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1. Noble Biomaterials Launches Ionic+ Botanical 10/27/2022

   Noble Biomaterials, a global leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications, announced its latest innovation, Ionic+ Botanical, which will revolutionize products using antimicrobial and anti-odor treatments in fabric.

2. Advanced Silicone Ink From Dow Addresses Growing Demand For Improved Performance In Textile Applications 10/27/2022

   With the continued global growth of the apparel market, the use of polyester, nylon and blends of these materials with elastane is also on the rise, especially in sportswear and loungewear. To support this higher demand for synthetic textiles, Dow is launching a patented silicone ink – SILASTIC LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Ink Base – that can be used for printing on synthetic and cotton fabrics, particularly highly elastic garments.

3. FIOBOC To Release Graphene-Enhanced Activewear 10/27/2022

   FIOBOC, a casual fashion menswear brand dedicated to creating versatile, high-quality, stylish, and sustainable garments, is excited to announce the launch of its new Graphene-enhanced activewear range.

4. Added Value Through Addition 10/26/2022

   Additive manufacturing already enables completely new product solutions in many sectors, including the textile industry. The combination of 3D printing technology and textiles in particular is opening up previously unknown opportunities, including the ability to create both individual looks as well as specific functionalities.

5. Hologenix, Creators Of Celliant®, And Unifi® Makers Of Repreve® Announce Partnership 10/25/2022

   Materials science leader Hologenix, creators of CELLIANT®, and global textile solutions provider UNIFI®, makers of REPREVE®, have announced their partnership to introduce CELLIANT® with REPREVE®. CELLIANT with REPREVE has the infrared properties of science-backed CELLIANT infrared technology and the sustainable footprint of REPREVE, the world's number one brand of recycled fiber.

6. Teijin Frontier’s Thai Subsidiary Launches Facility For Producing Functional Polyester Filaments 10/25/2022

   Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that its core base for polyester fiber manufacturing, Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited (TPL), launched a cutting-edge automated facility for the highly efficient production of polyester filaments. Operation began this month.

7. TenCate Protective Fabrics And The Saxion University Of Applied Sciences Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding 10/20/2022

   On September 15th, a large delegation from TenCate Protective Fabrics paid a visit to Saxion University’s Sustainable & Functional Textiles research group (Enschede, NL), led by Jan Mahy. The TenCate Protective Fabrics group, led by Michael Laton, VP, Global Strategy & Innovation, traveled to Saxion from the textile manufacturer’s North American headquarters in Union City, Georgia, US, as well as the company's Dutch-based operation in Nijverdal, NL.

8. Lenzing Strengthens Ambitions In Textile Recycling 10/20/2022

   ​The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, is reinforcing its commitment to circularity by becoming a partner in the CISUTAC (Circular and Sustainable Textile and Clothing) project that is co-funded by the EU.

9. Higg Is Developing Partnerships With Bluesign And ZDHC To Fast-Track Textile Industry Chemical Management Improvement 10/19/2022

   Higg, the sustainability insights platform for the consumer goods industry, today announced it is developing partnerships with Bluesign and ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) to accelerate the use of environmentally-safe chemicals among global brands and manufacturers.

10. Knowledge Focused Kids' Apparel Brand Launches Its First Collection 10/13/2022

    Kids' clothing brand, Starrior, launches its first collection of soft, high-quality, and eco-friendly clothing with thought-provoking, intellectual concepts that elevate and inspire children.