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Insight2 Dec 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

A round-up of what has been happening in the performance textiles sector this November.

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Insight28 Nov 2019

Nottingham Trent University to embed electronics into yarns

Nottingham Trent University’s Advanced Textiles Research Group (UK) has been given GBP£1.3m to advance the technology that will pave the way towards the world’s first wearable computer.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight28 Nov 2019

New integrated textile sensor patch for sweat analysis

In recent years, real-time monitoring of health-related biomarkers has attracted a lot of attention, mainly because conventional medical detection of biomarkers often requires blood samples and invasive monitoring practices.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight27 Nov 2019

Researchers develop thermoelectric T-shirt from tomato skins

Researchers at the Faculty of Science of the University of Malaga, Spain, have created organic and flexible thermoelectric materials that could be used for future wearable smart textiles.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight25 Nov 2019

Lenzing begins work on world’s largest lyocell production plant

On Friday 15 November, the Lenzing Group officially launched construction work in Thailand to build the world’s largest lyocell production plant.

CellulosicsCompanies & Finance

Insight25 Nov 2019

Renault co-creates 100% recycled interior textiles

Groupe Renault has co-developed a unique fabric made from 100% recycled materials for the new Renault Zoe (a completely electric car).

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Review22 Nov 2019

Performance Days looks to a green future

Sustainable material innovation took centre stage at this year’s Performance Days. Jessica Owen reports.

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Insight21 Nov 2019

Winners announced for 2019’s Woolmark Performance Challenge

Adidas and The Woolmark Company have announced the winners of this year’s Woolmark Performance Challenge.

NaturalFabricsResearch & Development

Review21 Nov 2019

IPC brings education to the European e-textiles community

The IPC E-Textile Europe 2019 conference took place last week in Munich, Germany. Jessica Owen reports from the event.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight21 Nov 2019

It’s all happening at Myant

The smart textile company Myant has recently developed a system to help with paralysis, has been nominated for an award, and has taken on new and important staff.

Smart TextilesCompanies & Finance

Profile20 Nov 2019

Cleaning up with material innovation

Mike Cangi, co-founder of United by Blue, speaks to Jessica Owen about the company’s bison insulation and sustainable fabric developments that fund waterway clean-up operations.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Profile19 Nov 2019

Spiber is brewing a new generation of materials

Daniel Meyer, head of international corporate planning at Spiber, tells Jessica Owen about how the company is brewing proteins for an array of different applications including the recently unveiled Moon Parka.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Profile19 Nov 2019

Vegetable Cashmere takes to the stage

David Lee, president and CEO of KD New York, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s new Vegetable Cashmere and reimagining its position in the ever-evolving industry.

NaturalCellulosicsResearch & Development

Profile19 Nov 2019

F&F utilises more sustainable fibres and Jeanologia technology

Shaun Ghori, the F&F lead fabric technical manager at Tesco, speaks to Jessica Owen about the brand’s most sustainable jean yet.

SyntheticsRecycledDesign & Trends

Insightfree15 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart Textiles

Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed innovations regarding laser printed waterproof e-textiles, Apple has been granted a patent for a smart glove and our own event called ITA took place in Amsterdam.

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Insight13 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

This month, Under Armour has unveiled its spacesuit for Virgin Galactic, a new cycling jacket has emerged for protecting cyclists from self-driving cars, while James Heal has presented its new water repellency testing technology.

Manufacturing Technology

Profile8 Nov 2019

Sheep Inc launches carbon-negative sweaters

Edzard van der Wyck, co-founder and CEO of Sheep Inc, tells Jessica Owen all about the company’s fully traceable sweaters, carbon-negative approach and adopting sheep.

NaturalKnittingResearch & Development

Insight8 Nov 2019

Transforming carpets and bottles into performance apparel

Verdex Technologies has recently developed a recycling process to turn carpet and plastic bottle waste into a variety of high-value markets. Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsFiltrationResearch & Development

Insight6 Nov 2019

Innovative ventures boost Suominen’s operating profit

Suominen, a leading supplier of nonwovens, has recently released its latest financial report. Jessica Owen looks into its activities across 2019 to see what has contributed to the company’s positive year.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Insight6 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

This month we’ve seen Adidas unveil its new mastectomy sports bra, Nufabrx launch CBD into its clothing and Puma bring out its first swimwear collection in three years, among other things.

Design & Trends

Insight4 Nov 2019

New knitwear collection from H&M and Pringle

The Swedish high-street retailer H&M has recently collaborated on a collection with the luxurious knitwear brand Pringle of Scotland. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight1 Nov 2019

Climbing shoes market reaches new heights

As the climbing and bouldering market continues to grow, Jessica Owen takes a look at some of the shoes available designed for these activities

ProtectiveFootwearSustainability

Podcast1 Nov 2019

Ep. 5: Spinnova’s pure and simple process for producing fibre

Janne Poranen, CEO and co-founder of Spinnova, talks with Jessica Owen about the company’s process of converting wood pulp into textile fibre without the use of harmful chemicals.

CellulosicsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight30 Oct 2019

PrimaLoft turns to marine plastic waste for insulation

The advanced material technology company PrimaLoft has partnered with environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans to turn marine plastic waste into insulation materials.

RecycledNonwovensDesign & Trends

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