New IPC standard set for e-textile wearable reliability

May 22, 2025  |  In the Industry

The electronics industry association IPC has announced the release of IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of E-Textile Wearables. This standard sets baselines for testing and classifying e-textile wearables, addressing key challenges in product reliability, performance and quality assurance. IPC-8981 …
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DePoly secures funding for PET conversion plant

May 8, 2025  |  In the Industry

Swiss cleantech DePoly has announced a $23m seed funding round and the launch of a 500-ton-per-year plant for PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and polyester waste. The company has developed a novel process that is able to tackle complex plastic streams and turn plastics back into raw material withou…
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Highlighting U.K.’s composites industry reliance on textiles

April 24, 2025  |  In the Industry

Fibre and fabric production technologies—especially in the area of composite reinforcements—have played an as-yet largely unheralded role in the development of the U.K.’s Formula One industry, but the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) aims to change that.
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Hohenstein acquires shares in GTS

April 14, 2025  |  In the Industry

German testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry. Hohenstein will support GTS in coordinating and automating …
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Tariffs, trade, and textiles

March 24, 2025  |  In the Industry

On March 19, 2025, Jerome Powell, Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, indicated tariffs have partly played its role with elevated inflation, which is at 2.8 percent, with the federal interest rate remaining at 4.25-4.5 percent. Referencing tariffs, Powell said, “they tend to bring growth down…
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Cooling fabrics market increased growth is expected 

February 10, 2025  |  In the Industry

A report from research firm MarketsandMarkets says that the cooling fabrics market is projected to grow to from $2.70 billion in 2024 to $4.08 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.1 percent. The market for cooling fabrics is on the rise due to the need for high-performance textiles in many application…
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Spiber Inc. partners with Botto Giuseppe in yarn launch 

February 10, 2025  |  In the Industry

Spiber, a pioneer in protein fiber, announces its partnership with Italian premium mill Botto Giuseppe, provider of  yarns made from natural fibers such as wool and cashmere.
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OEKO-TEX® releases new standards 

January 27, 2025  |  In the Industry

The OEKO-TEX® Association, Zurich, has released updated testing criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications, based on the latest scientific research and legal developments. Key changes include enhanced organic cotton certification through OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON, with inclusion i…
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Myant acquires Nanoleq and Osmotex Technologies

December 9, 2024  |  In the Industry

In a bid to expand the global footprint of its health and wellness applications, Canada-based business, Myant Corp., provider of advanced materials for healthcare, has announced the acquisition of Nanoleq and Osmotex, two leading textile computing companies based in Switzerland. Zurich has now be…
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Beckham Receives AATCC Olney Medal

November 18, 2024  |  In the Industry

AATCC announces that Haskell W. Beckham is the 2024 recipient of the AATCC Olney Medal. Beckham, vice president of innovation at Columbia Sportswear, is being recognized for his significant contributions to textile sciences. 
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