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20/11/2023 – Water-repellant zipper

Water-repellant zipper

YKK launches “DynaPel”

YKK has unveiled its latest breakthrough: the “DynaPel” water-repellant zipper. This design integrates “GTT* Empel” technology, bypassing the conventional ... By Christine Heywood

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16/11/2023 – Textiles Intelligence

Textiles Intelligence

Challenges of medical recycling

Producers and users of single-use medical nonwovens face battles in overcoming challenges of recycling as they prepare for the introduction of new EU legislation ... By Christine Heywood

Garn und Gestrick aus 100 % recyceltem Aramid. © DITF

07/11/2023 – Alttextilien recyceln

Alttextilien recyceln

Prozessoptimierung für 100 % Recycling

Es ist anspruchsvoll, aus Alttextilien hochwertige Garne zu gewinnen und diese zu hochwertigen Produkten zu verarbeiten. Noch gibt es nicht für alle Herausforderungen ... By Anna Ugrica

31/10/2023 – Bremen Cotton Exchange

Bremen Cotton Exchange

Cotton demand continues to slip

The issuo No. 39/40 of the Bremen Cotton Report has been published. The report gives an overview of how cotton can be composted, cotton crop in Greece ... By Christine Heywood

27/10/2023 – A+A 2023

A+A 2023

Expert Talk: “Impulses for a new work environment”

The Expert Talk at the trade fair in Messe Düsseldorf, Hall 15, opened with resounding success. Esteemed decision-makers and media representatives joined ... By Christine Heywood

Should the label with the cleaning instructions no longer be legible: a quick check with the smartphone and the integrated spectral analysis identifies the garment of the fabric. © Fraunhofer IPMS

04/10/2023 – Research

Research

Checking items of clothing using a smartphone

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed an ultra-compact near-infrared spectrometer suitable for recognizing and analyzing textiles. By Anna Ugrica

12/09/2023 – Future Market Insights

Future Market Insights

Textile recycling as the problem solver

The textile recycling market size is projected to be worth US$ 4.8b in 2023. The market is likely to reach US$ 6.6b by 2033. The market is further expected ... By Christine Heywood