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News30 Oct 2019

Eastman joins Textile Exchange

Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia cellulosic yarn, has joined Textile Exchange.

CellulosicsCompanies & Finance

Insight30 Oct 2019

James Heal launches water repellency testing technology

The British testing solution provider James Heal has recently launched an artificial rain shower repellency tester called TruRain.

ProtectiveManufacturing Technology

Insight29 Oct 2019

Under Armour creates spacesuit for Virgin Galactic

The sports brand has recently unveiled its spacewear system designed for future Virgin Galactic astronauts

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

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28 Oct 2019

Ep. 4: Let’s talk about wipes

Dr Matthew Tipper, business director at the Nonwovens Innovation and Research Institute, and David Jackson, consultant and former senior technical leader at Kimberly Clark, speak with Jessica Owen about wipes.

WipesResearch & Development

Insight24 Oct 2019

Stella McCartney launches plant-based faux-fur

The fashion house Stella McCartney continues to strive for a more sustainable textile industry by introducing the ‘world’s first’ faux-fur made using plant-based ingredients. Jessica Owen reports.

FabricsApparelDesign & Trends

Sector Analysis18 Oct 2019

Sentiment analysis of the protective textile and apparel industry in Q3 2019

Following our previous sentiment analysis report published in Q2, the overall endorsement of the protective textile and apparel industry remained fairly positive in Q3.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Profile18 Oct 2019

Nufabrx introduces CBD into its clothing

Jessica Owen speaks with the founder and CEO of Nufabrx, Jordan Schindler, about the company’s health-wear that helps to relieve pain.

SyntheticsFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight16 Oct 2019

Researchers store charge in textile materials

A team at Valencia Polytechnic University in Spain has developed new devices that store electric charge in textile materials.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight16 Oct 2019

Puma launches swimwear collection after three-year break

Sports company Puma has recently launched a new range of high-quality swimwear, some of which has been made with sustainable materials.

SyntheticsRecycledDesign & Trends

Insightfree15 Oct 2019

Adidas by Stella McCartney launches mastectomy sports bra

In light of breast cancer awareness month this October, Adidas by Stella McCartney has created a post-mastectomy sports bra. Jessica Owen reports.

ApparelSportswearDesign & Trends

Insightfree15 Oct 2019

Ridge Merino launches compression tights with Polartec

Apparel brand Ridge Merino and textile engineering company Polartec have developed compression merino wool tights for women aimed at outdoor activities.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Profile14 Oct 2019

Re-inventing the bra for the better

The Vibrant Body Company has re-designed the bra to ensure it doesn’t affect breast health.

FibresFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight14 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

From putting babies in aeroplane mode to Billabong’s new graphene wetsuit, many new ideas have been announced over the last month. To learn more about what happened in September, check out the video below.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Profile14 Oct 2019

Exploring Microban’s odour control technologies

Thomas Case, business development director for textiles at Microban, speaks to Jessica Owen and Anna Borkowicz about the company’s odour encapsulation and neutralising technologies

YarnsFibresSustainability

Insight10 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

Over the last month, there have been many new and interesting developments happening in the smart textiles sector. From smart rucksacks to research getting closer to fully flexible e-textiles, this field is not short of innovation.

Research & Development

Insight10 Oct 2019

Students develop microplastic waste filter

A team of students at the University of Exeter in the UK has created a new washing machine filter than can catch and degrade microplastics.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight7 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

From start-ups launching anti-stink apparel to far infrared technology and graphene, the performance textiles sector has witnessed many new and interesting developments this September.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight4 Oct 2019

What’s new in ultrasonic bonding?

News of product launches, trends and market information from the ultrasonic bonding sector. By Jessica Owen.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

News4 Oct 2019

ASBCI holds latest technical seminar

The importance of hazard identification in product design, understanding foreseeable use, and mitigating the commercial risks of global supply chains.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Profile3 Oct 2019

Protecting cyclists in the world of autonomous vehicles

Philip Siwek, an apparel and industrial designer, speaks to Jessica Owen about his newly designed cycling jacket to protect cyclists sharing the road with autonomous vehicles

SyntheticsFabricsResearch & Development

Insight1 Oct 2019

Veja introduces first eco-friendly performance shoe

Veja, the French footwear and accessory brand, has for the first time introduced a performance shoe made from a mix of plant-based, recycled and synthetic materials.

NaturalSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Insight1 Oct 2019

Researchers develop stretchy and flexible battery

Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a flexible battery that could be used in bendable electronic devices and even textiles.

ApparelSmart TextilesResearch & Development

Insight1 Oct 2019

Google and Saint Laurent introduce smart backpack

Jacquard by Google and Saint Laurent have recently collaborated to launch a connected luxury backpack. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insightfree26 Sept 2019

Creating flexible electronics from linen thread

Professor Sameer Sonkusale and Rachel Owyeung from Tufts University speak with Jessica Owen about how they have made transistors and electronic devices entirely from thread

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

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