Sustainable Innovation: Freudenberg Launches Unique Binder-Free PLA/Wood Pulp Wetlaid Nonwovens These innovative PLA-based wetlaid nonwovens have a variety of applications in markets such as horticulture, packaging, filtration and healthcare.
Techtextil India 2025: Weaving India’s Journey Toward Global Functional Textile Leadership The integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainability practices, focus on circularity and innovative fibers has become a necessity. Techtextil India 2025 plays a crucial role in driving this evolution by bringing together stakeholders
Temple of Bel My machine has had to go to the repair shop and won’t be back for another 3 weeks- groan, just when I have had all this work percolating and I wanted to make
Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact The criteria were developed over five years in close collaboration with a designated International Working Group made up of brands, retailers, suppliers, producers, NGOs, and technical specialists. Two publicly consulted drafts and a
Textile Technology Bellwethers Headline ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 Exhibition Combined with CITME, a textile machinery exhibition owned by the China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT TEX since 2008, the combined exhibition is staged outside of China
The Composites Institute® (IACMI) Launches ‘Make It In America’ National Outreach Campaign As part of the “Make It In America” initiative, IACMI will establish an annual award spotlighting rising stars shaping the future of America’s manufacturing workforce. The award will be open to any business
The Story of a Commission I mentioned in my last post that I was working on a two piece commission. Initially the people commissioning had asked for a large piece- larger than what I normally work or can
The Textile Institute Marks 100 Years With A Global Expansion Drive “Our joint presence in Singapore underlines how enduring partnerships strengthen the entire industry,” Kent says. “Corporate Membership of The Textile Institute gives organisations access to an international network of professionals, cutting-edge research and
The Wild Fantastical Sea I have been working on sea things these last couple of weeks as well as doing some stitching on paper ( a book Without Words) - these times have been challenging indeed in
Thermore® Launches Freedom: The New 100% Recycled Thermal Insulation That Bends, Stretches, And Breathes Like Your Favorite Yoga Pants Combining high flexibility with exceptional shape recovery, Thermore Freedom provides consistent comfort even after repeated use. A patented fiber control technology prevents migration, ensuring long-lasting stability and performance. It’s easy to care for
Tifaifai- A New Book The working title at present, but I am just in the process of signing a contract with Editions de Saxe to create a book about all the new Tifaifa’s I created for the
Tifaifai and Linocut I want to wish everyone the very best for 2021 and keep safe and healthy. I suspect that 2021 is going to be a lot like 2020- pandemics don’t just disappear despite vaccines
Time seems to be Bent A few months ago, one day seemed to just morph into another day without much distinction between the days. But the last month or so has gone crazy busy- or to be exact
Traveller's Blanket On-line Class The month has flown since I last wrote a blog post and the intention had been to post a lot earlier as I am running the on-line Traveller’s Blanket class starting 18 March.
Travelling It has been the longest time since I have blogged since I started blogging 19 years ago. The longer it went the less I thought I had something to share or say. I
Trivantage® named finalist in Window Fashion VISION Readers’ Choice Awards The awards were a “landmark peer-driven program honoring the brands, products, professionals and innovations shaping the future of the window coverings industry,” according to Window Fashion VISION.
TrusTrace Recognized As A Representative Provider For Digital Product Passports In Gartner® Research Much of the current industry conversation around DPPs focuses on consumer-facing pilots. But true readiness goes far deeper. DPPs will be required at the individual product level, with accurate, auditable data on origin,
Turkish Kofte Balls I have been sewing a dress for my daughter for her school formal. It is an eon since I have sewn clothing, and then she is a bit fussy as well. I just
Twenty Years of Blogging It is hard to believe but this month, October, my blog is 20 years old. I have been blogging since 2004 and I must admit have blogged less since joining Instagram sometime in
UHMWPE Fibers — FET’s Game Changer For The Biomedical Market Gel spinning starts with extrusion, but the additional washing and drawing technology to produce finished yarn is critical to the overall performance characteristics. An example of the wide range of features and benefits
Upcoming Exhibition All things going well ( if these lockdowns ever end) I shall be having a small exhibition in the Sparc Gallery at ArcYinnar starting on the 9th of October until the 31st of
U.S. Cotton Is A Natural Fit When Moving Away From Synthetics As the textile industry has evolved, the understanding of its environmental and social footprint has increased as has the acceptance of responsibility for limiting any negative impact and increasing any positive impact. Over
Uster Technologies Presents Novelties At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Newly combining and correlating data of FiberQ — measured with Uster HVI — with data from Uster Quantum yarn clearers, spinners can learn about the influence of different raw material parameters on the
VDMA Companies Outline Major Benefits In Finishing – And Now Dyeing Too Michael Schuhmann, Global Marketing Finishing at Archroma Textile Effects, explained that typical key functions provided in textile finishing include sweat and odor control, water repellence and UV resistance. Softeners are primarily applied to
What to say ? The country in which I live has been devastated by horrendous bush fires that has resulted in death of people and volunteer fire fighters, loss of property and decimation of forest and wild
Where did the Year Go? Despite all the lockdowns ( we had close on eight months with a small break somewhere a third of the way along) time seems to have scurried out of the window. We spent
Wool’s Rebound: The New Era Of Wool & Protein Fibers According to the press release, the market value for wool is predicted to almost double from $34.9 billion in 2022 to $63.2 billion by 2033.
Workshops On-line I have been teaching on-line classes since 2009 and have chosen not to use a dedicated platform to do this- mainly because I want to keep the groups smallish and also friendly .
Years End I am not sure what I have been doing this last month- there has been quite a lot going on in sellling my mothers house and though my brother did a lot of
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AEPC Chairman Hails GST Reform as Boost for Apparel Exports The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the Government’s latest GST reforms, calling them a significant step towards making India a developed economy. “AEPC welcomes the Government’s latest #GST reforms. The GST
ALLIED Expands Transparency Ahead of EU Sustainability Rules ALLIED Feather + Down, a global leader in high-performance, responsibly sourced, and sustainably processed down, is taking major steps toward a more transparent textiles future. The company is expanding its supply chain transparency
Best Moissanite Bracelet Brands That Are Actually Worth Your Money So I was window shopping last month (you know how it is) and saw this absolutely stunning diamond tennis bracelet. Price tag? $50,000. My jaw literally dropped. But then I remembered something my
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CMAI Welcomes GST Reforms, Urges Uniform 5% Garment Tax The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has expressed its wholehearted appreciation for the latest changes made in GST rates, particularly those impacting the textile industry. CMAI stated that the government has addressed
Crystal & HKPC Innovate Graphene Thermal Clothing Tech Crystal International Group Limited (“Crystal International” or the “Group”) continues to lead innovation in textile technology. The Group has partnered with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (“HKPC”), a globally recognized research institute with
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How to Get Social Media Followers: 11 Best Tips That Work Social Media is a place where millions of creators are making content, and it is a platform where growth takes a huge labor. Getting followers is not child’s play; it’s something you have
Hästens Marks 100 Years with Jack Ryde Anniversary 2000T Continuing its mission to make the world a happier, more peaceful, and loving place through extraordinary sleep experiences, Hästens, the iconic Swedish family-run business since 1852, celebrates a remarkable milestone — 100 years
LANXESS Tightens Operations Amid Global Market Weakness Specialty chemicals company LANXESS faced a challenging second quarter in 2025, as a weak global market environment weighed on its performance. The company posted sales of EUR 1.47 billion, marking a 12.6 percent
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PHDCCI’s 4th Sustainable Textile Summit to Drive Green Future The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is gearing up to host the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at the Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi. This
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