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09.01.2024

Knitwear Lab relies on CREATE PLUS patterning software by STOLL

The Dutch company Knitwear Lab helps visions become reality. The creative think tank offers capacities in the areas of R&D, design, knitwear development and production of prototypes and small quantities and has thus implemented a wide range of projects in recent years. The objects range from medical products and high-tech sportswear to smart textiles with integrated sensors. Sustainability activities are also part of the repertoire, such as the production of yarns from recycled waste.

The Dutch company Knitwear Lab helps visions become reality. The creative think tank offers capacities in the areas of R&D, design, knitwear development and production of prototypes and small quantities and has thus implemented a wide range of projects in recent years. The objects range from medical products and high-tech sportswear to smart textiles with integrated sensors. Sustainability activities are also part of the repertoire, such as the production of yarns from recycled waste.

Knitwear Lab operates at two locations for its diverse tasks: Almere in the Netherlandsis available for development work. In Istanbul, there is a branch for production. Both Knitwear Lab sites each have five STOLL flat knitting machines, including models from the modern ADF range. Prototypes are produced in Almere and there is small-scale production. The production plant in Istanbul specializes in the manufacture of high-quality knitwear in small quantities. STOLL is also involved in the creative processes. For the industrial development of knitwear, Knitwear Lab offers Virtual Knitting, a revolutionary method that combines virtual and physical elements of pattern development and knitwear production to reduce waste and pre-production steps. Customers can use Virtual Knitting to create realistic, producible collections, simplify their design iteration processes and take advantage of the wide range of real-life colorways. The basis for this is comprehensive knitwear expertise, the latest 3D software and the CREATE PLUS patterning software, which was developed by STOLL together with KM.ON.

"The 3D visualization of CREATE simplifies communication with the customer considerably. We use this function every day," says Annika Klaas, Senior Knitwear Programmer. She personally appreciates the uncomplicated grading and exchange of stitch dimensions and the much faster and more efficient work with Dimensioned Shapes that this makes possible. This helps her in her day-to-day work. "We often have requests to realize the same product in different yarns, which now works much faster," says the programmer. Further simplifications would include minor optimizations in terms of the efficiency and user-friendliness of programming and additional import and export options for shapes. Discussions on implementation are already underway.

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KARL MAYER GROUP

30.08.2023

VIATT 2024’s prospects highlighted at Intertextile Apparel press conference

Harnessing the synergy of the Texpertise Network of Messe Frankfurt and its global apparel flagship, the co-organisers of the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) recently held a joint press conference on 28 August 2023, the first day of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition. Discussing the inaugural fair’s comprehensive, business-friendly nature, representatives of both Messe Frankfurt  and VIETRADE spoke in glowing terms about the potential of ASEAN’s new platform for the entire textile industry. Set to launch the spring sourcing season, the fair will take place from 28 February – 1 March 2024 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

Harnessing the synergy of the Texpertise Network of Messe Frankfurt and its global apparel flagship, the co-organisers of the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) recently held a joint press conference on 28 August 2023, the first day of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition. Discussing the inaugural fair’s comprehensive, business-friendly nature, representatives of both Messe Frankfurt  and VIETRADE spoke in glowing terms about the potential of ASEAN’s new platform for the entire textile industry. Set to launch the spring sourcing season, the fair will take place from 28 February – 1 March 2024 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

For its first edition, the fair is expected to attract over 500 exhibitors and around 35,000 visitors to an 18,000 sqm exhibition space. Ms Wendy Wen, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, considered the show’s importance on a worldwide scale: “Serving as a supplementary trade fair to our existing events in China, VIATT will effectively extend our market reach into South East Asia. We’ve designed it to reinforce our global Texpertise Network, spanning the entire textile value chain. The network, which links over half a million textile professionals globally and organises more than 50 international textile trade fairs across 11 different countries, will lend its full support to the fair.”
 
She continued: “In line with this commitment, we will harness our more than 30 years of experience organising Intertextile in China, and extend to the fast-growing textile sector in Vietnam. Intertexile has grown to be by far the most influential series within our Texpertise Network, covering a broad range of resources in apparel fabrics, home and contract textiles."
 
With Vietnam’s largest international airport and seaport, and its proximity to other textile producing countries and regions, Ho Chi Minh City is strategically located to hold an event of this nature. The city attracts 35%[1] of Vietnam’s foreign direct investment projects, and is the venue of choice for a significant portion of the country’s trade fairs.
 
