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Forensics

Textile Forensics / Fabrics

20 October 2023

2 minutes

Even after four weeks, the lowest percentage of remaining fibres was 33.4%. This indicates that it is extremely valuable to search for fibre evidence even after a long exposure time.

Research Shows Fabric Evidence Can Survive Underwater for Weeks

Research findings on fibre persistence on fabrics submerged underwater reveal a fairly high tenacity rate, promising to revolutionise forensic sciences.

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Staff Writer

Young India Fashion Survey 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

ITF Intertex Portugal 2025

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Footwear Markets / New Trade Disorder / IV Feature

The average effective tariff rate on both footwear and apparel is over five times higher than on all other US imports.

‘Cruel’ April Heaps Tariffs, A Pause; Global Footwear Industry Feels Clobbered

Richa Bansal

10 April 2025

Pioneering Change / Earth Protex Interview

The focus at Earth Protex remains its Tex2Tex technology and business scope, which specifically targets textile-to-textile recycling of polyester. Its Thermo-Mechanical Reactor recycling technology enables easy and scalable recycling of polyester textiles. In pic: The Ganni collection

Material Science at Crossroads: The Disconnect between Scientists and Creative Industries

Richa Bansal

24 March 2025