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Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Briding the gap between technological innovations and human design

The National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai will host the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum as part of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics from 27th-29th August 2024, revealing Autumn/Winter 2025-26 trends under the theme “Human Intelligence”. By Christine Heywood

Fiber congress

Dornbirn GFC 2024 characterized by the energy transition

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 presents innovative solutions for the energy transition in the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day. By Sibylle Michel

Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

A step towards reducing marine plastic pollution

Affiliated companies, Advansa and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF), have launched “Remotion”, a fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles, specifically engineered for sports and activewear. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 29/2024

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

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” allows to perform blending trials in a small scale. © Mesdan

26/07/2024 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Mesdan-Lab presents “Mini Spinning Line”

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ... By Editorial staff

25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By Sibylle Michel

Joint photo of the Addtex partners and the summer school students in front of the entrance to the PIN in Prato. © Addtex, Alessandro de Rosa

25/07/2024 – Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Fifth Addtex meeting in Prato

Smart promotion of green and digital transformation

The fifth meeting of the Addtex partners took place in Prato, Italy, at PIN s.c.r.l. Educational and Scientific Services for the University of Florence. ... By Christine Heywood

23/07/2024 – Yarn Expo Autumn

Yarn Expo Autumn

Adding momentum to the green movement

Yarn Expo Autumn 2024 is a sourcing platform for both exhibitors and visitors, facilitating access to expanding market opportunities; this year, it will ... By Christine Heywood

Trends 2025 will provide design insights for fairgoers to get to grips with the latest industry trends. © Messe Frankfurt

22/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

“Healing Home – Spaces for Thriving Living”

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is Asia´s leading home textile event which will be held on 14th-16th August 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention ... By Christine Heywood

A research team led by Dr Shou Dahua, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles at PolyU, has invented the groundbreaking “iActive”, intelligent, electrically activated sportswear with a nature-inspired active perspiration function. © PolyU

19/07/2024 – PolyU

PolyU

Intelligent activewear for a dry and comfortable experience

A research team from the School of Fashion and Textiles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed the “iActive” sportswear range which ... By Christine Heywood

Harold Koh, founder and CEO of Nextevo. © Nextevo

18/07/2024 – Startup Nextevo

Startup Nextevo

Turning pineapples into textile materials

Nextevo, a Singapore-based materials science startup, announced the launch of its inaugural production facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. This state-of-the-art ... By Christine Heywood