footwear leathers news

1st Mar 2022

Carbios, a pioneer in the development of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers with Indorama Ventures (IVL), one of the world-leading PET manufacturers, have jointly announced a collaboration to build a manufacturing plant operating Carbios’ PET bio-recycling technology at Indorama’s PET production site in...

1st Mar 2022

At FILTECH 2022, Sandler is set to present efficient synthetic filter media for HVAC, automotive, and home care applications, in booth L8, hall 7, from March 8-10, 2022, in Cologne, Germany. In the field of indoor air quality Sandler will showcase innovative pocket filter media as well as pleatable nonwovens for ventilation and air-conditioning.

28th Feb 2022

Workwear fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles has launched its new Carrington Knowledge Hub. The online platform aims to serve customers with highly technical textile content that is shared in an easy to digest style, via a user-friendly site that can be accessed for free. It aims to showcase the company’s expertise and know-how on technical fabrics.

28th Feb 2022

Neenah Inc, a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials, and imaging and packaging with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and the United Kingdom, has announced a €25 million investment in new meltblown capacity in its German filtration facility.

28th Feb 2022

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University (WSU) has announced that the institute has expanded its portfolio of future composites production technologies with Cevotec’s SAMBA Pro Prepreg system. As the first Fiber Patch Placement (FPP) system on US soil, it strengthens NIAR’s position in aerospace and composites R&D.

28th Feb 2022

Bulwark, a flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, and US’ DuPont, leader of technology-based materials and solutions, have unveiled a new series of flame-resistant gloves for workers in the oil and gas industry. The iQ Series Advantage Collection FR Glove set consists of five insight-driven designs that bring fit, feel, flex, and fortified protection.

25th Feb 2022

Tyndale Company, a leading provider of arc-rated, flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing, has announced plans to expand into Canada, partnering with Canadian companies to develop and implement solutions to meet business challenges. Tyndale offers the various colours, sizes, and garments for men and women with deep inventory levels and technical expertise.

25th Feb 2022

US’ W. L. Gore & Associates has unveiled the first Gore-Tex stretch fabric technology for application in defence rain suits. The new product technology is a successful combination of a durable hard-shell fabric with highly breathable stretch components. The suit reduces thermal burden for the soldier and gives at the same time, maximum freedom of...

25th Feb 2022

Autoliv, Swedish leader in automotive safety systems, has joined industry-leading initiative Polestar 0. The goal is to develop a truly climate-neutral car by 2030. The project unites companies across the automotive supply chain to leverage innovation to address the climate crisis and change the view of how to manufacture cars in a sustainable way.