Technical Textiles

Polyurethane-coated textiles are widely used as imitation leather. Photo: SAK

29/02/2016

Covestro: And then came polyurethane

Until the early 1940s, the fashion and footwear industries were reliant on leather when producing high-quality products. Availability was limited, however, ... By Editorial staff

28/02/2016

Dupont Sorona: Fibre from renewable raw materials

Based on renewable raw materials, the Sirona fibre from DuPont is underlining the companys commitment to developing innovative solutions that contribute ... By Editorial staff

'Bike' comes as jeans or jersey pants in five different fabrics and will be available in selected cycle stores from spring 2016 Photo: Alberto

28/02/2016

Alberto: Bike pants deluxe

By Editorial staff

27/02/2016 – Lycra

Lycra

Invista: Even more Living Lights

Invista has extended its range of available yarns with the Living Lights Technology within the Lycra brand to include new titres designed for the tops ... By Editorial staff

25/02/2016 – nonwoven for every application

nonwoven for every application

Sandler AG to showcase its nonwovens at IDEA Show, Boston, and Techtextil North America, Atlanta

Nonwovens for hygiene products and wipes substrates in the North, materials for transportation, filtration and construction in the South: In early May, ... By Editorial staff

The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to... — The apparel industry is acutely seasonal and customer tastes are constantly changing. Also, globalisation is making it harder to respond quickly to customer demands. Is the solution perhaps in the clouds? Photos: EMEA

24/02/2016

The solution is in the clouds

First impressions are everything when it comes to clothing. Having found the garment you really want, it is always a great disappointment to find that ... By Editorial staff

The new yarn evenness tester Uster Tester 6 launches the era of Total Testing (Photos: Uster)

19/02/2016 – ITMA

ITMA

Uster Technologies: Big data for spinning mills

Spinning mills today face increasingly complex demands in a highly-competitive marketplace. Yarns must consistently satisfy customer quality needs, with ... By Editorial staff