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Insight9 Nov 2018

A kinder combination in textile finishing

Benevolent new chemicals in combination with the latest advanced technologies are revolutionising the fabric finishing industry, writes Adrian Wilson

FinishingCoatingSustainability

Insightfree18 Sept 2018

Rapid advancement on the horizon for weavers

Sophisticated programming is seeing weaving machines becoming increasingly suited to the creation of complex structures and 3D components, writes Adrian Wilson

WeavingIndustry 4.0

Insight21 Aug 2018

Innovative knitted fabrics for automotive seating

Following more than a decade of global consolidation, three companies have come to dominate the global market for knitted fabrics in automotive seating and interiors

KnittingMobileIndustry 4.0

Insightfree14 Aug 2018

Transforming from technology manufacturer to software company

A group of major technology manufacturers, now including warp knitting machinery leader Karl Mayer, plan to harness the value of interconnectivity through the new ADAMOS platform. Adrian Wilson reports

FabricsKnittingManufacturing Technology

Insight2 Aug 2018

Riopele adds another Monforts machine to its vertically integrated facility

Portugal’s Riopele has placed a new order for a further machine of similar dimensions to be delivered before the end of 2018

EffectsManufacturing Technology

Insight20 Jul 2018

Global dyes crisis: the REACH grand finale?

Chemical plant closures in China and India and the demands of the final phase of the EU’s REACH legislation have combined to create a perfect storm for the textile dyeing and finishing supply chain

EffectsDyeingTrade

Insight20 Jun 2018

Hexcel introduces new knitted composites at JEC World

Multiaxial non-crimp fabrics are key components in Hexcel’s fully-integrated portfolio of composites for the aerospace, automotive and wind blade markets

FibresSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insight6 Jun 2018

Spirit of collaboration for process automation

In achieving the most profitable balance between offline and online business brands, retailers and distributors are increasingly seeking to digitise the practices of their fabric and garment suppliers

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insightfree6 Jun 2018

Wearable knits find a touch of magic

Three recent developments involving sensor-containing smart knitted fabrics are united by their exploitation of touch – real or otherwise

FibresYarnsDesign & Trends

Profile31 May 2018

ATB meets fast-fashion demand with help of Monforts

As a specialist finisher for Europe’s leading fast fashion retailers, Portugal’s ATB relies on its Monforts technology

FabricsEffectsManufacturing Technology

Insight23 Apr 2018

Denim sector takes simple and sustainable approach

Elaborate finishes and vintage looks are out, and cleaner processing is top of the agenda for the global denim industry

FabricsWeavingDesign & Trends

Q&A17 Apr 2018

Process automation from Monforts for finishers

Jürgen Hanel, head of technical textiles for finishing machinery specialist Monforts, talks to WTiN about the future of the industry and Monforts’ steps towards digitalisation

EffectsFinishingManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Apr 2018

Staple fibre nonwoven production synchronisation

In the production of staple fibre nonwovens, synchronisation between individual machines in a line is assuming ever-greater importance. Adrian Wilson reports

FibresSyntheticsManufacturing Technology

Insightfree16 Apr 2018

Medical implants market proving high value for knit sector

While any modern knitting manufacturer would have the capacity to meet annual global demand twice over, the niche market for knitted medical implants remains highly competitive and profitable

FabricsKnittingResearch & Development

Insight1 Feb 2018

Technical knits reinforcing the future

Adrian Wilson surveys knitting machinery developments for the technical textiles sector introduced over the past year

FabricsKnittingManufacturing Technology

Profile25 Jan 2018

Tenowo a niche performer in automotive knits

Multiknit technology is an interesting variant of stitchbonding and warp knitting employed by Hof, Germany-headquartered Tenowo in the highly successful supply of fabrics to the automotive industry

FibresNaturalManufacturing Technology

Insight23 Jan 2018

The race to innovate drives performance fibres market

As consumer demand continues to grow for apparel that offers both performance and sustainability credentials, the global fibre market is becoming increasingly competitive

FibresSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Insight8 Jan 2018

Digitisation sees paper mills enter the fibres market

With petrochemical-based products increasingly under attack, digitisation can do much to accelerate the adoption of bio-based alternatives. Adrian Wilson reports

FibresSyntheticsIndustry 4.0

Insight18 Dec 2017

Changing faces for automotive knits in Europe

While key players such as Borgstena continue to fly the flag for knitted textiles for automotive interiors in Europe, the sector is in a considerable state of flux

KnittingTechnical TextilesDesign & Trends

Insight13 Nov 2017

Carpet manufacturers take steps towards a circular economy

Sustainability has become central to the strategies of the major carpet manufacturers in Europe and North America, writes Adrian Wilson

InteriorsCarpetsSustainability

Insightfree8 Nov 2017

Knitting together the supply chain

Knitting machinery manufacturers are deploying the latest IoT advances to forge closer links with both suppliers and customers, writes Adrian Wilson

FabricsKnittingIndustry 4.0

Insight7 Nov 2017

Robots in the braiding plant for automotive automation

Highly specialised technical textile companies are continuing to automate for success in supplying to the automotive sector

FibresSyntheticsIndustry 4.0

Insight22 Sept 2017

Composite knits and the North Sea revolution

Multiaxial knitted reinforcements for composite structures have a key role to play in the offshore wind industry, which is poised to give the UK’s manufacturing sector a major boost.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight7 Sept 2017

LCA from Cotton Inc goes from field to finish

Jan O’Reagan of Cotton Incorporated outlines the methodology and findings from the latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on cotton garments to Adrian Wilson.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

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