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Expert Opinion
Eugene Gerden
Expert Opinion
Russia’s technical textiles industry faces raw materials shortage
The industry may face a shortage of raw materials this year, after government and business plans have so far f
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Swissmem: The big issues at ITMA 2019
Adrian Wilson
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SvetlogorskKhimvolokno announces significant expansion
Eugene Gerden
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Events Calendar 2019
- 1-3 May 2019 Raleigh, NC
- 5-8 May 2019 Indianapolis, IN
- 7-9 May 2019 Sao Paulo
- 14-17 May 2019 Munich
Anne Prahl
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7th March 2019
Classic performance meets innovative surface design at Eurojersey
At ISPO Munich 2019, Anne Prahl caught up with Nello Marelli, Head of Creative Department at Italian warp-knit producer Eurojersey.
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15th February 2019
Sustainable material and process innovation at ISPO Munich
Sustainability has become increasingly important at ISPO and this trend continued to develop.
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30th January 2019
Material diversity at Future Fabrics Expo London
The eight edition of the Sustainable Angle’s Future Fabrics Expo highlighted the need for a more varied approach to material selection.
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17th December 2018
Water consumption in spotlight at Performance Days
Functional fabric fair Performance Days offered a diverse programme of expert talks, workshops, guided tours and just under 300 exhibitors.
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6th November 2018
PI Apparel World Series - Milan 2018
Anne Prahl reports: The latest event focused on companies’ journeys into digital product creation, the growing use of data management platforms and technologies, and how technology can be leveraged to enable more sustainable business practice.
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28th February 2018
Digital technology as a driver of sustainable innovation
The emergence of new digital tools for the apparel and footwear industry provides designers and brands with exciting sustainable innovation opportunities.
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5th February 2018
ISPO 2018: Textile and technology trends
Over 2700 exhibitors, including sports, outdoor and snowsports brands presented their products and technologies during ISPO Munich 2018.
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30th January 2018
Designer’s choice: Bio-based textile innovation
Due to growing need to reduce the industry’s environmental impact, designers are increasingly searching for textiles made from renewable raw materials.
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4th December 2017
3D digital technologies: Material focus
Responding to the growing need for design, development and manufacturing process optimisation, 3D digital technology innovation is gathering momentum.Anne Prahl reports
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20th November 2017
Thermal performance for functional sportswear
This season’s focus at functional fabric fair Performance Days in Munich was on thermal technologies, Anne Prahl reports.
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Latest Comments
Viscose fibres against marine pollution
PETROTECH PROCESSORS. 18th February 2019, 12:07PMWe have viscose short cut fibres in 30 denier in grey color. available regularly for marine use. [email protected] would it be of any further use.
Teijin develops highly modified cross-section crimped yarn
Fazil Khan - Research And Development Manager - BText. NZIM, CText. FTI/ Woolyarns Limited/New Zealand 25th November 2018, 21:00PMWe are a woollen yarn spinner and interested in Solotex Octa fibre. Please advise if you are able to supply 20Kg sample in 1.3dtex - 55mm fibre length for our spinning trials. Our contact details are : WOOLYRNS LIMITED 25 - 27 EASTERN HUTT ROAD, LOWER HUTT WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND Tel: + 64 4 920 5304 Mobile: +64 21 353 018 Email: [email protected] Website: woolyarns .co.nz
Dragon Silk delivered to medical firm
bob 1st November 2018, 11:58AMlove dragon silk
Highly accelerated biodegradation rate for new synthetic insulation material
john 29th October 2018, 19:53PMThe article announces that "the bio-degradation process leaves behind water, methane, carbon dioxide and biomass." Both methane and carbon dioxide are widely considered undesirable in relation to carbon footprint. Water is OK. This leaves me wondering what the 'biomass' residue is actually composed of chemically, since the original polymer - albeit reclaimed - is synthetic. If this unspecified 'biomass' can still be ingested in an ocean environment, then where is the upside of the equation?
Next generation software for 3D warp knitted fabric simulation
Matt Bauer 23rd October 2018, 19:06PMWhat is the cost of this program and where can i purchase it ? Matt Bauer 423.834.1226