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Coats publishes 2021 sustainability report
March 7th, 2022
The report, titled “Pioneering a Sustainable Future: Accelerating our Journey” details the progress that has been made against its Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019. The Strategy set out ambitious targets to be achieved by the end of 2022. The progress achieved in 2021 included: 22% reduction in water usage6.9% reduction in kWh per kilogram of […]
Four new upholstery and wall covering products
March 7th, 2022
Designtex recently launched a quartet of new wall coverings and upholstery fabrics including Rein, which has the sophisticated look of leather. Designtex recently launched a quartet of new wall coverings and upholstery fabrics appropriate for hospitality settings. Rein has the sophisticated look of leather with the durability of a performance upholstery fabric. Roll With It […]
Study predicts smart textile market growth
March 4th, 2022
The global valuation of the market is projected to reach US$ 23.82 billion by the end of the forecast period (2021–2031), representing a CAGR of 25%. According to a Transparency Market Research (TMR) study on the smart textile market, advancements in nanotechnologies and increasing trend of miniaturization of electronics are expanding lucrative opportunities. Low-cost smart textiles have […]
Lenzing opens world’s largest lyocell plant in Thailand
March 3rd, 2022
New state-of-the-art lyocell plant with a capacity of 100,000 tons will help serve the growing demand for sustainably produced fibers. The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its key lyocell expansion project in Thailand. The new plant, the largest of its kind in the […]
GTT’s EMPEL helps ARTILECT win recognition
March 2nd, 2022
Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is proud to share the news that their dry textile finishing EMPEL platform has helped to propel partner brand ARTILECT to award-winning status. ARTILECT’s Silverton Shell was recently awarded the Slide x OTS 2022 Winter Trade Show Award for Best Softshell, and the Formation 3L Shell being recognized by Outside […]
AATCC Foundation scholarships now open
March 1st, 2022
The AATCC Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to incoming and continuing graduate students pursuing textile-related degrees. There are two dedicated graduate fellowships as well as scholarships open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Access all funding from a single application due March 31, 2022. AATCC Foundation also offers undergraduate scholarships using the same […]
New collection of recycled zippers
March 1st, 2022
YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. Recognizing that trims are one of the biggest challenges for garment recycling, YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. This nylon, manufactured by Aquafil SpA and supplied in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, is made […]
Solving a global problem
March 1st, 2022
Back in January, we told you about the labor shortage affecting many American industries (page 22, Specialty Fabrics Review, January 2022). But even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the economy gains strength, labor shortages continue to perplex businesses not just in the U.S. but around the world. How can the textiles industry […]
Using the sun’s power to empower women
March 1st, 2022
Women working on a solar-powered loom can produce many times more fabric than a conventionally powered loom. Greenwear Fashion, based in Lucknow, India, is taking sustainability to the next level with help from the sun. The company spins its yarn on solar charkhas or spinning wheels, weaves fabrics on solar looms and stitches garments on […]
New textiles from old scarves
March 1st, 2022
A sample collection of all the deconstructive textile techniques. Material and textile designer Anabel Poh has made an art form of deconstructing scarves and reconstructing them into new designs and patterns. Called Meaningful Deconstruction, Poh currently uses scarves that are left over from the production process by Petit H, a studio founded by Hermès. The […]