Discussing the event’s potential, Mr Vu Ba Phu, Director General of Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), said: “Vietnam has emerged as one of the leading textiles exporting countries worldwide, with particularly high growth in the past 10 years, ranging from 15% to 20% yearly. As companies seek to diversify supply chains, and Vietnam introduces lucrative trade agreements, the market is predicted to attract even more investments. A big importer of textile machinery, fabrics, and yarns and fibres, green production and durable goods have become increasingly important. VIATT 2024 will be an important hub helping suppliers and buyers in all categories to meet, source and unleash the full potential of this market.”
 
A comprehensive Vietnam-based textile fair is an attractive proposition for manufacturers and sourcing professionals alike. Exhibitors from around the world will showcase a full spectrum of apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments; the latest innovations in technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology; as well as a wide range of home and contract textiles.
 
Apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments

This sector will contain quality exhibitors from Vietnam, ASEAN, and beyond, providing buyers with numerous, diverse sourcing options in apparel textile sub-categories such as accessories, casualwear, denim, lace and embroidery, ladieswear, pattern designs, shirting, sportswear, suiting, and many more.
 
Technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology
With application areas that include everything from automotive, aerospace and shipping, to construction, healthcare and safety, products on display will include innovative machinery, as well as some of the latest developments in smart textiles, such as wearable technology, sensors, and advanced materials.
 
Home textiles
Exhibitors will feature high-quality bed linens, towels, curtains, and much more, suitable for visitors sourcing for both residential and commercial applications. The diverse collections of home textiles will be enhanced by globally on-trend interior designs and in-demand, organic materials.
 
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE). Covering the entire textile industry value chain, the inaugural edition will be held from 28 February – 1 March 2024 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.

[1] ‘Investing in Ho Chi Minh City’, October 2022, Vietnam Briefing, retrieved August 2023, https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/investing-in-ho-chi-minh-city-why-the-megacitys-industry-economy-and-policy-are-key-to-developmen.html/

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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Foto: HSNR Stephanie Thoma zeigt den Gästen Dr. Ida Nuramdhani (von links), Tina Martina und Dr. Mohamad Widodo das Konfektionslabor am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik. Von der Hochschule mit dabei sind Joel Schüßler, Dr. Katrin Waletzke und Prof. Dr. Monika Eigenstetter (rechts).
27.01.2023

HS Niederrhein: Neuer Double Degree-Bachelorstudiengang Smart Textiles/Textile Electronics

Die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) verstärkt ihr internationales Engagement. Dazu plant sie die Einführung eines Double Degree-Bachelorstudiengang zum Thema Smart Textiles/Textile Electronics ab 2025/2026. Neben der University of Borås in Schweden, die das Studienangebot ebenfalls einführen will, möchten die Hasselt-University in Belgien und das industrienahe Politeknik STTT Bandung in Indonesien einzelne Module in ihrem Lehrplan übernehmen.

An den Inhalten arbeiten die Projektpartner im Rahmen des Projektes „Edu4SmartTex“, das mit knapp einer Million Euro vom Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD) gefördert wird.

Tina Martina, Direktorin der Politeknik, Dr. Ida Nuramdhani und ihr Kollege Dr. Mohamad Widodo sind aktuell in Krefeld und Mönchengladbach, um sich über die Umsetzung der Lehre an der HSNR zu informieren und in einem Workshop das gemeinsame Lehrmodul „Sustainability and Circular Economy“ (Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft von Smart Textiles) zu erarbeiten. Hier werden Lehr-Inhalte und Ziele diskutiert. Das Modul soll eines von insgesamt sieben des geplanten Studiengangs sein.

Die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) verstärkt ihr internationales Engagement. Dazu plant sie die Einführung eines Double Degree-Bachelorstudiengang zum Thema Smart Textiles/Textile Electronics ab 2025/2026. Neben der University of Borås in Schweden, die das Studienangebot ebenfalls einführen will, möchten die Hasselt-University in Belgien und das industrienahe Politeknik STTT Bandung in Indonesien einzelne Module in ihrem Lehrplan übernehmen.

An den Inhalten arbeiten die Projektpartner im Rahmen des Projektes „Edu4SmartTex“, das mit knapp einer Million Euro vom Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD) gefördert wird.

