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Techtextil Innovation Award Picks Winners In Various Categories

Textile Insights April 18, 2024

The Techtextil Innovation Awards has picked winners across various categories, celebrating advances in textile industry, who have addressed key challenges in aviation, automotive, medicine, and construction. Belgian textile research institute Centexbel bagged the award in the ‘New Approaches on

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Lunamicro’s Moisture Management Technology Wins Techtextil Award

Textile Insights April 17, 2024

LunaMicro AB which has developed an innovative moisture management technology has been awarded Techtextil’s 2024 Innovation Award in the ‘New Technology’ category. Compared to passive membranes normally used in waterproof garments, LunaMicro’s patented fabric pump technology removes moisture even when the outside environment is wet. The technology also allows over 80

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EU Launches ‘Textiles Of The Future’ Partnership For Innovation

March 22, 2024

Amidst the EU Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission has unveiled nine new European co-funded and co-programmed partnerships, notably including “Textiles of the Future” (*). These partnerships are set to be pivotal in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027, championing the green and digital transition while fostering a more resilient,

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Walmart Pilot Project Adopts 3D Weaving To Reduce Garment Waste

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

The world’s biggest retailer Walmart announced a pilot project to use the world’s first 3D weaving technology that can help reduce the environmental impact of garment production. Walmart is collaborating with Unspun, a fashion tech company to offer a more sustainable process for meeting apparel demand and support efforts to shift more textile manufacturing back […]

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Avient Unveils New Versaflex TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomer

Textile Insights March 12, 2024

Avient Corporation has launched its new Versaflex TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for adhesive films in laminations with nylon and polyester textile fabrics. These new solutions help textile fabric laminations to be soft, stretchable, and breathable, enabling a uniform thickness and overall appearance in athletic apparel such as sportswear and

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Hologenix And Decathlon Partner To Launch Innovative Activewear Set

March 10, 2024

Hologenix, a pioneer in textile innovation, has announced the launch of its second product in collaboration with Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods designer and retailer. Together, they are introducing an innovative activewear set that leverages infrared technology to enhance performance and recovery, marking the first fully commercialized integration of

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Colossustex Unveils 99% Effective Anti-Bacterial Graphene Yarn

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

ColossusTex has launched Graphene yarn, a 99 percent effective anti-bacterial yarn, which inhibits bacterial growth, eliminates odours, and significantly reduces the chance of skin diseases. The incorporation of far-infrared health care technology promotes microcirculation on the body surface, enhances blood circulation, and boosts cellular metabolism. “Additionally, its

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Birla Cellulose Launches Birla Viscose Intellicolor At Bharat Tex

February 27, 2024

A Groundbreaking Solution Set to Transform the Textile Industry In a revolutionary move, Birla Cellulose has unveiled its latest innovation, Birla Viscose – Intellicolor, at the prestigious Bharat Tex event. Birla Cellulose is poised to redefine the landscape of the textile industry with its patented product, addressing a long-standing challenge with conventional

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DuPont & Point Blank To Provide Kevlar EXO Body Armour To North American Law Enforcement Personnel

February 4, 2024

DuPont and Point Blank Enterprises have announced an exclusive agreement to provide North American state and local law enforcement departments with body armour made with Kevlar EXO aramid fibre. Representing a major innovation in aramid fibres, Kevlar EXO offers an unparalleled blend of lightweight, flexibility and protection for intense conditions. Point Blank, leveraging

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Polar Bear-Inspired Fibre: A Sustainable Textile Revolution

January 10, 2024

A innovative fibre developed by scientists at Zhejiang University in China has the potential to revolutionize the textile industry. Led by Associate Professor Gao Weiwei and Professor Bai Hao, the research team drew inspiration from nature, particularly the polar bear, to address the limitations of traditional aerogel. Traditional aerogel, despite being widely used in