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Emerging Technology Conference plenary speaker announced
July 17th, 2023
Eastman Kodak, while one of the most globally recognised brands, is not readily associated with textiles, making the Emerging Technologies Conference plenary speaker, Dr Mridula Nair, an intriguing choice. Dr. Nair is a Research Fellow and Distinguished Inventor at Eastman Kodak Co. with more than 40 years of experience and 143 U.S. Patents granted. So, […]
Nike’s ISPA pushes footwear innovation
July 17th, 2023
The Nike ISPA Link is made to be disassembled. Photo: Nike. Nike’s ISPAnificio, an exhibition during Milan Design Week 2023, showcased the company’s ISPA shoe-making lab, taking giant steps in circularity. ISPA is a set of design principles—improvise, scavenge, protect, adapt—that breaks the mold of footwear design. The team designs shoes that can be taken […]
Startups introduce 3D printed shoes
July 17th, 2023
UAE-based 3D printed footwear startup ELASTIUM has introduced its first 3D printed sneakers made from 100 percent recyclable foam. The sneakers incorporate a novel lattice-structured low-density thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) foam material. This foam is manufactured using ELASTIUM’s proprietary granulate extrusion 3D printing technology. The sneakers prioritize both comfort and resilience, with a softness similar to Crocs and a cushioning […]
ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference begins Oct. 31
July 17th, 2023
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) presents its Emerging Technologies Conference beginning Oct. 31 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., and continuing through Nov. 2 as a part of Advanced Textiles Expo 2023. Presentations will begin at the opening lunch at 11:30 and continue throughout Expo 2023. Scheduled presentations Jeremy Husic, senior staff engineer, […]
Sandal is made with an algae-based foam
July 17th, 2023
Surfing Champion and entrepreneur Kelly Slater has launched his new sustainable and performance-based footwear brand KLLY. Discovering a niche opportunity in the footwear industry, Slater developed a sandal that’s made from recycled material using BLOOM technology, which is derived from algae. This provides a high level of cushioning, durability, responsiveness and water resistance. The high-performance […]
Better Cotton signs UNECE pledge for traceability, transparency
July 14th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has signed the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Sustainability Pledge ahead of the launch of its Traceability Solution at the end of 2023. The Sustainability Pledge is an open-source suite of policy recommendations, guidelines and standards that enable industry actors to authenticate their sustainability claims. […]
TMC Ltd. welcomes Timo Pape as director of business development Europe
July 13th, 2023
TMC Ltd, owner of Nuyarn® and Herculan® technologies and a proven innovator in the performance yarn and fabric space, announces today that Timo Pape has joined the company as director business development Europe. An experienced corporate entrepreneur with a track record as a product creator and brand strategist, Timo Pape brings over 20 years of […]
Conagen develops debondable adhesive for textiles and soft materials from natural bioingredients
July 12th, 2023
When more than 92 million tons of textile waste are landfilled annually, new solutions are needed to enable fabric reworking in manufacturing and recycling on a mass scale. Conagen, the biotechnology innovator, announced the development of a groundbreaking debondable textile adhesive made from high-performance materials sourced from sustainable and natural biomolecules. Conagen's debondable adhesive offers a […]
NRF: Imports building toward August peak
July 11th, 2023
Imports cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to climb toward an August peak this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. But even though a tentative contract agreement has been reached at West Coast ports, retailers are closely following labor disputes […]
MAS Holdings invests in HeiQ AeoniQ
July 10th, 2023
HeiQ AeoniQ™ has been commercialized by Hugo Boss. Photo: Hugo Boss MAS Holdings, a global apparel & textile manufacturing and tech conglomerate, headquartered in Sri Lanka with a global footprint across 16 countries, secures a stake in HeiQ AeoniQ™ as part of its Plan for Change initiative to support the development of next-generation cellulosic filament […]