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- Thermore Ecodown Fibers Marble: Turning insulation into art
- Paradigm shift to holistic sustainability for Munich Fabric Start
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Expert Opinion
Adrian Wilson
On the Floor
OceanSafe raises the bar at Heimtextil
OceanSafe has already achieved Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Gold certification for home textiles based on 100% cotto
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Russian technical textiles on the rise
Eugene Gerden
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Sustainability a must-have at Performance Days 2019
Anne Prahl
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Events Calendar 2020
- 26-29 January 2020 Munich
- 29-31 January 2020 Denver, CO
- 9-11 February 2020 London
- 11-12 February 2020 Cologne
Jana Bukolovska
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8th March 2019
ISPO roadmaps future for industry
ISPO Munich, the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods, welcomed around 80,000 industry visitors from 120 countries last month.
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30th October 2018
Lycra unveils new technologies at annual event
The key message of this year’s conference was that Lycra is “more than just a fibre”.
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23rd June 2017
Filling automation gap in garment manufacturing
Despite widespread use in other industries, automation has made little progress in clothing manufacturing.
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30th May 2017
Sustainability and green solutions on display at Techtextil
Environmentally friendly solutions dominated the show, evident both from the range of green products on display and the Techtextil Symposium programme.
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22nd May 2017
Future of textiles from and for space discussed at Techtextil
Suppliers of smart and high-tech textiles for industry, mobility, architecture and building were best represented.
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18th May 2017
Talent and innovation shine through at Techtextil
Unique designs combined with functional and smart features and elegant technological solutions to create innovative products for future applications.
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16th May 2017
Disruptive technologies take centre stage at Texprocess
Industry 4.0 and digitalisation were the main themes at Texprocess Forum, held during the trade fair.
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21st February 2017
WhiteFrost Flowtec Jacket review: Ultimate outdoor solution?
An ISPO Award 2016-2017 winner in the Outer Layer 2 L category, the high-performance jacket for men is packed with fabric technology.
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20th February 2017
Bergans’ Slingsbytind jacket review: Is it right for you?
If you’re heading to the British hills, getting the best waterproof and windproof jacket may be key to surviving the moody weather.
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13th January 2017
Socks that can replace your shoes
The popularity of the barefoot footwear has reached its height a few years ago, and has since then resulted in a number of designs embracing the concept.
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