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Review7 Apr 2015Beginning today, São Paulo hosts three collocated events focused on textile technology, equipment, supplies and printing: Tecnotêxtil Brazil 2015, Seritex 2015 and ENT Brazil 2015. All three shows are taking place at the Expo Center Norte until April 10.
News30 Mar 2015Mimaki USA has announced that it has signed an agreement with Next Wave Media Solutions (Buford, GA) to distribute the Mimaki JV Series, TS Series and TX Series printers, with Mimaki Sb Series inks exclusively, as a premier solution for dye sublimation printing.
News26 Mar 2015Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki MFG., Ltd., from Wakayama, Japan, together with its European subsidiary Shima Seiki Europe, Ltd. and sales distributor Fenix Digital Group SRL, will participate in FESPA 2015, in Cologne, Germany from 18-22 May, 2015.
News26 Mar 2015With the world’s brands and retailers increasingly choosing to work with only environment-friendly suppliers, Huntsman Textile Effects is working closely with South Korean textile exporter Daechun Co. Ltd to deepen its commitment to sustainability.
Nanotechnology is becoming ever more present in technical textiles and textile finishing, however the new array of chemicals have not yet been assessed by any governing body for safety and environmental risk. As a result, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will, for the first time, use the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authority to collect health and safety information on nanoscale chemicals already in use. The EPA is proposing one-time reporting and recordkeeping requirements on nanoscale chemical substances.
Insight25 Mar 2015Manufacturer of inks and coatings for wide format printing, Bordeaux has announced it will have not one but two stands at FESPA Cologne 2015; for the first time exhibiting at FESPA Fabric, with solutions for digital textile printing.
News24 Mar 2015Today, Sensient Technologies Corporation launched a new range of sublimation inks for digital textile printing, the ElvaJet Swift series. The inks are designed for Epson DX print heads and Sensient said they will redefine productivity in textile printing.
Insight19 Mar 2015The apparent environmental focus for Archroma’s product development program has seen new product launches including a halogen-free flame retardant coating and a range of biosynthetic dyes. Now, the company are introducing an innovative water repellent for outdoor clothing with the launch of its Smartrepel Hydro line for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.
News17 Mar 2015The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will help in building local capacities for the manufacturing of solar energy systems and components in Egypt, and will promote the application of solar energy in the country’s textile industry, among others.
Profile17 Mar 2015Irish textile designer and founder of Detta Textiles, Berni Raeside launched her unique collection of designs for knitted-look digitally printed cushions, tote bags, table cloths and napkins at Showcase, Ireland, in January. Raeside specialises in designs for knit and print and has combined both to create functional, aesthetically pleasing and tactile products for interiors.
Insight11 Mar 2015Dye-sublimation printing is seeing a resurgence, with a focus on the fashion industry. Epson’s Digital Couture event at New York Fashion Week, in February, saw eleven fashion designers’ dye sublimation prints take to the stage and this follows new dye sublimation machinery from manufacturers such as: Eurotech Digital, which launched its Sub-i+ dye-sub printer at FESPA Eurasia; and PrinterEvolution, which launched the Kayo126 in January.
Insight10 Mar 2015In January 2014, Unifi announced the expansion of its REPREVE recycling centre capacity by 70% to accommodate new customers such as Ford, The North Face, Nike, Volcom and Patagonia. REPREVE is made from recycled bottles and has therefore provided an ethical material for fabric producers to utilise in their production process.
News10 Mar 2015Colour management solutions company, Datacolor today announced the release of Datacolor MATCH TEXTILE v. 2.0, an upgrade to its smart colour matching software for professionals in the textile industry. MATCH TEXTILE v. 2.0 aims to increase the accuracy of recipe calculation and speed up the colour matching process, improving productivity and reducing costs for dyehouses.
Insight10 Mar 2015Archroma’s halogen-free flame retardant powder coating additive, Pekoflam HFC, is the first powder additive to be officially recognized by Oeko-Tex as a manufacturer certified product for coating applications. Pekoflam HFC will support textile producers and protective clothing manufacturers’ efforts to achieve both Oeko-Tex 100 compliance and effective fire protection for their finished goods.
Profile6 Mar 2015As companies creating effects on textiles strive to become more sustainable, the innovative use of natural products is becoming ever more crucial. Large businesses have set out to develop dyes made from natural products, such as Archroma’s range of Earthcolors from items such as almond shells, saw palmetto, rosemary leaves.
Review27 Feb 2015Exhibitors have been confirmed for four of the seven themed zones that are to make up ShanghaiTex 2015, covering nine exhibition halls with an exhibition area exceeding 100,000m2. The zones each represent an area of the textiles industry, as follows: Knitting & Hosiery Machinery Zone, in halls W1 and W2; Weaving Machinery Zone, in hall E4, which includes the latest technologies for seamless sportswear, knitted shoe uppers and denim; Digital Printing Machinery Zone, in hall W5; Printing, Dyeing & Finishing Machinery & Textile Chemicals Zone, in halls W3-W4, which will focus on sustainable innovation; and the Spinning & Techtexile Machinery Zone, in halls E1 and E2.
News26 Feb 2015Kornit Digital has announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement – on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares, hoping to raise up to US$115 million.
Profile24 Feb 2015The textile industry is taking steps towards a more sustainable future and the automotive textiles sector is no exception. However, whilst the production methods being used to make automotive textiles are becoming cleaner and more efficient, the short shelf-life of a car means that the amount of textile waste produced for landfill is very high. As a result, it is becoming crucial to consider ways in which these textiles can be recycled.
