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The AlgaeTec at the Technical University of Munich, Ludwig Bölkow Campus, Ottobrunn, south Munich. © Andreas Heddergott/TUM

27/03/2019 – TU Munich

TU Munich

Algae and carbon fibres improve air quality

Researchers have developed a process that could efficiently remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the earth’s atmosphere. By Editorial staff

26/03/2019 – Perlon – The Filament Company

Perlon – The Filament Company

PearlTech – a Monofilament with a special surface

Perlon will be showcasing PearlTech the latest product brand at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 14th to 17th May. By Editorial staff

From left: Edward Crutchley, Nicole and Michael Colovos © Woolmark Company/Mitchell Oakley Smith

13/03/2019 – International Woolmark Prize 2019

International Woolmark Prize 2019

Edward Crutchley and Colovos win the 2019 International Woolmark Prize

Edward Crutchley and Colovos are the winners of the menswear and womenswear 2019 International Woolmark Prize, presented during London Fashion Week. By Editorial staff

08/03/2019 – Lenzing & Hyosung

Lenzing & Hyosung

New sustainable fabric collection

Two global fibre producers presented a new sustainable fabric collection at the upcoming ISPO show in February 2019. By Editorial staff

Production of fibers 2008–2018 © Bremer Baumwollbörse

20/02/2019 – Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Forecast world fibre production

The world production of all fibres rose to approximately 111 million metric tons in 2018. By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Cotton in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

Fibre reinforced plastics are often used in lightweight construction due to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, their susceptibility ... By Editorial staff

Santanderina´s gorgeous lightweight denim for women's shirts, kimonos and dresses with 30 % Seaqual Fiber © Seaqual

10/12/2018 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Seaqual offers more than a fiber

Launched in 2016, Seaqual became the first ingredient brand to use fishing vessels and other ocean cleaning programs to collect and up-cycle plastic waste By Editorial staff

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