Technical Textiles

SmartX intends to boost smart textiles innovation to develop an end-to-end smart textiles manufacturing value chain in Europe and help drive promising prototypes faster to market. © SmartX

13/03/2020 – Smart textiles made in europe

Smart textiles made in europe

SmartX Europe takes off

European Smart Textiles Accelerator aims to fund up to 40 smart textile innovators by 2022. By Editorial staff

Loading unit on rail system for cabling BCF yarns and tire cord © Saurer

12/03/2020 – On the way toward to automated factories

On the way toward to automated factories

Saurer Automation Solutions

New product line for integrated automation solutions across the entire textile value chain. By Editorial staff

With stable production, major producing countries such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan have sought to secure greater domestic supplies for inward processing and downstream exports (e.g. cotton yarn, fabric, and garments). © Bremer Baumwollbörse

11/03/2020 – Central Asia

Central Asia

Central Asia: Consumption booms while exports falter

Central Asia cotton consumption is expanding significantly. Share of world exports has dropped per annum since 2015/16. By Editorial staff

Glass hybrid belts by GKD are characterized by an even mesh opening with high air permeability. © GKD

11/03/2020 – New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

Innovative glass hybrid fabric belts from GKD

The innovative belt construction from GKD, is an energy-efficient lightweight in dryer operation and significantly increases process efficiency. By Editorial staff

The modern, trend oriented fabrics of the Cordura brand enable the production of modern, trendy products. © Cordura

10/03/2020 – Awards in four categories

Awards in four categories

Cordura successful at ISPO Textrends 2020

Invista’s Cordura fabric announces a sixth consistent year of multiple winning entries in the ISPO Textrends awards. By Editorial staff

Solar cell module “FlexSolar” and Piezoelectric cascade generator (left side) with battery pack and textile with electrical appliances in the form of light emitting diodes (right side) © TITV Greiz

09/03/2020 – Textile-adapted energy generation

Textile-adapted energy generation

TITV institute is concerned with harvesting electric energy

Textile-adapted energy converters collect electricity from where it costs nothing – from sunlight, movement, and waste heat. By Editorial staff

The 35th Cotton Conference “Passion for Cotton” which traditionally should take place again in the Bremen Town Hall should take place under a relaxed atmosphere and was therefore postponed to 2021. © EKH-Pictures/stock.adobe.com

06/03/2020 – For protection against the corona virus

For protection against the corona virus

Postponement of the 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

The 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen with the motto “Passion for Cotton” will take place from 17 to 19 March 2021. By Editorial staff