Fibres & Yarns

13/01/2023 – Call for Papers

Call for Papers

The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference

From May 15 to 17, 2023, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) will host The Fiber Society’s 2023 Spring Conference in Denkendorf, ... By Editorial staff

The lucky winners of the Young Talent Award – first row, far left: Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt © VDMA

05/01/2023 – Fibers

Fibers

Carbon fibers are becoming cheaper to produce

If carbon fibres tear, it costs time and money to sort out the damaged fibres. AI monitoring of the the production processes makes manufacturing cheaper ... By Editorial staff

Compas open-width compacting and finishing machine saves chemicals and water. © Sperotto Rimar

28/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Sperotto Rimar offers a range of sustainable technologies

Sperotto Rimar follows two energy-saving strategies in machine development for fabric finishing – solutions that respect valuable resources and the environment. By Editorial staff

The Aquinox is the latest development from Xaar’s ImagineX platform. © Xaar

22/12/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Xaar Aquinox printhead for aqueous inkjet printing

Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group, has launched its revolutionary printhead – the Xaar Aquinox – delivering exceptional reliability, creativity, ... By Editorial staff

Pangaia’s Activewear 3.0 collection with Evo by Fulgar comprises four key models in three colour versions: in black, leaf green and cerulean blue. © Pangaia

16/12/2022 – Sustainable yarn

Sustainable yarn

Pangaia chooses Evo by Fulgar for its Activewear 3.0 collection

Pangaia launches its new generation activewear 3.0 made from bio-based materials and chooses Evo yarn, produced and distributed by Fulgar. By Editorial staff

The project focuses on enhancing cotton plant resistance to insect pests. © bernadette warner/EyeEm/stock.adobe.com

15/12/2022 – Research

Research

Novel pest management tool for cotton production

The development of new targeted agricultural pest management technologies could reduce crop losses and production costs, while improving environmental ... By Editorial staff

Even after repeated washing and wearing, Lycra naturalFX technology helps knitwear retain its shape – to extend the garment’s lifespan and reduce its environmental impact. © The Lycra Company

12/12/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

New Lycra Naturalfx technology for cotton knit garments

The Lycra company and Heiq introduce a textile finishing process for 100% cotton knit garments designed for mass market applications. By Editorial staff