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Insight11 Jun 2020

Covid-19 continues to negatively hit sporting goods industry

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has found that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a sustained negative impact on the sector.

SportswearCOVID-19

Insight11 Jun 2020

Tosaf develops antiviral and antimicrobial additive for nonwovens

The Tosaf Group is currently developing an antiviral and antimicrobial additive, which may be used against Covid-19. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsNonwovensResearch & Development

Insightfree9 Jun 2020

Knitwear label pushes boundaries of merino and sustainability

Carla Woidt, co-founder of Wolfgang Scout, explains how the brand showcases Australian merino wool through its sustainably crafted, luxury knitwear. By Jessica Owen.

NaturalYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight9 Jun 2020

Exploring mindfulness and self-perception through e-textiles

A recent project conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers has been exploring how e-textiles can affect our physical and emotional behaviour. Jessica Owen reports.

Wearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Podcast5 Jun 2020

Ep. 23: Pursuit the Label balances fashion with ethical swimwear

We speak to Hannah Daykin, co-founder of Pursuit the Label. Daykin explains the inspiration for launching the company and how the business was given a PR boost last year when its designs featured on Love Island.

RecycledYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight4 Jun 2020

EDA project explores smart textile applications

The European Defence Agency incorporates smart textiles into its STILE project dedicated to exploring how these materials could benefit the military. Jessica Owen reports.

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight4 Jun 2020

Seevix creates Covid-19 filters from spider silk

Seevix Material Sciences Ltd has announced that it plans to use its patented spider silk technology to create disposable and safe filters to neutralise viruses such as Covid-19.

NaturalProtectiveCOVID-19

Insight2 Jun 2020

Myant develops face masks for dentists

The Textile Computing specialist Myant Inc has announced a partnership with a Canadian dental expert to develop face masks for dental professionals.

FabricsProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight1 Jun 2020

Puma and Central Saint Martins explore resource-saving technologies

Global sports company Puma has teamed up with Central Saint Martins to explore more sustainable technologies in textile manufacturing. Jessica Owen finds out more.

SyntheticsNaturalIndustry 4.0

Insight28 May 2020

Apricoat designs durable down jacket

Alon Partuk, CEO at outdoor clothing brand Apricoat, tells Jessica Owen about the company’s new durable synthetic down coat.

RecycledSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Insight27 May 2020

Vollebak introduces disease-resistant copper jacket

Dutch clothing company Vollebak has recently introduced the Full Metal Jacket, designed to pioneer the future of intelligent and disease-resistant clothing.

SyntheticsYarnsCOVID-19

Insight22 May 2020

Google explores e-textile drawstrings and headphone cords

The technology giant Google is currently exploiting techniques from textile braiding to integrate both gesture sensing and visual feedback to make wearables.

WeavingWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Podcast22 May 2020

Ep. 22: EDANA assesses how the nonwovens sector is coping

Seán Kerrigan, director for Communications and Media Relations at EDANA, talks about the unprecedented increase in nonwovens and how local production is crucial moving forward.

SyntheticsNonwovensCOVID-19

Insight20 May 2020

INDA offers virtual WOW conference

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the addition of a virtual registration option for its World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference.

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Insight20 May 2020

SustainaWOOL: An integrity scheme pushing the digital frontier

Paul Swan, programme manager at SustainaWOOL, talks to Jessica Owen.

NaturalYarnsSustainability

Insightfree19 May 2020

Livinguard’s technology can destroy Covid-19

The Swiss hygiene technology firm Livinguard has developed a technology that can kill 99% of Covid-19.

FabricsDigital PrintingCOVID-19

Insight19 May 2020

New partnership formed to produce self-adhesive face masks

Global material science company Avery Dennison has partnered with Global Safety First to produce and exclusively distribute its self-adhesive, NIOSH-certified N95 mask.

MedicalMedicalCOVID-19

Insight19 May 2020

Ecofibre launches Hemp Black face masks

The industrial hemp company Ecofibre is now making face masks from its Hemp Black material. Jessica Owen speaks to managing director Eric Wang to find out more.

NaturalSyntheticsCOVID-19

Insight18 May 2020

IAMRUNBOX develops face mask for exercise

Active lifestyle brand IAMRUNBOX has developed a face mask specifically for people who want to exercise safely. Jessica Owen reports.

NaturalSyntheticsCOVID-19

Insight15 May 2020

New spunbond nonwoven technology to fight Covid-19

NatureWorks and the Nonwovens Institute have created a new spunbond nonwoven technology enabling the production of at least 10 million additional N95 surgical masks. Jessica Owen finds out more.

SyntheticsMedicalCOVID-19

Podcast15 May 2020

Ep. 21: Preparing students for a changing industry

José Teunissen, dean at the School of Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, talks about the opportunities for her students and the industry, digitalisation, and new business model ideas.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Preview14 May 2020

EDANA’s Outlook goes online

This year’s edition of Outlook, the annual conference for nonwoven personal care and hygiene products, will go online.

NonwovensCOVID-19

Insight14 May 2020

New cycling and healthcare shoes from Nike

The sportswear brand has recently launched two new additions to its footwear offering – the Nike SuperRep Cycle and Nike Air Zoom Pulse.

SportswearFootwearCOVID-19

Insight13 May 2020

Bonbouton develops graphene face mask

Medical technology company Bonbouton, has developed a graphene face mask that can block virus-containing microdroplets. Linh Le, founder and CEO, explains more to Jessica Owen.

NaturalSyntheticsCOVID-19

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