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Insight21 Jun 2022

Researchers developing conductive yarns without conductive metals

Researchers at the University of Borås, Sweden, are exploring ionically conductive fibres, named ionofibres.

FibresWearable TechnologyResearch & Development

Insight21 Jun 2022

Authorities deem sustainability claims ‘illegal’

Norrøna Sport’s use of the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) in its marketing claims has been deemed illegal by the Norway Consumer Protection Authority (NCPA).

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight21 Jun 2022

Discovering innovation

This year (2022) marks an important year for Messe Frankfurt, the organiser behind Techtextil, Texprocess and Heimtexil.

FibresYarnsEvents

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21 Jun 2022

New water repellent technology at Techtextil

A PFC-free Smartrepel® technology has been introduced by Swiss specialty chemical company, Archroma.

EffectsTechnical TextilesEvents

Insight21 Jun 2022

Sitip to showcase latest developments at Techtextil

Sitip will showcase its latest fabric developments at Techtextil on 21-24 June (2022) in Hall 12.1, Stall B45.

FibresFabricsEvents

Insight20 Jun 2022

Err of caution at international printing event

FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 brought the speciality print community together for four days in Berlin, Germany, from 31 May to 3 June.

Digital PrintingScreen PrintingEvents

Insight20 Jun 2022

Bio-based solutions company to focus on sustainable innovation

Covation Biomaterials, a global company offering bio-based solutions, has launched as an independent business, following the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon Group.

FibresCompanies & Finance

Insight20 Jun 2022

Understanding growth in printed home textiles

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a disruptive force across the clothing & textile industry, and it has affected consumer taste as well as shaking up supply chains, notably in home textiles.

Digital PrintingFabricsDesign & Trends

Insight20 Jun 2022

Nonwoven created from recycled paper

A nonwoven made with recycled paper, known as HYDRASPUN® Circula, has launched from Suominen.

NonwovensSustainability

Insight20 Jun 2022

New partnership to make finishing more sustainable

Sustainability in the textile industry is set to propel due to an emerging relationship between Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), part of North Carolina State University’s (US) Wilson College of Textiles and Baldwin Technology company.

FinishingCoatingSustainability

Insight20 Jun 2022

Brewed protein fibres used in company collaboration

Brewed Protein™ fibres and organic cotton have been used to create a limited-edition sweatshirt from Pangaia Lab and Spiber Inc.

NaturalManufacturing Technology

Prices20 Jun 2022

Executive Market Report

Crude oil futures inched up opening the week on a volatile trade day as tight global supplies outweighed worries that demand would be pressured by a flare-up in Covid-19 cases in China.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight20 Jun 2022

Automated solution to simplify indigo machinery

Link-Matic®, an automated solution to simplify batch change on indigo and sizing machines, has launched from Karl Mayer.

DyeingManufacturing Technology

Prices17 Jun 2022

Wool Market Report

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

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Prices17 Jun 2022

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report

<p>Weekly analysis of the Australian Wool Market by Paul Deane, executive director of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia.</p>

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight16 Jun 2022

Business growth for US on-demand print house

On-demand printing in the US is seeing increasing success as the demand for flexible and customised printed goods continues to grow.

Digital PrintingCompanies & Finance

Insight16 Jun 2022

Natural fibre focus of nonwovens event

Cara Dudgeon reviews key themes from Edana’s International Nonwovens Symposium.

NaturalNonwovensResearch & Development

Intelligence16 Jun 2022

Securing smart textiles

In this report, WTiN explores the diverse and complex topic of data security and privacy issues in smart textiles. This includes a look at legislative frameworks and technologies that could strengthen data protection in the sector.

Smart TextilesIndustry 4.0

Insight16 Jun 2022

Sustainability focus for indigo dyeing

DyStar, a specialty chemical company, celebrates 125 years of achievements in indigo excellence.

DyeingManufacturing Technology

Review16 Jun 2022

Wearables sector experiences rapid and unabated growth

WTiN explores recent advances in smart textiles and wearable technologies for health and fitness presented at the Wear Conference 2022.

Smart TextilesResearch & Development

Intelligence16 Jun 2022

Taiwan companies to develop digital fabric communication platform

The government-funded Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) is working with two companies to develop a digital fabric communication platform. WTiN reports.

FabricsIndustry 4.0

Insight15 Jun 2022

Huntsman to unveil high-end solutions at Techtextil

The global leader in innovative solutions and environmentally sustainable products is set to showcase its high-end solutions for various applications, including technical & functional apparel, as well as home and hospitality textiles.

Digital PrintingHomeManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Jun 2022

Australian knit company highlights circular manufacturing

Patricia Chircop, director of Australian knitting manufacturing company Knovus, talks to Ruby Penson about sustainability and innovation in the knitwear industry and the latest zero waste knit technology.

FibresFabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Jun 2022

Textile supply chains suffer from China Covid lockdowns

China’s textile industry has been under intense pressure during the first half of this year (2022) to deal with the country’s continuing struggle to contain Covid-19.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

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