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Insight9 May 2019

9Fiber recognised for its 100% cannabis waste fibre cloth and garments

The company was selected as one of nine teams to participate in Colorado’s NextCycle programme

FibresApparelSustainability

Insight9 May 2019

New Outlast fibre technology highlights the ‘real beauty of function’

Outlast, a specialist in phase change materials, has introduced its new proven heat and moisture management technology at Performance Days in Munich (8-9 May 2019)

FilamentCoatingResearch & Development

Newsfree8 May 2019

Maxcess appoints new global director of Aftermarket Service

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has named John Gallagher as global director of Aftermarket Service.

Nonwovens

Presentation7 May 2019

Innovations in the athleisure sector

Fiona Haran discusses the latest innovations in athleisure, focusing on the key market players, the most sought-after functions requested by today’s consumers, and the importance of sustainable activewear garments.

Design & Trends

Insight3 May 2019

Adobe announces new textile design software plugin

US software giant Adobe has revealed it is launching the Adobe Textile Designer plugin for its Photoshop programme next week

Digital PrintingIndustry 4.0

Prices26 Apr 2019

Strong competition at British wool sale

The British Wool index was up 1.3% sale-on-sale at GB£1.52 a kg clean

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight25 Apr 2019

Sportswear and outdoor brands lead the way on transparency

Three sportswear and outdoor brands are leading the way on transparency by disclosing a wide range of human rights policies, commitments and outcomes, according to Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index 2019.

SportswearApparelSustainability

Prices15 Apr 2019

Rare and speciality fibre prices monthly round-up – February-March 2019

Monthly review of the latest global rare and speciality fibre prices from The Schneider Group.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Profile10 Apr 2019

Powering smart garments with printed stretchable electronics

Mark Catchpole from Conductive Transfers discusses the company’s patented process for screenprinting circuits – providing a stretchable, washable and cost-effective solution for wearables

SportswearMedical

Insight9 Apr 2019

Off-the-shelf smart fabric helps athletic coaching and physical therapy

A computer science research team at Dartmouth College has produced a smart fabric that can help athletes and physical therapy patients correct arm angles to optimise performance, reduce injury and accelerate recovery

Smart TextilesSportswearResearch & Development

Newsfree8 Apr 2019

Giemme Knitted Fabrics releases invitation to tender

Giemme Knitted Fabrics, a knitwear manufacturer in Lonate Pozzolo, Italy, has announced a call for tenders for some of its machinery and production assets.

KnittingCompanies & Finance

News4 Apr 2019

JOFO Group's Nonwovens Division announces new CEO

JOFO Group's Nonwovens Division has announced that Rain Tian has been named chief executive officer of the company after reaching a strategic alliance agreement with his former company Fineness Nonwoven

Nonwovens

Q&A3 Apr 2019

Outlook India provides a platform for growth

Safeco Hygiene Films speaks to Fiona Haran about its recent attendance at Outlook India, and why this region in particular is considered a major player in the disposable hygiene market

NonwovensEvents

Insight1 Apr 2019

3D printing technique achieves seamless knit structures

Mark Beecroft from Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University has developed a process called ‘digital interlooping’, which translates knitted structures into 3D computer-aided design

KnittingSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insight29 Mar 2019

Turning product concepts into reality with HeiQ Fabric Lab

The new service from Swiss company HeiQ offers the necessary support and advice to develop a brand partner’s future functional fabric

FabricsSportswearResearch & Development

Insight27 Mar 2019

Military uniform manufacturer turns to 3D printing

Repaired 3D-printed parts give legacy equipment a new lease of life

WeavingProtectiveManufacturing Technology

Insight21 Mar 2019

Innovative nonwovens from recycled waste

French company Laroche discusses its collaborative solutions for the textile waste recycling and airlaid nonwoven field

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight20 Mar 2019

10MD gets patent approval for radiation protective material

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Ten Medical Design AB (10MD) a patent application for Radiation Protective Material (US2016060791)

ProtectiveMedical

Newsfree15 Mar 2019

HIK-91 invests in Farè spunbond line

HIK-91 has started the production of high-performance nonwovens with the purchase of a new Farè spunbond line in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Newsfree14 Mar 2019

Knitwear manufacturer completes deal on 20,000 sqft facility

A family-run manufacturer is set to make the move to a 20,000 sq ft unit on a South Yorkshire industrial estate

KnittingCompanies & Finance

Preview14 Mar 2019

Performance Days to highlight the ‘beauty of function’

Constantly seeking out the latest trends in functional fabrics, Performance Days will focus on the beauty of function when it returns to Messe München on 8-9 May 2019

SportswearEvents

Insight12 Mar 2019

Pampers launches new stretch diaper

The New Pampers Cruisers 360 FIT will reportedly ‘revolutionise’ diaper changes with no tapes and an all-round stretchy waistband designed to adapt to every move babies make

Hygiene

Insight12 Mar 2019

Testing progresses on FR Navy uniform

The aim is to develop a safe, comfortable and no-cost alternative to the Improved Flame Resistant Variant coveralls

Protective

Insight11 Mar 2019

Emollient cream build-up in fabrics can lead to fire deaths

People who use emollient creams are being warned that residue can build up on fabrics, causing them to catch fire more easily

MedicalProtective

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