UK Procurement Reform Urged to Support British Manufacturing
UKFT is urging the Government to reform public procurement so British textile and manufacturing businesses receive greater recognition in public contracts.
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Sportswear Brands Turn to Cellulosic Fibres Under Sustainability Pressure
Sportswear brands are testing cellulosic fibres as they seek to reduce dependence on fossil-based synthetics without sacrificing comfort or performance.
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Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni Showcase PEF Sportswear Prototypes at Milano Unica
Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni present PEF sportswear prototypes, showing how plant-based recyclable polymers could enter performance apparel.
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TENCEL Lyocell Modal: Lenzing’s Lower-Impact Fibers for Sustainable Textiles
Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers combine wood-based raw materials, certified sourcing, comfort performance and resource-efficient production for brands looking to reduce textile impact without compromising fabric quality.
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Cygnet Texkimp’s 500kg Creel Targets Carbon Fiber Efficiency
Cygnet Texkimp’s 500kg VHD creel is designed to improve carbon fiber production efficiency by reducing PAN precursor changeovers, extending continuous run cycles and supporting higher-throughput manufacturing.
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Ahlstrom Launches ChemoGard BVB Fabric for Chemotherapy Drug Handling
Ahlstrom’s new ChemoGard BVB fabric targets protective apparel used in chemotherapy handling, combining breathable comfort, viral barrier protection and chemotherapy drug resistance in a lightweight tri-laminate material.
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bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles
bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles for Circular Sportswear Polyethylene is one of the world’s most widely used polymers, but its role in textiles has remained limited. A German research project called bioPEtex is now working to change that by developing bio-based polyethylene textiles suitable for industrial processing, sportswear and recyclable textile applications. The project brings…
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Milliken’s Millibrite Technology Targets the Next Phase of Fabric Whitening
Milliken’s Millibrite technology brings a polymer-based approach to fabric whitening, designed for LED-lit homes, cold washing and modern detergent formulations.
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Nylon Chain Cracks as Margin Squeeze Pushes DTY and CPL Prices Lower Amid US-Iran Conflict
The nylon market is facing growing pressure as shrinking margins drag DTY and caprolactam prices lower. The ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt energy and petrochemical markets, adding volatility to global nylon supply chains.
