footwear leathers news

18th Sep 2023

Berry has received an 'A' ESG rating from MSCI for its effective management of ESG factors. The rating acknowledges Berry's progress in areas like carbon emissions reduction, labour management, and chemical safety in packaging materials. The company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 contributed to its improved carbon emissions...

18th Sep 2023

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Deeptha Khanna to its board of directors, expanding the board's size to 13 members. Khanna, currently the executive VP and chief business leader at Royal Philips, brings extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and the consumer goods and health sectors. She has previously held positions at Johnson &...

15th Sep 2023

India focuses on technical textile standardisation with a new quality control order (QCO) taking effect in October 2023. Covering 19 different geotextile products, manufacturers will need to obtain a licence to produce for the domestic market, fostering a 100 per cent standard of perfection. The requirement is exempt for the export market.

15th Sep 2023

Finland-based Ahlstrom has appointed Niklas Beyes as CFO and Wolfgang Laures as COO, both joining the executive management team. Beyes, with experience in leading finance transformations, aims to support Ahlstrom's sustainable growth. Current CFO Jorn P Jensen is scheduled to exit on September 15 and Laures will assume the role of COO from October...

14th Sep 2023

Indian minister Darshana Jardosh emphasised innovation, increased commercialisation, and better technology access in medical textiles at Meditex 2023. She urged deeper collaboration between research entities and industries to further leverage tech advancements. The event also saw the release of a book marking 15 years of research in medical...

14th Sep 2023

Suzano’s strategic projects director shed light on the increasing consumer demand for sustainable products in an interview with TechnicalTextile.Net. He highlighted the unique features of Suzano’s eucalyptus fluff pulp, utilised in Eucafluff, for absorbent hygiene products. He also outlined Suzano’s collaboration with Spinnova in developing...

12th Sep 2023

In H1 FY23, Chargeurs reported a decline of 11.5 per cent in group revenue to €352.8 million, impacted significantly by a 23.1 per cent drop in its advanced materials division. However, a 16.4 per cent growth in the luxury division partly cushioned this fall. Despite a reduced operating margin of 4 per cent, net profit remained positive at €3.3...

12th Sep 2023

In the first quarter of fiscal 2023-24, India saw a modest 1 per cent increase in technical textiles exports, raising the total to ₹5,946 crore ($716.9 million). Analysis by the ITTA noted significant growth in several sectors including a 21 per cent increase in mobitech exports and a notable 91 per cent increase in speciality fibre segment.

11th Sep 2023

Kelheim Fibres will showcase eco-friendly innovations at the Global Fibre Congress. It will present a high-performance, plastic-free panty liner using water-repellent Kelheim Olea fibre. Additionally, it will also introduce a washable and reusable SUMO diaper made from bio-based materials and Kelheim specialty fibres, emphasising environmental...