Disrupt Unlimited, the Brandix led start-up seed accelerator for the textiles, apparel and accessories sector, has partnered with Microsoft’s BizSpark initiative. Microsoft BizSpark’s global program helps software start-ups ...
Tags: seed accelerator, textiles, Apparel
Soon after a week of finalizing the acquisition of the UK-based boxing and martial arts brand LUTA, the American athleticwear manufacturer Reebok International has signed a new partnership deal with the international mixed martial arts ...
Tags: Official Outfitter, Athletes, Apparel
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing an affordable and environment-friendly alternative for expanded polystyrene (EPS) from PLA bioplastic, which is derived from organic sources. This polystyrene alternative can be ...
Israeli producer of specialised nylon 6.6 yarn, Nilit says fabric made from its Innergy yarn has been found to have greater radiation absorption then fabric made from conventional yarns. According to Nilit, the study proved that when ...
Tags: Yarn Fabric, Textile
Reebok announced a groundbreaking partnership with UFC, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization. Under the long-term deal, Reebok will become the exclusive authentic global outfitter of UFC, creating for the first time ...
Tags: UFC, partnership, Sporting Goods
Bernin-based Soitec (which makes engineered substrates and CPV systems) and Grenoble-based micro/nanotechnology R&D center CEA-Leti of France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE of Freiburg, Germany, have ...
Tags: Solar Cell, Electrical
Bosch Packaging Technology will be acquiring 49% share in India-based Klenzaids to extend its global reach, particularly in liquid pharmaceuticals and packaging machines for clean-room environments. The joint venture is being planned in ...
The government of the Japanese city of Ueda in collaboration with the Shinshu University has launched an academic project to develop high-performance silk with threads derived from genetically engineered spiders and silkworms. According ...
Tags: Silk Thread, Textile
Driven by its core business, European fashion retailer, Bestseller reported a 21 per cent year on year surge in pretax profits for the fiscal year 2013-14. Pretax profits rose 21 per cent from the previous fiscal year to €228.2 ...
Tags: Pretax Profit, Apparel
The Wine Fusion has launched new New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which will be exclusively available for sale at Conviviality Retail, the UK’s largest off licence chain and owner of Bargain Booze and Wine Rack. Bay of Plenty has been ...
Tags: Wine Fusion, Sauvignon Blanc, Agriculture
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), an international marketing organization for traders, manufacturers and service providers based in Hong Kong, is set to host two concurrent apparel-centric events ‘Hong Kong Fashion ...
Tags: fashion brands, Apparel
The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP) will be showcasing its key projects at the upcoming ITMA 2015. Textile ETP will exhibit at the trade show’s Research and Education Pavilion (R&E ...
Tags: textile technology, trade show, Textile
In addition to Woolworths, Coles, and Metcash, Bidvest, NAFDA, Ausfec Limited, FoodTraders, OfficeMax, Staples, Office National, HealthShare NSW, SP Health and many other buying organisations are now using GS1 Australia’s SmartMedia ...
Tags: SmartMedia service, visually engaging, digital assets, Service
Winners of the longest running national awards program in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry have been announced. The Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards, run by the SCLAA, have been serving the industry for over ...
Jameson has collaborated with Franciscan Wells Brewery to create this new concept that brings a new level of craft, collaboration and engagement into the Jameson portfolio. In addition to pack design, the project consists of creative ...
Tags: distiller, beer barrel, Packaging