technical textiles news

3rd Nov 2023

High-tech Dutch fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, in collaboration with Chromatic 3D Materials, has unveiled a motion-activated 3D-printed dress that incorporates LEDs and ultrasonic sensors. The dress can respond to its environment with customisable lighting. Made with flexible 3D-printed elastomers, the dress is easy to wear, wash, and maintain.

3rd Nov 2023

Milliken & Company has introduced a new brand platform for its healthcare business, renaming it OVIK Health. This rebranding signifies a new era for Milliken's healthcare innovations and commitment to providing innovative solutions. The transition to OVIK Health will be completed by December 1, 2023, while the healthcare product names will remain...

2nd Nov 2023

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen Corporation faced a 19 per cent drop in Q3 FY23 net sales, with overall nine-month sales down by 7 per cent, amidst lowered raw material costs and currency impacts. Despite these declines, the company's comparable EBITDA remained stable, and they maintain a positive outlook for increased EBITDA in FY23.

2nd Nov 2023

Japan’s Toray Industries has begun production of air filters at its new facility in India, which is the first in the country to manufacture everything from nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filter media to filter assembly. The facility aims to meet the rising demand for high-quality air filters driven by worsening air pollution in India.

1st Nov 2023

Toray has developed Torayca T1200 carbon fibre, boasting the world's highest strength at 1,160 Ksi. This innovation aims to reduce the environmental impact by making carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic materials lighter. The high-strength carbon fibre opens up applications in aerostructures, defense, alternative energy, and consumer products.

31st Oct 2023

Acteev experts, Cristina Acevedo and Nikki Huffman, will speak at the Advanced Textiles Expo and Functional Fabric Fair. Acevedo will address evolving healthcare textile needs and environmental considerations, while Huffman will discuss sustainable fabric choices for brands. Acteev has expanded its product line to include various textiles and soft...

31st Oct 2023

Madagascar has informed the WTO's Committee on Safeguards that it is launching an investigation into the imports of diapers and sanitary napkins. The move aims to assess if these imports are causing or threatening to cause harm to the nation's domestic sector. Madagascar is open to consulting with WTO members who are significant exporters of these...

31st Oct 2023

Korean researchers developed graphene-based e-textiles capable of exchanging information via sensory interfaces like sight and sound. The team used laser direct patterning technology to create laser-induced graphene, achieving electrical conductivity. This method avoids the use of toxic chemicals and optical masks, increasing design flexibility.

30th Oct 2023

Ontex, a global provider of personal hygiene solutions, has appointed Geert Peeters as its chief financial officer (CFO), effective from December 1, 2023. Geert Peeters, formerly Group CFO at Greenyard, brings significant financial and business transformation experience from roles at companies like Metallo Group and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.