Scaled-up process enables the production of knitted wearable textiles. A different approach has been adopted by researchers at the Institute for Frontier Materials at Geelong, Australia-based Deakin University to produce strain sensing smart textiles.

The importance of marketing and branding kidswear was underlined by Avinash Mayekar, MD of Suvin Advisors at the Children & Baby Maternity Expo 2018 (CBME 2018), which witnessed a grand opening in the presence of renowned film actress Esha Deol recently in Mumbai. The day followed with overwhelming visitor response and also witnessed a remarkable conference, Fashion N Kids conclave in the second half. The conclave was conceptualised by Suvin Advisors, knowledge partner for the event. It served as a platform to address key issues faced by the kidswear and textile baby products segment. It provided a platform to entire value chain in kid’s textile segment for knowledge sharing on latest developments and provided expert opinions on the future of kid’s textile segment.

Scaled-up process enables the production of knitted wearable textiles. A different approach has been adopted by researchers at the Institute for Frontier Materials at Geelong, Australia-based Deakin University to produce strain sensing smart textiles.

A few disadvantages so far, regarding wearable textiles are scalability for mass production, acceptable cost, durability and washability.

MAJOR retailers are backing the Cotton Egypt Association’s drive to rid the supply chain of falsely labelled Egyptian Cotton™ goods. John Lewis and Dunelm, have voiced support for CEA’s new rigorous accreditation process and ability to DNA test products, and say they will continue to insist suppliers adhere to the new standard.

Wacker Chemie AG has opened a new production site for silicone elastomers in South Korea. The plant is located around 100 km southeast of Seoul at Jincheon, where the Group has already been producing silicone sealants since 2010 and speciality silicones for the electronics industry since 2012. In moving to the new site, WACKER is significantly expanding its production and therefore its position as a leading silicone manufacturer in the region. Some €15 million have been invested in the new production site.

Spykar, India’s leading fashion jeans-wear and accessories brand has launched the YnR range – a specially curated denim line inspired by global trends. This trendy range is a celebration of individualistic styles with their subtle nuances.

The Swiss textile innovator HeiQ has launched an upgraded version of its popular dynamic cooling technology HeiQ Smart Temp. Based on an instant cooling hydro functional polymer, this patent pending technology provides activated cooling to the wearer for enhanced performance and thermal comfort. Inhouse thermoregulation performance measurements of a treated fabric revealed a 1.5°C to 2.5°C (2.7°F to 4.5°F) cooler skin temperature compared to an untreated fabric. During the Performance Days Munich, the upgraded HeiQ Smart Temp technology can be experienced on high-tech sports fabrics by Pontetorto and Tessitura Taiana Virgilio.

Spykar, India’s leading fashion jeans-wear and accessories brand has launched the YnR range – a specially curated denim line inspired by global trends. This trendy range is a celebration of individualistic styles with their subtle nuances. The Y&R denim comes in smart fits, endearing washes and are accessorised with coloured Loop, metal detailing. The collection embodies global inspirations that can match the insatiable search for best in world class style.

Experimentation with cotton in the International Space Station has received a big boost.

Target Corporation has committed to 100 per cent sustainable cotton by 2022. This effort is getting a boost from target by providing huge sums of money towards sustainability of cotton.

The International Space Station cotton sustainability challenge programme sponsored by Target and supported by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASS) recently selected three projects.