Loomia’s smart textile system a World Changing Idea
Apr 27, 2020 · Smart textiles designer Loomia has been awarded an honourable mention in two general categories today by Fast Company and its World Changing Ideas for 2020. Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas awards and honours products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. The ...
Recognition for unique Roica V550 - Innovation in Textiles
Apr 8, 2021 · Roica V550 is an addition to Asahi Kasei’s Eco-Smart family of stretch yarns that also includes Roica RF, the first to achieve GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification, being based on 50% pre-consumer recycled content. Introduced in 2018, Roica RF is a previous recipient of the Senken Shimbun award. www.asahi-kasei.co.jp. Recognition for ...
New biodegradable polyester fibre for apparel solutions
Aug 1, 2017 · Renee Henze: DuPont Apexa® is a biodegradable polyester that decomposes through industrial composting without creating harm to the soil or environment. Developed through patented and innovative technology, DuPont Apexa® fibre breaks down into simple CO2 and H2O to reduce textile waste and limit environmental impact.
3rd Bio-Based Materials for Sustainable Fashion & Textiles Summit
Jan 11, 2023 · The Bio-based Materials for Sustainable Fashion & Textiles Summit, which is being held on April 18-20 in London, will bring together start-ups, the fashion and apparel industry, bio-based innovators and cross-industry sustainable advocates, to unearth novel bio-based materials impact, performance and customer perception to commercialise a next ...
Mixed year for Fibertex nonwoven companies - Innovation in Textiles
Mar 20, 2024 · Fibertex Nonwovens and Fibertex Personal Care, both members of the Danish conglomerate Schouw & Co., reported mixed results for 2023, reflecting the differing fortunes in specific markets for nonwoven fabrics last year. Reporting a strong performance, Fibertex Nonwovens has just started up the first of two planned new spunlace production lines ...
Multiple new launches from Heathcoat - Innovation in Textiles
May 7, 2024 · At the recent Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt, the UK’s Heathcoat Fabrics introduced a number of new developments for the military, including its new Drytec surface-to-surface moisture-wicking spacer fabric. Drytec has been designed to actively draw perspiration from the skin, allowing the moisture to be dispersed through the textile to the ...
Miller Weldmaster launches two new tapes - Innovation in Textiles
Aug 30, 2019 · Leading provider of industrial fabric welding systems Miller Weldmaster has announced the launch of the Fabric Bond Tape and Fabric Bond FR tape. 30th August 2019. Innovation in Textiles|Navarre, OH. Civil Engineering, Industrial, Sports/ Outdoor. The newly launched Fabric Bond Tape is to serve as a replacement for the old SS71 and uniseam tape.
Making textiles and clothing from recycled plastics
Apr 23, 2018 · DGrade is a clothing manufacturer, supplying the eco-friendly products made from recycled plastic bottles. Last year, DGrade launched a new campaign called the Simply Bottles initiative to build the world’s first ‘plastic to yarn’ recycling plant in Dubai. Ganesha Ecosphere is a leading PET-recycled Recycled Polyester Staple Fibre (RPSF ...
Focus on AI and AR technologies at Heimtextil 2024 - Innovation …
Mar 26, 2024 · Report summary. The main topic of conversation at the 2024 edition of Heimtextil—the world’s largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles—which was held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 9-11 January 2024, was the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies in home textile applications.
A measure of comfort - Innovation in Textiles
Apr 27, 2022 · Air permeability is a suitable test for comfort because the breathability of a material is very important. That includes the flow of air through the garment and its sensorial impact on the skin. Items such as raincoats, hiking trousers and tents, for example, require low air and water permeability to provide resistance to wind and moisture ...