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Intelligence16 Nov 2021

Supporting non-chemical finishing with digital technologies

WTiN Textile 4.0 details how manufacturers and researchers are pointing the way towards a digitalised non-chemical finishing sector.

EffectsFabricsManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Nov 2021

US government stamps down on PFAS pollution

A plan to prevent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from being released into the air, drinking systems and food supply has been launched by the Biden-Harris administration in the US.

Insight15 Nov 2021

Textile-based implant improves osteoarthritis

A textile-based implant to reduce pain and restore joint function associated with osteoarthritis has been developed by researchers.

SyntheticsWeavingResearch & Development

Insight15 Nov 2021

Reforming brick and mortar fashion

A new production model for the textile & apparel market that aims to digitally reform brick and mortar fashion has been developed by Jeanologia.

DyeingFinishingManufacturing Technology

Insight15 Nov 2021

Integrating bio-based odour control

Performance textile fibre producer Polartec is replacing its existing metal-based odour control finishes with a bio-based alternative.

CoatingFinishingDesign & Trends

Prices15 Nov 2021

Wool Market Report - 12 November 2021

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Presentation15 Nov 2021

The road to standardisation in smart textiles

Standards provide guidelines for industries looking to develop and adopt emerging technology.

Smart TextilesManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Nov 2021

CHT increases specialty chemicals prices worldwide

The price of CHT’s specialty chemicals have increased worldwide.

FinishingTechnical TextilesCompanies & Finance

Insight12 Nov 2021

Collaboration and innovation at Innovate 2021

World Textile Information Network’s (WTiN) live virtual event, Innovate 2021: Textile Innovation Week, along with the Innovate Summit, has been hailed a great success by innovators, exhibitors and visitors across the globe.

FibresYarnsEvents

Insight12 Nov 2021

Companies must embrace technology to tackle supply chain challenges

Rising external pressure from consumers and governments has pushed sustainability and transparency into the spotlight in the apparel industry, according to a joint survey conducted by KPMG China and Serai.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Prices12 Nov 2021

NCWSBA Australian Wool Market Report - 12 November 2021

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

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight12 Nov 2021

Halogen-free flame retardant

A halogen-free flame retardant (FR) for upholstery fabrics that, according to the creator, has the same FR performance as traditional halogenated/brominated FR compounds has been developed.

FinishingManufacturing Technology

Insight12 Nov 2021

Is it feasible to ban plastic in wet wipes?

Wet wipes containing plastic are facing potential national and continent-wide bans. Jessica Owen explores what the industry thinks of these plans and if plastic-free wet wipes are feasible to produce.

FibresWipesResearch & Development

Insight12 Nov 2021

Effective fluorine-free functional finishes

Until now, a satisfactory implementation of the finish has often failed due to the lower performance of fluorine-free products, especially after washing.

FinishingCompanies & Finance

Insight11 Nov 2021

Cloud-based software accelerates machine learning for nonwovens

A versatile and user-friendly cloud-based software is accelerating machine learning (ML) for Kimberly-Clark. Adrian Wilson reports

SyntheticsNonwovensIndustry 4.0

Intelligence10 Nov 2021

Textile recycling: How, what and why

WTiN explores the current state of textile recycling, including a beginner’s walkthrough of topic terminology, relevant legislative frameworks and current challenges slowing the area’s progression.

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Insight10 Nov 2021

Making wet processes more sustainable

Innovative improvements to wet processes can reduce the carbon footprint of the textile production industry by 5% per year, according to a report by the financial think tank Planet Tracker and the Apparel Impact Institute (aii).

DyeingFinishingManufacturing Technology

Insight10 Nov 2021

Textile industry makes steady sustainable progress

In line with COP26, which is taking place this week in Scotland, Jessica Owen highlights how the textile & apparel industry is working to improve its environmental footprint.

FibresYarnsSustainability

Insight9 Nov 2021

Creating tree-like clothing

Harry McMullen speaks with Dian-Jen Lin, co-founder of Post Carbon Lab, about how her team is using disruptive biomimicry to create clothing that inhales CO2 and exerts oxygen.

CoatingFinishingManufacturing Technology

Intelligence9 Nov 2021

Sourcing sustainably: Synthetics and MMCs

WTiN outlines considered approaches to sourcing both synthetic and man-made cellulosic (MMC) fibres, highlighting strategies and innovations leading the way on greener solutions.

SyntheticsCellulosicsResearch & Development

Prices8 Nov 2021

Executive Market Report - 8 November 2021

The US Federal Reserve has stated it will keep interest rates at 0-0.25% but will begin to taper its level of buying of US Treasury and agency mortgage-backed securities.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight8 Nov 2021

New generation of weaving machines offers improved functionality

A new generation of airjet and rapier weaving machines has landed. The new machines focus on connectivity and an increased level of data availability for manufacturers.

WeavingApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Nov 2021

Asia’s apparel industry faces climate threat

Open data from the apparel manufacturing industry has determined that thousands of Asia’s garment factories face complete submersion under rising sea levels by 2030. Otis Robinson reports.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Insight8 Nov 2021

New fibre senses and responds to movement

A fibre that senses movement and provides immediate tactile feedback has been developed by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Jessica Owen reports.

SyntheticsYarnsResearch & Development

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