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Spun/Man-madeMedicalResearch & Development

Highly accurate data captured with woven sensors

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), based in Massachusetts, US, have improved the precision of pressure sensors woven into multi-knitted textiles which they have called 3DKnITS via a new thermoforming process.

Intelligence14 Jul 2022

Coated and uncoated paper volumes in digital textile printing

Digital Textiles Lead, Joseph Link, analyses regional coated and uncoated paper sales with forecasts through to 2026. This report also examines the impact of global economic pressures on paper volumes across all six regions.

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

MacroArt expands dye sub productivity

MacroArt, a branding and signage specialist, has implemented the P5 TEX iSUB dye-sublimation printer from Durst.

RecycledNonwovensSustainability

End-of-life textile refinement plant gets green light

Business Finland has granted Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto (LSJH) circular economy investment aid to build a full-scale end-of-life textile refinement plant in Topinpuisto, Turku, Finland.

FinishingProtectiveSustainability

Politicians urged to rid PFAS in ‘turnout gear’

Section 314 of the NDAA proposes to phase out the use of the ‘forever chemical’ in protective clothing like soldier's uniforms, fire-fighting equipment and waterproof and stainproof coating for garments.

NaturalSyntheticsCompanies & Finance

Huntsman in talks to sell its textiles unit

Huntsman Corp is in advanced talks to sell its textiles unit to private equity group SK Capital Chemicals, according to an unnamed industry source that asked to remain anonymous.

FinishingCoatingResearch & Development

Textile computing partnership amps up healthcare innovations

Textile computing company Myant, based in Toronto, Canada, adds HYDRO_BOT® and Steriliser® to its Textile Computing® Ecosystem to develop further its applications in the healthcare and automotive industries.

FibresNonwovensCompanies & Finance

Nonwovens organisation out to set industry quality standards

European Nonwovens and Disposables Association’s (EDANA) Quality and Audit Programme (QAP) is now operational.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Textile recycling centre to integrate digital solutions

Augsburg Institute of Textile Technology (ITA Augsburg) and Augsburg University of Applied Sciences have opened a recycling centre for sustainable material cycles as part of the Augsburg AI production network.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Yarn manufacturer invests in ERP to enhance productivity

Plastic recycler and yarn manufacturer GAMA Recycle Sustainable Technologies has selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise to help it accelerate its value streams and reduce lead times, according to the company.

Intelligence13 Jul 2022

Conductive bio-based materials

WTiN explores the use of conductive bio-based materials for smart wearable textile applications. It discusses academic and commercial developments surrounding materials such as carbon black, graphene and conductive polymers.

Smart TextilesSustainability

Company Intelligence13 Jul 2022

Salomon

WTiN explores Salomon’s recent efforts to digitalise and automate its product development, while also looking at its sustainability approach, product innovation and current supply chain network.

ApparelFootwearManufacturing Technology

NaturalCompanies & Finance

NFW partners with Veshin to expand Mirum access

Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) and Veshin Factory have partnered to expand the access of its plastic-free leather alternative called Mirum® across the textile industry.

NaturalManufacturing Technology

Partnership brings traceable nettle fibres to market

Haelixa partners with Nettle Circle to provide the first availably known traceable nettle fibre. The project was initiated to bring traceability to nettle fibre grown naturally in the Himalayas.

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Italian manufacturer expands into wool spinning

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, has completed the acquisition of the wool spinning businesses in Italy and Poland of Tollegno 1900 S.p.A. (Tollegno 1900)

Digital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Customers drive digital innovation and growth

Following FESPA Global Print Expo, Joseph Link talks to DuPont Artistri’s global marketing manager, Eric Beyeler, about the company’s goals for the second half of 2022 and developing market trends.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Natural fibres to the fore at Pitti Uomo

Exhibitors and buyers were back in force with an array of fresh ideas at Pitti Uomo, with traditional concepts turned on their head, new approaches to design, and product innovations all in evidence in the summer heat.

SyntheticsDyeingManufacturing Technology

China’s finishing sector making synthetic dyeing sustainable

klee klee’s manufacturing partners use a dye developed by an Italian company called Candiani Denim, who have a collection of technologies that combined cut down the use of chemicals, water and energy.