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A fast, highly automated comber machine for use in the spinning of yarns has been launched by Trützschler of Mönchengladbach, Germany. 

Thermal actuators that can be used to generate rapid movement in soft robotic devices are being developed by researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, USA.

In what it claims to be a first for the carbon fibre industry, Teijin Ltd is to conduct a life-cycle assessment (LCA) on its carbon fibres to determine the impact that their production, use and dis

Following an extensive strategic review, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) of Cary, North Carolina, USA, has laid-out a plan to tackle the business challenges created by the h

A wearable sensor that can monitor the condition of chronic wounds and wirelessly transmit the data it collects to an electronic device is being developed by researchers at the National University

Swiss company Archroma has moved its headquarters to Pratteln and has converted its previous headquarters, in Reinach, into a research and development (R&D) centre.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki, Finland, has added products for the filtration of fuel-cell intake-air to its FiltEV 

LifeLabs of Sunnyvale, California, USA, has launched what it claims to be the world's warmest jacket. 

Body armour featuring a perpetual cooling technology for textile- and foam-based products from Alexium International is to be commercialised by Premier Body Armor. 

A comfortable knitted fabric that responds to the presence of perspiration by changing its structure three-dimensionally in order to increase its breathability has been developed by Teijin Frontier

A battery-free system that enables near-field communication (NFC) to take place between articles of clothing and nearby electronic devices is being developed by researchers at the University of Cal

A flexible and breathable fabric that can generate electricity from the movement of its wearer's body has been developed by researchers in Japan and China.

Following six years of testing and development, Nice-Pak has launched a wet wipe that it says is strong and durable, yet breaks apart five-times faster than a leading brand of two-ply toilet paper

SDL Atlas of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, has launched a re-designed version of its system for testing the water-resistance of fabrics (their hydrostatic head).  

A system for testing the resistance of fabrics to penetration by water (their hydrostatic head) has been launched by James Heal of Halifax, UK. 

Safran Aircraft Engines of Paris, France, and composites manufacturer Albany International Corp of Rochester, New Hampshire, USA, have agreed to extend their partnership – established in 2006 to de

A range of non-leaching, metal- and particle-free antimicrobial finishes that prevent the build-up of odour-causing bacteria on textiles has been launched by Sanitized AG of Burgdorf, Switzerland. 

A smooth and supple fabric made from polyester (PES) yarns with the structure of hair and wool has been launched by Toray of Tokyo, Japan. 

A biodegradable yarn for the manufacture of growth covers, which are used to prevent game from feeding on tree saplings and help to ensure that their growth is not prevented by other plants, is bei

The size of the global market for nonwovens will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 6.7%, by value, to be worth US$77.84 billion in 2027, with 18.65 Mt of nonwovens consumed annually.