Technofashion World Newsletter

Technofashion World Newsletter – May 16, 2023

Sweden finds new method to treat textile dye discharge

Scientists at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced they have developed a new method to purify contaminated water using cellulose-based crystals which they say could reduce toxic dye discharge in the textile industry.

Textile Chemistry

Enzymes succesfully separate fibres blends at NCSU

Researchers at North Carolina State University are using enzymes to separate cotton and polyester from blended fabrics in a process which could contribute to reducing textile waste. A cocktail of enzymes in a mildly acidic solution is being applied to draw out the cellulose from the blended woven structure, leaving clean polyester.

Green Recommendations

EU Environment Committee: rules that drive Fast Fashion out of Fashion

To put an end to the Fast Fashion Industry, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the European Parliament's Environment Committee have adopted recommendations to promote circular, sustainable, and socially just production of textiles in the EU.

Smart textiles

New intelligent fabric reacts to heat and electricity

A new smart fabric has been developed in Canada that - combining polymers and woven steel - can be activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different stimuli.

Digital

China launches platform to identify sustainable textile products

China recently launched the platform called ‘Reborn-China Fibre Zero Carbon Action 2023—Sustainable Textiles Credible Platform’ in Shanghai to identify sustainable textile products. This marks one of the industry's significant steps to practice the ‘dual carbon’ strategy.