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An innovation centre dedicated to the development and promotion of dry-powder impregnation processes for adding functionality to textiles is to be opened in Lexington, North Carolina, USA, in Febru

A viscose fibre embedded with minerals that convert body heat into infra-red (IR) radiation is being used by Hefel, of Schwarzach, Austria, to create bedding designed to enhance sleep quality and p

A single-step process for depositing flame-retardant (FR) polyelectrolyte-based coatings on cotton textiles is being developed by researchers at Texas A&M University in College Station, USA.

The Asian edition of the Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress (GFC) will form part of the symposium at Techtextil India, in Mumbai, in 2025.

A pair of lines for the refining and cottonisation of bast fibres has been installed at the facilities of Van Robaeys by Andritz.

Cinte Techtextil China will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on 3-5 September 2025 with two new zones: the Medtech and Protech Zone; the Mobiltech Zone.

Silk-based fibres inspired by the Darwin's bark spider (Caerostris darwini) can now be produced by Kraig Biocraft Laboratories.

Manufacturer of hydroentangled nonwovens, BCNonwovens, has acquired speciality-nonwovens producer Atex USA Inc from EOS Investment Management Group (EOS IM).

Supplier of coated technical textiles, Mehler Texnologies, is to close down its plant in Fulda in its home nation of Germany.

A database detailing the molecular “fingerprints” of the different kinds of fibres used for the production of textiles that could enable the more rapid, efficient sorting of fabrics at recycling ce

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a contract to Hexoskin to develop and adapt its smart textile-based systems (Astroskin) for monitoring the vital signs of astronauts on Gateway, a space

Biodegradable textile-based sensors that can monitor the heart rate and skin temperature of their wearer are being developed by a research team led by the University of Southampton and the Universi

Milliken & Co, of Spartanburg, South Carloina, USA, has invested in its compatriot, a developer of chitosan-based finishes for textiles, Tidal Vision, of Bellingham, Washington. 

A standardised test that enables the amounts of microfibres released from textiles under simulated washing conditions to be quantified has been developed by apparel producer Under Armour, provider

A method for making concrete stronger and more resistant to cracks using scrap carpet fibres is being developed by researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A fibre that heals itself, emits light and demonstrates magnetic properties is being developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Autoneum is launching a version of its easily recyclable, sound-absorbing polyester (PES) material currently used for the production of trim elements for the boots (trunks) of cars for the manufact

The organisers of ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 report they have had to increase the floor size of the show in response to a 30% rise in the number of companies applying to exhibit.

The Aachen, Germany-based developer of a process for coating fibres with metals and plastics during spinning, FibreCoat, has raised nearly €20 million through a Series-B funding round.

The antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved Freudenberg Performance Materials' purchase of thr