Archive: 2024
Flexible temperature sensor development
Engineers from UK universities have developed a new method of measuring temperature through the interaction of a soft and flexible “smart skin” sensor with electromagnetic…
Knitted dress changes shape in response to heat
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Self-Assembly Laboratory in collaboration with Ministry of Supply have developed a 4D Knit Dress that incorporates the latest…
Portable fabric microwave bag wins innovation award
A smart device that claims to be the world’s first portable microwave bag, with a weight of less than 300 g, won the Best of…
Lightweight and sustainable leather alternative
Ohoskin, an Italian manufacturer of a bio-based alternative material to animal leather, and ReCarbon, an Italian company that has developed a one-stop solution for the…
JD Sports Fashion completes Polish acquisition
JD Sports Fashion has completed the acquisition of a 40% stake in a Polish investment group as it continues to push into European markets.
Launch of open innovation community for smart medtech
Crowdhelix, an open innovation platform designed to foster collaboration among researchers, business leaders and investors, has launched the Smart Medtech Helix to accelerate innovation across…
Textile and polymer laminate layers for implants
A method for the manufacture of a medical implant is provided by Edwards Lifesciences, a medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, USA.
Exodus of Western brands provides opportunities for Russian producers
The exodus of Western textile and clothing brands from the Russian market following the country’s invasion of Ukraine has had a positive impact on local…
Smart glove can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
A group of stroke survivors in British Columbia, Canada, are currently testing a new technology designed to aid their recovery and ultimately restore use of…
Waste from olive trees trialled for manufacturing automotive parts
Ford has been trialling the use of branches, twigs and leaves from olive trees that are discarded during harvest to manufacture automotive parts.
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods decline 13%
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) declined by 13% to US$11bn in 2023 amidst global challenges, leading to the suspension of work…
Clothing disinfection concept wins award in Moldova
Victoria Danilă, an entrepreneur from Chisinau, has won an award in the GCIP Moldova 2023 competition in the “Efficient water consumption” category with an intelligent…
Ontex launches baby swim pants
Ontex Group, a Belgium-based provider of personal hygiene solutions, has launched a baby swim pants range for retailers based on its HappyFit baby pants manufacturing…
New European producer of PET BCF yarns
To expand its support for high-end and luxurious automotive interiors, BIG Yarns has completed its first industrial production runs of virgin polyester bulk continuous filament…
Therapeutic shirt for improved posture
A therapeutic shirt with high compression support in specific regions that provides improved posture for pregnant women and overweight wearers has been developed by Preferred…
Augmented reality T-shirts showcased at Art Basel
Avery Dennison, a provider of materials science and digital identifications solutions, has completed a project with NRVLD, a community-based experiential agency comprising artists, technologists and…