Researchers from the Linköping University and the University of Borås in Sweden, have coated normal fabric with an electroactive material, and in this way given it the ability to actuate in the same way as muscle fibres, ScienceDaily reports. According to the study, which has been published in Science Advances, the technology opens new opportunities to design "textile muscles" that could be incorporated into clothes, making it easier for people with disabilities to move. Exoskeletons De

Organic wool can pose various challenges to producers and apparel and textile manufacturers, including added costs and more complicated logistics. But for niche markets, these products can attract consumers willing to pay more for softer, chemical-free wool items. “Wool farmers have lovely stories to tell, including the heritage of their sheep, the natural pastures they graze on and the love they have for their animals and their native land,” says Dalena White, secretary general of the In

The Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD), under the commerce ministry, Government of India, has initiated anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of polyester staple fibre (PSF) from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The period of investigation shall be 18 months from April 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. The investigation has been initiated following an application filed by Alok Industry Limited, Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited and The Bombay Dyeing

The department of trade and industry (DTI) in Bukidnon, Philippines has joined the technology mission organised by Northern Mindanao Technical Working Group (TWG), in an attempt to revitalise the Mindanao silk industry. The activity aims to learn more about the potentials of the industry and study the technologies needed to improve productivity. The partnership will also explore the possibility of forging a partnership between different agencies in Northern Mindanao, and leading silk manufact

Owing to an increase in planted area, the world cotton production will rise by two per cent to 23.4 million tons, the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has predicted in its first estimate of 2017-18 crop. After two seasons of contraction, cotton planted area is expected to grow by five per cent to 30.6 million tons for the 2017-18 crop. The world average yield is projected to decline by two per cent to 764 kg/ha, after improving by 13 per cent to 781 kg/ha in 2016-17, the ICAC S

During a visit to the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) office, deputy head of the Denmark embassy Jakob Rogild Jakobsen said Pakistan offers very good opportunities to Danish businessmen in various sectors, particularly in the textile industry. He also said that volume between the two countries was less and can be expanded further. According to Jakobsen, there must be efforts from both sides to strengthen relations through exchange of trade delegations, holding B2B meetings and

A new product made by Proneem France, which contains alternative active ingredients instead of Permethrin, has proved highly effective against dust mites, according to German researchers. Permethrin, a widely used substance for treating textiles against mites, is a neurotoxin that may cause undesirable side effects like headaches or deafness in humans. Proneem France has been tested by researchers from the William-Küster-Institute for Hygiene, Environment and Medicine at the Hohenstein Insti

Tekstil Trans Ltd. has opened a new textile factory worth $9.5 million, in the northern Chui province of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund has provided close to $7.5 million for the factory. The factory is likely to reduce the company’s dependency on imports of textile products like fabrics and prove beneficial for the domestic sewing industry. The establishment of this factory is likely to lower the production cost of the country’s sewing industry, said Sooronbai Jeenbekov, Pr

Honduras 20|20 has accomplished a new international investment for the textile sector of Honduras of 73 million dollars, which has led to the incorporation of the United Textiles of America (Unitexa) company, a synthetic yarn production plant. First such plant of its size and nature in Central America, it will produce over 25,000 tons of yarn per year. Several large textile groups in the region joined forces, along with the President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández as honorary witness, to

Imprima S.p.a., the first global holding company dedicated to textile printing and finishing sector, has opened in Italy. Imprima is funded by a pool of financial investors led by the Italian Private Equity Fund Wisequity IV, managed by Wise SGR, a company that has already supported the development of other successful companies in the textile supply chain. With the creative heritage of the brands acquired, clean and smart manufacturing, proximity to markets, outstanding quality, and sustainab