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Moisture sensing wound dressing
A dressing with sensing capability to monitor the condition of the wound and dressing during use has been developed by Coloplast, a manufacturer of medical…
Fabric-embedded sensors to prevent pressure sores
Researchers in the US are testing the use of pressure sensors woven into a fabric that acts like a bedsheet to collect pressure and moisture…
BlackRock to acquire stake in Vinted clothing resale platform
US investment firm BlackRock is to acquire shares in Lithuanian second-hand clothing platform Vinted worth €574m (US$665m), according to media reports.
Smart pillow controls digital audio content with hugs and presses
A “smart pillow” that enables people to access digital content at bedtime without looking at screens could help cut down on problematic evening smartphone use,…
London transport motifs turned into textiles
Eight archival Transport for London patterns, originally conceived as functional public art by artists such as Enid Marx and Marion Dorn, have been reimagined as…
3D-printed bandage helps heal persistent chronic wounds
A team of University of Mississippi scientists are developing a method to use three-dimensional printed medicated patches to help treat persistent chronic wounds such as…
Russian underwear market showing positive dynamics
Despite the overall decline of textile and clothing sales in Russia, underwear and lingerie remains one of the few segments that is showing growth, with…
Weighted vest shows promise for preserving bone mass
More time spent standing or stepping while wearing a weighted vest showed positive changes in bone mineral density, according to a new weight loss study…
AIX highlights aircraft interiors innovation
The aircraft interiors industry is gearing up for the 25th edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo, taking place from 14–16 April in Hamburg, Germany.
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…
Robots make smart textiles easier to sort, reuse and recycle
Researchers in Germany have launched an initiative to develop robot technology for the automatic sorting of smart clothing and to make items more recycling-friendly.
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…
From atelier to a new label: Turkmen designer's next chapter
In January, Turkmen designer Umida Kadyrova joined a group of women entrepreneurs on a study visit to Paris, France, to explore global trends and strengthen…
Soft robotic glove for swelling relief
A soft robotic glove that aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from oedema has been developed by researchers at Cornell University.
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…