Archive: September 2025
Paving the way to living wages in Cambodia
For the past eight years, the ACT initiative has brought together trade unions, global garment brands and retailers and manufacturers in supply chains to create…
Recycling partnership for automotive composites
SGL Carbon and composites recycling company Carbon Cleanup are seeking to improve waste management in automotive manufacturing via Carbon Cleanup’s Carb -E (Carbon Eater) recycling…
Singapore Fashion Council backs Loom Carbon to tackle textile waste
The Singapore Fashion Council has invested US$300,000 in Loom Carbon, a local climate technology startup, as part of its inaugural accelerator programme, the Bridge Fashion…
Smart textile band to monitor muscle health and improve healthy ageing
Researchers in the UK are developing a smart textile band that can detect and monitor the progress of sarcopenia, an age-related condition characterised by loss…
Malaysia's rapidly evolving textile sector poised for robust growth
Malaysia’s textile and clothing industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by technological innovation, strategic investment and evolving global market demands.
AI bandage speeds up healing by 25%
US scientists have built a battery-powered smart bandage that uses a tiny camera, artificial intelligence and bioelectronics to monitor wounds and provide treatment, reducing healing…
First garments made with Recover recycled cotton fibre from Vietnam
The first garments made with Recover recycled cotton fibres from Recover Textile Systems’ newly opened Vietnam facility are now available.
Wearable tech for early detection of heart defects
Dr Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano has taken his PhD research to the next level by launching Polytecks – a University of Cambridge spin-out dedicated to faster,…
Russian children’s clothing producer plans to reduce business
Russian producer and retailer of children’s clothing Motherbear, which was based on the British Mothercare chain, plans to close 15 of its 40 outlets in…
Personal cooling garments combat global heat and health risks
In response to the increasing frequency of heat waves, Hong Kong Polytechnic University researchers are developing next-generation personal cooling solutions that push the limits of…
Armenian fashion takes the stage at leading European trade fairs
Armenian companies took part in two of Europe’s leading fashion trade fairs in September, with the support of the International Trade Centre, within the framework…
Bioelectronic fibre can track hundreds of biological events simultaneously
A hair-thin multichannel biosensor and stimulator developed by researchers at Stanford University offers potential in applications including smart fabrics, drug delivery and nerve stimulation.
Another Indonesian textile giant declared bankrupt
The Central Jakarta Commercial Court has officially declared bankruptcy against Sejahtera Bintang Abadi Textile (SBAT), an Indonesian textile company based in Cicalengka, Majalaya, and Cikancung,…
Stretch-to-fit bandage
A stretch-to-fit bandage having a stretchable backing layer and an adhesive layer positioned adjacent to the backing layer has been developed by 3M of Minneapolis,…
Compression bra for decongestion care
A compression bra for decongestion care of the breast area has been developed by Thuasne Deutschland of Hannover, Germany, particularly for the treatment of acquired…
Cambodian clothing sector urged to tackle gender-based violence
The 4th Annual Gender Platform held in September convened more than 80 participants to boost efforts to end gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Cambodia’s…