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Insight14 Aug 2017

Autonomous machine optimisation and virtual assistance for spinning technology

Uster Technologies knows it is becoming increasingly difficult for spinning mills to recruit suitably experienced employees, and as a consequence is now offering them a new virtual staff member.

Spun/NaturalSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight19 Jul 2017

How Karl Mayer is adapting to changes in knitting sector

A recent Karl Mayer open house revealed the company to be very much on top of its global knit markets. Adrian Wilson reports.

KnittingManufacturing Technology

Insight26 Jun 2017

The underlying strength of knitted geo textiles

Knitted geogrids – often in combination with nonwoven geotextiles – have greatly improved the stability of road works and construction projects in recent years. Adrian Wilson reports.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeResearch & Development

Insight6 Jun 2017

Knitters sensing success in etextiles

Smart knitted fabrics are beginning to proliferate in the market for sports monitoring and performance, writes Adrian Wilson.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeDesign & Trends

Q&A25 May 2017

Reicofil launches RF5 for spunmelt fabrics

WTiN interviews Reifenhäuser Reicofil’s managing director, Dr Bernd Kunze; Jens Mager, development engineer in charge of digitalisation; and sales director Markus Müller.

NonwovensIndustry 4.0

Review17 May 2017

Techtextil highlights growing importance of technical knits

Knitting technology stands at the vanguard of the technical textiles industry in 2017. Adrian Wilson reports.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-made

Insight11 May 2017

Knit technology creating new medical implants

The versatility of knitting technology provides key advantages in the creation of complex structures for medical implants.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight4 May 2017

Using intelligent systems to create composites from fibres

Industry 4.0 is enabling manufacturers to fully co-ordinate the design and production of complex 3D reinforcements for composites directly from fibres.

SyntheticsFilamentManufacturing Technology

Review21 Apr 2017

New fabric innovations on show at JEC World

The market for textile reinforcements for composites is now extremely big business, and especially that of carbon fibre based materials for aerospace.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Insight20 Apr 2017

Activewear boost for knitting sector

The use of advanced knitting technologies is continuing to expand in the sports / outdoor wear sector.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeEvents

Insight13 Apr 2017

China drives globalisation in automotive sector

Shanghai Shenda announced last year it was acquiring a 70% stake in the soft trim and acoustics operations of International Automotive Components (IAC).

Technical TextilesMobileManufacturing Technology

Insight11 Apr 2017

Sensor support for tomorrow’s disposables

Adrian Wilson reports on how wearable technologies and e-textiles are now beginning to make inroads in the absorbent hygiene and medical sectors.

MedicalWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight10 Apr 2017

Making an impression with nonwoven wallpaper

In combination with the latest printing technologies, nonwovens are proving the ideal medium for advanced modern wallcoverings, writes Adrian Wilson.

Digital PrintingNonwovensManufacturing Technology

Insight31 Mar 2017

Making the connections with automated manufacturing

Automation is having a major impact at every stage of the textile and apparel manufacturing chain, with new tools being developed at a terrific pace. Adrian Wilson reports.

Manufacturing Technology

Insight6 Feb 2017

Warp knits benefit from signs of the times

The substrates of choice for the digital printing of so-called “soft signage”, for a number of interconnected markets, are increasingly 100% polyester warp knits.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight3 Jan 2017

Stoll enables smart clothing evolution

Stoll technology is helping a ground-breaking UK research group to get closer to its goal of truly smart clothing. Adrian Wilson reports.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight21 Nov 2016

Tomorrow’s spinning technology today

Energy, economics and ergonomics – as defined by Saurer’s E3 programme – continue to dominate considerations in 21st Century spinning mills, writes Adrian Wilson.

Manufacturing Technology

Insight16 Nov 2016

Eco focus driving Fulgar’s yarn innovations

Fulgar is leaving no avenue unexplored in its commitment to the sustainable fibres and yarns that will drive tomorrow’s knitting industry. Adrian Wilson reports.

SyntheticsRecycledCompanies & Finance

Insight26 Sept 2016

Plenty of room to grow for India’s knit manufacturing

India’s textile and apparel industry is currently poised to enjoy a ‘golden decade’ according to Alok Industries, its leading manufacturer – with the country’s exports of knitted apparel growing faster than woven products.

NaturalSpun/Natural

Insight5 Aug 2016

Looking to Inspire

Germany’s Felix Schoeller has introduced nonwovens to its range of media for digitally printed wallcoverings.

CellulosicsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight1 Aug 2016

Wellness for walls

Nonwoven fabrics are proving a highly adaptable substrate for realising digitally printed interiors, reports Adrian Wilson.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insight21 Jul 2016

Complex combinations for denim

In a market that is as competitive as denim, standing out from the crowd is crucial, writes contributing editor Adrian Wilson. The correct selection and blends of fibres and yarns can play a major role.

NaturalSynthetics

Insight20 Jun 2016

Connecting with carbon’s credentials

The next 12 months will see revolutionary new processes introduced to the UK’s automotive industry, according to car maker Nissan – and knitted multiaxial fabrics from a British manufacturer will be at the core of them.

KnittingTechnical Textiles

Insight2 Jun 2016

An incredible journey for Formax

The development from terry towels made on the UK’s first Karl Mayer machine to advanced components for Airbus may seem like something of a leap, but this is the success story of multiaxial knitting specialist Formax.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeTechnical Textiles

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