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Systems for the bonding of high-loft nonwovens and geotextiles are to be highlighted by Brückner Textile Technologies of Leonberg, Germany, on its stand at IDEA 2022. 

A range of antimicrobial treatments developed by Livinguard for application to textiles are to be distributed by Textilcolor AG following the signing of an agreement by the two companies.  

Fibres that are made by Spinnova from cellulosic biomass are being used by adidas for the production of a knitted hooded sweatshirt. 

A woven textile-based display that also features fibre-based devices capable of wireless power transmission, touch-sensing, photodetection, environmental/biosignal monitoring and energy storage is

Teijin Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, is now able to sell prepregs with polypropylene (PP)/polycarbonate (PC), PC and polyamide (PA) matrices. 

A hub for the demonstration of a waterless dyeing system developed by Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK, is to be established in Taiwan. 

Teijin Automotive Technologies of Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, has begun commercial operation of a 39 000-m² facility for the manufacture of composite parts in the Wujin National Hi-Tech

Hugo Boss has revealed its intent to adopt a recyclable cellulose yarn developed by HeiQ by investing in a new company established to commercialise the product. 

A treatment that has been proven to reduce malodours (such as putrescene and cadaverine) from chronic wounds when incorporated into nonwoven dressings has been launched by Aqdot of Cambridge, UK.  

Technologies for the production of wipes, incontinence products and automotive nonwovens will be among the highlights on Andritz Group's stand at IDEA 2022.

Mesh-based heating elements made from fibres in which single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been embedded, thereby rendering the fibres electrically conductive, are to be launched by Amperetex

Global demand for wetlaid nonwovens will increase quickly – at to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% during 2022–2027 –

An innovative technology for the production of wipes (Phantom), airlaid technology, meltblown systems and technologies for the production of industrial nonwovens are to be shown by Oerlikon Nonwove

An electrospun, insulin-loaded patch that could be stuck to the inside of a person's cheek, where it can deliver the hormone in a less invasive way than conventional routes, is being developed by r

Under the right circumstances, the mass-customisation of clothing can generate higher profits and could reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry considerably, according to researcher

Developer of coloured carbon fibres, Hypetex of London, UK, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 JEC Innovation Awards for the development of a field-hockey stick for adidas of Her

The developers of a method for producing carbon fibres from cellulosic feedstocks have been presented with the first prize at the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year Awards. 

A range of threads (EcoCycle) that dissolve in water, thereby facilitating the recycling of garments, has been launched by Coats of Uxbridge, UK. 

The high cost of natural gas in Europe⁽¹⁾ is hindering the ability of the continent's textile and clothing industry to c

Toray Industries Inc has customised its computer-aided engineering (CAE) software for injection moulding (3D Timon) so that it can be used to predict the properties of parts made from injection-ove