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Recycled yarn challenges and solutions
March 31st, 2023
Spinning yarn blends of virgin and recycled fibers is a much bigger challenge than any other commonly used blend. But the results can still be acceptable with comprehensive quality testing, know-how and experience—as well as the new Uster Statistics 2023 edition as a vital benchmarking tool. The European Union has defined a strategy for sustainable […]
Graphene nanotubes in yarn
September 1st, 2022
An electroconductive textile glove with touch-screen functionality that can be used by machine operators. Photo: OCSiAl Because of the high demand for interactive electronic textiles, CoatYarn, an Italian company that, as its name suggests, specializes in coated yarns, has expanded its product line with a thermoplastic polyurethane yarn enhanced with graphene nanotubes provided by OCSiAl, […]
Thread technologies breaking through barriers
March 1st, 2019
The future of fabric or any manufactured product boils down to the components that make it up. For fabric that means yarns and threads—the building blocks of fabric possibilities. It’s an exciting time to be a part of yarn and thread innovations—innovations that include conductivity, protection, sustainability and comfort. Imagine that yarns and threads can […]
New smart cotton debuts in February 2016
January 28th, 2016
Piedmont, Italy-based Marchi & Fildi has introduced Ecotec, the first smart cotton to the market as a new generation of cotton yarns. The product will officially debut during the February 2016 edition of Première Vision Yarns in Paris. Ecotec is made in Italy through a process that transforms 100 percent cotton pre-dyed textile clippings into […]
Loopy thinking
September 17th, 2015
From yarn to fabric, and back to yarn: recycling and repurposing materials. For companies with vision, strategic moves often require a leap of faith. In 2012, Designtex began using yarn produced from recycled fabric waste it had accumulated. “At the time, we were not sure if we would be successful in making a first-quality yarn,” […]