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Fibers with sensors help study the brain-gut connection
September 11th, 2023
These flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the digestive tract. Photo: The researchers/ MIT. The brain and the digestive tract are in constant communication, relaying signals that help to control feeding and other behaviors. This extensive communication network […]
Allbirds open sources net-zero shoe technology
September 11th, 2023
Allbirds will launch its carbon net-zero M0.0NSHOT shoe next spring. Photo: Allbirds. U.S. footwear brand Allbirds is making available the technology behind what it says is the world's first net-zero shoe. The company has open sourced its toolkit for the M0.0NSHOT shoe by publishing it on its website. The shoe is currently a prototype due […]
Accelerating Circularity, Goodwill Industries test textile feedstock hubs
September 8th, 2023
The Walmart Foundation has granted $1.2 million to support Goodwill Industries International Inc. and Accelerating Circularity to develop skills, systems, and infrastructure at participating Goodwill organizations to transform unsellable textile donations into recycling feedstock. This transformation is critical to the circular textile economy. The partnership with Goodwill is intended to develop skills, systems, and infrastructure at local […]
Kelheim Fibres, Magnolab join forces
September 7th, 2023
Short cut viscose fibers for specialty papers, cartons, filters and wipes. Photo: Kelheim Fibres GmbH. The viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has entered into a collaboration with MagnoLab, an international network of companies in the textile industry based in the Biella region. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between different companies to drive […]
Yibin Grace unveils 50% recycled viscose testing line
September 6th, 2023
Viscose producer Yibin Grace hopes to reach a 50% blend for the market by the end of 2023. Chinese manufacturer Yibin Grace has created a new testing line for a viscose fiber made with 50% recycled textiles and hopes to reach a 50% blend for the market by the end of 2023. The new material […]
Miller Weldmaster appoints Jordan Schelcher marketing manager
September 5th, 2023
Miller Weldmaster, a pioneering name in the industrial fabrics industry, is delighted to announce the elevation of Jordan Schelcher to the role of marketing manager. Formerly serving as the marketing coordinator, Ms. Schelcher seamlessly integrates her vast experience, fervor for the industry, and proven success metrics into her new role. "We're excited to welcome Jordan […]