Tina Martina, Direktorin der Politeknik, Dr. Ida Nuramdhani und ihr Kollege Dr. Mohamad Widodo sind aktuell in Krefeld und Mönchengladbach, um sich über die Umsetzung der Lehre an der HSNR zu informieren und in einem Workshop das gemeinsame Lehrmodul „Sustainability and Circular Economy“ (Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft von Smart Textiles) zu erarbeiten. Hier werden Lehr-Inhalte und Ziele diskutiert. Das Modul soll eines von insgesamt sieben des geplanten Studiengangs sein.

Involviert sind neben dem Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik auch die Fachbereiche Elektrotechnik und Informatik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Sozialwesen sowie Design, um Synergieeffekte zu nutzen und Kompetenzen zu bündeln.

„Austausche an den Partnerhochschulen sind ein wichtiger Punkt für uns. Zudem werden viele Lehrveranstaltungen digital ablaufen, sodass sich die Studierenden flexibel von überall zuschalten können“, so der wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter Joel Schüßler, der das von Professorin Anne Schwarz-Pfeiffer (Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik) und Professorin Ekaterina Nannen (Elektrotechnik und Informatik) initiierte Projekt begleitet.

Weitere geplante Module beschäftigen sich unter anderem mit Programmierung und App-Entwicklung, Unternehmensgründung sowie Forschung und Industrie. In diesem Fall soll auch mit einem Praxispartner zusammengearbeitet werden.

13.09.2022

Ionofibres a new track for smart and functional textiles

Electronically conductive fibres are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article, ionically conductive fibres have proven to be of increasing interest. The so-called ionofibres achieve higher flexibility and durability and match the type of conduction our body uses. In the future, they may be used for such items as textile batteries, textile displays, and textile muscles.

The research project is being carried out by doctoral student Claude Huniade at the University of Borås and is a track within a larger project, Weafing, the goal of which is to develop novel, unprecedented garments for haptic stimulation comprising flexible and wearable textile actuators and sensors.

In Claude Huniade’s project, the goal is to produce conductive yarns without conductive metals.
"My research is about producing electrically conductive textile fibres, and ultimately yarns, by coating non-metals sustainably on commercial yarns. The biggest challenge is in the balance between keeping the textile properties and adding the conductive feature," said Claude Huniade.

Electronically conductive fibres are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article, ionically conductive fibres have proven to be of increasing interest. The so-called ionofibres achieve higher flexibility and durability and match the type of conduction our body uses. In the future, they may be used for such items as textile batteries, textile displays, and textile muscles.

The research project is being carried out by doctoral student Claude Huniade at the University of Borås and is a track within a larger project, Weafing, the goal of which is to develop novel, unprecedented garments for haptic stimulation comprising flexible and wearable textile actuators and sensors.

In Claude Huniade’s project, the goal is to produce conductive yarns without conductive metals.
"My research is about producing electrically conductive textile fibres, and ultimately yarns, by coating non-metals sustainably on commercial yarns. The biggest challenge is in the balance between keeping the textile properties and adding the conductive feature," said Claude Huniade.

Currenty, the uniqueness of his research leans towards the strategies employed when coating. These strategies expand to the processes and the materials used.

Uses ionic liquid
One of the tracks he investigates is about a new kind of material as textile coating, ionic liquids in combination with commercial textile fibres. Just like salt water, they conduct electricity but without water. Ionic liquid is a more stable electrolyte than salt water as nothing evaporates.

"The processable aspect is an important requirement since textile manufacturing can be harsh on textile fibres, especially when upscaling their use. The fibres can also be manufactured into woven or knitted without damaging them mechanically while retaining their conductivity. Surprisingly, they were even smoother to process into fabrics than the commercial yarns they are made from," explained Claude Huniade.

Ionofibres could be used as sensors since ionic liquids are sensitive to their environment. For example, humidity change can be sensed by the ionofibers, but also any stretch or pressure they are subjected to.

"Ionofibres could truly shine when they are combined with other materials or devices that require electrolytes. Ionofibres enable certain phenomena currently limited to happen in liquids to be feasible in air in a lightweight fashion. The applications are multiple and unique, for example for textile batteries, textile displays or textile muscles," said Claude Huniade.

Needs further research
Yet more research is needed to combine the ionofibres with other functional fibres and to produce the unique textile devices.

How do they stand out compared to common electronically conductive fibres?
"In comparison to electronically conductive fibres, ionofibers are different in how they conduct electricity. They are less conductive, but they bring other properties that electronically conductive fibers often lack. Ionofibres achieve higher flexibility and durability and match the type of conduction that our body uses. They actually match better than electronically conductive fibres with how electricity is present in nature," he concluded.

