Archive: July 2024
3D-printed active fabric for medical devices and soft robotics
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a wearable fabric that is flexible but can stiffen on demand.
Advanced compression garments and systems
Advanced compression garments that include garments with compression-applying straps and associated sensors that can sense the compression applied to an underlying body tissue by the…
Intelligent activewear for a dry and comfortable experience
A research team from the School of Fashion and Textiles at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed the iActive sportswear range that features a…
New period product minimises blood leakage
A team of US researchers at Virginia Tech have developed an eco-friendly, blood-absorbent biomaterial that is said to improve the performance of menstrual products by…
Spanish fashion retailer expands in Eastern Europe
As part of its strategic growth plan, Spanish fashion retailer Tendam has launched new Women’secret stores and Springfield outlets in Georgia and Armenia.
Thai garment maker acquires UK software company
Hi-Tech Apparel, a Bangkok, Thailand-headquartered garment manufacturing company, has acquired Unmade, a London, UK-based software company that enables sportswear and fashion brands to offer customised…
Textile exhibition to be held in Tbilisi in September
Fabtex Georgia, a textile exhibition, will be held from 26–28 September in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Maison Kitsuné open first store in the Philippines
French-Japanese fashion label Maison Kitsuné has made its debut in the Philippines with its first store at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong, Manila.
Croatian clothing producer goes into bankruptcy
Croatian clothing producer Varteks, whose accounts have been blocked for several months, has gone into official receivership.
Bolster dressing for a range of wound types
A wound bolster dressing that not only provides environmental protection, reduction of mechanical forces, mitigation of exudate and pressure application to a wound, but is…
NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fibre bodywork
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has launched the first version of its new battery electric vehicle prototype, featuring bodywork made from flax…
BMW Italia and Alcantara in creative collaboration
A creative collaboration between BMW Italia and Alcantara led to the debut of the “Sky is the limit” project in which a one-off BMW XM…
Loughborough researcher named Young Engineer of the Year
Dr Ishara Dharmasena, a senior lecturer at the UK’s Loughborough University has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering for his work in both…
Lithuania-based second-hand clothing platform hit with record fine
Lithuania-based second-hand clothing and fashion accessories retailer Vinted has been fined nearly €2. 4m (US$2.
Clothing seams in sleeves capture body movements
Everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements, according to new research published by the UK’s universities of Bristol and Bath.
New side airbag can increase crumple zone in passenger compartment
A two-stage side airbag from ZF Lifetec uses the milliseconds before an unavoidable crash to build up valuable distance and better protect the occupants.