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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.

Three European partners have received over €3 million in funding from the European Union (EU) to continue the development of an enzymatic process for the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PE

Following its purchase of TenCate Geosynthetics in June 2021, Solmax has now agreed to acquire fellow manufacturer of geosynthetics, Propex.

Airbags for powered two-wheel vehicles, such as motorcycles and scooters, are to be developed by Autoliv Inc and the Piaggio Group, following the signing of a joint development agreement by the two

A range of water-based emulsions and dispersions for modifying the properties of fibres used to produce woven and nonwoven technical fabrics has been launched by Michelman of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.