Fashion tech pioneer Julia Daviy has launched the world’s first zero-waste digitally customisable 3D-printed skirt. A technology that allows zero-waste and cruelty-free clothing production becoming a reality with large-format professional 3D printing. After ‘The Liberation Collection’ launched in 2018 at New York Fashion Week in 2018, Julia Daviy became obsessed with the idea of making […]
Undergarments, pajamas and bed linens tested for months. Moisture management of fibers reduce sweating and hence itching. Soft and smooth fibers lead to fewer skin injuries. The Lenzing Group, market leader for specialty fibers from the renewable raw material wood, has been providing both financial support and textiles made of its fibers to DEBRA Austria, […]
Old bread may soon be used to make textiles. Scientist from the University of Borås are working in this direction and have already reported some success. The research involves growing filamentous fungi on bread waste in bioreactors, and then creating yarn and nonwoven textiles in two different processes. Protein form the filaments can be used as food. […]
Aalto University and VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) scientists have produced a new bio-based material by uniting wood cellulose fibres and the silk protein found in spider web threads. The material – very firm and resilient – may be used in the future to replace plastic, as part of bio-based composites and in medical applications, […]
International technology Group ANDRITZ has launched its new-generation “StrataPress™ SX” felt with integrated single-seam technology. Integrated seam for faster and safer installation Most efficient water removal for reduced energy consumption Available with exclusive “QS” technology for superior sheet smoothness Enhanced seam flap integrity for longer lifetime StrataPress SX is specifically engineered for the most demanding positions […]
With the recent launch of Acabada ProActiveWear, the first CBD-infused textiles are officially hitting the market. The fabric treatment behind the CBD-infused textiles was developed by Devan Chemicals, a Belgian company specialized in functional finishes for the worldwide textile markets. Devan launched its CBD (Cannabidiol) fabric treatment at Heimtextil 2019 in Frankfurt as part of their […]
Facing adverse market trends, the Oerlikon Group’s order intake slightly decreased year-on-year by 0.7% to CHF 672 million. However, the Group succeeded in increasing sales by 5.3% to CHF 700 million. “In the increasingly challenging market environment, we delivered a good performance for the second quarter and for the first half of 2019, driven by strong results […]
Dilo Group participated in IDEA 2019 exhibition held in Miami between 26-28 March. The most recent machine concepts from DiloGroup companies DiloTemafa, DiloSpinnbau and DiloMachines promoted with the emphasis on new equipment components which improve product quality, increase line capacity and furthermore enable new opportunities in nonwoven production. DiloTemafa has introduced versions of the Baltromix […]
The Lenzing Group received confirmation of the full biodegradability of its fibers in fresh water by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste Systems (OWS). The new and existing international certifications conducted by OWS and issued by TÜV Austria verify that Lenzing™ Viscose fibers, Lenzing™ Modal fibers and Lenzing™ Lyocell fibers are biodegradable in all natural […]
Kordsa, the reinforcement leader in Turkey, continues its investments in composite technologies and achieved to end another year with successful financial results. Kordsa increased its turnover by 30.2% in 2019 amounting to 5,137 million TL, compared to the previous year, and its net profit is increased by 11.8%, which amounts to 378 million TL. The […]