textile network

TMAS/ITMF

The Swedish Textile Machinery Association joins ITMF

TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association, has become the latest Associate Member of the ITMF, which continues to expand as the international forum for the global textile manufacturing value chain. By Christine Heywood

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

With more than 500 product launches during this year’s show, Jec World remains the preferred venue to introduce new products to the global market. © Jec World

23/05/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Jec World surpassing all expectations

The global composites community reunited at Jec World 2022 on May 3rd to 5th for three busy days of innovation, networking and knowledge sharing. By Editorial staff

Covid restrictive measures on the German event industry were lifted from 1st April 2022, enabling the live Fespa events to go ahead without restrictions on visitor numbers or density, social distancing or the requirement to wear face masks. © Fespa

23/05/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Brand-new content at Fespa Global Print Expo

Fespa Global Print 2022, 31 May – 3 June 2022, Berlin, Germany, launches two new content-led features: Sustainability Spotlight and the Associations Pavilion. By Sibylle Michel

The ORW technique is especially suitable to produce multi-axial fabrics for technical textiles. © Iprotex

20/05/2022 – Techtextil: Iprotex

Techtextil: Iprotex

ORW technology to produce multi-axial fabrics

The Open Reed Weave (ORW) technology makes it possible to feed additional threads into the weaving process using special thread guides. By Sibylle Michel

Innovation in moisture management technologies accelerates as consumers demand greater functionality from performance apparel. © Jo Panuwat D/stock.adobe.com

20/05/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Innovation in moisture management technologies accelerates

Innovation in moisture management technologies accelerates as consumers demand greater functionality from performance apparel. By Editorial staff

In the opening plenary of the SAF, Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation and former President of BGMEA Md. Atiqul Islam, said: “Today building a sustainable, responsible and ethical apparel industry will not only bring benefits for the manufacturers, but also it is also equally beneficial for our economy.” © BAE

19/05/2022 – Sustainable Apparel Forum

Sustainable Apparel Forum

Accelerate apparel sustainability in Post-Covid

Policy makers, industry leaders, brands’ representatives and fashion campaigners gathered in Dhaka to accelerate momentum of sustainability in Bangladesh’s ... By Editorial staff

With the Vidya Viewer and AssystCloud, a whole new world of global collaboration opens up. © Assyst

18/05/2022 – Texprocess: Assyst

Texprocess: Assyst

One step ahead with 3D simulation

At this year’s Texprocess, Assyst will be represented with a small communications stand so they can once again meet their costumers in person. By Sibylle Michel

Alexander Gächter, Head of Sales, is convinced that Dyntex can make another important contribution to a circular economy with its innovative functional fabrics. © Katharina Lampelmayer

17/05/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

Functional textiles made of recycled car tyres

Dyntex, a developer and manufacturer of functional materials based in Bregenz, Austria, offers premium fabrics made from recycled car tyres. By Sibylle Michel