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Sewing tips and tricks
October 15th, 2018
One of the trickiest things facing the sewing industry is finding qualified workers. Many new employees may be unfamiliar with the basics of sewing machine operation, says Faith Roberts, owner of Banner Canvas in Ham Lake, Minn. In her IFAI Expo session “Sewing Tips and Tricks,” Roberts points out that many young people didn’t grow […]
Electronic flat knitting expands in Africa
October 15th, 2018
The African continent has always played a significant role for Stoll, a manufacturer of flat-knitting machines based in Reutlingen, Germany, says in a recent Knitting Industry article. The company has an agency contract in South Africa dating back more than 35 years, for example, and Stoll machines built in the 1950s and ’60s are still […]
Construction fabrics market worth $2.26 billion by 2023
October 11th, 2018
A new report from MarketsandMarkets predicts the construction fabrics market will grow from $1.47 billion in 2018 to $2.26 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9 percent. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increased demand worldwide for construction fabrics in tensile architecture, awnings and canopies, and facade applications. These fabrics […]
NAFTA replacement has textile chapter
October 10th, 2018
The United States, Mexico and Canada have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement to replace NAFTA. The text of the deal, referred to as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, was released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “The U.S. textile industry is pleased the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement because […]
Mechanical exoskeleton developed for manual workers
October 8th, 2018
Italian technology and innovation company Comau has created MATE (muscular aiding tech exoskeleton), a wearable ergonomic support device that eases the strain of repetitive movements. Developed in collaboration with ÖSSUR, an Icelandic noninvasive orthopedic company, and IUVO, a spin-off company of the Italian BioRobotics Institute specializing in wearable technologies, the MATE Exoskeleton is able to […]
Researchers investigate seeds’ natural “armor”
October 8th, 2018
Biomimicry has revealed ways that nature can be copied to create new products and improve existing ones. Recently, a team of researchers from the University of New Hampshire in the U.S. has shown how the seed coats of certain plants could help in the development of flexible materials that are strong and resilient. An article […]
Define “natural”
October 8th, 2018
The ability of the industry to engineer fabrics for specific purposes has been growing, and has been well documented on this site, I might add. In fact, fabrics can be engineered to do just about anything the end application needs. However, there are tradeoffs, and some of them involve sustainability concerns.That’s where bio-based fibers enter […]
Natural fibers, unconventional uses
October 8th, 2018
Bio-based technologies show promise in addressing textile sustainability concerns. The introduction of new regulations and standards can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the industry or material group that it is directed at. Europe adopted a European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy earlier this year and is seriously considering the introduction […]
Schoeller celebrates 150 years of textile manufacturing
October 8th, 2018
For Swiss company Schoeller Textil, 2018 means celebrating 150 years of textile manufacturing. The textiles solutions company specializes in the development and production of technical fabrics and smart textile finishing technologies. According to the company, it began as Switzerland’s first worsted yarn spinning mill in 1868. Now, for its more than 500 brand partners in […]
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® adds a third stage of testing
October 8th, 2018
Established two years ago, the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification serves to examine textile chemicals used as aids in production. The certification by Hohenstein supplements the existing OEKO-TEX® certifications, such as STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. A third stage was recently added to the certification process. In the interests of sustainability, this stage will address environmental […]