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Insight13 Jan 2022

EFI’s inkjet business gets boost from new strategy

To accelerate growth in its industrial inkjet business and to further the industry’s transition from analogue to digital, Electronics for Imaging (EFI) has formed a new technology investment strategy.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Jan 2022

Graphene goes mainstream

Apparel made with graphene is now on the high street. Jessica Owen explores how two companies – Superdry and Reebok – have made it happen.

FabricsDigital PrintingDesign & Trends

Insight7 Jan 2022

Knitting needs an attitude adjustment

Lisa Lang, founder of FNDMT, explains how an industry-wide attitude adjustment could close the skills gap and meet sustainability targets. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight6 Jan 2022

Maximising Southeast Asian agricultural waste

Agricultural waste such as pineapple leaves and coconut husks are being transformed into new materials. Harold Koh, founder and CEO of Nextevo, explains more to Jessica Owen.

NaturalYarnsResearch & Development

Insight21 Dec 2021

Apparel designed to protect wearer’s privacy

Privacy protection apparel gains momentum as brands work to shield consumers from artificial intelligence and photographs. Jessica Owen reports.

Digital PrintingApparelDesign & Trends

Insightfree16 Dec 2021

The digital future of warp knitting

Christof Naier, president of warp knitting at Karl Mayer Group, explores the digital future of warp knitting. By Jessica Owen.

KnittingIndustry 4.0

Podcast15 Dec 2021

Ep. 79: Commercialising bio-based nylon

The last guest on this year’s The WTiN Podcast is Lisa Kennedy, vice president of strategic partnerships at Genomatica.

ProtectiveFibresResearch & Development

Insight14 Dec 2021

Improving machine knitting accessibility

Jessica Owen speaks with Kui Wu, postdoctoral associate at MIT CSAIL turned research scientist at Tencent America, about making machine knitting and 3D design more accessible.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight10 Dec 2021

Knitted electronic carpet generates music through interactive dance

An interactive pressure-sensitive knitted carpet has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight9 Dec 2021

Multi-million euro initiative explores textile decomposition innovations

A €2.5m (US$2.8m) grant to explore textile decomposition technologies has been awarded to the not-for-profit organisation The Biomimicry Institute.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight8 Dec 2021

Device for measuring human sensation developed

A testing device that measures human feeling has been developed by Emtec Electronic. Global marketing and business development manager Alexander Grüner explains more to Jessica Owen.

FibresNonwovensIndustry 4.0

Insight7 Dec 2021

Breathable diaper core technology ensures absorption

A baby diaper core technology that is breathable and ensures adsorption with extensive motion has been developed by the Belgian company Ontex.

HygieneDesign & Trends

Review7 Dec 2021

Performance Days digs deeper into sustainability challenges

The future of sustainable nylon, business models, regenerative agriculture and more was discussed at the recent Performance Days event. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight2 Dec 2021

How to succeed sustainably in the apparel business

Pangaia B2B’s global director, Christine Goulay, talks to Jessica Owen about how the company is helping brands to adopt sustainable solutions.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Review30 Nov 2021

Hygienix 2021 highlights smart and sustainable solutions

Developments concerning end-of-life solutions, e-hygiene, assessing feel, and much more were presented at this year’s Hygienix. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresHygieneSustainability

Insight29 Nov 2021

Skin-inspired sensors help measure and understand mobility

Sensors made from polymers and carbon nanofibre (CNF) that respond to pressure and measure body movement have been developed by researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

Insight26 Nov 2021

Simulating and optimising filter nonwovens

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) has developed a toolbox for simulating and optimising filter nonwoven quality. Jessica Owen reports.

FibresNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight24 Nov 2021

Egyptian cotton blend yarn is inherently flame-retardant

A new flame-retardant (FR) yarn made with Egyptian Giza cotton has been developed by spinning specialist Mediterranean Textile Company (MTC) and textile R&D business Intexive.

NaturalYarnsResearch & Development

Insight24 Nov 2021

Finalists announced for 2022 International Woolmark Prize

Seven finalists have been selected for the 2022 International Woolmark Prize – a prestigious fashion awards and talent development programme organised by The Woolmark Company.

NaturalYarnsEvents

Insight23 Nov 2021

Capitalising on flat knitting technology

An engineered knitting (E-Knit) technique for multiple applications has been developed by the knitting subsidiary of MAS Holdings. Jessica Owen talks to the team to find out more.

RecycledNaturalCOVID-19

Insight22 Nov 2021

WT Medica 2021: Five companies to watch

The Wearable Technologies Show 2021 at Medica took place between 15 and 18 November 2021. Jessica Owen recognises five companies and their textile-related innovations to keep an eye on.

Wearable TechnologyMedicalEvents

Insight19 Nov 2021

Exploring hemp insulation’s carbon footprint

Mattie Mead, CEO and founder of Hempitecture, talks to Jessica Owen about the company’s hemp-based insulation and its new US manufacturing facility.

NaturalNonwovensSustainability

Podcast19 Nov 2021

Ep. 78: Digitising safety workwear

This week’s guest on The WTiN Podcast is David Dillon, smart apparel business lead at W L Gore.

ProtectiveWearable TechnologyIndustry 4.0

Insight15 Nov 2021

US government stamps down on PFAS pollution

A plan to prevent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from being released into the air, drinking systems and food supply has been launched by the Biden-Harris administration in the US.

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