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University of Borås - The Swedish School of Textiles

28.06.2022

C.L.A.S.S. is back with Smart Shop materials at Future Fabrics Expo

The international eco hub C.L.A.S.S. brings its next generation Smart Shop’s offer to the 10th edition of the Future Fabrics Expo from the28th to the 29th of June 2022 in London.

Since 2018, C.L.A.S.S. has been offering the access of the top of its Material hub innovations to small and new generation of designers and brands through its Smart Shop, the online store of smart materials. C.L.A.S.S. intent at FFE is to share the unique values of its design driven, conscious, high-tech materials, in order to start synergies with an audience characterized by the interest in responsible innovations, the main expertise of CEO and founder Giusy Bettoni and her team.

C.L.A.S.S. offers smart solutions – from 1 meter to max 50 meters - for the contemporary wardrobe which include all the different expressions of textile ingredients: natural, transformed, innovative and back in the loop materials, giving everyone the possibility to create design, innovative and yet responsible products in line with their new generation of contemporary values.

The international eco hub C.L.A.S.S. brings its next generation Smart Shop’s offer to the 10th edition of the Future Fabrics Expo from the28th to the 29th of June 2022 in London.

Since 2018, C.L.A.S.S. has been offering the access of the top of its Material hub innovations to small and new generation of designers and brands through its Smart Shop, the online store of smart materials. C.L.A.S.S. intent at FFE is to share the unique values of its design driven, conscious, high-tech materials, in order to start synergies with an audience characterized by the interest in responsible innovations, the main expertise of CEO and founder Giusy Bettoni and her team.

C.L.A.S.S. offers smart solutions – from 1 meter to max 50 meters - for the contemporary wardrobe which include all the different expressions of textile ingredients: natural, transformed, innovative and back in the loop materials, giving everyone the possibility to create design, innovative and yet responsible products in line with their new generation of contemporary values.

Among the conscious, yet technological materials which will be presented at Fabrics for Future there are Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, Albini’s organic and scientifically traceable cotton, Re.VerSo™ recycled wools, NewLife™ recycled polyester and Maeba International’s Back in The Loop fabrics.

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C.L.A.S.S.

Programm für Mastervertiefung mit 300.000 Euro gefördert (c) Hochschule Niederrhein
Prof. Dr. Anne Schwarz-Pfeiffer mit einer Studentin.
07.12.2020

Hochschule Niederrhein: Mode und Elektronik vereint

  • Programm für Mastervertiefung mit 300.000 Euro gefördert

Der Megatrend Digitalisierung macht auch vor der Modebranche nicht Halt. Um mit der Entwicklung und dem Anspruch der Branche mithalten zu können entwickelt die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) eine neue, fachübergreifende Vertiefungsrichtung für Masterstudiengänge: Textile Electronics. Hierfür erhält sie ein Fördervolumen von rund 300.000 Euro vom Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Für die neue Vertiefungsrichtung werden die wichtigsten Kompetenzen aus den Fachbereichen Elektrotechnik und Informatik sowie Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik kombiniert. Ziel ist es Spezialisten im Bereich Smart Textiles für die Industrie der Zukunft auszubilden und sie auf die Hürden der Branche vorzubereiten.

Hierfür wird den Studierenden nicht nur Wissen aus den beiden Kernkompetenzen vermittelt, sondern auch ein Fokus auf Digitalkompetenz und Soft Skills gelegt. Das Ausbilden von fachlich versierten und flexiblen Spezialisten in einer sich stetig weiterentwickelnden Branche ist der Kernanspruch der neuen Vertiefung.

  • Programm für Mastervertiefung mit 300.000 Euro gefördert

Der Megatrend Digitalisierung macht auch vor der Modebranche nicht Halt. Um mit der Entwicklung und dem Anspruch der Branche mithalten zu können entwickelt die Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) eine neue, fachübergreifende Vertiefungsrichtung für Masterstudiengänge: Textile Electronics. Hierfür erhält sie ein Fördervolumen von rund 300.000 Euro vom Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Für die neue Vertiefungsrichtung werden die wichtigsten Kompetenzen aus den Fachbereichen Elektrotechnik und Informatik sowie Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik kombiniert. Ziel ist es Spezialisten im Bereich Smart Textiles für die Industrie der Zukunft auszubilden und sie auf die Hürden der Branche vorzubereiten.

