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Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Textile Genesis/The Good Cashmere Standard

Forging a new partnership

With this collaboration, Textile Genesis continues to expand its network of partners, confirming its central position in the ecosystem of players promoting the emergence of more sustainable fashion on a global scale. This Lectra Group company announced a strategic partnership ... By Editorial staff

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Sven Ramer

Redefining textile haptic analysis

Emtec Electronic at Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2024

From April 17th-18th, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland opens its doors to showcase the latest products and technologies in the textile industry. German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment, emtec Electronic, will be on-site to support the textile and apparel ... By Christine Heywood

14/06/2019 – ITMA

ITMA

ITMA 2019 forums draw strong industry support

The world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2019, will be complemented by several key forums. By Editorial staff

In apparel applications, the possibilities of recombinant spider silks are particularly exciting, realizing unprecedented combinations of physical properties such as luxurious feel and breathable comfort with top durability. © 2015 Christopher Payne

13/06/2019 – Polartec

Polartec

Spiderman sends greetings

Polartec und Kraig Biocraft Laboratories plan to bring first spider silk fabrics to the performance apparel market. By Editorial staff

Ring-spinning cot J-468: Saurer is fulfilling customers’ requests for a ring-spinning cot with a hardness of 68 Shore A, completing the range of Accotex J-series cots from soft to hard. © Saurer

13/06/2019 – ITMA: Saurer

ITMA: Saurer

Discover how we power creation

In Barcelona, Saurer will present a range of new products, demonstrating the company’s drive for continual innovation to customers and the industry. By Editorial staff

Crash experiment from a height of 35 metres: would the new fuselage remain structurally intact? © Fibre

12/06/2019 – FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

FIBRE – Bremen Fibre Institute

Crash-safe design for light aircraft

The Bremen Fibre Institute took some of its fibre-based expertise to Friedrichshafen where, from 10 to 13 April, innovations in the field of light aircraft ... By Hans-Werner Oertel

Polartec – a view into the production © Christopher Payne, Polartec

12/06/2019 – Milliken & Company

Milliken & Company

New owner of Polartec

Milliken & Company to acquire Polartec. Brand acquisition bolsters Milliken’s capabilities to include fleece, performance textiles. By Editorial staff

In the textile industry, the name Mahlo is equivalent to high-end automatic straighteners and process control systems. The experts’ recipe for success is decade-long experience paired with the latest technological developments. Exactly this combination has made Mahlo the world market leader for weft straightening. © Mahlo

11/06/2019 – ITMA: Mahlo

ITMA: Mahlo

„Gateway to Industry 4.0“

Mahlo presents new systems and solutions for efficient and highqualityn textile production and finishing. By Editorial staff

“Emerging from a textile-electrical niche, we want to use sensors and artificial intelligence in a T-shirt to positively influence people’s body awareness and in doing so, prevent physical discomfort.” © equil

11/06/2019 – Startup: equil

Startup: equil

Stiff neck? A problem of the past

The Ulm-based startup equil wants to take care of the widespread disease of shoulder and neck tension – with a smart textile T-shirt. By Hans-Werner Oertel