fashion accessories news

11th Feb 2021

Bemis Associates, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and adhesives for bonding, has introduced its first Sewfree product made using renewable material. The product has been produced in partnership with DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products – utilising 25 per cent bio-based Susterra propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products.

11th Feb 2021

Hexcel, a leading advanced composites company which develops lightweight, high-performance structural materials, has received Type Approval Certification for its HexPly M9 prepreg materials from DNV GL. The addition of the HexPly M9 prepreg range to Hexcel’s DNV GL certified portfolio gives ship and boat builders optimal prepreg processing options.

9th Feb 2021

Strengthening the fight against Covid-19, ACTife has produced textile materials which kill bacteria and viruses. These utilise semiconductor sputtering technology, which uses silver, copper and titanium sputtering to produce hydroxyl radicals on the surface of the fabric. Hydroxyl radicals destroy viruses and bacteria by making their proteins lose...

9th Feb 2021

Massif, a leader in flame-resistant clothing, has announced the hiring of new vice president and general manager Christine Collins. With years of experience in both garments and textiles, Collins is poised to continue the growth at Massif. Collins comes from Adidas, where she was responsible for textile and garment production in the Western Hemisphere.

9th Feb 2021

Garware Polyester Ltd (GPL), the flagship company of Garware Group and a leading player in specialty polyester films in India, has announced its financial results for third quarter (Q3) fiscal 2021 ended on December 31, 2020. Revenue for the quarter increased 31 per cent to ₹259.36 crore compared to revenue of ₹197.94 crore in the same quarter prior...

8th Feb 2021

Nanit, creator of the most advanced baby monitor, has unveiled new AI-powered tool for parents - Smart Sheets - the first textile that allows parents to measure their baby's height and track their growth using Nanit camera's computer vision technology. The company will launch features such as a growth chart and time-lapse video compilation later this...

8th Feb 2021

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has launched a new product portfolio for the sports and outdoor market. In addition to the well-known products, the company now offers highly elastic and breathable inserts and tapes for all types of sportswear in the Freudenberg Active Range. Most of the products are made of at least 70 per cent recycled...

5th Feb 2021

Edana has welcomed the Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed in December 2020 between the European Union and the United Kingdom and, in particular, its specific rules of origin for nonwovens. Edana is the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, by creating a foundation for sustainable growth of the nonwovens.

5th Feb 2021

HeaT-MX has launched a product category, Flame Retardant (FR-MX), based on cutting-edge technologies of thermal insulation and award-winning technical for environmental benefits. The FR-MX products are engineered to suit winter gloves, footwear, clothing, and home textiles, and other applications requiring high levels of anti-flammability properties.