fashion brand extension news

30th Aug 2022

Researchers in Canada have discovered why a high-performance fabric commonly used in protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture. They found that sulphur content in some high-performance fabrics weakens them when exposed to moisture. That degradation weakens the safety of protective garments when exposed to different elements.

29th Aug 2022

Hanes, a leading brand of intimate apparel, underwear, sleepwear, socks and casual apparel, is introducing a line of accessibly-priced period underwear. The brand’s new line of Comfort, Period. underwear will help consumers stay comfortable and confident during periods, even when sleeping, offering premium period protection without the premium price...

26th Aug 2022

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will present its sustainable Evolon product range for reusable technical packaging for highly-sensitive parts at Fachpack 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany from September 27-29. The microfilament textiles offer improved surface protection for moulded plastic parts, painted parts, and so-called class A parts.

25th Aug 2022

INDA has announced the three finalists that will present their innovative material science solutions as they compete for the prestigious RISE Innovation Award during the 12th edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference (RISE) to be held in person September 27-28, 2022 at the North Carolina State University.

25th Aug 2022

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen has achieved a silver level rating in its first-ever EcoVadis assessment for its sustainability work. The company received 63/100 points, which is only three points from reaching the next, gold level. The result places Suominen in the top 8 per cent of textile manufacturing companies rated by EcoVadis.

24th Aug 2022

Munich-based chemical group Wacker will introduce an additive masterbatch for polyethylene compounding at K 2022- the 22nd international trade fair for plastics and rubber will take place in Düsseldorf from October 19-26, 2022. Marketed as GENIOPLAST PE50S08, this silicone product makes it easier to manufacture ready-to-use polyethylene moulding...

24th Aug 2022

Technical textiles such as geotextiles hold tremendous opportunities for infrastructure projects in the north-eastern region, especially in Manipur, the state’s chief minister said at the recent Technical Textiles Conference held in Imphal. As north-eastern states are prone to floods, landslides, and soil erosion, there is ample scope for geotextiles...

23rd Aug 2022

Beaulieu International Group has invited EuroGeo7 attendees to Stand MS15 Hall M to discover geotextile solutions promoting sustainability for future civil engineering projects. The conference from September 4 will offer specialist insight into the geosynthetic industry state-of-the-art practice and research, with speakers from Europe and all over the...

23rd Aug 2022

Alkegen, a specialty materials platform that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications including filtration media, battery technologies, high temperature insulation and fire protection, has announced expansion efforts aimed at increasing its total micro-fine glass fibre (MFGF) manufacturing capacity by 30 per cent.