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Company Intelligence14 Feb 2019

AiQ Smart Clothing

Taiwan-based company AiQ Smart Clothing has been at the forefront of the smart clothing industry – specialising in the development of embedded sensor systems.

Smart TextilesSportswear

Company Intelligence14 Feb 2019

Athos

Athos is a US start-up developer of smart compression apparel that contains sensors to monitor electromyography (EMG) and heart rate.

Smart TextilesSportswear

Company Intelligence13 Feb 2019

Heddoko

Heddoko, a Montréal-based fitness wearable technology start-up founded in 2014, has developed motion capture technology that records athletes’ full-body biomechanics data using a smart compression garment embedded with sensors.

Smart TextilesSportswear

Intelligence30 Jan 2019

Wearable smart textiles market outlook: Part II

The first part of this report includes a smart textiles definition and market overview including general market drivers as well as key, impactful forces for the sport and fitness and protective wear segments

Wearable TechnologySportswear

Intelligence16 Jan 2019

Wearable smart textiles market outlook: Part I

Wearable TechnologySportswear

Reviewfree18 Dec 2018

Digitally transforming the sporting goods industry

The sixth edition of WFSGI’s World Manufacturers Forum took place in Vietnam last week, discussing manufacturing and human labour in the digital age. WTiN brings you the highlights

FibresYarnsEvents

Intelligence17 Dec 2018

Digital Transformation Outlook

The potential impact of Industry 4.0 on the textile and apparel value chain has been widely discussed.

ApparelResearch & Development

Intelligence15 Nov 2018

Technical developments in firefighter PPE

Dr Ningtao Mao speaks to Anna Borkowicz about the latest developments in heat and flame-retardant materials for firefighter personal protective equipment

Presentation14 Nov 2018

Challenges in commercialisation of smart clothing

Anna Borkowicz discusses these industry and market challenges in more detail and identifies key success factors by outlining some case studies of companies that have successfully capitalised on the increasing opportunities available.

Wearable TechnologySportswearIndustry 4.0

Company Intelligence28 Sept 2018

BSN Medical - wound care

BSN Medical is a multinational company established in the healthcare market, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company was originally established in 2001 as a joint venture between Beiersdorf AG and Smith & Nephew.

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Insightfree25 Sept 2018

PrimaLoft demonstrates step-by-step sustainability

PrimaLoft representative Jochen Lagemann speaks to Anna Borkowicz about the company’s new 100% PCR insulation range, which it exhibited at OutDoor Show in June

FibresYarnsSustainability

Intelligence7 Sept 2018

Consumers willing to pay more for chemical-free outdoor garments, new study finds

A Swedish study highlights the effect of information about hazardous fluorinated substances on consumers’ willingness to pay for alternative solutions in outdoor garments. In this article, WTiN reports on the Swedish survey experiment conducted by Holmquist H, Jagers SC, Matti S, Svanström M, and Peters GM (2018), which aimed to investigate the extent to which information about hazardous properties of fluorinated substances increases people’s willingness to pay (WTP) for durable water-repellent outdoor clothes free from hazardous substances.

Technical TextilesDesign & Trends

Company Intelligence31 Aug 2018

Coloplast

Medical device companies continuously need to improve existing products and develop new innovations addressing clinical needs.

Technical TextilesCompanies & Finance

Fireside Chat12 Apr 2018

Biobased materials and PFC alternatives in sportswear: WTiN interviews Dr Volkmar v Arnim

Dr Volkmar v Arnim, team leader in surface technology, technical textiles, Bionics, discusses trends in biobased materials for sportswear

Technical TextilesSportswearResearch & Development

Intelligence6 Apr 2018

Organic and printed electronics: WTiN interviews Dr Klaus Hecker

Dr Klaus Hecker, managing director at Organic and Printed Electronics Association, discusses trends in printed and organic electronics for smart clothing

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Insight22 Mar 2018

Competing in the evolving sportswear industry

Chairman of the WFSGI, Sean O’Hollaren, speaks to Anna Borkowicz about some of the latest trends circling the sportswear industry, and advises on strategies for future growth

Technical TextilesSportswear

Fireside Chat9 Mar 2018

Smart materials for sportswear: An interview with Braz Costa from CeNTI

Braz Costa, CEO of Centi (Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials) discusses the key developments in smart materials for sportswear.

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Intelligence20 Dec 2017

UK activewear apparel consumer survey for textile companies

Growing popularity of exercise classes, along with a rising number of boutique fitness studios and low-cost chain gyms, support the market growth of activewear.

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Company Intelligence14 Dec 2017

Suominen–medical and hygiene applications

Following its acquisition of a large ‘nonwovens for wiping’ business unit from Ahlstrom, Suominen has developed its position from a small North European company into a multinational player

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Insight28 Nov 2017

Paltex drives Taiwan’s sustainable innovation

The high-performance fabrics and solution supplier tells WTiN about its commitment to eco-friendly products and the strides it is making in smart textiles.

SyntheticsRecycledSustainability

Insight28 Nov 2017

The digital future of the sporting goods industry

Anna Borkowicz reviews the fifth edition of the World Manufacturers Forum which was held on 14-15 November 2017, summarising the highlights of both days.

SportswearManufacturing Technology

Intelligencefree6 Nov 2017

Taiwan’s development towards value added functional textiles

Justin Huang, president of the Taiwan Textile Federation, discusses the trend of the Taiwanese textile industry towards value-added functional textiles

Technical TextilesSportswearMarkets & Prices

Company Intelligence18 Oct 2017

Freudenberg Performance Materials Medical

Company Profile-Freudenberg Performance Materials Medical

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Fireside Chat6 Oct 2017

CTT Group's Valerio Izquierdo discusses intelligent textiles used for sportswear

Valerio Izquierdo, vice president of textiles from CTT Group, discusses the recent developments in the field of intelligent textiles used for sportswear.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeDesign & Trends

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