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Lenzing expands lyocell production in Thailand
Austria-based cellulosic fibres producer Lenzing has expanded its Veocel lyocell production at Prachinburi, Thailand, marking the first regional manufacturing of nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia.
Vinatex chairman addresses cotton conference in Hong Kong
Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), delivered a presentation at the Cotton USA Outlook Conference held in Hong…
Myanmar association to offer basic sewing machine operator training
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) will conduct basic sewing machine operator training until 24 April at the Myanmar Garment Human Resources Development Training Centre…
Danish initiative to recycle cruise ship and hotel textiles
Many cruise ships, offices, hotels and other public environments are covered with carpets and upholstery fabrics made of wool/polyamide blends.
Autoliv introduces airbag systems for motorcycle riders
Sweden-based automotive safety systems provider Autoliv has developed two airbag systems for motorcycle riders, including a vest with an integrated airbag system designed to reduce…
Natural-fibre composites reduce vehicle interior weight
Reducing weight remains one of the simplest ways to reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact, lowering energy consumption and emissions, according to Forvia.
Bulgarian firm develops smart clothing with graphene threads
Bulgarian company Barin Sports is working with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on new materials and technologies by embedding graphene in textiles…
Yarn innovation hub to boost livelihood of Mindanao weavers
In a move to transform the textile landscape of Mindanao, the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with DOST Region…
Cambodian clothing workers strike driven by rising fuel costs
Hundreds of garment workers in Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province went on strike in March, demanding improved benefits, including higher transportation and meal allowances, as rising…
Microplastic-free superabsorbent material
Elea & Lili, a startup originating from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised more than €2m in seed funding to industrialise its…
Smart bandage combines healing and monitoring
Researchers in Australia have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in…
Non-invasive blood pressure measuring device
An improved non-invasive blood pressure measuring device, particularly for self-monitoring, has been developed by Huawei Technologies based in Shenzhen, China.
Indonesia's strategic potential to become a ‘modest fashion’ hub
Indonesia is accelerating its efforts to become a global hub for “modest fashion”, driven by rising international demand for Muslim clothing.
Azerbaijan Textile Association becomes member of ITMF
The Azerbaijan Textile Association has become a member association of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation, further strengthening the country’s integration into the global textile value…
BMW focuses on materials and interior air quality in new i3
German automaker BMW Group is placing increased emphasis on interior air quality, material selection and olfactory perception as part of a wider approach to sustainability…
New strategy for the Kazakh textile and clothing sector
The government of Kazakhstan is working on a new state programme for the development of the domestic textile and clothing sector.