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Nylon fibers hold promise for electricity-generating clothing
The research could result in garments that can power mobile phones and more
Bath, England – Scientists have found a way to produce nylon fibers...
Textile made from ocean waste intros under Duvaltex, Steelcase partnership
The fabric, called Intersection, is created using post-consumer recycled polyester Seaqual yarn
Quebec City, Quebec – A textile that comes from transforming ocean waste is...
Kelheim Fibres Partner of ETP in Bio-Based Fibres and Circular Economy programs
The Bavarian viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has partnered with the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP) in...
Polish hemp firm raises $1.1 mn, to produce textiles
Polish hemp grower Kombinat Konopny recently raised 4.2 million zloty ($1.1 million) in an online fundraising campaign, reportedly breaking a record for the most...
Tackling coronavirus with meltblown and spunbond technologies
Protective equipment demands high-end nonwoven products
Neumünster, Germany, 19 November 2020 – Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the worldwide demand for protective masks...
Creating Sustainable Value, From Plantation to Fashion
APR Releases Inaugural Sustainability Progress Report
Jakarta, 16 November 2020 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has released its inaugural Sustainability Progress Report covering the first...
US synthetic yarn makers file petitions against 4 nations
Two major US synthetic yarn producers–Unifi Manufacturing and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation America–recently filed petitions alleging that dumped imports of polyester textured yarn from...
Kenya launches commercial growing of transgenic cotton
The Kenyan government has given 16.3 metric tonnes of genetically modified cotton seeds to farmers in the eastern region.
The seeds will be distributed to...
SSM – Combined Power of Over 300 Years of Experience
SSM Textile Machinery, Wädenswil, is a subsidiary of the Rieter Group based in Winterthur, Switzerland. It is the one brand and trendsetter that drives...
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol joins the Cotton 2024 coalition
Memphis – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been recognized by the Cotton 2040 partnership, which is encouraging more sustainably produced cotton.
Convened by sustainability...
