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Q&A3 Jan 2020

Cordura takes further steps in the footwear space

Cindy McNaull and Catherine Anderson-Jones of Cordura tell Andy Rhodes about the brand’s latest launches and collaborations.

ProtectiveSportswearSustainability

Insight19 Dec 2019

Porelle presents its technical membranes for PPE

Dr Mark Whiskens, sales director, Porelle Membranes, discusses the company’s range of breathable membranes for workwear, cold weather and water protection.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insightfree18 Dec 2019

CTT Group discusses smart developments

Smart composite and smart textile developments are revolutionising many markets across the globe.

Smart TextilesProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight5 Dec 2019

PPSS Group launches next-gen body armour

Robert Kaiser, founder and CEO, PPSS Group, tells Andy Rhodes about the armour and the trust he has in it.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight3 Dec 2019

Novel textile products for skincare

Carla Silva, project coordinator, CeNTI, discusses the SKHINCAPS nanoencapsulation project for drug delivery.

ApparelMedicalResearch & Development

Insightfree3 Dec 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart textiles

A round-up of what has been happening over the last month in the smart textiles sector.

Research & Development

Q&A3 Dec 2019

Sustainable clothing by Boy Wonder

In an era where ethically produced apparel is growing in demand, Andy Rhodes speaks to Ismay Mummery about Boy Wonder, her ethically and locally sourced sustainable clothing brand for boys

NaturalApparelDesign & Trends

Insight2 Dec 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

A round-up of what has been happening in the performance textiles sector this November.

Companies & Finance

Preview29 Nov 2019

Nonwovens innovations at SINCE

With SINCE, China’s leading event for the nonwovens industry, just around the corner, Andy Rhodes looks at some of the innovations set to be showcased.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight28 Nov 2019

Collaboration the key for AxFilia

Maria Jose Machado tells Andy Rhodes about the company’s knitted protective textiles built on Portugal’s reputation for quality.

ProtectiveKnittingResearch & Development

Insight26 Nov 2019

Towelie helps to clean up oil spill

Developed by Texas Tech University, the biodegradable oil absorbent has been proven in the marketplace.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Profile20 Nov 2019

Carrington gets the balance right

Paul Farrell, sales director, Carrington Textiles, speaks to Andy Rhodes about the company’s new Balance Range of protective fabrics and its sustainable focus.

ProtectiveEvents

Preview20 Nov 2019

Looking ahead to INDEX20

With INDEX20 just around the corner, Andy Rhodes looks ahead to what Europe’s leading nonwovens exhibition has in store.

NonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight19 Nov 2019

Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches TrustShield range

Finnish fibre product giant Ahlstrom-Munksjö has launched the TrustShield range of medical fabrics for protection against surgical lasers, chemicals and potent chemotherapy drugs.

MedicalResearch & Development

Insightfree15 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Smart Textiles

Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed innovations regarding laser printed waterproof e-textiles, Apple has been granted a patent for a smart glove and our own event called ITA took place in Amsterdam.

Manufacturing Technology

Review14 Nov 2019

Protecting the world with textiles at A+A

Protective textile innovations for a range of applications were on show at A+A 2019. Andy Rhodes reports from Düsseldorf, Germany.

FabricsProtectiveEvents

Insight13 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

This month, Under Armour has unveiled its spacesuit for Virgin Galactic, a new cycling jacket has emerged for protecting cyclists from self-driving cars, while James Heal has presented its new water repellency testing technology.

Manufacturing Technology

Insight7 Nov 2019

Using coffee grounds in performance jackets

Alex Feechan, CEO and founder of FINDRA, speaks to Andy Rhodes about the company’s technical jacket range featuring coffee-based yarns

NaturalRecycledResearch & Development

Insight6 Nov 2019

Innovation round-up: Performance textiles

This month we’ve seen Adidas unveil its new mastectomy sports bra, Nufabrx launch CBD into its clothing and Puma bring out its first swimwear collection in three years, among other things.

Design & Trends

Sector Analysis25 Oct 2019

Sentiment analysis of the smart textile and apparel industry in Q3 2019

Following our previous sentiment analysis report published in Q2 2019, the overall endorsement of the smart textile industry remained positive in Q3.

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Insight22 Oct 2019

Brewing natural dyes from coffee grounds

A US university researcher has developed a natural dye made from leftover coffee grounds

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight22 Oct 2019

ITA 2019: The collaboration process in Industry 4.0

The Innovate Textile & Apparel Europe conference returned to Amsterdam in October, bringing delegates together from across textile market to listen and share ideas on the industry’s future. Madelaine Thomas and Andy Rhodes report

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight16 Oct 2019

Textiles gain more coverage in the flooring space

Steps are being taken in the textile flooring industry to make its products more sustainable, with innovations coming thick and fast

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Insight14 Oct 2019

Innovation round-up: Protective textiles

From putting babies in aeroplane mode to Billabong’s new graphene wetsuit, many new ideas have been announced over the last month. To learn more about what happened in September, check out the video below.

ProtectiveResearch & Development