leathers news

11th Apr 2023

The AMTZ, AHPI, and AiMeD have launched the Healthcare Textiles Processing Facility Certification Scheme to certify facilities that process healthcare textiles. The certification process includes site visits, documentation reviews, and testing of samples. The scheme is open for applications from healthcare textiles processing facilities in India and...

10th Apr 2023

Turkiye’s Lotus Teknik Tekstil A.S. has installed a state-of-the-art neXline wetlace CP line from tech group Andritz to produce biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes. The new line combines wetlaid and spunlace technologies. The sustainable wipe, which is called Newipe, has high strength, softness, low lint rate, and a lower carbon footprint.

7th Apr 2023

Asahi Kasei has received the first certificate of renewable energy use for its Dinamica artificial suede production facility at its nonwovens plant. The certification, provided by the Powered by RE certification committee that uses Hitachi's system to visualise renewable energy usage, confirms that the facility is powered by 100 per cent renewable...

7th Apr 2023

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed electrospun nonwovens made of carbon and silicon-based ceramic with high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. The nonwovens can be manufactured cost-effectively on an industrial scale. The fibres are suitable for application areas including energy management and smart textiles.

6th Apr 2023

Nonwovens’ production in Greater Europe has returned to pre-pandemic levels despite the challenges posed by the economic and energy crisis and the ongoing war in Europe. It's also positive to note that there has been steady growth in this industry, with a 3.3 per cent increase in volume and a 9.1 per cent increase in surface area compared to data from ...

6th Apr 2023

Boris Illetschko has been appointed as senior VP and COO of Glatfelter Corporation, replacing Christopher Astley and Wolfgang Laures. Illetschko previously worked as a global group chief commercial officer for Voestalpine Rotec GmbH. Illetschko will join Glatfelter after completing his notice period with his current employer no later than October 1,...

6th Apr 2023

Airos Medical’s Airos 8P Sequential Compression Therapy device and garment system is a medical device designed to treat lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is a pneumatic compression device that delivers intermittent compression to the affected areas of the body through specialised garments that wrap around the limbs and trunk.

6th Apr 2023

United-States headquartered Glatfelter Corporation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Sontara brand, a trusted name in the nonwovens industry known for its consistent quality and innovation. Sontara offers a range of nonwoven fabrics for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, critical cleaning, and consumer goods.

5th Apr 2023

Toray has won the Chemical Society of Japan's award for technical development for its 'Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fibre Cross-Section Morphology'. This award recognises the creation of NanoDesign, an innovative conjugate spinning technology that allows for precise control of the cross-sectional shape of composite...