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Insight19 Apr 2018

The growing appeal of cotton in hygiene products

An increasing number of disposable hygiene product companies are turning to natural and organic ingredients such as cotton to cater to consumer demand

NaturalSpun/NaturalTrade

Insight18 Apr 2018

Advances in wound healing

Developments and launches of advanced new active wound care products will see the global market soar in the next few years. Fiona Haran reports on some of the latest research leveraging this activity

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Insight18 Apr 2018

A sell-out show for ITMA 2019

Held every four years since 1951, ITMA has reinforced its reputation as the world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition.

FibresYarns

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18 Apr 2018

Daletec implementing BCI cotton into portfolio

Daletec, a certified FR fabric manufacturer and supplier, has announced that it is making great progress with its plans to transfer all of its cotton purchases to BCI cotton by the end of 2018

FibresNatural

Insight17 Apr 2018

Powering sensor technology with nonwovens

The versatility and sustainability of nonwovens make them an ideal candidate for the latest sensor technology. Fiona Haran takes a look at some of the developments in this field

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

News16 Apr 2018

Suominen celebrates 120th milestone

Suominen, a globally leading nonwovens company, is celebrating its 120-year history.

Nonwovens

Prices16 Apr 2018

Rare and speciality fibres prices monthly round-up – March 2018

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight12 Apr 2018

Improving India’s feminine hygiene market

The social taboo surrounding menstrual hygiene in India has hindered women’s health for years. But now, numerous countrywide awareness initiatives are set to improve this situation

NonwovensHygiene

Insight10 Apr 2018

US study claims food allergies can be linked to wipes

A new study by Northwestern University in Illinois, US, has found that cleansing wipes can trigger food allergies in infants

NonwovensWipesResearch & Development

Insight10 Apr 2018

Wound healing inspired by foetal tissue

Harvard researchers have developed new wound dressings that dramatically accelerate healing and improve tissue regeneration

NonwovensMedicalResearch & Development

Insight4 Apr 2018

Mogul strengthens position in spunlace market

The company speaks to WTiN about its recent developments in this growing nonwoven technology sector

NonwovensWipes

Insight29 Mar 2018

Paper-folding art inspires better bandages

Cutting kirigami-style slits in stretchy films could make for bandages, heat pads, and wearable electronics that adhere to flexible surfaces, reports MIT

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight26 Mar 2018

Lightening the load of military personnel with e-textiles

At the Wearable Technology Show, the founders of Intelligent Textiles Ltd explained how their e-textile technology meets the needs of today’s military personnel

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Insight22 Mar 2018

Envisioning the clothes of the future at WTS

London’s Wearable Technology Show discussed the latest trends in smart textiles and fashion technology, including 3D body scanning and gesture tracking

Technical TextilesSportswearEvents

Insight20 Mar 2018

Adding value in the spunlace nonwovens market

The spunlace nonwovens market is characterised by expansion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%, according to market analysts

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight19 Mar 2018

Innovation in nonwoven hygiene addressed at Outlook Asia

The fourth edition of the Singapore-held conference awarded Unicharm’s Moony Preemie diaper with the Outlook Asia Innovation Award

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight16 Mar 2018

Lenzing presents VEOCEL brand for nonwovens industry

The global leader in manmade cellulose fibre production aims to strengthen the identity of its nonwovens business while building on its sustainability efforts

CellulosicsNonwovensResearch & Development

Insight15 Mar 2018

Economic recovery boosts North America’s nonwovens market

Recent economic developments in the US spell good news for nonwovens in North America. INDA representatives Dave Rousse and Brad Kalil explain more

Nonwovens

Profile15 Mar 2018

Start-up creates ‘indestructible’ tights made with fibres found in bulletproof vests

Founder and CEO of Sheerly Genius, Katherine Homuth, tells Fiona Haran about the painstaking R&D that eventually led to this material breakthrough in functional hosiery

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight12 Mar 2018

Designing sustainable fashion from recyclable nonwovens

College of Textiles graduate Caitlin McCall explains how her interest in closed loop fashion led her to design an ethereal collection using nonwoven fabrics

NonwovensApparelDesign & Trends

News9 Mar 2018

Essity restructures in Chile

Essity is restructuring its production facility in Santiago, Chile, to further improve quality and cost for the Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene businesses in the country.

HygieneWipes

News9 Mar 2018

Archroma appoints new textiles leader

Archroma has announced the appointment of Marcos Furrer as president Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, and Innovation, based in Archroma's headquarters in Reinach, Switzerland.

FibresEffects

News9 Mar 2018

Techtextil North America sets it sights on Raleigh

The 16th edition of Techtextil North America, the 2019 premier trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens, will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina.

FibresTechnical Textiles

Insight8 Mar 2018

Laser fabric treats skin diseases

French scientists at Texinov Medical Textiles have developed a knitted laser fabric that can treat skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis, and actinic keratosis with light

Technical TextilesMedicalResearch & Development

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