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24th Sep 2021

Scientists at Rice University have made regular apparel conductive by using nanotube thread. They have sewed nanotube fibres into athletic wear which can be used to monitor heart rate and take a continual electrocardiogram (EKG) of the wearer. The fibres are as conductive as metal wires. These are washable, comfortable and less likely to break in...

23rd Sep 2021

European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has announced that over 120 delegates including key stakeholders and industry players will be participating in second edition of Circular Nonwovens Forum. The event will provide an interactive platform for professionals to discuss the latest trends and innovations around circularity within the...

23rd Sep 2021

3D BioFibR has raised over $700,000 in an oversubscribed follow-on round. Proceeds from the financing will be used to continue to scale-up manufacturing capabilities of their collagen and spider silk fibres with an eye towards securing commercial partnerships. The Canadian firm makes naturally sourced, high value bio-fibres, like collagen and spider...

22nd Sep 2021

Latin American pulp and paper producer Suzano will be exhibiting its eucalyptus-based fluff product, Eucacluff at the Index20 trade show to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from October 19-22, 2021. Eucafluff, the first bleached eucalyptus kraft fluff pulp available commercially, uses eucalyptus pulp to create its fluff rather than traditional pine fluff.

22nd Sep 2021

Switzerland-based Uster Technologies, a leading provider of quality management solutions from fibre to fabric, offers a combined solution for nonwovens quality control that will be on display at the Index20 trade show to be held from October 19-22, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. The company will be showcasing its products at Booth 1402 in Hall 1.

22nd Sep 2021

Layfield Geosynthetics and Skaps Industries have announced the release of GeoVolt, a revolutionary patented conductive geocomposite that makes electric leak location simpler and more efficient with almost any type of geomembrane. GeoVolt is delivered in rolls and placed directly under the geomembrane to provide a consistent conductive layer for...

22nd Sep 2021

XlynX Materials has announced the creation of a new class of adhesives they are calling molecular-glues. These make it possible to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene to themselves, and to other materials, through exceptionally strong chemical bonds. XlynX Materials is a specialty chemical company in...

21st Sep 2021

Freudenberg, a supplier of innovative technical textiles, has received the STeP (Sustainable Leather & Textile Production) and Made In Green label by Oeko-Tex. Evolon fabric, well-known for combining high performance technical properties with ecological benefits in durable applications, met the stringent requirements in terms of sustainability and...

21st Sep 2021

Interweave Textiles, a healthcare textiles supplier, has announced the acquisition of healthcare and emergency services supply manufacturer, Orvecare. Using the knowledge of over 40 years’ manufacturing experience and with the aid of qualified clinicians, Orvecare has designed a range of cost-effective products to aid with patient and clinician safety.