Archive: August 2025
Loughborough researcher awarded university prize
Rameesh Bulathsinghala, a doctoral researcher in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, UK, has been awarded the Sir Robert Martin…
Seatbelt solution with surface heating enhances comfort and range
ZF Lifetec, a supplier of passive safety systems, has refined its heated seatbelt, which was first introduced in 2023.
Indonesia's Ministry of Industry calls for compliance
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has emphasised the importance of transparency, administrative compliance and strategic consistency in the country’s textile industry, particularly in the upstream…
Textile waste handling in Cambodia a ‘great business opportunity’
Handling of textile industry waste could soon emerge as a great business opportunity in Cambodia, a study carried out by the German sustainable developmental agency…
Estonian automotive textile producer orders new needlepunch line
Mistra-Autex has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply a complete needlepunch line for its plant in Raasiku, Estonia.
Rainbow textile demonstrator on show
Leonhard Kurz, together with PolyIC and Mentor, a specialist for integrated lighting solutions, presented a collaboration project for vehicle interior design at the Folien +…
Bulgaria's tailoring business shrinking alarmingly
Bulgaria’s tailoring industry was among the first in the country’s transition period to develop large-scale exports, but now it is among the fastest-declining sectors.
Medical approval for nonwoven veils
James Cropper has announced that its Optiveil range of lightweight polyester veils has passed critical medical testing, confirming its safety for human contact and suitability…
Decorative solutions for surface finishing on show in Munich
A highlight of the latest sustainable surface finishing solutions by Leonhard Kurz at this month’s IAA Summit 2025 will be a concept for a smart…
AI-enabled conductive inkjet technology
Ricoh has unveiled an innovative conductive printing technique that combines inkjet printing and artificial intelligence to embed “smart” sensors directly onto textiles and upholstery, transforming…
Wearable soft robotic vest that learns
Researchers at the Harvard John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, have created a soft, wearable robotic device that…
Programmable surgical mesh launched
PrintBio announced the commencement of its phased commercial rollout of DynaFlex Programmable Surgical Mesh at the American Hernia Society Annual Meeting, held in September in…
Medical clothing brand combines functionality with culture
Alaga, a new medical clothing brand, is due to be launched by Filipina healthcare entrepreneur Maria Damian and Filipina fashion designer Loj Toñacao, who bring…
Pressure-stable wound treatment product for necrotic ulcers
A pressure-stable, multilayer wound care product that can be cut to size, especially for the treatment of ulcers on the sole of the foot, has…
Stretchable sweat-activated yarn batteries
Researchers in China have developed stretchable sweat-activated yarn batteries with stable power output during dynamic stretching.
Single-fibre computer recognises human activity
Researchers in China have introduced a “single-fibre computer” that integrates sensing, communication, computation and storage into a single stretchable, machine-washable fibre.