Hierfür wird den Studierenden nicht nur Wissen aus den beiden Kernkompetenzen vermittelt, sondern auch ein Fokus auf Digitalkompetenz und Soft Skills gelegt. Das Ausbilden von fachlich versierten und flexiblen Spezialisten in einer sich stetig weiterentwickelnden Branche ist der Kernanspruch der neuen Vertiefung.

Mögliche übergreifende Module sind Smart Textiles, Angewandte Nanotechnologie oder Funktionalisierung Technischer Textilien.

„Als transdisziplinär ausgebildete Experten setzen die Absolventinnen und Absolventen neue Impulse auf den Gebieten Elektrotechnik, Smart Health sowie Textil- und Bekleidung. Sie treiben neue Innovationen aus dem Bereich Internet-of-Things, smarte fortgeschrittene Sensorik und tragbare Elektronik voran und setzen diese um“, sagen Dr. Anne Schwarz-Pfeiffer, Professorin für Funktionale Textilien am Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik und Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Nannen, Repräsentantin des Fachbereichs Elektrotechnik und Informatik.

Die Vertiefungsrichtung wird im Rahmen der Förderrichtlinie Curriculum 4.0 NRW entwickelt. Eine Einbindung in das Lehrangebot soll im Wintersemester 2023 erfolgen.

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Hochschule Niederrhein

Dagsmejan (c) Dagsmejan
Dagsmejan
05.10.2018

Dagsmejan - High-Tex Start-up aus St. Gallen lanciert die “Stay Warm”-Produktlinie

Das nächste Kapitel der Pyjama-Revolution
„Die richtige Temperatur“ ist einer der wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren für einen guten Schlaf. Rund einem Drittel der Schweizer ist eher zu kühl während der Nacht und gerade im Herbst, wenn die Nächte wieder länger und frischer werden, kann leichtes Frösteln unsere Schlafqualität empfindlich stören.

Darum hat Dagsmejan, das Sleepwear Start-up aus St. Gallen, die „Stay Warm“-Produktlinie entwickelt – für angenehme Wärme ohne je zu überhitzen. Der neu entwickelte Stoff der „Stay Warm“-Produktlinie kombiniert das Beste, was natürliche Fasern bieten können: High-Tech Tencel für hohe Atmungsaktivität und Geschmeidigkeit und ultra-feine Merino-Wolle für perfekte Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitsregulierung. Und durch ein spezielles Strickverfahren bleibt der NattWarm-Stoff leicht und fein – wohlige Wärme, ohne je zu überhitzen. „Unsere Stay Warm Produktlinie ist rund 50% leichter als ein sperriges Baumwoll-Pyjamas mit vergleichbaren Wärmeeigenschaften“, so Catarina Dahlin, Inhaberin von Dagsmejan, „ideal für federleichten Schlafkomfort im Bett.

Das nächste Kapitel der Pyjama-Revolution
„Die richtige Temperatur“ ist einer der wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren für einen guten Schlaf. Rund einem Drittel der Schweizer ist eher zu kühl während der Nacht und gerade im Herbst, wenn die Nächte wieder länger und frischer werden, kann leichtes Frösteln unsere Schlafqualität empfindlich stören.

Darum hat Dagsmejan, das Sleepwear Start-up aus St. Gallen, die „Stay Warm“-Produktlinie entwickelt – für angenehme Wärme ohne je zu überhitzen. Der neu entwickelte Stoff der „Stay Warm“-Produktlinie kombiniert das Beste, was natürliche Fasern bieten können: High-Tech Tencel für hohe Atmungsaktivität und Geschmeidigkeit und ultra-feine Merino-Wolle für perfekte Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitsregulierung. Und durch ein spezielles Strickverfahren bleibt der NattWarm-Stoff leicht und fein – wohlige Wärme, ohne je zu überhitzen. „Unsere Stay Warm Produktlinie ist rund 50% leichter als ein sperriges Baumwoll-Pyjamas mit vergleichbaren Wärmeeigenschaften“, so Catarina Dahlin, Inhaberin von Dagsmejan, „ideal für federleichten Schlafkomfort im Bett.

Die Stay Warm Produkt-Linie ist ab Oktober in den führenden Schweizer Schlaf- & Betten-Fachgeschäften, in ausgewählten Wellness Ressorts sowie über den Webshop von Dagsmejan (www.dagsmejan.ch) erhältlich.

Weitere Informationen sowie den kompletten Artikel finden Sie in der PDF.

More information:
Schlafbekleidung Smart textiles
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Dagsmejan