Technical Textiles

The hybrid digital textile printer achieves unparalleled flexibility in ink combinations and substrate options. © Mimaki

25/07/2019 – Entry into textile direct printing and direct transfer printing

Entry into textile direct printing and direct transfer printing

Mimaki Hybrid Printer

New hybrid printer enables direct-to-textile or direct-to-transfer printing on entry-level printer. By Editorial staff

Richard Cumpstey: “In a market dominated by synthetic flame-resistant fabrics, we have had to take a strategic targeted approach to develop new sales.” From the left: Ravi, Richard Cumpstey, Chris Schoonjans und Deepak © Carrington Textiles

24/07/2019 – Carrington’s target growth in the Middle East

Carrington’s target growth in the Middle East

Carrington Textiles Middle East is founded

Carrington wants to grow in the Middle East market with new flame-resistant fabrics. By Sabine Anton-Katzenbach

Adidas is collaborating with Kornit to support their direct-to-garment innovation strategy, with Kornit as a key partner in digital embellishment. Adidas has recently invested in the Kornit Atlas (photo) and Avalanche Poly Pro solutions and is looking to expand its digital embellishment capabilities further. © Kornit Digital

23/07/2019 – Sustainable solutions for industrial digital textile printing

Sustainable solutions for industrial digital textile printing

Kornit Digital

Commercial availability of the new Kornit Presto, the world’s only industrial single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing. By Editorial staff

For a year, falling prices have been reflected in the declining values of all the major price indices. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

22/07/2019 – Uncertainty is the new normal

Uncertainty is the new normal

Cotton prices remain under pressure

The consequences of the trade dispute between the US and China are clearly noticeable, even though the expectations have moved away from escalation and ... By Sibylle Michel

11/07/2019 – Lectra

Lectra

With Modaris V8R2, Lectra redefines the realism of 3D virtual prototyping

Lectra launches Modaris V8R2, the latest version of its patternmaking, grading and prototyping 2D/3D solution. By Editorial staff

The Techtextil Innovation Award for Sustainability went to Picasso for a water-saving dyeing solution using mushroom and plant extracts. © Ilona Schulz

11/07/2019 – Techtextil Award Sustainability

Techtextil Award Sustainability

Dyeing with plant extracts

For the first time the Techtextil Innovation Award for Sustainability was presented to two companies. One of them is located in Portugal. By Editorial staff

10/07/2019 – Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres

Kelheim Fibres wins World of Wipes Innovation Award

During the World of Wipes in Atlanta, the Bavarian manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres has been presented with the World of Wipes Innovation Award. By Editorial staff