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Q&A3 Jan 2020

Cordura takes further steps in the footwear space

Cindy McNaull and Catherine Anderson-Jones of Cordura tell Andy Rhodes about the brand’s latest launches and collaborations.

ProtectiveSportswearSustainability

Insight3 Jan 2020

Robust conductive materials for medical e-garments

Researchers in Singapore say they have devised a new conductive textile, which enables wearable devices to interconnect and transmit data with far more strength than existing technologies.

Smart TextilesMedicalIndustry 4.0

Insight3 Jan 2020

Showcasing DTG printing in Vietnam

FLUXMALL DTG managing director Dmitry Sarbaev analyses the impact of Sole Ex on Vietnam’s evolving digital textile printing market. Joseph Link reports.

Digital PrintingEvents

Insight2 Jan 2020

Robot-to-robot beyond 5G

Sensor-enabled clothing is being employed in Germany in a bid to accelerate the rise of both fully democratic robotics and of Silicon Saxony. Adrian Wilson reports from Dresden.

Industry 4.0

Insight19 Dec 2019

US textile and apparel industry welcomes new trade deal between US and China

US clothing and textile industry associations have welcomed the striking of a ‘phase 1’ trade agreement between the US and Chinese governments.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insightfree19 Dec 2019

New study points to biodegradability of machine washable wool

Scientists at AgResearch in New Zealand have found that even treated wool biodegrades in seawater.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Pricesfree19 Dec 2019

Wool market was generally dearer during last 2019 sales

The New Zealand fine wool market saw offering both in North Island and South Island.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Pricesfree19 Dec 2019

Handsome Australian gains ahead of long recess

The Australian wool auction in the final sale before the three-week Christmas recess saw handsome gains across centres as buyers sought to fill orders in view of a reduced offering.

NaturalMarkets & Prices

Insight19 Dec 2019

Porelle presents its technical membranes for PPE

Dr Mark Whiskens, sales director, Porelle Membranes, discusses the company’s range of breathable membranes for workwear, cold weather and water protection.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight19 Dec 2019

New Zealand aims to boost prospects for coarse wool

Renewed efforts to revitalise New Zealand’s strong wool sector provided a key focus at the 2019 IWTO Wool Round Table. Paul Taylor reports from Queenstown.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Newsfree19 Dec 2019

UK hospital introduces disposable headscarves for surgical staff

A hospital believes it is the first in the UK to introduce disposable nonwoven sterile headscarves for surgical staff to use in operating theatres

Medical

Insightfree18 Dec 2019

ESMA to launch inkjet-focused academy

ESMA (European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association), in cooperation with DITF Denkendorf, has announced the launch date of the first ever ESMA Academy course focused on digital textile printing.

EffectsManufacturing Technology

Review18 Dec 2019

Technological developments signify inkjet prosperity

Joseph Link looks back at some of the most notable developments in the inkjet textile printing market during the last 12 months

Digital PrintingSustainability

Insightfree18 Dec 2019

CTT Group discusses smart developments

Smart composite and smart textile developments are revolutionising many markets across the globe.

Smart TextilesProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight18 Dec 2019

Goldenseed and Adv3nture partner on hemp apparel brand

The hemp has been grown using environmentally-conscious farming practices. Fiona Haran finds out more

ProtectiveFibresDesign & Trends

Insight17 Dec 2019

The capability of 3D in textile and apparel manufacturing

Madelaine Thomas talks to Eva Fröhlich, marketing at the Human Solutions Group, about the role of 3D technology in digitalisation.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Insight17 Dec 2019

Holland & Sherry embraces an ultrafine heritage

Luxury fabric company Holland & Sherry is sourcing sustainable and traceable ultrafine Merino wool through a new, exclusive agreement with a unique Australian wool property.

NaturalSpun/NaturalResearch & Development

Insight17 Dec 2019

Blending luxury with sportswear

Over the past year, there have been several announcements of collaborations between sportswear giants and luxury fashion houses. Jessica Owen takes a look at the latest partnerships and why this trend is here to stay.

SportswearApparelDesign & Trends

Prices16 Dec 2019

Executive Market Report - 16 December 2019

As the result of the UK election saw a Conservative leadership, the country's chemical sector and its trading partners can expect months and possibly years of uncertainty over its withdrawal from the EU.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Insight16 Dec 2019

Archroma announces CEO transition

Archroma, a provider of colour and specialty chemicals, has appointed Heike van de Kerkhof as its new chief executive officer (CEO), to follow long-standing CEO Alexander Wessels.

EffectsCompanies & Finance

Insight16 Dec 2019

Coalatree launches self-healing outdoor jacket

Outdoor apparel brand Coalatree has launched on Kickstarter the Whistler Self-Healing Windbreaker – a minimalist travel jacket with self-healing technology.

ProtectiveResearch & Development

Insight16 Dec 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 5 December

The USDA Weekly Export Report was positive again this week to encourage markets to remain buoyant.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Prices16 Dec 2019

Polyester fibre prices up on cost / ASF declines

Polyester staple fibre offers were lifted in China, lowered in Pakistan and unchanged in India. In China, polyester fibre offers held stable to up amid modest trading sentiment.

SyntheticsDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices16 Dec 2019

Textile filaments go flat to up as cost firms

Polyester filament yarn markets were quiet across China, India and Pakistan.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

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