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Insight24 Apr 2020

Virus-killing snood offers comfortable protection

Mike Collins from Pincroft, manufacturer of the Virustatic Shield snood fabric, speaks to Fiona Haran about the company’s involvement with this antiviral textile solution which guarantees 96% protection.

ProtectiveMedicalCOVID-19

Insight24 Apr 2020

Exploring the antiviral effects of nanocopper

Promethean Particles is putting its novel copper nanoparticles to the test in the fight against viruses including Covid-19.

ProtectiveMedicalCOVID-19

Insight23 Apr 2020

ITMA Asia + CITME rescheduled to June 2021

Organisers have announced that the textile machinery showcase will return to Shanghai on 12-16 June to safeguard participants and partners.

FibresEffectsEvents

Insight22 Apr 2020

Ramping up European production of face masks

The recently established Fight Covid-19 consortium aims to build up a European supply chain for FFP2 face mask production. Textile industry enablers from Gherzi Group, which is leading the initiative, tell Fiona Haran more about it.

MedicalFiltrationTrade

Insight21 Apr 2020

Connecting the fashion and technology fields

Founding members of the Education4Fashion-Tech programme discuss why digital innovation is crucial for making the fashion-tech industry more resilient – particularly amid the Covid-19 crisis. Fiona Haran reports

FabricsApparelIndustry 4.0

Insightfree21 Apr 2020

DYPER launches the ‘world’s first’ compostable diaper

The company has partnered with TerraCycle to implement the US REDYPER programme. Founder and CEO of DYPER, Sergio Radovcic, tells Fiona Haran more about it.

HygieneSustainability

Sector Analysis17 Apr 2020

Performance textiles shift focus to meet Covid-19 demand

Several leading brands and retailers have switched production to face masks and PPE to support frontline healthcare workers amid the global crisis.

SportswearResearch & Development

Insight16 Apr 2020

Febratex postponed until February 2021

The decision taken aims to protect and safeguard the health of Brazil amid the coronavirus pandemic.

FabricsFinishingManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Apr 2020

Researchers develop ‘skin-like’ fabric for moisture management

The novel fabric could be applied in the development of smart and high-performance clothing, especially sportswear.

FinishingSportswearResearch & Development

Insight8 Apr 2020

Copper-infused fabrics proven to destroy coronavirus

UK-based company Copper Clothing has developed a copper-infused fabric technology that tested effective against the bovine coronavirus, spelling positive news for the latest strain of the disease. Fiona Haran finds out more.

FinishingProtectiveCOVID-19

Insight7 Apr 2020

Regulating the disposable medical PPE market

A recent webinar hosted by SGS offered some insight into the regulations and industry standards applicable to disposable medical PPE. Fiona Haran reports on some of the highlights.

MedicalFiltrationCOVID-19

Insight6 Apr 2020

NWI creates ‘new generation’ of face mask filters

The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University says it is ‘proactively’ responding to the Covid-19 pandemic by ramping up production of its pilot lines.

MedicalFiltrationCOVID-19

Insight2 Apr 2020

Nonwovens industry enforces stricter safety measures

Companies from across the nonwovens supply chain discuss the measures they are taking to drive business continuity and safeguard their personnel amid the Covid-19 crisis.

NonwovensTrade

Insight1 Apr 2020

EDANA releases 2019 nonwoven statistics

Despite low growth in the last two years, greater European nonwovens production reached 4.4% annual average growth over the last decade.

NonwovensTrade

Insight30 Mar 2020

Under Armour borrows US$700m to minimise impact of Covid-19

The Baltimore-based apparel giant has described the move as a ‘precautionary measure’ taken to preserve liquidity amid the global uncertainty.

SportswearApparelCompanies & Finance

Insight27 Mar 2020

OutDoor by ISPO 2020 is cancelled

Organisers have confirmed the exhibition won’t be taking place at all this year and will return to Munich in summer 2021.

SportswearProtectiveEvents

Insight27 Mar 2020

New wipes labelling law signed in Washington state

US trade and government representatives, including INDA, have applauded the new law intended to address the labelling of disposable wipes.

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Insight26 Mar 2020

SmartX Accelerator programme completes first funding call

The European Smart Textiles Accelerator aims to fund up to 40 smart textile innovators by 2022.

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesCompanies & Finance

Insight25 Mar 2020

Performance Days cancels April 2020 edition

The functional fabric fair is the latest in a line of textile trade events cancelled or postponed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Insight25 Mar 2020

Berry Global ramps up production in the fight against Covid-19

The US-headquartered nonwovens manufacturer has ensured its lines are running at full capacity to meet the demand for vital healthcare and hygiene products needed at this critical time.

HygieneMedicalManufacturing Technology

Insight20 Mar 2020

HeiQ’s Viroblock technology proves effective against coronavirus

The antiviral textile technology demonstrates the company’s efforts to address the urgent problem of a global pandemic. CEO of HeiQ Group, Carlo Centonze, tells Fiona Haran more about it.

MedicalProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight20 Mar 2020

Decontamination wipe could help coronavirus clean-up efforts

Developed by Texas Tech University, FiberTect’s structure, with its activated carbon core, can wipe the bodily fluids that transmit viruses.

WipesMedicalResearch & Development

Insight10 Mar 2020

Researchers develop highly stretchable light-emitting textiles

The study details a new technique for the fabrication of light-emitting textiles that deposits metal directly on the individual fibres of an ultra-sheer fabric.

Wearable TechnologyKnittingResearch & Development

Preview25 Feb 2020

WTiN to replace Innovate Textile & Apparel Asia with virtual conference

The information provider to the global textile and apparel industry has announced the upcoming launch of Innovate Textile & Apparel Online – enabling knowledge exchange and networking continuity amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Technical TextilesSmart TextilesEvents

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