Fashion

The Freudenberg plant at the new site in Nantong, covering an area of around 50,000 square meters, went into operation in 2021: the Apparel Technical Solution Center has now been integrated here. © Freudenberg

27/09/2022 – Expanding innovation capabilities

Expanding innovation capabilities

Freudenberg establishes ATSC Center – Asia

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has announced the establishment of the Apparel Technical Solution Center – Asia at its Nantong factory in China ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Connected PIM by Lectra is based on Lectra’s existing and proven technological solutions: Kubix Link and Neteven. © Lectra

26/09/2022 – PIM solution designed for fashion

PIM solution designed for fashion

Lectra launches Connected PIM by Lectra

The Product Information Management (PIM) solution, natively connected to all sales channels, allows fashion players to maximize their online sales. By Sibylle Michel

Albini next, the Albini Group innovation hub, is searching for what does not exist yet. © Albini Group

20/09/2022 – Dyeing

Dyeing

Collaboration towards more sustainable practices

Albini next and Vienna Textile Lab collaborate to explore the possibility of employing microbial colours for dyeing applications on cotton and other natural ... By Sibylle Michel

First concept shoe made entirely from sustainable BASF materials co-created with design house Maddy Plant. © BASF

16/09/2022 – BASF at Simac

BASF at Simac

Shoes and boots with BASF materials

From September 20-22, 2022, BASF will showcase its new solutions for the footwear industry at Simac, the international machinery and technology exhibition ... By Sibylle Michel

Vizoo digitizes material samples so that designers can use them directly with their 3D scenes. © Vizoo

13/09/2022 – Digital fabrics

Digital fabrics

How 3D technologies speed up fabric selling processes

The benefits of digitizing swatches does not only serve the fashion brands’ production pipeline, but also improves customer service and speed. By Sibylle Michel

Phobotex R-Ace offers outstanding rain and splash protection for garments that are water repellent and windproof. © Huntsman

07/09/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

New PFC-free durable water repellent

Huntsman Textile Effects has released Phobotex R-Ace for high-performance outdoor and extreme sports apparel as well as everyday wear. By Editorial staff

Gretes is a boutique-style international brand. It focuses on creating handmade, fashionable, and high-quality sleepwear and loungewear. © Gretes

06/09/2022 – Sustainable silk alternatives

Sustainable silk alternatives

Pine and Eucalyptus instead of Silkworms

Fashion designer insists that natural silk will be replaced by sustainable textiles. The silk alternatives are considered to be a game changer in luxury ... By Editorial staff