Archive: March 2026
Russian clothing retailer plans major store closures
Gloria Jeans, one of Russia’s leading textile and clothing retailers, plans to close around 150 of its stores in the domestic market, mainly due to…
Photothermal fabric ‘skin’ could cut heating energy up to 23%
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the US have unveiled a tool to combat climate change, fossil-fuel dependency, skyrocketing home-heating bills and gentrification…
Responsive, design-integrated surfaces for automotive interiors
As automotive interiors trends evolve toward seamlessly integrated controls and adaptive design elements, manufacturers are seeking ways to embed smart functionality into surfaces without changing…
How circular fashion is creating jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Bosnia and Herzegovina’s textile industry, low-margin mass production has long been the norm.
Lenzing expands lyocell production in Thailand
Austria-based cellulosic fibres producer Lenzing has expanded its Veocel lyocell production at Prachinburi, Thailand, marking the first regional manufacturing of nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia.
Vinatex chairman addresses cotton conference in Hong Kong
Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), delivered a presentation at the Cotton USA Outlook Conference held in Hong…
Myanmar association to offer basic sewing machine operator training
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) will conduct basic sewing machine operator training until 24 April at the Myanmar Garment Human Resources Development Training Centre…
Danish initiative to recycle cruise ship and hotel textiles
Many cruise ships, offices, hotels and other public environments are covered with carpets and upholstery fabrics made of wool/polyamide blends.
Smart yarn tracks muscle activity in the body
Created from noise-resistant, conductive threads, a new smart fabric from Japan’s Riken could find use in health monitoring, sports performance and rehabilitation.
Wristband enables wearers to control robotic hand with own movements
US engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed an ultrasound wristband that precisely tracks a wearer’s hand movements in real time.
Autoliv introduces airbag systems for motorcycle riders
Sweden-based automotive safety systems provider Autoliv has developed two airbag systems for motorcycle riders, including a vest with an integrated airbag system designed to reduce…
Natural-fibre composites reduce vehicle interior weight
Reducing weight remains one of the simplest ways to reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact, lowering energy consumption and emissions, according to Forvia.
Bulgarian firm develops smart clothing with graphene threads
Bulgarian company Barin Sports is working with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on new materials and technologies by embedding graphene in textiles…
Yarn innovation hub to boost livelihood of Mindanao weavers
In a move to transform the textile landscape of Mindanao, the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), in collaboration with DOST Region…
Cambodian clothing workers strike driven by rising fuel costs
Hundreds of garment workers in Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province went on strike in March, demanding improved benefits, including higher transportation and meal allowances, as rising…
Microplastic-free superabsorbent material
Elea & Lili, a startup originating from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised more than €2m in seed funding to industrialise its…