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Insight1 Sept 2020

Five new textile developments to note from Taiwan

Taiwan’s top fabric enterprises recently presented their new developments at the Taiwan Excellence Functional Fabric Online Conference. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Podcast26 Aug 2020

Ep. 34: Sepiia: Adding wellness and comfort to everyday clothing

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Federico Sainz de Robles, founder and CEO at Sepiia.

SyntheticsYarnsDesign & Trends

Podcast21 Aug 2020

Ep. 33: Hydra Active’s moisturising sleep suits care for your skin

Considering the challenges that this year have brought thanks to Covid-19, in this new series of The WTiN Podcast we talk to companies in the industry about how textiles and apparel can help manage our health and wellbeing.

NaturalSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Insight20 Aug 2020

Affix Labs launches surface treatment proven to kill Covid-19

Chemical binding expert Affix Labs has launched the ‘world’s first’ long-lasting surface treatment proven to kill Covid-19. CEO Tom Sam explains more to Jessica Owen.

FibresFabricsCOVID-19

Insight19 Aug 2020

Fluorescent pH-responsive textile has wearable potential

Researchers at McGill University in Canada have fabricated a fluorescent pH-responsive protein-textile composite that has applications in smart wearable textiles. Jessica Owen reports.

MedicalMedicalResearch & Development

Insight19 Aug 2020

Argar launches ‘safest fabrics ever’

Argar, the Italian producer of protective knits, has released a collection of antiviral and antibacterial fabrics. The company’s sales project director Laurence Balestrini explains more to Jessica Owen.

KnittingApparelDesign & Trends

Review14 Aug 2020

Cool new gear from Puma and X-Bionic

WTiN’s Jessica Owen tests out Puma and X-Bionic’s latest thermoregulating running collection and speaks to the brands to find out more.

FibresSportswearResearch & Development

Insight13 Aug 2020

Coats develops threads with HeiQ’s Viroblock technology

Coats and HeiQ have partnered up to incorporate HeiQ’s Viroblock technology into its threads and engineered yarns.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Insight12 Aug 2020

Knitwear Lab: The flat knitting expert

Cherish Brouwer, co-founder and designer at Knitwear Lab, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s love for industrial knitting, new face mask design, and research trends.

KnittingApparelDesign & Trends

Insight12 Aug 2020

Top 10 wool face masks

As more and more brands launch face masks made from wool, here we take a look at some of the best products on the market. By Jessica Owen.

NaturalYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight11 Aug 2020

BaronMerino creates comfy business apparel

Austrian start-up BaronMerino has developed a patented merino wool blend fabric to make its high-performance business-casual clothing collection. By Jessica Owen.

NaturalFabricsDesign & Trends

Podcast7 Aug 2020

Ep. 32: Spotting circular knitting defects with Smartex

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Gilberto Loureiro, CEO and co-founder of Smartex – a technology company that has created a solution to spot textile defects in circular knitting machines.

KnittingResearch & Development

Insight6 Aug 2020

Face masks in figures

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, face masks are becoming increasingly apart of our lives. Here, Jessica Owen takes a look at the numbers behind the masks.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Review5 Aug 2020

Outdoor Retailer unites community with online show

This year Outdoor Retailer Online replaced the annual Summer Market show. Here, Jessica Basey, Victoria Nickerson and Jessica Owen report on the event highlights.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Insight4 Aug 2020

Need some tips on transparency? Ask Norm Shoes

The Belgian sneaker company creates sustainable 3D knitted shoes and prides itself on its transparent approach to business. Co-founder and head of Design Nicolas Lavigna explains all to Jessica Owen.

RecycledYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight3 Aug 2020

Endoscopies made safer thanks to new device

A team of researchers in Japan has developed a new device that provides added protection against Covid-19 during endoscopic procedures. Jessica Owen reports.

ProtectiveMedicalResearch & Development

Podcast31 Jul 2020

Ep. 31: Ministry of Supply designs scientifically engineered clothing

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to the CEO and co-founder of Ministry of Supply, Aman Advani.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

News28 Jul 2020

Clim8 raises €2.75m in funding

Clim8, the French intelligent thermal technology company, has just raised €2.75m in a financing round to accelerate its sales growth and develop new products.

ApparelProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight28 Jul 2020

Puma, Living Colour and Streamateria explore sustainable sportswear

Puma is exploring sustainable alternatives for making and dyeing textiles in its latest bio design project. To find out more, Jessica Owen talks to the project’s collaborating partners, Living Colour and Streamateria.

CellulosicsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight28 Jul 2020

Meltblown industry invests in a brighter future

The meltblown nonwovens industry is continuing to work hard to meet the huge demand for protective equipment.

SyntheticsProtectiveCOVID-19

Podcast24 Jul 2020

Ep. 30: Unspun: The perfect jeans on-demand

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Beth Esponnette, co-founder of the tailor-made jeans company Unspun.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight21 Jul 2020

Researchers have potentially developed a new smart fabric

A team at North Carolina State University has made a material from carbon nanotubes that shows potential for use in smart fabrics. Jessica Owen finds out more.

ApparelWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight20 Jul 2020

New glove can translate sign language into speech

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a wearable tech glove that can translate sign language into speech in real time.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Podcast17 Jul 2020

Ep. 29: PreSize can find you the perfect fit

In this episode of The WTiN Podcast, we talk to Leon Szeli, who is one of the founders of the fit technology company PreSize.

ApparelResearch & Development

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