Visits: 28 Charging a doctor blade with molten PHA using a hot-melt gun. Photo: DITF TW Special Report Textiles for technical applications often derive their special function via the application of coatings. This way, textiles become, for example wind and …
From Waste To Wow: Crafting A Greener Future With Paper Yarn Innovation
Visits: 26 Rohit Dev Sethi By Rohit Dev Sethi In our modern world, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. With environmental concerns looming large and economic pressures growing, innovative solutions are emerging to address both. …
Researchers explore PFAS-free water repellent finish
Visits: 30 ST GALLEN – A team from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) has developed a water-repellent coating process for textiles which, the team says, can provide an alternative to the use of fluorine-containing PFAS …
Indo Count Acquires US Premium National Brand WAMSUTTA
Visits: 28 NEW YORK — April 19, 2024 — Indo Count, the largest global bed linen manufacturer and exporter from India, announces its strategic acquisition of the international home fashions brand WAMSUTTA from Beyond, Inc.. Wamsutta – an industry-leading home fashions …
Elevate Textiles Names Jeffrey P. Pritchett Chief Executive Officer And Director Of The Board
Visits: 17 CHARLOTTE, NC — April 19, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as …
Fire breaks out at Lenzing’s Austrian HQ
Visits: 25 LENZING – An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out today at the Austrian headquarters and production facilities of cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzing. “Today, April 19, 2024, at 8:36am, a fire broke out in the area …
NC State Researchers Use Machine Learning To Create a Fabric-Based Touch Sensor
Visits: 25 Integrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games By Joey Pitchford A new study from NC State University combines three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor that can …
ITMA 2023: Developments In Ergonomics In The Fashion And Apparel Industry
Visits: 28 The AUDACES booth at ITMA 2023 At ITMA 2023, companies presented their novel developments that are assisting the fashion industry in providing customers with ergonomic apparel. By Reza Kamali Miab Ergonomic apparel seeks to optimize comfort, functionality and …
Industry to discover Itema weaving solutions at Techtextil 2024
Visits: 27 Itema, one of the leading global providers of advanced weaving solutions, including weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, will exhibit the most complete product portfolio to weave technical fabrics at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt on April, 23-26. …
Renewables power polyester precursor production
Visits: 30 LUDWIGSHAFEN – BASF, which supplies chemicals, thermoplastics, and synthetic textile fibres has for the first time demonstrated an electric steam cracking furnace powered by renewable energy that can be used to make pre-cursors to make polyester and nylon …