Archive: 2022
New equipment increases Kyrgyz factory’s production capacity and jobs
Up to 40,000 pieces of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing per day will be produced at Pasadena Moda’s new garment factory in Aravan, Kyrgyzstan, with…
BMW to use recycled fishing nets in its Neue Klasse cars from 2025
The BMW Group is using recycled marine waste to produce interior and exterior trim pieces.
Tyre cord made from eco-friendly adhesive and recycled polyester
A tyre cord made from an adhesive that does not contain resorcinol formaldehyde, which is harmful to the human body and the environment, and also…
Absorbable surgical mesh for repair of soft tissue defects
An improved method for creating an absorbable surgical mesh for repairing soft tissue defects has been developed by Chicago, Illinois, USA-based medical device company Surgical…
Energy harvesters show potential that fits like a glove
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas say they have made significant improvements to energy-harvesting yarns they invented called “twistrons”, which are made from…
Multi-layer tubular elasticised wound dressing
A multi-layer tubular elasticised wound dressing developed at Columbia University, New York, USA, is said to be superior to conventional dressings in that the various…
Swiss textile machinery builders hold symposium in Jakarta
At a symposium in Jakarta in August, members of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association presented their products and innovations to an invited audience of 200…
Cambodia's textile industry minimum wage now US$200 per month
The minimum wage for clothing, footwear and textile workers in Cambodia is to rise to US$200 a month from next year, following negotiations between factory…
Miniature biosensor can monitor condition of serious wounds
A biosensor capable of accurately monitoring the condition of a chronic wound has been developed in the UK by a team at Nottingham Trent University…
New Lenzing factory strengthens status as regional BCG hub
The recent start up of operations at European cellulosic fibres producer Lenzing’s production plant for lyocell fibre exemplifies Thailand’s status as a hub for green…
Embedded pneumatic circuits for assistive garments
Textile-based pneumatic logic gates that could help people with functional limitations perform tasks without electronic assistance, eliminating the need for wearers to carry bulky power…
Tackling dehydration through sweat-sensing technology
Digital health company Epicore Biosystems has entered into a partnership with Denka, a Japan-based multinational technology and materials company.
Automotive supplier to collaborate on carbon fibre exoskeletons
Automotive supplier Mubea has entered into a co-operation agreement to commence production of robotic exoskeletons for smart power suits developer German Bionic of Augsburg, Germany.
Bio-inks for 3D-printable wearables
US researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue, much like…
Asahi Kasei to present new concept car with diversified material solutions
Asahi Kasei will present its latest concept car, the AKXY2, for the first time in Europe at the K 2022 trade fair from 19–26 October…
Vest monitors with acoustic sensors record lung function
A technology in which noises in the lungs are recorded using a textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors is being developed by researchers at the…