Initially used in functional clothing, the energear´ textile technology from Schoeller Technologies is now being used as well in the field of upholstery fabrics and mattress toppers. energear´ allows the body´s own energy, which is radiated in form of far infrared rays, to be reflected back to the body. This can have a positive influence on the body and its energy balance.

Current cotton exports from India are lagging compared to last year. According to a recent statement from Mumbai based Cotton Association of India, the export demand for Indian cotton is limited at this point.

Wayne Hemingway MBE (WHM): I have always loved print, its vibrancy and eye-catching power. It is a visual art, which is almost impossible to resist as we are visual creatures. Print has made significant advances over the last decade, and the variety of interior applications it is possible to create with digital technology today is just amazing.

Ahead of FESPA 2015, English fashion and interior designer Wayne Hemingway MBE talks to FESPA about the relationship between print and design, and the opportunities that digital technology in the interior environment presents.

Pepe Jeans has decided to go back to university, specifically to the prestigious University of Cambridge, to launch a new collection together: the Cambridge Collection, a college-style line of menswear for spring/summer 2015.

Spartanburg, SC, USA ? Milliken & Company announces the launch of a new coated weft inserted warp knit product offering a 100% improvement to the tear resistance of polymeric single ply roofing membranes.

Apsom Infotex Limited, the Indian master distributor to Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, will be releasing the Texart RT-640A; an advanced 64? sublimation printer at Garfab-TX, being held at Surat from May 15-17, 2015.

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is organizing a Half Day Seminar on ?Challenges & Opportunities in Textile Processing ? A Way Forward? on Thursday, 21st May 2015 at Hotel Satkar Residency, Pokhran Road No. 1, Next to Cadbury, Thane (West) ? 400 602.

Sioen Industries NV?a diversified stock quoted Group with an extensive portfolio of products and activities: spinning, weaving and coating, manufacturing of garments, production of fine chemicals and processing of technical textiles?has announced two acquisitions: Dynatex and Le Comptoir Zouloo.