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Topic Report23 Apr 2024

Topic Report: Product Innovation

Analysis of product innovation developments and trends in the textile & apparel sector

SportswearFootwearDesign & Trends

Fireside Chat19 Apr 2024

AI and automation at the Wearables Collective

In this Fireside Chat, Marie O’Mahony, a consultant, professor, author and curator specialising in smart and advanced textiles, reviews the recent Wearables Collective symposium with Madelaine Thomas, WTiN’s head of content.

Smart TextilesFibresManufacturing Technology

Sponsoredfree8 Apr 2024

Sustainable innovation from Taiwan at Techtextil

The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF)’s Textile Export Promotion Project will be displaying the country’s cutting-edge sustainable and functional textile technology at the upcoming Techtextil tradeshow in Frankfurt from 23- 26 April.

FibresYarnsCompanies & Finance

Sector Report8 Apr 2024

Sector Report: International Dyer & Finisher - H1 2024

This sector report from WTiN provides analysis of key developments and trends in the dyes and Finishing sector

EffectsDyeingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence28 Mar 2024

Significant digitalisation developments for 2024

Digitalisation should be seen as a continual journey, rather than a final destination. As technology, potential and expectations continue to evolve, so do our demands of digitalised manufacturing.

FibresEffectsCircularity

Fireside Chat28 Mar 2024

Key developments from Performance Days

Jessica Basey, business innovation lead at WTiN, talks to Madelaine Thomas, head of content at WTiN, about her recent visit to functional fabric trade show Performance Days.

FabricsProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight27 Mar 2024

Recycling drives supply chain digitalisation

Companies not embracing the possibilities of digitalisation could face problems.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Sponsoredfree27 Mar 2024

Functional innovation at TITAS 2024

TITAS, the 28th Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show, is now open for exhibitor registration. The international exhibition will be held at Taiwan’s Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Hall 1 on 15-17 October 2024.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Intelligence26 Mar 2024

2024 industry trends

Key players across the global textile & apparel industry discuss the key trends of 2023 and what this means for 2024.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

ScalingInsight26 Mar 2024

Scaling innovations with brands in mind

Scott Fulbright, CEO and co-founder of Living Ink talks to Madelaine Thomas about the company, its scaling plans and the role of the innovator when it comes to brand engagement.

DyeingSportswearManufacturing Technology

Event Report26 Mar 2024

Event Report: Marine-Derived Textiles

This event report from WTiN analysis of marine-derived developments and trends in the textile & apparel sector.

FibresNaturalDesign & Trends

Insight25 Mar 2024

Digitalisation could offer solutions in 2024

The economic environment will be a big challenge for the textile machinery sector in 2024, according to Dr Harald Weber, managing director of VDMA Textile Machinery Association. But digital technologies will offer solutions.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Intelligence21 Mar 2024

Increasing value and performance for 2024

While the sports and outdoorwear markets are still in a growth period, the outlook for the industries has been bleak in many respects of late.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight20 Mar 2024

Closed loop systems for recycling

Taiwanese textile manufacturer Libolon speaks about its new CRZ System for recycling textiles in a closed loop system.

SyntheticsDyeingCircularity

Insight20 Mar 2024

Global uncertainty prompts technical solutions

The industry needs to accelerate investment in research of sustainability and digitalisation to meet customer demand, says Marco Salvade, president of the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight15 Mar 2024

DyStar clarifies sale position

SICC has ordered an enbloc sale of 100% of the shares in DyStar, the manufacturer published an update clarifying misconceptions around the receivership of its shares to current shareholder Kiri Industries.

DyeingFinishingCompanies & Finance

Insight14 Mar 2024

Innovation will drive China’s Covid recovery

Despite weakening global demand, technological innovation and advanced manufacturing are driving China’s industry forward, according to Guimei, Li, president of the China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Insight7 Mar 2024

Sustainable innovation in knitted lace

China-based warp knitting specialist Tianhai Lace cites Marks & Spencer among its global customers. Madelaine Thomas finds out how the company is a leader in sustainable lingerie.

ApparelYarnsSustainability

Fireside Chat6 Mar 2024

Can luxury fashion be truly plant based?

In this Fireside Chat, co-founders Adhiraj Shinde and Aishwarya Lahariya of JIWYA, speak to WTiN's head of content, Madelaine Thomas, about the company’s recent launch and future plans.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight6 Mar 2024

2024 opportunities for textile manufacturing

Nations need to open up trade barriers to resolve the industry’s current challenges, according to Jason Kent, CEO of the British Textile Machinery Association. He tells WTiN why collaboration is key.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Topic Report4 Mar 2024

Sample: Special Report: State of Industry

This special report from WTiN Analysis of the state of industry within the textile & apparel sector

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Topic Report4 Mar 2024

Special Report: State of Industry

This special report from WTiN Analysis of the state of industry within the textile & apparel sector

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

Sponsoredfree1 Mar 2024

Techtextil 2024: A vital barometer for the BTMA

A wide range of technologies and services will be presented by members of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) at the forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 23-26.

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight23 Feb 2024

Environmental concerns inspire print innovation

The director of the China Dyeing and Printing Association, Huang Guoguang, highlights the challenges facing China’s digital textile printing market and discusses the factors influencing technological development in this space.

Digital PrintingSustainability

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