The innovation ecosystem in advanced textiles

June 26th, 2023

The Novamont Group based in Italy was created to pursue the integration of chemistry and agriculture. Its innovative Mater-Bi is a family of bioplastics that’s biodegradable even at low temperatures, does not release microplastics into the environment and has no eco-toxic effects. Photo: Novamont. Billionaire investor Raymond Dalio, founder and chairman of Bridgewater Associates, an American investment […]

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Protective textiles: a sunrise sector

March 13th, 2023

U.S. warfighter clothing requires a range of functionalities, often incorporated into one textile.  Images full of camouflage patterns and army combat gear are seen frequently in the news, no doubt in part because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Next to weapons systems, the bullet proof gear and garments we are so used to seeing […]

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The R & D answer

October 10th, 2022

Global markets have been unsettled, at least, with fears of recession following steep inflation that needed monetary intervention for correction. Meanwhile, governments are proposing fiduciary interventions for growing the economy. Support in terms of R & D tax incentives and investments to support science and technology (S & T) development are measures taken by some […]

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