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Nonwoven solutions from Filc at Techtextil
Freudenberg Performance Materials Filc, a producer of needlepunched nonwovens and laminated materials, will present its solutions for automotive applications, including acoustic materials, nonwovens for seatings…
Natural and recycled fibres in aviation composites
The Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut will present composites for aviation made from recycled carbon fibres and natural fibres, as well as printed lightweight elements for surface heating…
New design options for Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 entry-level electric sport utility vehicle now offers two additional premium interior options.
Artworks express Cambodian clothing workers’ invisible struggles
Fourteen Cambodian clothing workers took the opportunity to turn to painting and photography to express what they rarely speak of: their lives at home or…
Banana fibre could boost Philippine textile industry
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority is looking into banana fibre to support the sustainable development of the domestic textile sector.
Asia Pacific Rayon brings lyocell fabric to batik sector
Asia Pacific Rayon, an Indonesian producer of man-made cellulosic fibres, is introducing lyocell fabric to Indonesia’s batik sector.
NGOs flag coercion risks for Uzbek cotton farmers
The Uzbekistan government is violating the human and labour rights of cotton and wheat farmers through a coercive state production system, according to Human Rights…
Bulgarian home textiles manufacturer renovates production facilities
Ditex SM, a producer of home and garden textiles in Vratsa, Bulgaria, is investing around €560,000 (US$662,000) in a major renovation of its sewing workshop,…
Overcoming obstacles to fibre batteries in smart clothing
Fibre batteries are an emerging technology that could soon be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices…
Designer transforms cultural heritage into printed wearable art
Urban Label by Maria & Co has partnered with Epson Philippines to launch a textile collection celebrating Filipino cultural heritage through modern design and mindful…
Compression garment for treating genital and/or pelvic lymphoedema
An effective compression and/or contention garment for lymphoedema treatment of the genital and/or pelvic region is disclosed by medical device manufacturer Thuasne of Levallois-Perret, France.
Sarajevo installs digitalised containers for textile waste
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has introduced 10 special containers for the separation and recycling of textile waste.
Innovative clothing range launched for ostomates
SIIL Ostomy, a Spanish company that specialises in apparel for ostomates – individuals living with a stoma and an ostomy bag – has launched a…
Wound dressing absorbs large volumes of exudate
An absorbent dressing for treating wounds showing strong exudation has been developed by Essity Hygiene & Health.
Textile and apparel sourcing exhibition and global sourcing summit
CEMS-Global’s 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 will take place from 3–5 June at the Impact Exhibition…
Smart underwear designed to measure human flatulence
Scientists at the University of Maryland, USA, have created Smart Underwear, claimed to be the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence.