Technical Textiles

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The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” allows to perform blending trials in a small scale. © Mesdan

 
26/07/2024 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Mesdan-Lab presents “Mini Spinning Line”

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ... By  Editorial staff
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The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. © PyroTex

 
25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Visitors will have the opportunity to attend 125 specialist presentations over the three days of the congress. © Dornbirn GFC

 
24/07/2024 – Fiber congress

Fiber congress

Dornbirn GFC 2024 characterized by the energy transition

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 presents innovative solutions for the energy transition in the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Interested parties can register now for the trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories. © Performance Days

 
23/07/2024 – “Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

“Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

Performance Days with new Focus Topic

Performance Days is making a clear statement for the future of the textile industry with its new Focus Topic. Under the title “Colorization – Chemistry ... By  Sibylle Michel
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“Remotion” is recyclable and modified to naturally break down over 90% within four years. © Advansa

 
23/07/2024 – Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

A step towards reducing marine plastic pollution

Affiliated companies, Advansa and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF), have launched “Remotion”, a fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles, specifically ... By  Sibylle Michel
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A research team led by Dr Shou Dahua, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles at PolyU, has invented the groundbreaking “iActive”, intelligent, electrically activated sportswear with a nature-inspired active perspiration function. © PolyU

 
A research team from the School of Fashion and Textiles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed the “iActive” sportswear range which ... By  Christine Heywood
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Harold Koh, founder and CEO of Nextevo. © Nextevo

 
18/07/2024 – Startup Nextevo

Startup Nextevo

Turning pineapples into textile materials

Nextevo, a Singapore-based materials science startup, announced the launch of its inaugural production facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. This state-of-the-art ... By  Christine Heywood