Archive: July 2025
Robots given sense of touch with fabric that mimics human skin
Researchers at the University at Buffalo in the US are developing a new electronic textile that mimics how nerves in human hands sense pressure and…
Flexible material for self-powered wearable sensors
A team led by US researchers at Pennsylvania State University has developed a new fabrication approach that optimises the internal structure of electrospun fibres to…
RFID-enabled linen tracking solution
Smartlinen, a provider of RFID-enabled linen tracking solutions for the hospitality industry, has launched the Intelegente Fine Linen Collection, a range of premium linens designed…
Bacterial cellulose-based dressing for burn wound care
A research team in China has developed a novel bacterial cellulose (BC) based haemostatic dressing that enables rapid and sustained bleeding control.
Real-time physiological data capture with smart socks
Health technology startup Milbotix has launched its latest wearable medical monitoring system, which is designed to help researchers investigating neurocognitive, movement and sleep disorders.
New haptic technology adds sense of touch to virtual reality
US scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a wearable system that enables more natural and emotionally engaging interactions in shared digital…
Turkmenistan plans to increase production and exports
Turkmenistan plans to increase the production and export of textiles, with the aim to become one of the largest players in the post-Soviet space.
Upcycled luggage with materials from retrofitted aircraft
After the sellout of Aircrafted by Emirates’ launch collection in 2023, Dubai-based airline Emirates is introducing a second, limited edition collection of handmade luggage and…
Renault interior designed for the French Presidency
Renault has designed special vehicles for the French Presidency since 1920, with the latest model being the Presidential Rafale, tailored to the needs of President…
Eight more named in Sritex loan scandal probe as losses mount
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office has named eight new suspects in its ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving bank loans to bankrupt textile producer Sri Rejeki…
Smart textile patch for infrastructures
Conceived by a consortium of organisations from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France, the SENTMI (SENsor Textile Monitoring Infrastructures) project has developed a smart textile sensor…
PFAS found in reusable period products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, are being identified in an increasing number of places.
Flax-fibre reinforced composites for visible parts
Materi’Act, Forvia’s sustainable materials subsidiary, has unveiled NafiLean Vision, a development in sustainable biocomposites for injection technology in the automotive industry.
Brands urged to sign agreement to support Cambodian workers
After years of negotiations and collective efforts, global fashion brands Inditex and Next have so far declined to sign an agreement that would support collective…
Pioneering greener composites from natural flax fibres
Composites are widely used across various industries, including aerospace, marine and automotive; for example, they make up about 20% of a car’s weight and nearly…
Petrovietnam and Vinatex strengthen local supply chain
The Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) have signed a product offtake agreement between their…