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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Lyocell (Tencel) in Performance Knits: Moisture and Sustainability
Lyocell brings moisture management and a closed-loop fibre story, but it needs careful handling in knitting, dyeing and finishing.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Modal and Micro-Modal in Athleisure: Softness Without Shrinkage
Modal and micro-modal add a silky, cool hand to athleisure knits and hold shape better than standard viscose across washing.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Calendering: Surface Effects, Handle and Risk of Shine
Calendering presses the fabric between rolls to change surface and handle, but excess pressure creates shine and stiffens knits.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Peach and Brushed Finishing: Creating a Soft Surface Skin
Peaching or sueding raises a fine surface fibre to create a soft touch, and the technique must be matched to the yarn and end use.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
C0 and PFAS-Free Water Repellents: What Buyers Now Require
PFAS restrictions have pushed the industry toward C0 and fluorine-free repellents, which need different process control.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Cotton Blends in Activewear: When Natural Fibre Still Wins
Cotton blends suit low-sweat, lifestyle and comfort-driven products, provided moisture and shrinkage behaviour are managed properly.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
FDY vs DTY Polyester: Choosing the Right Filament for Knit Fabrics
Fully drawn and draw-textured yarns look and behave differently on the machine: picking the wrong one is an expensive sampling loop.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Anti-Static Finishing and Static Control in Synthetic Activewear
Static build-up causes cling and discomfort in dry conditions, and managing it requires either chemistry or conductivity.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Anti-Pilling Finishing and Yarn Selection Together
Pilling is a fibre and yarn problem first and a finishing problem second, which is why finishes alone rarely solve it.
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Source:News / Time:2026-09-12
Hydrophilic Finishing: Making Synthetic Fabric Absorb Water
Hydrophilic finishing turns a water-repellent synthetic surface into one that transports sweat, but durability depends on the chemistry used.
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