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Textile Recycling: State of Play
Interview with Report Author Brett Mathews The April launch of a new report “Textile Recycling: State of Play,” was directed not just at the textile industry but at potential investors. …
Advancements in Advanced Textiles Sector
Since COVID-19, manufacturing is receiving much needed attention as part of nations’ goals to have a good supply of life-saving materials, reviving their economy and generating highly skilled jobs. Funds …
Reducing Fugitive Microplastic Pollution
Reports abound on the issue of textile materials and waste and the implications for the environment. Most companies serving the industry have research and development teams attached to tackling their …
Industrial Advantages to 3D Printing
Benefits at Both Ends of the Scale NatureWorks is continuously expanding its portfolio of Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA) materials which includes well-established grades for fibers and nonwovens, extrusion and injection …
TFY 2023 – Three-Year Loss of 19 Million Tonnes of Fibers
The Fiber Year 2023 is nearing completion and is ready for publication as of this summer. Some final confirmations for manmade fiber manufacturing are still pending but the former appraisal …