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NCTO urges isotopic testing of cotton goods
November 30th, 2023
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement in support of Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s (D-VA) letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging his agency to step up isotopic testing of imported products containing cotton sourced from forced labor in Xinjiang, China. The Congresswoman’s press […]
Sensor yarns for health monitoring
November 27th, 2023
Researchers at DITF believe sensor yarns will be significant in many applications including for chronic wound care and vital sign monitoring. Photo: DITF. Smart textiles have so much possibility in the medical field, including wound healing and vital signs monitoring. Sensor yarns are a part of this future, as discussed by representatives of the German […]
Research in hemp as a textile alternative grows
November 27th, 2023
Different blends of hemp are being used, typically with percentages of a crimped nylon from 31-69 percent. The fabric takes additional processes well, including digital printing. Photo: Marie O’Mahony. At this year’s Emerging Textiles Conference, Dr. Andre West presented a compelling argument for the future potential of hemp as a sustainable alternative for industrial textiles, […]
Designing around patents
November 27th, 2023
Attorneys from the firm of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, discussed the importance of patents for innovators in their presentation at ATA’s Expo 2023, sharing key points to help inventors protect their innovations. Cory Schug specializes in patent procurement and management, and Jack Hicks is a textile patent expert. “Every patent is a new combination, […]
BRM marks 100 years in business
November 27th, 2023
An array of narrow fabrics from Bally Ribbon Mills that are used in Space. From left, Vectran yarn used in webbing for space habitats and deceleration systems for rapid recovery or landing equipment; Zylon used in flight suits; PVO Zylon used for inflatable heat shields in deceleration systems. Photo: Marie O’Mahony Bally Ribbon Mills, celebrating its […]
The importance of standards in textile innovation
November 27th, 2023
Erika Simmons, technical director, AATCC, challenged her audience to “Level-up your standards game” to achieve “next-level innovation” in her presentation at ATA’s Expo this year. Simmons provided up-to-the-minute information on where new standards are in their development or release. For example, TM214, which addresses condensation and microclimates in textiles, was just released in July 2023. […]
Building on NASA’s storied history
November 27th, 2023
The Gateway space station hosts the Orion spacecraft and SpaceX's deep space logistics spacecraft in a polar orbit around the Moon in November 2023, supporting scientific discovery on the lunar surface during the Artemis IV mission. Photo: NASA. NASA has a long history of backing the research necessary to deliver fabrics that could withstand the […]
LYCRA announces Gary Smith CEO
November 22nd, 2023
The LYCRA Company, a global developer of innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced that Gary Smith has been appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27, 2023. Smith will replace Dean Williams who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will continue in his role as […]
Santoni Shanghai finalizes Terrot acquisition
November 21st, 2023
Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery Co., Ltd. announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Chinese authorities for its proposed acquisition of Terrot GmbH, a leading manufacturer of circular knitting machines in Germany. The acquisition represents a pivotal step in Santoni’s strategy to advance the circular knitting machine industry. The integration of Terrot into the Santoni […]
Oerlikon, Haelixa make supply chains traceable
November 20th, 2023
In cooperation with the Swiss company Haelixa, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will, in future, be able to make the entire value chain of a textile end product transparent and hence sustainable. The two development partners are offering a solution for the comprehensive traceability of products, as required by the European Green Deal. An essential part […]