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Sector Analysis23 Apr 2020

Protective textiles sector witnesses many new players

Despite a newfound influx of interest amid the ongoing pandemic, the protective textile & apparel sector faces many of the same challenges and disruption afflicting the wider industry.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight23 Apr 2020

SaltyCo produces first freshwater-free textile

SaltyCo is producing freshwater-free textiles in order to free up some of the drinking water around the world. Jessica Owen talks to the four founders to find out more.

NaturalYarnsResearch & Development

Preview23 Apr 2020

Lycra and Hyosung exhibit innovations at digital events

The fibre companies are showing their latest innovations at the Kingpins 24 livestream event and Performance Days on 22-23 April.

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Insight23 Apr 2020

Performance Days goes online

The functional fabric fair has taken the form of a digital fair for the summer 2022 season, due to Covid-19.

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Podcast23 Apr 2020

Ep. 15: Covid-19 could be good for British manufacturing

Kate Hills, founder and CEO of Make It British, talks about the increasing popularity of virtual events, how coronavirus may boost British manufacturing and how she’s looking forward to a cheese feast when we can return to normal.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Insight22 Apr 2020

Adidas 3D prints protective face shields

Adidas has collaborated with technology company Carbon to produce 3D-printed face shields in support of Covid-19.

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Insight22 Apr 2020

Barbour produces PPE for NHS

British luxury lifestyle brand Barbour, well-known for its wax jackets, has begun producing PPE garments to support the local NHS Trusts in the fight against Covid-19.

FabricsProtectiveCOVID-19

Insight21 Apr 2020

Tips on how sports companies should respond to Covid-19

A recent webinar hosted by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry and McKinsey & Company analysed the implications for the sector and what companies can do now. Jessica Owen reports on some of the highlights.

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Podcast17 Apr 2020

Ep. 14: Digitalisation will be the saviour of the crisis

Keith Fenner, managing director at Coats Digital, gives his insights on how digitalisation can play a key role in the textile & apparel industry amid the coronavirus pandemic going forward.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Insight16 Apr 2020

Crowdfunding platforms host face mask innovations

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, many people have taken to crowdfunding platforms to showcase their face mask designs to prevent the spread of the virus. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight16 Apr 2020

Knitting organisations turn to face masks

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, knitting machinery manufacturers, universities, performance brands and more have turned to knitting face masks. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Podcast16 Apr 2020

Ep. 13: PrimaLoft’s Jochen Lagemann on Covid-19

Jochen Lagemann, president and managing director Europe of PrimaLoft licensing, chats about the agility of the company, sustainability and how he’s getting to know his own neighbourhood much better now.

Technical TextilesNonwovensSustainability

Insight15 Apr 2020

Navygrey: One year in and hit by Covid-19

Rachel Carvell-Spedding, founder of Navygrey, explains how her favourite jumper inspired her knitwear label and how Covid-19 is the biggest hurdle the company is yet to overcome. By Jessica Owen.

ApparelFibresDesign & Trends

Insight15 Apr 2020

Turning Nike Air into PPE

Nike is transforming its Nike Air manufacturing to make full-face shields and respirators to help protect frontline healthcare workers from Covid-19.

SyntheticsProtectiveDesign & Trends

Insight9 Apr 2020

Serac: Outerwear that’ll never become obsolete

Norwegian luxury outdoor clothing brand Serac is centred around designing beautiful but highly functional products that users will never want to get rid of. By Jessica Owen and Olivia Selka.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insightfree9 Apr 2020

Global textile orders drop by over 30%

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has revealed findings from its second survey and urges governments to support their respective textile industry.

FibresYarnsCOVID-19

Podcast9 Apr 2020

Ep. 11: Supporting the cause through Covid-19 themed fashion

Katie McKenna, a representative for Virus Collective, talks about how the brand is creating Covid-19 themed fashion to raise money for the World Health Organisation’s response fund.

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Podcast9 Apr 2020

Ep. 12: Sympatex’s CEO reflects on leadership during this time

Rüdiger Fox, CEO at Sympatex, talks about leadership, the company’s virtual Corona Café to encourage social interactions, and how we should reflect on the current crisis to ensure we are resilient enough for the next eventuality.

EffectsTechnical TextilesCOVID-19

Insight3 Apr 2020

Outerwear repair services aim to reduce landfill waste

Many outdoor clothing brands such as The North Face, Berghaus and Patagonia are offering repair services to extend the lifespan of their products. Jessica Owen takes a look at some of the services they provide.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight3 Apr 2020

Curfew introduces ‘world’s first’ CBD blanket

New brand Curfew has developed the ‘world’s first’ CBD blanket to help improve sleep and recovery. Jessica Owen speaks to Scott Paladini, CEO and founder, to learn more.

SyntheticsNaturalCOVID-19

Insight2 Apr 2020

Merino wool found to biodegrade in marine environments

New research from The Woolmark Company has found that merino wool does not contribute to the issue of microfibre pollution in the ocean. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight1 Apr 2020

ITMF reports negative impact of Covid-19 in new survey

The ITMF (International Textile Manufacturers Federation) has published the results of its survey on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global textile industry.

YarnsFabricsCompanies & Finance

Insight31 Mar 2020

Researchers adapt face masks to test for Covid-19

Researchers at the University of Leicester are adapting face masks with 3D-printed strips to test for Covid-19.

NonwovensProtectiveCOVID-19

Insight31 Mar 2020

Dutch start-up extends garment lifespan with new technology

Lottie Vink, co-founder of Labfresh, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s FreshCore technology, which allows garments to be stain and odour repellent and stay fresh for longer.

NaturalYarnsSustainability

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