Archive: 2022
Almost all clothing factories in Myanmar face closure
Nearly all clothing factories in Myanmar have been forced to shut down owing to power outages and exorbitant fuel prices.
Ionically conductive fibres for smart and functional textiles
Electronically conductive fibres are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article, ionically conductive fibres have proven to be of…
Global uncertainties loom over Vietnamese textile industry growth
Vietnam reported a year-on-year rise of 23. 5% in exports of textile and clothing worth US$18.
Compression garment for the leg and/or foot
An improved compression garment for applying a compressive force to an extremity, in particular to the leg and/or foot of a wearer, for abating an…
Conductive textile technology launched at Techtextil
Noble Biomaterials, a manufacturer of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications, showcased Circuitex at last month’s Techtextil trade show in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Polestar turns to fashion industry to drive climate-neutral innovation
Polestar sponsored the recent Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, in an effort to find green textiles for its interiors.
Western producers seeking ways of returning to Russia
Some Western textile and clothing brands, which are currently suspending their operations in Russia as a result of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, are reported…
Tracking sleep with self-powering smart pillow
The human body needs sleep as much as it needs food and water.
Foam dressing to help pressure injury prevention
Medline has introduced an updated version of its Optifoam Gentle EX foam dressing to aid in reducing pressure injuries.
Stretchable waterproof fabric converts motion into electricity
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a stretchable and waterproof fabric that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy.
rPET honeycomb used in front of Titan racing car
The award-nominated recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) honeycomb material developed by EconCore, a provider of technology for cost-efficient, continuous production of honeycomb cores, is being harnessed…
ELeather launches latest trend collection
ELeather has launched New Romantic, its latest trend collection with fresh new colours and textures, and a theme of sustainable values.
Clothing range made from recycled plastic bottles in Czech Republic
Ústí nad Labem-based fashion brand Malfini is continuing the eco-friendly and sustainable trend with a new range of T-shirts and hoodies made from recycled plastic…
Smart robot skin gives tactile awareness
A range of skin-like, smart fabric-based coverings that can give tactile awareness for robots and prosthetics has been launched by BeBop Sensors.
Long-running Thailand clothing worker dispute settled
A dispute in which 1,388 clothing workers claimed they were illegally laid off without compensation following the closure of a lingerie factory in Thailand, which…
International and local brands present bold fashion looks in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani and international brands Volskaya, Aisha, Inju, Azizli Kids Collection and Princess Amira presented their collections at last month’s Azerbaijan Fashion Week 2022, which showcased…