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Insight14 Nov 2017

Changing consumer trends in absorbent hygiene

Innovation starts with the consumer – which is why the nonwovens industry continues to up its focus on health and well-being

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Prices13 Nov 2017

Rare and speciality fibres prices monthly round-up – October 2017

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight6 Nov 2017

NatureWorks develops hydrophilic system for better skin health

NatureWorks has developed a new hydrophilic system for nonwoven hygiene products using its Ingeo technology, which aims to promote better skin health

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight2 Nov 2017

Rethinking innovation in nonwovens research

The latest edition of EDANA’s Nonwovens Innovation Academy stressed the importance of primary innovation among the research community

SyntheticsFilamentResearch & Development

Insight27 Oct 2017

Future Textiles Awards: winners revisited

Earlier this year, pioneering developments in the technical textiles industry were recognised at the Future Textiles Awards

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Review27 Oct 2017

Changing path of R&D outlined at RISE

INDA’s technical conference, RISE, returned to North America in September, outlining the latest research and scientific developments in engineered fabrics

NonwovensResearch & Development

Review26 Oct 2017

Putting people first at A+A

Global efforts to invest in the health of employees brings lucrative opportunities for the protectivewear market, as seen at A+A trade fair in Düsseldorf

Technical TextilesProtective

Insight20 Oct 2017

Toray to open environmental automotive base in Europe

Toray Industries Inc has announced that it will open its Automotive Center Europe (AMCEU) in August 2018 near Munich, Germany

Technical TextilesMobileResearch & Development

Insight16 Oct 2017

Czech makes TITAS debut through business roundtable

Today (16 October) marks the start of TITAS (Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show), the annual functional fabrics trade fair.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Preview11 Oct 2017

Intelligent industry minds to meet at World Manufacturers Forum

Messe Munich will soon open its doors to the World Manufacturers Forum – the fifth edition to date – which will identify the key trends impacting various industry sectors.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

News10 Oct 2017

Two-day hackathon to explore smart technology and nonwovens

Suominen is one of the corporate partners of TexHack, a two-day innovation event by Finnish Textile & Fashion organisation.

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Prices5 Oct 2017

Rare and speciality fibres prices monthly round-up – September 2017

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight4 Oct 2017

VTT develops 3D-printing materials for wound care

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing a 3D wound care product for monitoring wound conditions in hospital care.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight4 Oct 2017

Moisture-wicking business suit swings into action

The fast-paced world of law enforcement led businessman Ron Carson to design a moisture-wicking business suit, dubbed The Cool Action Suit. He tells WTiN more about it.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeDesign & Trends

Insight2 Oct 2017

Tierra launches first 100% bio based jacket

Swedish outdoor apparel brand Tierra has launched the Deterra Jacket, produced entirely from bio-based materials. Head of product development, Erik Blomberg, explains more.

CellulosicsTechnical TextilesDesign & Trends

Insight27 Sept 2017

Medical study calls antimicrobial scrubs into question

The antimicrobial properties that medical scrubs are renowned for may not be so effective after all, if the results of a recent study are anything to go by.

NaturalSyntheticsResearch & Development

News26 Sept 2017

Shenda and IAC Group form new automotive business

Shanghai Shenda Co, Ltd and International Automotive Components Group have officially closed a joint venture transaction, forming Auria Solutions, Ltd – a new global supplier of soft trim and acoustical products for the automotive industry.

FibresMobile

Insight25 Sept 2017

Driving improvements in disposable hygiene

As disposables continue to replace reusable hygiene products, nonwoven manufacturers are upping the quality of their goods by focusing on comfort, odour control and sustainability.

NonwovensHygieneResearch & Development

Insight20 Sept 2017

VTT launches new project for Finnish smart clothing firms

What will the smart clothing of the future look like? VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is attempting to answer this question through its new research project, Smart Clothing 2.0.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight19 Sept 2017

Adient showcases lightweight seating solutions at IAA

At the currently ongoing International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, leading automotive seating supplier Adient is showcasing numerous technologies designed to reduce vehicle weight.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Insight18 Sept 2017

Researchers develop smart fabric to neutralise nerve gas

The increasingly tough conditions that military personnel and emergency responders are faced with have led to the continuous evolution of smart textiles in military and emergency gear.

FibresNaturalResearch & Development

News18 Sept 2017

Woolmark and Scabal co-produce short film

The Woolmark Company and menswear brand Scabal have co-produced a short film saluting the “heroes of the handmade, the believers of bespoke and those who handle perfection”.

Natural

Insight14 Sept 2017

Turning ocean waste into sustainable fabrics

Managing director of Seaqual 4U, Michel Chtepa, speaks to WTiN about the eco-friendly benefits of the company’s Seaqual fibre, produced from ocean plastic waste.

SyntheticsRecycledResearch & Development

News13 Sept 2017

Lydall to form new thermal and acoustic business

Lydall, Inc has announced plans to form Lydall Thermal/Acoustical Solutions through the combination of its existing Thermal/Acoustical Metals and Thermal/Acoustical Fibers businesses.

IndustrialAutomotive

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