Archive: May 2024

Materials for the manufacture of absorbent wound dressings having improved strength and handling characteristics have been developed by 3M of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

A pilot factory has been developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for the roll-to-roll production of smart wearable patches, which will be…

New research from the UK’s University of East Anglia has found that wearing face masks did not lower the risk of Covid-19 infection following the…

Global automotive supplier Yanfeng and Trinseo, a speciality material solutions provider, have announced their collaboration in developing circular automotive interior materials.

NatureWorks, a manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has announced a US$350m finance package from Thailand’s Krungthai Bank, which will be…

A delegation from the International Silk Union and the Cathaya Group, a Chinese company specialised in silk textiles and biotechnology, met with the Council for…

Danish fashion brand Bestseller is expanding with a new local hub in Ljubljana, aimed at increasing business activities in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Bosnia and…

In the field of orthopaedics, knee braces have long been recognised for the crucial role they have in providing support and stability to the knee.

Swiss start-up Dynavisual has tested an Internet of Things platform that enables data to be visualised on smart textiles.

An international team led by researchers from Purdue University, USA, has developed a smart neckband that allows wearers to monitor their dietary intake.

Unwanted noise remains a resounding problem, so to cut through the din of today’s noisy world, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute…

Russian textile and clothing producer Stockmann has acquired the Russian business of German clothing manufacturer Hugo Boss, which includes 19 stores in Russia.

Germany-based automotive supplier Aunde Group has announced a change in leadership: Rolf Königs will step down after more than 40 years of service, having developed…

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo has signed a partnership agreement with the Singapore National Paralympic Council where Uniqlo becomes the official clothing partner for the Singapore…

The Cotton Campaign has called on the Uzbek government to urgently investigate the targeted harassment of Umida Niyazova, a prominent human rights activist, and to…