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BASF, Sulzer Chemtech to collaborate in sustainable technologies
August 31st, 2022
BASF and Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the goal of advancing technologies for renewable fuels and chemically recycled plastics that will further expand the partners’ portfolio of sustainable solutions. The companies agreed to enter a strategic partnership to reduce the carbon intensity of renewable diesel and aviation fuel. […]
European textile industry calls for immediate action to tackle the energy crisis
August 29th, 2022
The European textile & fashion in Europe, represented by EURATEX, calls for a single European strategy to tackle this energy crisis. To safeguard the future of the industry, a revision of the electricity price mechanism is necessary and an EU wide cap on gas prices at 80€/MWh. Special company support needs to be granted to […]
David Smith to be Milliken’s new textile business president
August 26th, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has promoted David Smith to executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. Stepping into this new role after more than 40 years with Milliken, Smith will oversee the company’s diverse textile portfolio that helps the company make a positive impact for generations to come. He moves into […]
CULP Inc. names Teresa Huffman chief human resources officer
August 25th, 2022
Culp Inc. (NYSE: CULP) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) announced that Teresa Huffman has been named chief human resources officer. Huffman has served as the senior vice-president of human resources since 2018, and has now been named senior vice president, chief human resources officer. She will continue to report to Iv Culp, president and […]
Michelle Farrington new CTO of AFFOA
August 24th, 2022
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. (AFFOA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on invigorating the American textile industry, has announced the promotion of Michelle Farrington to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this new role as CTO, Farrington will be leading AFFOA’s integrated technology development team, with responsibilities spanning business development, program management, and engineering. She […]
INDA appoints Ryan Ragan director of membership and industry relations
August 22nd, 2022
INDA appoints Ryan Ragan director of membership and industry relations. INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named experienced operations and development officer Ryan Ragan as its new Director of Membership and Industry Relations to retain and grow memberships and enhance member values. He brings 20 years of experience from various bio-medical and […]
Supreme Corp. recognized as a top ten provider in wearables
August 22nd, 2022
Conductive yarn and smart textiles developer Supreme Corp., Hickory, N.C., has been named a 2022 Top 10 Wearable Technology Solutions Provider by Applied Technology Review. Additionally, the company and CEO Matt Kolmes are featured as the cover story of the July 2022 issue of the publication, which reports progress made with the capabilities of its sensor-embedded smart yarn to measure vital signs […]
Vest monitors its wearer’s lungs continuously
August 22nd, 2022
The Pneumo.Vest utilizes multiple acoustic sensors located on both sides of the garment. Photo: Fraunhofer IKTS. The lung function of patients with respiratory problems is typically monitored with a stethoscope, which requires a health care provider and usually a trip to a clinic. An experimental new vest, however, has been designed to monitor lung function […]
MIT researchers improve precision sensing in wearables
August 22nd, 2022
Using a novel fabrication process, MIT researchers have produced smart textiles that snugly conform to the body so they can sense the wearer’s posture and motions. Photo: Irmandy Wicaksono/ MIT Using a novel fabrication process, MIT researchers have produced smart textiles that snugly conform to the body so they can sense the wearer’s posture and […]
What to know about e-textile standards
August 22nd, 2022
By incorporating a type of plastic yarn and using heat to slightly melt it (thermoforming), MIT researchers were able to greatly improve the precision of pressure sensors woven into multilayered knit textiles, which they call 3DKnITS. Photo: Irmandy Wicaksono/ MIT As the e-textiles industry continues to grow, it will be essential that there are consensus-based […]