Technical Textiles

100% recycled wool padding offers a fresh alternative to conventional fill. © Suedwolle

30/05/2025 – New collection

New collection

Suedwolle Group redefines wool outerwear

As part of its Suedwebs Innovation Hub, Suedwolle Group presents a new collection of down jackets that redefines how natural fibres can be used in outerwear. ... By Editorial staff

The automated Sewing & Laser Cutting Solution applies an intuitive touchscreen interface enabling users to select and customize their preferred stitch patterns and involved settings. © FastSewn

23/05/2025 – FastSewn at Fespa and Texprocess Americas

FastSewn at Fespa and Texprocess Americas

On track to disrupt textile-processing

With starting signal on May 6 for Fespa Print Expo in Berlin and Texprocess Americas in Atlanta at the same time, the Danish tech brand FastSewn presented ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Marie Weedermann (left) and Janine Weigele founded Faibrics at the end of 2024 with the aim of transforming quality control in the textile industry through innovative technologies. © Faibrics

19/05/2025 – AI and Automation

AI and Automation

Intelligent quality assurance for textile seams

With its AI-supported “seamguard” system, Faibrics offers an innovative solution for digitising seam quality in textile production. The Faibrics “seamguard” ... By Sibylle Michel

Volker Schuster, Director of Research and Development at Outlast. © Outlast

14/05/2025 – Thermoregulation

Thermoregulation

Outlast improves effusivity for enhanced cooling

With its innovative technology, Outlast Technologies GmbH achieves impressive values for the so-called effusivity value of textiles. By Sibylle Michel

A proactive approach to biocompatibility and microbial testing can support product development and innovation and improve product safety and efficacy. © Hohenstein

13/05/2025 – Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Medical textiles in the global market

Technological advances and increasing demand for specialised textile applications are driving the growth of the medical textile industry and manufacturers ... Dr. Timo Hammer

The “Green Line” embroidery stabilizers from Gunold stand for environmental friendliness and sustainability. © Gunold

12/05/2025 – Certified sustainability

Certified sustainability

Embroidery backings without microplastics

The “Green Line” embroidery stabilizers from Gunold are made from biodegradable or recycled materials and offer the right stabilizer for every embroidery ... By Sibylle Michel

The “SL smart” weft straightener is adapted to the toughest working conditions and requires only minimal maintenance. © Pleva

09/05/2025 – Quality assurance of refined fabrics

Quality assurance of refined fabrics

Precise weft straightener sought - and found

High-quality fabric is essential for any finisher who wants to ensure consistent quality and resource efficiency. A particularly important quality criterion ... By Sibylle Michel