Product Launch & Innovation

Chill Boys’ Bamboo Boxers: Eco-Friendly Comfort For Every Adventure

June 22, 2024

Chill Boys’ bamboo boxers, renowned for their unparalleled comfort and commitment to sustainability, are crafted from bamboo fabric, a natural textile derived from bamboo grass pulp. Bamboo’s rapid growth and minimal need for pesticides make it one of the most eco-friendly resources

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Dilo Group Unveils Innovative Solutions For Nonwoven Industry At Techtextil 2024

May 12, 2024

At a recent in-house exhibition hosted in Eberbach, Germany, on the sidelines of Techtextil 2024, Dilo Group, a trailblazer in nonwoven fabric technology, unveiled a spectrum of cutting-edge solutions that underscore the company’s pivotal role as an innovator in the global nonwovens industry. This event not only served as a platform to showcase advanced technologies […]

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Embroidery-Based Sensor Revolutionizes Wearable Electronics

May 10, 2024

In an innovative development, researchers at NC State University have combined three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor capable of controlling electronic devices through touch. As wearable electronics become increasingly sophisticated, the need for integrated controls within clothing grows more pressing. This innovative

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Smart Textiles Bring Remote Hugs To Life With Virtual Skin Contact!

May 10, 2024

Advancements in smart textiles are transforming virtual reality experiences by introducing tactile sensations, allowing wearers to perceive physical touch remotely. A trail-blazing ultra-thin film capable of transmitting touch sensations effectively transforms textiles into a virtual second skin. For critically ill children in hospital isolation, this breakthrough

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Water-Free Textile Dyeing Solution Innovator Raises $10.5mn Funding

Textile Insights April 30, 2024

Xefco, an Australian sustainable manufacturing technology company has raised AUD $10.5 million to commercialise produce its patented water-free textile finishing and dyeing solution, Ausora. The funding is led by Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence and other new backers like Breakthrough Victoria and Virescent Ventures, investing on behalf of Clean Energy Finance

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SA-Dynamics Develops Bio-Based & Degradable Insulation Textile

Textile Insights April 23, 2024

SA-Dynamics has developed bio-based and bio-degradable, a recyclable insulation textile to sustainably insulate heat and reduce energy consumption and which can replace synthetic insulation materials. The bio-based recyclable insulation textiles consist of 100 percent bio-based aerogel-fibres, which are sustainably sourced and contain up to 90 percent air, trapped in the

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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 Sustainability & Circular Economy’ category under the Techtextil Innovation

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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 […]