Archive: July 2023

A knitted surgical patch that could improve the surgical treatment of patients with congenital heart disease is to be marketed by a consortium in Japan.

The compression socks market is expected to be worth US$690. 7m in 2023, which will rise to US$1.

Researchers from Portugal’s Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores – Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC MN), Universidade de Lisboa and the UK’s University of Exeter...

US technology company Apple has been granted a patent for its smart fabric-based Apple Watch band with an integrated sensor for touch control of apps...

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality owing to new research by scientists at the UK’s...

Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to “grow” building materials using knitted moulds and the root...

Unicharm’s Indonesian subsidiary has launched a limited-edition sanitary napkin made from bio-based materials, part of the Tokyo, Japan-based hygiene company’s commitment to World Environment Day.

An orthopaedic cushion for the protection of the sacrum and lower lumbar region vertebrae has been developed by Sophie Harris of Kington, Hertfordshire, UK.

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has secured £50m to establish the Compass (Composites at Speed and Scale) facility in Sheffield, UK.

New stores under the Maag, Ecru, Dub and Vilet brands, which replaced Inditex in the Russian market, will now not open until 2024, according to...

To represent the journey from the Estonian capital Tallinn to the capital of European fashion, Paris, two fashion designers have organised a 100-km catwalk show...

An extensible absorbent wound dressing with improved stretch and conformability has been developed by Medtrade Products of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

Autoneum has added an integrated damping function to fibre-based trim components, such as carpets or inner dashes, to improve their acoustic performance.

Turkish textile company Jeanci plans to launch liquidation proceedings at its Serbian unit and close its factory in Leskovac, according to local media reports.

The Maybank Foundation has opened its second silk weaving training centre in Cambodia in Siem Reap province.

A new study has revealed the potential of a soft robo-glove in helping stroke patients to relearn dexterous tasks such as playing music.