apparel garment association news

12th Oct 2023

Germany’s BASF is supplying Asahi Kasei's Roica division with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to create sustainable stretch fibres. This collaboration supports Asahi Kasei's launch of a new sustainable apparel collection. BASF's THF BMB reduces the carbon footprint, with Asahi Kasei aiming for a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.

11th Oct 2023

Thomas Olsen, MBA, has been appointed as the senior vice president for the Americas business area at Suominen, effective November 1, 2023. He will report to Suominen’s president and CEO Tommi Bjornman and become a member of the company’s executive team. Suominen, a manufacturer of nonwovens used in wipes, reported net sales of €493.3 million in...

9th Oct 2023

Rockline has reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its Arkansas plants by 36 per cent through a sustainability strategy, including participation in SWEPCO's Renewable Energy Choice programme, which provides renewable energy from wind farms in Oklahoma. In line with sustainability goals, Rockline aims to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent within a...

9th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its ECO range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings, including Colback ECO-R and Lutradur ECO-R, which contain 51-90 per cent recycled materials. These backings are designed for various carpet applications, helping reduce the carbon footprint by using recycled polyester instead of virgin materials.

9th Oct 2023

India’s textiles ministry recently announced extending the implementation date for the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022. The order, scheduled to come into effect on October 7, 2023, will now be enforced from January 1, 2024. The decision was made following requests by firms for time to comply with the specifications of Bureau of Indian...

9th Oct 2023

To ensure superior quality, safety and comprehensive reliability, India’s textile ministry has notified Quality Control Orders for 20 agro textile items that will come into effect from April 1, 2024, a top ministry official has said. The ministry has also sanctioned 11 R&D projects in agro textiles worth ₹13.67 crore for development of innovative...

8th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom is expanding its product range for pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications, aiming to support sustainability in packaging industry. With the MasterTape pack, Ahlstrom offers a more eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging tape, meeting growing demand. Their tape products use FSC certified fibres and high bio-based...

7th Oct 2023

Ahlstrom has completed significant investment at its Madisonville plant to expand glass fibre tissue business, meeting the rising market demand for sustainable building materials. The FibRoc product portfolio provides fire, moisture and water protection for construction industry. All of Ahlstrom's glass fibre tissue solutions are free of...

6th Oct 2023

Axiom Space has partnered with Prada on NASA's lunar spacesuits for the historic Artemis III mission, set for 2025. This collaboration marks the first involvement of an Italian luxury brand in space exploration. Prada's expertise will contribute to the design and materials of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuit, enhancing astronaut...