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Aluula/Michelin

Sustainable partnership to redefine material innovation

Aluula Composites, a textile manufacturer from the Canadian west coast, and Michelin Inflatable Solutions are at the forefront of a collaboration that will redefine sustainability in materials development. With Michelin´s commitment to a fully sustainable approach and Aluula´s ... By Christine Heywood

Polypropylene geotextile market

Engineering solutions for construction and landscaping

The polypropylene geotextile market plays a pivotal role in the construction and civil engineering sectors, providing essential materials for soil stabilization, erosion control, drainage management, and environmental protection. With the increasing focus on sustainable ... By Christine Heywood

Review of the industry - week 17/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Techtextil 2024

Our impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024. The textile network team was on site for two days and had a look around the exhibiting companies. By Susanne Böhm

PrimaLoft engineers have found a way to integrate aerogel material into the fibers, allowing PrimaLoft to develop apparel insulation that withstands the extreme challenges of outdoor garments. © PrimaLoft

03/02/2021 – Focus on sustainability

Focus on sustainability

PrimaLoft expands its high-performance PrimaLoft Cross Core series

PrimaLoft expands the use of its high performance PrimaLoft Cross Core technology with increased emphasis on sustainability. By Editorial staff

03/02/2021 – Techtextil and Texprocess

Techtextil and Texprocess

New dates and new event cycle

The dates for the next Techtextil and Texprocess in Frankfurt am Main have been fixed. The two trade fairs will be held from 21 to 24 June 2022. By Editorial staff

New snap fastener dimension Premeo Flat-S1from YKK Stocko Fasteners. © 2019 YKK Stocko Fasteners GmbH Wuppertal / Germany

02/02/2021 – The revolutionary flat snap fastener system

The revolutionary flat snap fastener system

YKK Stocko Fasteners presents Premeo Flat-S 1

Premeo Flat-S 1 is not only ultra-flat, but also extremely light and especially comfortable. A completely new fastener dimension! By Editorial staff

The panellists emphasised Berlin’s central role in freedom and innovation. Moderated by Thomas Gnahm, CEO of Wear It Berlin, Antje Hundhausen, Vice President of Brand Experience at Deutsche Telekom, Charlotte Kjellander, Head of Wearable Electronics Group at Holst Centre, and Oliver Lange, Head of H&Mbeyond, joined the discussion. © screenshot wear it

01/02/2021 – FashionTech Summit

FashionTech Summit

H&M: new collaboration with NeXR Technologies SE

NeXR Avatar scans people and creates lifelike avatars that can be animated for virtual reality products... By Editorial staff

29/01/2021 – Blockchain-enabled traceability platform

Blockchain-enabled traceability platform

Lenzing: New level of transparency in the textile industry

Building on several successful pilot projects, the digital platform for the traceability across the textile supply chain has now been introduced. By Editorial staff

Infinited Fiber Company’s textile fibre regeneration technology in a nutshell, from shredded textiles to cellulose carbamate fibre. © Infinited Fiber Company

28/01/2021 – Sustainability – circular economy

Sustainability – circular economy

Infinited Fiber Company: New project Going Beyond Cotton

Twelve pioneering players in the fashion and textile industries are breaking new ground with an entirely circular model for commercial garment production. By Editorial staff

Safariland and Flying Cross Launch Virtual Sizing Technology for Body Armor and Uniforms XpertFit is a Touchless, First-To-Market Innovation for Public Safety. XpertFit was created in partnership with 3DLOOK, a global leader in AI-first contactless body measuring and fit solutions.© XpertFit © XpertFit

28/01/2021 – Digitisation

Digitisation

Safariland: virtual sizing technology XpertFit

A major step in digital transformation for the uniform manufacturing industry: Safariland and Flying Cross Launch XpertFit. By Editorial staff