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Related Keywords: design, digital, eco-efficient, fabric, garment, innovation, ITMA, Jeanologist, production, technology, Textiles

The Spanish company leader in developing eco-efficient technology, will present the sourcing model of the future at ITMA 2019. This innovative production process marks the beginning of a new era in the textile industry.

This operational model delivers five fundamental benefits to the textile industry: it is eco-efficient, cost neutral, scalable, agile and digital; connecting design, production and consumer.

Related Keywords: China, fibers, green, Hong Kong, Polytechnic University, PolyU, technology, Textiles, Wuyi University

PolyU, or the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is all set to endorse and promote green and healthy textiles and in its endeavour to make this happen, it has signed a collaborative agreement with Wuyi University, China.

The agreement distinctly states that both PolyU and the Chinese university will invest significantly in the research and development of green and healthy textiles for a period extending up to 3 years.

Related Keywords: automation, DSNU, EPCO, Festo, machines, manufacturer, spinning, starlight, technology, Textile, VTUG, VUVS

It is hugely important for the major machine manufacturers that their suppliers be close at hand all over the world.

Related Keywords: acquisition, apparel, fabric, innovation, manufacturer, Milliken, Polartec, technology, Textile, workwear

The sizeable Milliken & Company is about to get bigger.

The diversified textile manufacturer has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec, a global brand that develops performance textiles for outdoor and military apparel, from Versa Capital Management.

The acquisition is expected to close this month. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Related Keywords: apparel, cotton, fabrics, fashion, fibres, polyester, technology, Teijin, UV protection

Teijin Frontier, the Teijin Group’s fibres and products converting company, has developed a new cotton-like high-performance polyester material for athleisure fashion.

The new material has been developed to combine the look and texture of cotton with superior properties for moisture absorption, quick drying and UV protection. Notably, the cotton-like features are achieved with polyester filament yarn, not a staple fibre. What’s more, Teijin Frontier’s new material is eco-friendly because it is made with recycled raw materials.

Related Keywords: Airtastic, Dermizax, nylon, Perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA, technology, Textile

Toray Industries has created a new nylon textile using the textile manufacturer’s NanoDesign technology. Despite using a DWR treatment (with lower environmental cost), the latest innovation from the giant delivers high water repellency.

How? The textile’s structure has microscopic slits running lengthwise on the yarn. Water-repelling treatments fill these slits below the outside diameter of the yarn, also making the treatment more abrasion-resistant.

Related Keywords: Burberry, growth, Industry, modern, OBE, technology, Textile, Yorkshire

The growth of Yorkshire’s booming modern textile industry has the potential to lead worldwide, industry leaders say, held back only by the search for new career entrants.

The creative industry has seen huge global growth, the region’s manufacturers have told The Yorkshire Post, developing a reputation for quality while leading advances in technology.

Ahead of a festival across Kirklees to showcase opportunities, they warn that the only aspect hampering global recognition is a persistent image of Yorkshire’s ageing textile past.

Related Keywords: Biocrystal, innovation, Interzum, PillowPad, SleePad, technology, Textile

Biocrystal® innovation at interzum – just what the market needs

BC Tech company from Croatia was exhibiting at the Interzum fair held last week in Cologne, Germany.

With approximately 75 000 people visiting the fair, the company was exhibiting the Biocrystal® innovation with its upgraded forms of application, and even further possibilities of implementation into various kinds of end products.

Related Keywords: digital, machines, production, technology, Textile

Herzog: Organic start of Industry 4.0 scenarios with an app
Mahlo: Better production results with digital help
Lindauer DORNIER: An addition to personalized services

Related Keywords: apparel, clothing, fabrics, fashion, forecast, Garments, innovation, technology, Textile, wearable tech

How many times have you seen a headline around “smart clothing” or “wearable tech” and you’ve been disappointed that the product doesn’t look so wearable at all? Personally, I don’t have enough fingers to count the amount, quite honestly. Despite being sold as "wearable", much of the time, wearable tech is cumbersome and awkward, and never really works as intuitively as you'd like.