Paramount issues of sustainability are included, with considerations of innovative developments in intelligent, adaptive and interactive materials as part of the creation of functional active sports clothing.R. HibbertTextile-Led Design for the Active Ageing Population...
Some are compressed to be used for fillings, such as in mattresses. Textiles which are sentto the flocking industry(this is when millions of synthetic or natural fibres are attached to a surface), are used to produce filling material for furniture padding, panel linings, loudspeaker cones, and...
Coldenhove inaugurated its return to this international textile exhibition with a great new development: Texcol®, digital transfer paper for natural fibres! We would like to thank all of you who have stopped by our lounge corner during Heimtextil 2020 to explore the potential of Texcol® wit...
Performance fabrics are often designed to have a smooth and soft texture, as well as a pleasant hand feel, ensuring that they're comfortable to sit or lie on. Depending on the type of performance fabric, some are even designed to be cool to the touch, making them comfortable in warm clim...
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF TEXTILE PROCESSING CHEMISTRY AND MACHINERY Traditionally pretreatment, colouration and finishing are referred to as wet processes as they take place in large tanks or baths filled with water that is constantly kept at a high temperature3. Alongside the...
Ecological textile packaging reduces waste, as it’s made from multi-use, durable materials such as organic hemp, organic or recycled cotton, tapioca, or palm leaves. All are biodegradable, so they take less time to decompose naturally. Examples of usage include organic co...
It is just one of many specialist Italian manufacturers Zegna Group has acquired, as the company looks to strengthen its “Made in Italy” Luxury Textile Laboratory Platform, which it uses to supply both its own brands Zegna and Thom Browne, as well as others. Photo: Giovanni Gastel Most ...
During this process, the fibres undergo twisting together to produce a continuous thread. When creating slub yarn, twist variations are put in on purpose to create the ideal flaws. Slub Formation: The yarn's thickness varies by specific technologies at certain intervals. This is where the ...
14. 'It’s on our plates and in our poo, but are microplastics a health risk?' G. Readfearn. 2021 15. 'Microfibre Shedding – Topic FAQ.' European Outdoor Group, Outdoor Industry Association. n.d. 16. 'Which Textile Fibres Cause Microplastic Pollution When Washed? Here’s What the ...
Twill isa plain-weave fabric that dates to ancient times. The yarns are packed very closely together, resulting in that strong, thick fabric you know. This heavyweight weave is perfect for pants, jeans, and jackets. What is a rocky peak called?