Hey Sugar, Let’s Change the Fiber FIndustry
Fiber and textiles companies are investing significantly in sustainable efforts to extend the life of goods, make them more degradable over time, and lessen the role of toxic chemicals in their manufacturing. One textile, polyester, is a significant area of focus because of its problematic environmental qualities. It is however not a fiber that is …
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New California Wipes Study Proves Flushable Wipes Work as Described; There is Yet Much Work to Do on Consumer Education for the Wipes Marketplace In the fall of 2023, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, joined forces with CASA, the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, and RFA, the Responsible Flushing Alliance to conduct a …
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Smartex is Engaging AI in Quality Control, Creating a Convergence of Technology, Mathematics and Production in the Modern Textile Factory In a presentation at ITMA Milan 2023, Gilberto Loureiro, CEO and founder of Smartex, laid out a vision of possibilities for the modern textile factory. Legacy manual methods for quality control and production plague the …
Redefining the Future: Hygienix 2023 Reveals an Industry in Flux
Hygienix 2023, hosted by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, brought professionals together to define sustainability movement challenges facing the industry. With close to 450 participants and 50 tabletop exhibits, the event focused on addressing key trends and statistics, redefining hygiene in a future economy and innovating brands for up-and-coming eco-conscious consumers. The energywas …
Digital Color & Textile Recycling Innovation Super Stars
Sustainable dyeing of textiles and textile recycling garners attention at ITMA Milan, with other innovations that increase textile sustainability and offer textile producers on-demand options. The best and brightest ideas from leading companies and new players in textile manufacturing and production were plentiful at ITMA Milan, which delivered on expectations. It is difficult to share …