Archive: 2023
UV light-emitting smart bandage for wound treatment
Researchers at the University of Southampton, UK, and Ifremer, France, have developed a wirelessly powered ultraviolet-C radiation-based disinfecting bandage for the sterilisation and treatment of...
Khmer silk weaving on display at traditional textiles museum
The MGC Museum of Asian Traditional Textiles in Siem Reap is set to exhibit 11 Cambodian silk products in mid-February, including four silk towels, five...
Philippines celebrates tropical fabrics month
As part of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, which is celebrated every January, a month-long series of activities aims to promote textile production using natural textile...
C&A Moda agent in Serbia in fraud charge
The anti-corruption department of the General Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has filed charges against Aleksandar Jandric on suspicion that, by abusing his powers as a...
Analysing sweat using microelectronic fibres
A microelectronic fibre that is capable of analysing electrolytes and metabolites in sweat and could be woven into clothing for healthcare applications is being developed...
Smart textile detects fever in infants
A researcher at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, is exploring ways to use smart clothing to track newborn babies’ temperatures.
Printable sensors detect pathogens and toxins
Researchers at Tufts School of Engineering have developed a method of detecting bacteria, toxins and dangerous chemicals in the environment using a biopolymer sensor that...
Fairbrics raises €22m to bring CO2-based polyester fibre to market
Fairbrics, a sustainable chemical company developing a technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into high-value polyester through a circular manufacturing approach, has raised €17m...
Implantable medical devices with 3D honeycomb pattern
Implantable medical devices, such as prosthetic heart valves, that include a woven textile made with textured yarn and exhibiting a three-dimensional honeycomb pattern have been...
Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes
While there have been studies of irritable bowel syndrome-related abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system based on 24-hour electrocardiogram measurement, until now none of them...
Screen-printing method makes wearable electronics less expensive
A study led by Washington State University researchers has shown that electrodes can be made using just screen printing, creating a stretchable, durable circuit pattern...
Plant-based composite featured in Hyundai concept vehicle
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and the US-based Hyundai America Technical Center have demonstrated their environmental commitment by featuring Lingrove’s high-performance, plant-based Ekoa composite material...
Electrospinning Company launches sutureless stent coating division
The Electrospinning Company, a manufacturer of nanofibrous biomaterials for medical devices and regenerative medicine, has launched its new sutureless stent coating division, headed by electrospinning...
‘Smart’ coating could make fabrics for protective wear
A durable copper-based coating developed in the US by researchers at Dartmouth College could be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials,...
Multi-layer dressing with reduced tackiness over time
A multi-layer wound dressing has been developed by Nevada Medical Solutions of Reno, Nevada, USA.
Autoneum to buy bankrupt Borgers automotive division for €117m
Autoneum, the Switzerland-based producer of acoustic and thermal insulation systems, is to acquire the automotive business of Borgers, which specialises in textile acoustics protection, insulation...