Archive: 2020

Australian scientists have developed a wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds.

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have created carbon nanotube (CNT) pores which – at just 0.

A knitted compression foot garment that is claimed to reduce heel pain has been developed by ING Source of Hickory, North Carolina, USA.

Anker, Devan Chemicals and Shark Solutions have teamed up to create what is claimed to be the world’s first flame-retardant aircraft carpet using a recycled...

Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of events for the global cabin interiors industry, has announced new dates for Aircraft Interiors Expo, which will now be held...

AutoSock will be a regulatory-approved alternative to snow chains in all countries of the EU with effect from 1 December 2020.

Imat-uve is working with a German-Dutch project consortium on an industrial solution for the mechanical recycling of used clothing made from mixed fibres, with the...

Airlines are slowly returning to flying, but they and their interiors supply chain partners continue to tackle unprecedented challenges as governments around the world impose...

Chinese yarn and apparel fabric producer Texhong is shifting its production line to Vietnam, partly due to the US boycott of cotton items originating in...

Germany is to provide €14.

The Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) initiative has published the results of an independent impact assessment study, which suggest it is succeeding in its aim of...

Three-dimensional printed microfibre sensors with potential beyond the capabilities of conventional film-based devices have been developed in the UK.

With incontinence affecting 4–8% of the world’s adult population, hygiene and health company Essity has launched a reusable digital sensor for improved incontinence care for...

Using the Myanmar freedom of association guidelines, the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM) has achieved the reinstatement of three union leaders at Glory Fashion,...

Bamboo is the latest addition to the Philippines’ natural fibres, joining pineapple, abaca and banana, which are being converted into fabric and textiles by the...

Indorama Ventures has, through its subsidiary Indorama Polyester Industries (IPI), entered into a joint venture agreement with Toyobo to form a 50:50 joint venture limited...