Technical Textiles

Invista’s Cordura Brand will launch a new range of fibers, designed primarily for the development of durable hi-vis knitted and woven fabrics [Tec...

Invista’s Cordura Brand will launch a new range of fibers, designed primarily for the development of durable hi-vis knitted and woven fabrics [Techtextil, hall 4.1 booth G25] Photos: Invista

 
30/04/2015

Invista: The DNA of a fabric brand

For more than 45 years, Cordura fabric has been recognized as the fabric of choice for tough and rugged conditions when durability counts. The Cordura ... By  Editorial staff
The US textile industry has challenged the government to turn the USA into a more attractiv production location Photo: Fotolia

The US textile industry has challenged the government to turn the USA into a more attractiv production location Photo: Fotolia

 
30/04/2015

Comeback in the USA

These days, we generally associate the manufacture of textiles with countries like China, India, Turkey, Bangladesh and even Vietnam and Cambodia. And ... By  Editorial staff
130 guests from all four corners of the globe were invited to the Open House event to view a live demonstration of the first compact machine for th...

130 guests from all four corners of the globe were invited to the Open House event to view a live demonstration of the first compact machine for the processing of rPET flakes Photos: BB Engineering

 
30/04/2015

BB Engineering: Sustainable performance

The textile world today just would not be the same without polyester fibres. Given that fibre production is on the rise, the exploitation of used raw ... By  Editorial staff
The Avalanche series from Kornit is designed for industrial, high-volume production with a printing area of 600mm x 900mm Photo: Kornit

The Avalanche series from Kornit is designed for industrial, high-volume production with a printing area of 600mm x 900mm Photo: Kornit

 
30/04/2015

Fespa: In the universe of printing

This year’s Fespa Fabric will be opening its doors alongside the Fespa Global Expo and the European Sign Expo from 18 to 22 May in Cologne. Fespa Fabric ... By  Editorial staff
Graphene, which comes with up to 10 layers, is an expensive “all-rounder“. It is not a natural resources that is found in the ground but must b...

Graphene, which comes with up to 10 layers, is an expensive “all-rounder“. It is not a natural resources that is found in the ground but must be manufactured Photo: Wikimedia.org /wikipedia

 
29/04/2015

Hohenstein: Graphene goes textile

A wonder material sets new standards: Graphene is a single layer of carbon just one atom thick, in the form of a honeycomb lattice made up of hexagons. ... By  Editorial staff
In the showroom, buyers can examine the designers’ sample collection Photo: Forewer/Shutterstock

In the showroom, buyers can examine the designers’ sample collection Photo: Forewer/Shutterstock

 
28/04/2015

Lectra: Around the world in seven days

In the week following Fashion Week, the designers high-priced designs can already be found in their irresistibly colourful showrooms. For Brandy-Courtney ... By  Editorial staff