Textile News

• US considers adding generic fibre names to Textile Rules
  
  The US's Federal Trade Commission is proposing adding seven generic fibre names to the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Textile Rules) in a bid to reduce compliance costs and increase flexibility.
  Just Style.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Bagir launches legal action against Shandong Ruyi
  
  Tailoring specialist Bagir is to take legal action against Chinese textile and clothing giant Shandong Ruyi Group for breach of contract over a planned investment in the business.
  Just Style.  Monday, 24 Feb 2020.
• Precision Textiles introducing alternative to FR socks for roll-pack mattresses
  
  Precision Textiles is introducing a new nonwoven textile designed as cleaner alternative to FR socks currently used in roll-pack mattresses. ...
  Furniture Today.  Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020.
• Former Adidas executive's company turns 'waste' NBA jerseys into upcycled merch that can sell out 'overnight'
  
  Looptworks' mission is to "close the loop," by taking excess textiles and transforming them into other useful goods that include bags, accessories and clothing through a process called upcycling.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 12 Feb 2020.
• Human textiles to repair blood vessels
  
  As the leading cause of mortality worldwide, cardiovascular diseases claim over 17 million lives each year, according to World Health Organization estimates. ...
  Science Daily.  Monday, 10 Feb 2020.
• US Army creates a fabric that neutralises nerve gases like Sarin and renders them useless
  
  The composite material being developed by the US army combines textile fibres with a nanomaterial that degrades some of the deadliest chemical agents - including VX and Soman - in minutes.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 7 Feb 2020.
• UK Surface Designer Reimagines Textile Waste In New Collaboration
  
  Emily Skinner, founder of UK-based surface design brand Evan James Design, has turned her attention to textiles in a unique collaboration with design talent, Alicia Rowbotham. ...
  Forbes.  Monday, 27 Jan 2020.
• Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles event set for Aug. 24-25
  
  The Autumn 2020 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will take place from Aug. 24-26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, show organizers announced this week. ...
  Furniture Today.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Functionality, Form & Freedom Brought To You By Charlie Hedin Of Tekla
  
  Beautiful home textiles brand you need to shop right now.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020.
• China, Russia propose lifting some UN sanctions on North Korea, US says now is not the time
  
  China and Russia on Monday proposed the U.N. Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and textiles, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 17 Dec 2019.
• Textile - Apparel Industry Outlook: Spinning a Bright Yarn?
  
  Textile - Apparel Industry Outlook: Spinning a Bright Yarn?
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 11 Dec 2019.
• Nigerian man with a bucket of water battles valiantly against huge fire
  
  Footage taken today shows the man (pictured) hurling buckets of water at the fire and smoke which poured out of buildings at the Balogun textile market in Lagos, Nigeria.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 5 Nov 2019.
• Shape-changing textiles powered only by body heat
  
  A new study details the development of a temperature-responsive textile that can be used to create self-fitting garments powered only by body heat.
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019.
• The environmental impact of putting that shirt on your back
  
  What goes into manufacturing the various textiles we wear and how do the environmental impacts of each compare?
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation.  Tuesday, 3 Apr 2018.
• Riegel Extending Table Linen Life with colorGUARD Technology
  
  Textile degradation is an ongoing problem in the hospitality industry. Whites don't stay white . ...
  Hsyndicate.  Tuesday, 27 Mar 2018.

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