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The European Commission’s revision of the European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive, likely to incentivise EU companies that ensure their products are designed with circularity principles, is just one reason why the the textile dyeing and finishing segment is innovating over reducing waste.…

Textile finishers and dyers in the European Union (EU) will face another set of detailed sustainability rules, through the passage into law of a revised EU classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) regulation. This move has sparked industry concerns about additional costs and loss of competitiveness on global markets.…

The European Parliament (EP) is pushing for European Union (EU) policies and laws to impede fast fashion, which its members consider a threat to the environment. MEPs have been debating how to respond to the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, which was released by the European Commission last March (2022) as a detailed road map pushing the industry towards circulatory and carbon neutrality.…

As tech evolves, notably through the development of artificial intelligence (AI), anti-money laundering (AML) compliance officers at obliged entities are assessing a growing range of applications and platforms.
The global AML software market size is estimated to grow by USD2.7 billion from 2022 to 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.01%, although “the high cost of implementation may impede” this expansion, according to the Illinois, USA-based market researcher Technavio.…

Applications of sliver knit fabric are diversifying from the traditional use as a warm yet lightweight lining for mass-produced outerwear and boots, as well as faux fur, with European fashion houses increasingly deploying the textile as an exclusive material.

Made with special circular knitting machines, sliver knit is a process by which continuous ‘tubes’ (slivers) of fibre – natural, synthetic or a mix – are knitted into a backing with the free ends extending out on one side to form a soft pile.…

While the benefits of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the paints and coatings industry are well accepted, from the deployment of painting robots to achieve better vehicle finishes in the automotive manufacturing industry, and even consistent production of paint itself, the latest range of chat-based AI tool offers additional benefits say experts.…

The Covid-19-related increase in waste from disposed personal protective equipment (PPE) has focused attention on nonwovens waste management.

For instance, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said 1.5 billion units of PPE, much of which nonwovens, weighing 87,000 tonnes, were procured between March 2020 and November 2021 alone and shipped to support countries’ urgent Covid-19 under UN emergency work alone.…

THE COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the world, and changes in fashion that incorporated a desire to enjoy a healthy lifestyle was one. With many consumers spending more time at home, including during working hours, demand for comfortable clothes with functionality to aid indoor and outdoor exercise has boomed.…

Textile manufacturers and researchers have been relentlessly developing new antimicrobial solutions for performance and protective clothing, especially focusing on sustainability.
The global antimicrobial textile market, which also includes antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral products, was valued at USD10.8 billion in 2020, expected to reach USD14.7 billion in 2027, according to India-based market researcher Qualiket Research (1). …

The Netherlands’ minister of education, culture and science Robbert Dijkgraaf’s call to let universities limit international student numbers if necessary has been welcomed by Dutch university leaders.

Mr Dijkgraaf made several proposals in an April 21 ‘letter to Parliament on internationalisation in higher education’ to the Dutch house of representatives (lower house of Parliament – Tweede Kamer).…