apparel garment association news

24th May 2022

INDA, the association of the nonwovens fabrics Industry, has announced the publication of the ninth edition of the annual North American nonwovens supply report for its members, which provides an overall view of North American supply, including the key metrics of capacity, production and operating rates, in addition to regional trade, through the year...

23rd May 2022

International technology group Andritz will present its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 21 to 24 in hall 12, booth B99. For Techtextil, the company’s special focus will be on technologies for textile recycling, needlepunch, airlay, wetlaid glass fibers and textile calendering.

20th May 2022

Schweitzer-Mauduit (SWM) and Neenah, manufacturers of specialty materials, have announced the future executive leadership team for the combined company, effective upon completing their pending merger. US’ SWM develops adhesive tapes, foams, nets, nonwovens, and papers. Neenah is known for filtration media, specialty coatings, and engineered materials.

19th May 2022

Monadnock Non-Wovens (MNW), a manufacturer of meltblown synthetic media for automotive, surgical face masks and air and liquid filtration, has announced that James (Jim) Cree has joined the company as president. In his new role, Cree will lead the MNW team with a strategic and creative vision for the future. Cree will assume his role effective...

19th May 2022

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has called on the European Commission (EC) to fully understand the enormous sustainability benefits of geosynthetics when considering how to reduce microplastics in the environment. Geosynthetics are part of the solution. US’ IGS has submitted its response to the Commission’s public consultation on...

18th May 2022

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a member-owned trade association representing specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry, has chosen a new name – Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), which will be effective from June 1. The name change was approved in April with 85.6 per cent of association members casting their votes to do...

18th May 2022

Uster will present its quality assurance solutions for nonwovens, as well as spinners at the upcoming Techtextil Germany and ITM in Turkey in June. In medical, hygienic and cosmetic applications flawless end-products are essential. And that means contamination in the fibre raw material is not allowed. Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is the solution.

16th May 2022

Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), headquartered in the US, has launched its Demron multi-threat, multi hazard, protection garment. Demron is the only true anti-nuclear garment that protects against radiation, chemical, biological agents, and heat stress. Other suits claim to be antinuclear however they only block alpha particles which any fabric can ...

13th May 2022

Following their merger, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Low & Bonar, Mehler Texnologies, and Filc will be presenting their innovative solutions at a joint stand for the first time at this year’s Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt. The focus is on sustainability. Customers will find the companies at stand C51, hall 12.1, from June 21-24, 2022.