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EDANA – the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries – is charged with promoting the benefits of single-use nonwovens products to those working in surgery, wound management and infection control. The latest infographic from the EDANA was launched today highlighting the human and financial impact that healthcare associated infections (HAIs) have in the European Union, and how nonwovens can play a role in preventing these.
News17 Nov 2014Archroma has launched a range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, titled EARTHCOLORS, which are derived from almond shells, saw palmetto, rosemary leaves, and other natural products. EARTHCOLORS make use of agriculture waste products that would otherwise be sent to landfill. They can be used to provide rich red, brown and green colours to denim and casual wear.
News12 Nov 2014Epson SureColor, direct-to-garment, printers have been chosen by print specialist YR Store, in collaboration with Japanese streetwear brand A BATHING APE®, to offer consumers the chance to design their own personalised t-shirts at a pop-up within Selfridges, Oxford Street, London.
News6 Nov 2014Swiss companies, ErgoSoft AG and Mitloedi Textildruck AG have teamed up to realize sustainable textile printing, in light of environmentally friendly developments becoming increasingly central to the textile industry.
Novozymes has launched a new cold enzyme bleaching product, DeniLite Cold. The new enzymatic bleaching solution will be effective at tap water temperature and will use less energy and water than other bleaching technologies require.
Although polyester fibres capacity is still increasing in China, driven by projects already planned, financed and committed, there are now indications of some shake-out as a result of demand growth not being as strong as expected by the polyester industry in China, and elsewhere in Asia.
The first UAE international textiles trade fair has been launched today, in Dubai. International Textile Fair (ITF) - Dubai, at Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall No. 4, aims to be UAE’s premier platform for fashion, fabrics and clothing. With pre-collection Spring/Summer 2015 and Autumn/Winter highlights, ITF provides a platform for buyers and designers to view the latest trims and accessories, from current ranges to 2015’s pre-collections.
