15th Sep 2020
Ascend Performance Materials, a manufacturer of technology-forward textiles and engineered materials, has launched a new line of face masks which combine comfort with protection. The Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask is a reusable general-purpose mask that features powerful built-in antimicrobial technology, Acteev, to protect against bacteria and mold...
14th Sep 2020
Suominen, a Finland-based frontrunner in nonwoven innovations and sustainability, has introduced Biolace Pure for wipes. The product is made of biodegradable, compostable, and renewable plant-based fibres and wood pulp from certified forests. Biolace Pure is designed to meet growing wipes market’s increasing demand for sustainable, plastic-free...
14th Sep 2020
CU Bau has appointed the experienced textile-concrete visionary Roy Thyroff, who is well connected in the industry, as managing director from September 2020. Thyroff will especially work in the area of use of fibre-reinforced materials in the construction industry. CU Bau is already promoting use of fibre-reinforced materials in the construction...
14th Sep 2020
Nissan has come out with a new production process which speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics, or CFRP. Lightweight yet extremely strong, the material can be used to make cars that are safer and more fuel efficient. It can also lower a car’s centre of gravity when applied to upper body parts, making it more...
14th Sep 2020
Malaysian company NanoTextile Sdn Bhd recently bagged the Nanotechnology-Apparel trophy at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2020, presented by Singapore Business Review. The firm was recognised for its first all-Malaysian initiative titled 'When Fashion Meets Technology', which offers a platform to fashionistas and technologists to collaborate ...
11th Sep 2020
Altexa and GHS Holdings have announced the launch of the HDry brand in North America. HDry is the most advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct (3D) lamination of a waterproof/breathable membrane. Altexa is the market leader in cutting-edge technologies for the production of waterproof and breathable shoes, gloves, and...
11th Sep 2020
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, has successfully launched commercial production at its newest, world-class polypropylene (PP) production line located in La Porte, Texas. The new line further strengthens Braskem's position as North America's premier polypropylene producer.
11th Sep 2020
Toray Advanced Composites' RS-36 space-approved composite materials have been used in the innovative modular payload dispenser, which has been crucial in the launch and deployment of over 50 satellites by the European Space Agency (ESA). The agency has used the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) modular rideshare system for these launches.
11th Sep 2020
TPI Composites, an independent manufacturer of composite wind blades, has announced that Bavan Holloway has joined its board of directors, effective September 8, 2020. Holloway also will serve on the audit committee of the board. Holloway brings over 30 years of broad finance and audit experience in complex and highly regulated global business...