A project to turn textile waste, including manufacturing scraps, unwanted clothing, and cotton gin trash into new products, has been supported by the Queensland University of Technology’s
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Framework to plan for global uncertainty
To enable decision makers respond to uncertainty in global value chains, the World Economic Forum has released a Strategic Value Framework in partnership with the United Nations Develop Programme (UNDP).
Taking
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Taskforce to investigate hemp for industrial uses
The potential for hemp fibres to be used in industry is the subject of a new taskforce, created by the Victorian government.
Today, the food industry uses hemp products, however, the taskforce hopes to
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Textile coating technology takes the next step
Representatives of Deakin University, textile technology company Xefco and Proficiency Contracting have agreed upon a joint project for advanced coating technologies that will improve durability for textile
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Campbellfield manufacturer turns 60
Pillow, quilt and doona manufacturer Tontine, which is part of Pacific Brands, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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First graphene factory opened in Geelong
The first graphene factory in the country has been opened in Geelong, which can “consider itself the graphene capital of Australia” according to the company behind it.
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Passports for shoes a new answer to counterfeiting problem
A novel solution to the $US 600 billion problem of counterfeit fashion has been invented, using cryptocurrency-inspired technology to help authenticate shoes.
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Coats Group announces two acquisitions
Industrial thread and craft company Coats Group has announced the acquisition of Gotex and Fast React Systems.
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Fashion brands should act to provide living wage: AFWA
Fashion brands should take responsibility for underpaid workers in their supply chains, the Asia Floor Wage Alliance has said, ahead of the annual International Labour Organisation conference in Geneva,
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Victorian uniform manufacturer defies negative textile trends
Bendigo and Melbourne based apparel manufacturer, ADA, has reported a 12.5% increase in staff over the past 12 months. ADA is now operating the largest dedicated uniform manufacturing facility in Australia
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Brisbane garment business plans expansion
Garment printing business The Print Bar plans to expand its local manufacturing capacity, and hopes the fall of the Australian dollar delivers a boost in sales.
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27-year-old wool manufacturer closes
A 27-year-old wool jumper manufacturer, one of the country’s last, has decided to call it quits.
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Pacific Brands announces improved result, says 2015 a turnaround
Pacific Brands has achieved an improved result for the financial year, in which it focussed its business by selling off over $200 million in assets.
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Pacific Brands announces surprise profit upgrade
Pacific Brands has announced an upgrade in its predicted earnings for the full year.
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New 3D printer reduces textile manufacturing ‘to a single step’
A novel 3D printing project launched on Kickstarter late last week can create sheets of polyester cotton fabrics using an electric field.
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Workers to protest Defence uniform decision, possible loss of 80 jobs
Workers will protest today outside the Footscray factory of Workwear Group over a decision to cancel an Australian Defence Force uniform order.
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NZ pair invent, launch ‘sexy’ incontinence underwear
A New Zealand company has launched a range of textile-based “'sexy' incontinence knickers”.
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Report finds continued lack of supply chain transparency among fashion brands in Australia
Only a tenth of the companies selling garments within Australia could assure their overseas suppliers were paying a living wage.
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Sydney hot air balloon manufacturer one of very few worldwide
Australia’s only maker of hot air balloons has created nearly 500 balloons, which take about three months each to manufacture.
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Dollar hits six-year low, still overvalued, says RBA
The Australian dollar went under US 76 cents, for the first time since May 2009, yesterday, as the economy adjusts following the mining boom.
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