Fasern/Garne

100 % bio-based and recyclable, this yarn contributes to an increasingly sustainable textile sector that respects the principles of the circular economy. © malp/stock.adobe.com

20/03/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

RadiciGroup launches 100 % naturally sourced yarn

At the Performance Days, RadiciGroup – the only European producer of this material – presented a yarn with excellent technical and environmental performance. By Anna Ugrica

“We are already seeing some interest from other geographical markets as we promote the product to current customers and prospects,” says Paul Farrell, Sales Director. © Carrington Textiles

16/03/2023 – Stretch military ripstop fabric

Stretch military ripstop fabric

Carrington Textiles expands Defence Range

Carrington Textiles, a global supplier of military fabrics, has launched a new addition to its Defence Range called “Spartan HT Flex Lite”. By Editorial staff

Carbon fiber plant in the Center for Lightweight Textile Construction at STFI. © STFI e. V.

14/03/2023 – STFI at INDEX 23

STFI at INDEX 23

STFI: Sustainable nonwovens developments

At the nonwovens fair INDEX 23, the Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V. (STFI) presents news from nonwovens research. By Daniel Keienburg

A cutting fleece is recommended to avoid damaging the embroidery motif by tearing. © Gunold

10/03/2023 – Variety of embroidery stabilizers

Variety of embroidery stabilizers

The perfect stabilizer for each and every fabric

Embroidery stabilizers are a special feature within the nonwoven technology and serve the stability of the embroidery material during the embroidery process. ... By Susanne Böhm

28/02/2023 – Indian cotton production

Indian cotton production

Production forecast lowered for 2022/23

USDA estimates season 2022/23 cotton production for India at 5,77 m tonnes, down 4 % from last month, but up 9 percent from 2021/22. By Anna Ugrica

24/02/2023 – Cotton

Cotton

2022/23 U.S. Exports Fall on Lower Global Demand

U.S. 2022/23 exports are lowered 54,000 tonnes compared with the previous month to 2.6 m tonnes. By Anna Ugrica

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel