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Sponsoredfree15 Oct 2025

Demonstrating total control with UK technologies

As a leader in colour measurement and management solutions, Verivide will showcase its latest DigiEye imaging system at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition in Singapore from 28-31 October.

FabricsEffectsEvents

Commercially readySponsoredfree1 May 2025

Inside the UK’s expanding technical textiles ecosystem

Members of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) are increasingly involved in the further development of advanced technical textiles and reinforcements for composites. Adrian Wilson reports.

AgrotextilesApparelCompanies & Finance

Insight21 Oct 2024

Plastics waste sorting adapted for textiles

Advanced digital waste sorting technologies developed to meet the needs of the plastics, packaging and paper industries are now being rapidly adopted for the textiles and nonwovens industries. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsNonwovensIndustry 4.0

Insight7 Oct 2024

Rotor spinning poised to expand in China

WTiN takes a look at new developments in the textile & apparel industry’s spinning sector. Adrian Wilson reports.

Spun/NaturalSpun/Man-madeIndustry 4.0

Insight16 Sept 2024

Digital developments in knitting & weaving

With artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) poised to have a major impact on the textile industry, automated fabric inspection systems face widespread adoption by weavers and knitters. Adrian Wilson reports.

KnittingWeavingIndustry 4.0

Insight19 Aug 2024

Changing the game with digital dyeing

WTiN examines digital developments to the dyeing segment of the textile & apparel industry. Adrian Wilson reports.

DyeingIndustry 4.0

Insight27 Jun 2024

Is the time right for nonwoven apparel?

WTiN investigates the viability of nonwoven-based apparel, advancements towards desired drape and touch seen in woven garments, and burgeoning market examples from big-name brands. Adrian Wilson reports.

NonwovensCompanies & Finance

Intelligence10 Jun 2024

Knitting tech behind new market innovations

WTiN investigates new use cases for advanced knitting technologies in the textile & apparel industry. Adrian Wilson reports.

KnittingHygieneDesign & Trends

Insight29 Apr 2024

Emerging technologies in dyeing & finishing

WTiN examines developments, burgeoning technologies and research and development (R&D) within the dyeing and finishing sector. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsDyeingIndustry 4.0

Insight4 Oct 2023

New tech makes materials from carbon emissions

Carbon capture is a fast-popularising topic – but how widely can CO2 emissions be cost-effectively separated from the atmosphere? And what should industry do with them? Adrian Wilson investigates its ability to create new materials.

FabricsDesign & Trends

Insight4 Oct 2023

Are seamless knit garments recyclable?

For a moment, seamless knitting seemed all the rage – but problems with the recyclability of its constituents and knack for clogging machinery proved problematic. Adrian Wilson investigates contemporary discourse on the process.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

Intelligence27 Sept 2023

Dornbirn 2023: A transformed industry by 2030

By 2030, the finished products markets for all textiles will have climbed to a total value of US$2.1trn from US$1.8trn in 2022.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Intelligence4 Sept 2023

Waste disposal to rise up car industry’s agenda

While suppliers of nonwovens to the automotive industry are increasingly ensuring their components are recyclable and even made from recycled materials, there is currently little infrastructure in place for their recovery.

Technical TextilesNonwovensSupply Chain

Insight10 Aug 2023

Pioneering polypropylene for nonwovens

PFNonwovens is developing sustainable options for polypropylene – the most widely used resin in nonwovens for absorbent hygiene. Adrian Wilson reports.

NonwovensHygieneManufacturing Technology

Insight13 Jul 2023

Knitting empowered by AI

Adrian Wilson explores knitting technology developments unveiled at and since the recent ITMA 2023 exhibition, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision advancements and ‘the world’s first net zero carbon shoe’.

FabricsApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight12 Jul 2023

High-speed weaving developments

Major changes in textile manufacturing technology were found on either side of the two major fabric processes at ITMA 2023. Adrian Wilson reports.

ApparelFabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight30 May 2023

ITMF looks to recover from the rollercoaster

WTiN talks to Dr Christian Schindler, director general of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF).

FibresYarnsITMA

Insight25 May 2023

Supply chain inspiration at ITMA’s start-up valley

An abundance of new ideas from young companies will be showcased at ITMA 2023 in Milan, Italy, reports Adrian Wilson.

FabricsApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight17 May 2023

Second life and beyond for workwear

Relatively pure waste streams are the low-hanging fruit of the circular textile challenge, writes Adrian Wilson.

NonwovensFibresEvents

Intelligence3 May 2023

Digital assistance makes the difference

New connected tools are accelerating everything from high-speed production to bringing a new level of comfort to incontinence sufferers. Adrian Wilson reports from Geneva.

NonwovensSmart TextilesEvents

Insight17 Apr 2023

New patterning possibilities at ITMA 2023

Visitors to ITMA 2023 on 8-14 June will see many new developments in knitting technology. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Apr 2023

Showcasing digital intuition at ITMA 2023

A wide range of upgrades and add-on quality control systems for machines across the knitting supply chain will be demonstrated at ITMA 2023 in Milan, Italy. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight21 Feb 2023

Reducing waste with digital knitting technologies

Losano’s latest capsule collection of luxury wardrobe essentials benefits from the seamless synchronicity of its digital supply chain. Adrian Wilson reports.

FabricsIndustry 4.0

Insight15 Feb 2023

Nonwovens plant synchronisation

Adding value through complete plant synchronicity is the goal of A.Celli’s machine packages for spunmelt nonwoven plants. Adrian Wilson reports

NonwovensIndustry 4.0