Archive: August 2024
‘Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear’ design contest launched
Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has launched the “Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear” design competition, which is aimed at developing the skills of local designers…
PA 6.6 recycling facility to be built in Southeast Asia
Israel-headquartered polyamide producer Nilit and Australian recycling company Samsara Eco have announced plans to explore the construction of a world-first PA 6.
ASEAN traditional textiles on display at Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Traditional textiles from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, including Brunei’s Kain Tenunan, were on show last month at the ASEAN Traditional Textile Exhibition at the Universiti…
Partnership to recycle flame-resistant workwear in Malaysia
Canada-headquartered General Recycled is partnering with Kuala Lumpur-based workwear supplier Doite to establish a closed-loop recycling programme for flame-resistant workwear garments in Malaysia and the…
Scalable woven actuators offer new possibilities
Researchers in China have introduced a new textile engineering approach to fabricate woven and soft actuators for healthcare technologies and robotic systems.
Škoda Elroq takes sustainable interior materials to the next level
The new Škoda Elroq brings a fresh perspective to sustainable automotive design with its innovative use of interior materials such as Recytitan and Technofil.
Bulgarian designer turning fashion ideas upside down
Bulgarian designer Paulina Tsvetanova initially created a concept store for vintage fashion, and her designs have now appeared on the catwalks in New York, Paris,…
Tesla unveils textile interior for Model 3 RWD in Mexico
Tesla has launched a new interior option for its Model 3 RWD exclusively in the Mexican market.
Plans to increase exports of Kazakh textiles and clothing
Kazakhstan plans to increase exports of its textiles and clothing, despite small volumes of supplies to domestic market.
Stockmann could re-open former Hugo Boss stores in Russia
Russian textile and clothing retailer Stockmann could re-open the former stores of Hugo Boss after the closure of the deal for the acquisition of Hugo…
Smart fabric's potential for energy harvesting and health monitoring
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a new smart fabric that can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity, potentially…
Intelligent clothing for automatic thermal adaptation in extreme heat
A team from Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed thermally insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient temperatures, thereby…
Full-colour fibre LEDs made with quantum wires
A research team led by the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed full-colour fibre light-emitting diodes utilising…
Embroidered textile supports a biological graft
An embroidered textile disclosed by Arthrex can be used to repair a tear in a rotator cuff of a shoulder joint in a superior capsule…
Incision dressing for highly exuding wounds
Wound dressings having a simplified and improved structure and aesthetics and configured for use at incision sites that have a higher incidence of exudate or…
Marks & Spencer launches stoma underwear range
Marks & Spencer has introduced a new range of underwear for women with stomas – the first UK high street retailer to introduce such products.