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3D-printed seaweed polymer cleans up wastewater pollutants

January 1, 2024

…that can help clean up pollutants in water, including textile dyes. The gel, made from alginate, a polymer derived from seaweed, and cyanobacteria, was engineered to produce an enzyme that…

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Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) joins ITMF as corporate member

December 19, 2023

…as they bring new innovative ideas on how urgent challenges in the textile value chain could be solved. Recycling is a very important area where the industry is still looking…

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Spiders inspire smart textile fiber spinning method

December 1, 2023

…new phase separation-enabled ambient spinning approach uses significantly less energy and solvents than conventional methods. The researchers spun their fibers from a gel of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and silver ions in…

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Advanced Textiles Expo: Excitement and Renewal

December 1, 2023

…possible alternative to electricity usage, especially air conditioning, says Anders Hall, president of the European Solar Shading Organization (ES-SO) and founder of Shade Academy, an online platform for sharing knowledge…

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Innovations in smart fabrics: Heating, cooling, bio-data collection and more via e-textiles

December 1, 2023

…compared to traditional cooling vests, which use water or gel packs that melt quickly, are heavy to wear and restrict movement. The next challenge was to find the right fabric…

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ATA announces VISTA online sourcing directory

October 9, 2023

online sourcing directory platform that promises to revolutionize how professionals in the textile sector source products, services and suppliers. “Sourcing is an important benefit for our membership and VISTA allows…

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TruRain tester uses just 1% of the water because of recirculating unit

October 1, 2023

…is that TruRain recirculates the water it uses, saving considerable resources. It uses 23 liters (6 gallons) in a week of conducting 150 tests, whereas any other machine performing 150

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Advanced Textiles Expo: New name, improved event

August 31, 2023

…Join thousands of textile professionals for the first Advanced Textiles Expo (formerly known as IFAI Expo). Orlando is always a great location for the industry’s flagship event, and…

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Consumers unaware clothes cause microplastic pollution

July 7, 2023

…to minimize microplastic pollution when it comes to their clothing choices. The quantitative online survey of 527 U.S. adults found that 49% are familiar with the term “microplastics,” and among…

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Self-healing, conductive gel could redefine soft robotics

July 1, 2023

…An external strip of the gel connects the battery to the motor on this soft robotic snail. Photo: Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering A new material could…

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