Fibres & Yarns

A cutting fleece is recommended to avoid damaging the embroidery motif by tearing. © Gunold

10/03/2023 – Variety of embroidery stabilizers

Variety of embroidery stabilizers

The perfect stabilizer for each and every fabric

Embroidery stabilizers are a special feature within the nonwoven technology and serve the stability of the embroidery material during the embroidery process. ... By Editorial staff

Both physical and virtual body shape visualization for the fashion industry is Alvanon’s domain. © The Alvanon

09/03/2023 – 3D Avatars in PLM

3D Avatars in PLM

Centric and Alvanon Team Up

With the integration of Alvanon’s 3D avatars into Centric PLM 3D workflows the two tech-companies aim for a complete end-to-end 3D process. Main driver ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

28/02/2023 – Indian cotton production

Indian cotton production

Production forecast lowered for 2022/23

USDA estimates season 2022/23 cotton production for India at 5,77 m tonnes, down 4 % from last month, but up 9 percent from 2021/22.

24/02/2023 – Cotton

Cotton

2022/23 U.S. Exports Fall on Lower Global Demand

U.S. 2022/23 exports are lowered 54,000 tonnes compared with the previous month to 2.6 m tonnes.

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Editorial staff

In addition to textile finishing technology, there are also new collections of corporate fashion as well as promotional wear and workwear on show. © Landesmesse Stuttgart

02/02/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

TecStyle Visions: Special shows to look at, touch and take part in

From 30 March to 1 April, 2023, it’s that time again: TecStyle Visions is presenting as part of EXPO 4.0. at the Stuttgart trade fair centre in Germany. By Editorial staff

Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2023 will offer visitors a wealth of product innovations for digital, screen and textile printing and signage. © Fespa

25/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Fespa 2023: New perspectives on print and signage

Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 returns to Messe Munich, Germany, from 23–26 May 2023, with a mission to share “New Perspectives” with print and sign professionals. By Editorial staff