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Textile belt for postnatal muscle building
A belt system for postnatal muscle building that incorporates washable electrodes for muscle stimulation will be presented by the Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut (STFI) at April’s Techtextil…
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.
Researchers transform Thai silk into medical innovation
Researchers at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University are developing silk protein into a versatile platform for medical products, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imported biomaterials…
Smart vest prevents hypothermia deaths in elderly
Researchers at the UK’s Nottingham Trent University have developed a smart textile vest designed to monitor body temperature and identify potential signs of hypothermia in…
Women’s compression brand announces US launch
Luxury women’s compression health-wear brand TheRY Group has announced its expansion into the US market through a new distribution location.