fabric a second chance and salvage their dyes. Abigail Turner speaks to CEO and co-founder Dr. Aida Abouelela about the technology solution offering a low-cost circular model.

SyntheticsFabricsCircularity

Insight21 May 2024

Waterproof e-glove to help divers communicate

Researchers have designed a waterproof ‘e-glove’ equipped with sensors that can translate hand gestures into messages to help divers communicate with people onshore.

FibresYarnsIndustry 4.0

EmergingInsight17 May 2024

Environmentally friendly water-repellent fibres

Researchers from Switzerland are developing a process with alternative substances to provide environmentally friendly water-repellent textile fibres.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight17 May 2024

SMEs bring innovation to 2024 Paris Olympics

Big brands such as Nike and Adidas have traditionally designed uniforms for athletes, but now smaller ones are getting in on the action. WTiN’s Abigail Turner looks at some of the new players coming to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

FibresFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight17 May 2024

New natural dye made from weld for wool and silk

Researchers in Pakistan have found an alternative to synthetic dyes for silk fabric and wool yarn.

NaturalDyeingResearch & Development

Insight16 May 2024

UK denim enterprise aims to revolutionise sector

LaundRe is the UK’s first-of-its-kind sustainable denim reprocessing hub. Abigail Turner spoke to founder Salli Deighton about the project’s aims and ambitions to be at the forefront of the circular fashion movement.

RecycledYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insight14 May 2024

AI to increase sustainability in weaving machines

Picanol introduced its Ultimax rapier weaving machines earlier this year. Abigail Turner finds out how they can increase sustainability using automation and AI.

RecycledYarnsIndustry 4.0

EmergingInsight10 May 2024

Electronic yarn could remove need for batteries

Researchers in Switzerland have developed an electronic yarn that could eliminate the need for components in wearable textiles.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight9 May 2024

New surface-to-surface moisture transfer fabric

During Techtextil 2024 Heathcoat introduced a number of new innovations, including a new patented moisture transfer fabric. Abigail Turner caught up with the team to find out more.

SyntheticsCellulosicsDesign & Trends

Insight7 May 2024

Partnerships in high-performance fabrics

Ventile celebrated 80 years in business last year. Brand director Daniel Odermatt speaks to Abigail Turner about the company’s milestones and its vision for a sustainable future of cotton manufacturing.

NaturalWeavingCircularity

Insight7 May 2024

Denmark makes a move to ban PFAS in clothing

As part of a new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) action plan, the Danish government has proposed to introduce a national ban on the use of PFAS in the textile industry.

YarnsFibresTrade

Company Intelligence2 May 2024

Aggressive competition spurs footwear innovation

Despite recent inventory and market woes, performance footwear remains one of the most innovative corners of the textile & apparel industry. WTiN examines the recent performance of four brands battling in the hyper-competitive market.

SportswearFootwearCompanies & Finance

Podcast2 May 2024

 Ep. 98: Biodiversity in fashion’s supply chain

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Katie Fensome of UK conservation consultancy Biodiversify about biodiversity and how fashion businesses can better meet Environmental, Social and Governance targets.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight1 May 2024

AI and sustainability dominate Techtextil

Automation, AI and sustainability were key topics at the 20th Techtextil and Texprocess event, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany, on 23-26 April 2024. WTiN’s features editor, Abigail Turner, discussed these themes with exhibitors.

FibresYarnsCircularity

EmergingInsight24 Apr 2024

H&M backed recycling enterprise plans expansion

Swedish fashion giant H&M has joined Vargas and TPG to back a new polyester recycling venture. Abigail Turner speaks to the new company, Syre, about its technology and plans to decarbonise textile at “hyperscale”.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Topic Report24 Apr 2024

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SportswearFootwearDesign & Trends

Topic Report23 Apr 2024

Topic Report: Product Innovation

Analysis of product innovation developments and trends in the textile & apparel sector

SportswearFootwearDesign & Trends

ScalingInsight23 Apr 2024

Finnish firm has big plans for wood-based fibre

Spinnova has opened its first commercial-scale, zero-emissions factory producing wood-based fibre. Abigail Turner speaks to the company about its debut fashion collection with Finnish designer Sofia Ilmonen.

NaturalCellulosicsResearch & Development

Insight18 Apr 2024

Fibre innovations in sportswear win ISPO Award

German sportswear brand Winqs has launched its Biospeed Shirt for maximum performance with a minimal ecological footprint.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Insight17 Apr 2024

Transforming geotextiles glacier protective covers

Lenzing has collaborated with Italian textile manufacturers on a programme to transform waste from glacier protection mats into apparel.

CellulosicsRecycledCircularity

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