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Insightfree7 Mar 2019

Advances in smart wound dressings

WTiN reports on two new developments in smart wound care that highlight the importance of electrical devices for faster healing

MedicalMedical

Insight6 Mar 2019

China’s pulp market faces uncertainty

Tariffs and a slowing economy are set to impact the world’s leading consumer and producer of pulp and paper products

Nonwovens

Insight27 Feb 2019

EU nations adopt flushability guidelines

INDA and EDANA, two global trade associations representing wipes manufacturers, have announced support from additional European Union countries for the industry’s standard for assessing the flushability of wet wipes

WipesSustainability

Newsfree

26 Feb 2019

Emtec Electronic presents its softness tester in North America

The German company Emtec Electronic GmbH is attending Techtextil North America 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina, US from 26-28 February.

Technical TextilesNonwovens

Insight25 Feb 2019

Hyosung collaborates for success

Mike Simko from Hyosung’s marketing team spoke to WTiN at ISPO Munich about the company’s recent collaboration with Lenzing and its sustainability strategy

SportswearEffectsEvents

Insight25 Feb 2019

AATCC develops international standard for e-textiles

The AATCC research committee RA111, Electronically-Integrated Textiles, has published a new international standard for e-textiles

Smart TextilesTechnical TextilesResearch & Development

Insight19 Feb 2019

Funding material science innovation

The founders of US start-up studio Early Charm Ventures explain how its textile business portfolio, including SciGenesis, is supporting the commercialisation of scientific discoveries

ProtectiveNonwovensResearch & Development

Insight19 Feb 2019

Children carry evidence of toxins from home flooring and furniture

Vinyl flooring and fire-retardant furniture to blame, according to new study led by Duke University

EffectsProtectiveSustainability

Reviewfree19 Feb 2019

Pure London places spotlight on conscious brands

The UK’s festival of fashion invited visitors to source collections for a/w 19 on its return to Olympia London last week

FibresFabricsEvents

Insightfree15 Feb 2019

Price Hanna publishes new absorbent hygiene report

The new report is entitled Global Outlook for Hygiene Absorbent Products and Key Raw Materials in 2017, 2018 and 2023

Hygiene

Insightfree7 Feb 2019

ITMA 2019 forums draw strong industry support

Nonwovens and chemical and colourant forums have unveiled their key speakers

FibresYarnsEvents

Insightfree6 Feb 2019

Under Armour to partner on space apparel project

Activewear brand Under Armour is collaborating with Virgin Galactic to create a new generation of space apparel and footwear, as well as an astronaut performance training programme

ProtectiveSportswearCompanies & Finance

Newsfree6 Feb 2019

P&G acquires femcare brand This is L.

P&G has announced its acquisition of This Is L., owner of L. products, to meet growing consumer demands for period products in the naturals segment.

Hygiene

Q&A5 Feb 2019

The two sides of asbestos in protective wear

Daniel King of Asbestos.com discusses the history of the controversial asbestos fibre in protective textiles

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight4 Feb 2019

Knitted fabric manufacturers explore export opportunities

With burgeoning demand for knitted fabrics, a mounting number of manufacturers are entering the market to capitalise on lucrative business opportunities

KnittingTrade

Insight31 Jan 2019

Researchers call for greener outdoor and protective clothing

The University of Leeds has expanded on research published in 2017 on rain-repelling fluorochemicals in waterproof clothing

ApparelApparelResearch & Development

Insightfree30 Jan 2019

Outlook India Innovation Award nominees announced

EDANA, the leading international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, and Business Co-ordination House India (BCH) have announced the nominees for the Outlook India Innovation Award

NonwovensEvents

Insight28 Jan 2019

Nonwovens companies join the bid to end plastic waste

Companies including Berry Global, Procter & Gamble, BASF, Dow and Mitsui Chemicals have formed the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to encourage recycling

NonwovensSustainability

Insight23 Jan 2019

‘Life-saving’ DiviDiaper proves a strong industry contender

The RISE Innovation Award winner has garnered positive feedback from the diaper and medical industries, thanks to its revolutionary design and life-saving potential. The inventors behind the DiviDiaper tell Fiona Haran more about it

HygieneDesign & Trends

Insightfree15 Jan 2019

HeiQ launches HeiQ XReflex

The radiant barrier technology is said to bring warmth to high-performance fabrics without bulk and allow the user to Wear Less in Winter

FabricsEffectsDesign & Trends

Insightfree10 Jan 2019

Lenzing expands offering for nonwovens

The Lenzing Group, the world market leader for wood-based speciality fibres, is expanding its offering of solutions for the cosmetics, hygiene and medical sectors

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Insightfree9 Jan 2019

DeSales Trading Company flourishes in robust yarn market

The North Carolina-based company is celebrating 50 years in the yarns business, thanks to its ability to adapt and evolve through various economic cycles

YarnsFabricsCompanies & Finance

Q&A8 Jan 2019

Safeco drives India’s hygiene films market

The Gujarat-based company is rapidly expanding and establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of breathable and sustainable hygiene films. Fiona Haran finds out more

HygieneResearch & Development

Insightfree4 Jan 2019

Examining the disposability of wet wipes

Independent consultant to the nonwovens industry David Jackson, offers his expert take on the flushable wet wipes debate

CellulosicsWipes

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