11th International Hemp Building Symposium
The highly anticipated event of this year is set to take place in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, drawing the attention of individuals from all corners of the globe. With …
DNFI Award 2023 – Step #2
On September 8th 2023 the application period for this year’s DNFI Award will end. The first entries have already been received. Immediately after the closing date the award jury …
DNFI Award 2022 – Deadline 9 Sept
Natural fibres offer mechanical strength, low weight, and resilience, as well as renewability and biodegradability, making them ideal partners to high-tech, modern, and sustainable textile applications. The DNFI Innovation in …
Cotton & Water: Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Water is an indispensable resource that is needed for growing cotton but also during the textile production process. Today, it is more important than ever for the Cotton and textile …
Wool for Natural Insulation in Buildings
Homes need insulation to provide adequate noise absorption, to control heat levels and make a building more comfortable. Of the many insulation materials on the market, wool stands out as …
Glowing Cotton – Science or Fiction
Functional fabrics also known as “smart textiles” include coatings or secondary materials with properties such as colour changing or generating electricity with movement. The challenge is that anything added to …
