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Review22 Apr 2021

New mask standard offers protection and design opportunities

ASTM, INDA and NIOSH have developed a new standard for general public face masks that offers consumers protection and manufacturers design opportunities. Jessica Owen reports.

MedicalHygieneCOVID-19

Insight20 Apr 2021

Wolva: The ‘world’s first’ carbon-negative femcare brand

Delipap’s Emilia Nordström and Katarina Hanell talk to Jessica Owen about the company’s new carbon-negative feminine hygiene brand called Wolva.

HygieneSustainability

Insight20 Apr 2021

UK government explores Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles

The UK government has announced that it will explore options such as an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme to create a more sustainable fashion industry.

FibresFabricsSustainability

Insight20 Apr 2021

Infinited Fiber Company to build flagship factory

Infinited Fiber Company has announced today that it plans to build a €220m flagship factory in Finland to produce its regenerated textile fibres for the global market.

CellulosicsYarnsManufacturing Technology

Podcast16 Apr 2021

Ep. 64: Evolution St Louis creates ‘jobs of the future’

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is John Elmuccio, COO and co-founder of Evolution St Louis.

YarnsKnittingSustainability

Insight15 Apr 2021

BendShape Mask develops ‘first’ clear surgical mask

BendShape Mask has developed the industry’s ‘first’ clear face mask to meet ASTM Level 3 surgical mask standards. Jessica Owen reports.

MedicalFiltrationCOVID-19

Insight15 Apr 2021

H&M launches sustainability reward scheme

Global fashion brand H&M has just launched Conscious Points – a reward scheme to encourage its consumers to make sustainable choices. Jessica Owen reports.

ApparelProtectiveSustainability

Insight14 Apr 2021

Paradis Perdus: Knitwear made from 100% recycled materials

Thomas Poli, co-founder of Paradis Perdus, talks with Jessica Owen about the company’s 100% recycled knitwear, approach to eliminate greenwashing, and ideas for end-of-life solutions.

RecycledYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight9 Apr 2021

Nanobionic develops two new coatings

Nanobionic has developed two new coatings called Nanobionic Green and Sanitize System. Jessica Owen reports.

CoatingFinishingSustainability

Podcast9 Apr 2021

Ep. 63: Microsoft: Making smart textiles a reality

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Teddy Seyed, a senior researcher in the RiSE group at Microsoft.

Wearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight9 Apr 2021

Bio-Based Summit showcases next-generation materials

Last week, the Bio-Based Alternative Materials Innovation Summit took place exclusively online. Jessica Owen reports on the key talking points and companies to note.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight8 Apr 2021

Curran Biotech’s breathable and fluorocarbon-free coating desiccates Covid-19

Curran Biotech has developed a breathable and environmentally friendly coating that can be applied to filters to stop the spread of Covid-19. Founder Dr Shay Curran explains more to Jessica Owen.

CoatingFiltrationCOVID-19

Insight7 Apr 2021

Myant’s wearable technology now available to the public

Myant, the Canadian producer of wearable smart textiles, has launched its brand Skiin to the public. Jessica Owen reports.

KnittingWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Podcast1 Apr 2021

Ep. 62: Dow launches fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Shawn Mealey, technical service and development scientist at Dow.

FinishingProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight31 Mar 2021

Researchers develop energy-harvesting and storage wearable

Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) have created a textile microgrid that relies on human activity to generate and store power. Jessica Owen reports.

Screen PrintingWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight30 Mar 2021

Seven key takeaways from Polartec’s sustainability panel discussion

Polartec recently hosted a panel discussion called The Science of Sustainable Fabric. Here are the top seven points to take away from the event. By Jessica Owen.

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight30 Mar 2021

Pressio pioneers a new era of sustainable performance activewear

Jamie Hunt, founder of new sports apparel brand Pressio, talks to Jessica Owen about how high-performance garments can be both sustainable and affordable.

RecycledYarnsSustainability

Podcast26 Mar 2021

Ep. 61: RE-NT’s rental model improves profits and environmental footprint

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is Robina von Stein, founder of RE-NT.

Technical TextilesFibresCompanies & Finance

Insight25 Mar 2021

Polyethylene to be used in ‘next-generation’ garments

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed moisture-wicking fabrics from polyethylene that could be used in performance activewear and spacesuits. Jessica Owen reports.

RecycledYarnsResearch & Development

Intelligence25 Mar 2021

Trends and developments in the performance swimwear sector

As swimmers get ready to compete again after an unwanted break away from the pool, this article explores the latest trends and developments regarding performance swimwear.

SportswearSustainability

Insight25 Mar 2021

Footfalls & Heartbeats steps up its smart textile business

Footfalls & Heartbeats edges closer to being an industry leading smart textiles company thanks to new funding, a larger knitting lab, and a streamlined R&D strategy. Jessica Owen reports.

YarnsKnittingResearch & Development

Insight23 Mar 2021

INDEX™20 postponed to October 2021

INDEX™20, the world’s leading nonwovens exhibition, has been postponed to October 2021 and will now take place as a hybrid format.

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Insight22 Mar 2021

The ‘world’s first’ automated textile sorting plant is here

The ‘world’s first’ fully automated textile sorting plant is now operating in Malmö, Sweden, thanks to companies TOMRA and STADLER. Jessica Owen talks to the team to find out more.

NaturalSyntheticsIndustry 4.0

Insight22 Mar 2021

TenCate launches PFAS-free finish for fire service

TenCate Protective Fabrics recently launched FreeFAS™: a PFAS-free finish for the fire service industry. Jessica Owen reports.

FinishingProtectiveSustainability

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