Technical Textiles

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30/01/2019 – Indian cotton

Indian cotton

Deficit rains lead to lower production estimates

The Foreign Agricultural Service post of the USDA in Mumbai estimates 2018/19 production at 6 MMT, which is 44,000 MT lower than the official USDA estimate. By  Editorial staff
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Invista launches its new patented Lycra Freef!t technology for denim in Germany at the Bluezone Fair at Munich Fabric Start. © Invista

 
30/01/2019 – Munich Fabric Start: Bluezone

Munich Fabric Start: Bluezone

Invista launches Lycra Freef!t Technology

Invista launches its new patented Lycra Freef!t technology for denim in Germany at the Bluezone Fair at Munich Fabric Start. By  Editorial staff
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After a period of meticulous planning and advanced tweaking, Cifra presents the Thermo project at Ispo, destined to blaze a new trail in the winter sports sector and in the area of body heat management. © Cifra

 
29/01/2019 – ISPO Munich

ISPO Munich

Cifra presents the Thermo Project

In Munich the company Cifra presents the Thermo Project with infrared rays and Thermolite. By  Editorial staff
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Still fiction, but perhaps reality within the next decade: the first moon station. © ESA

 
29/01/2019

Spinning machine in outer space

Spinning moon rock on site into the finest, high-strength textile fibres. By  Hans-Werner Oertel
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Geometric Shapes using Gunold’s Sulky variegated viscose thread – Design by GS UK © Gunold

 
28/01/2019 – Gunold

Gunold

Embroidery trends Summer 2020

The Collection Spring/Summer 2020 by Gunold will offer a lot of contrasts with very colourful, bright colours and natural and subtle tones. By  Editorial staff
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As we launch our new series, Ingeborg Neumann, President of the Textile + Fashion Confederation, speaks in an exclusive interview about an issue concerning many companies in the textile industry: What can be done about the growing shortage of skilled labour? © photothek/Kjer

 
25/01/2019 – Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Series: Stars of the future – Part 1

Something must be done – fast!

This year, textile network will be taking a closer look at the lack of skilled staff and young talent in the textiles industry. By  Editorial staff