leathers news

15th Oct 2022

Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT) has closed a strategic financing with Ahlstrom Capital of Finland. BFT will expand its fibre manufacturing capacity at its US-flagship facility in Lumberton (NC) and its EU-facility near Düsseldorf (NRW). BFT will produce over 10,000 metric tons of sero hemp fibre per year by 2023 and up to 50,000 metric tons per year by...

14th Oct 2022

US’ Ascend Performance Materials has announced a portfolio of medical grade nylon 6,6 resins and engineered materials for healthcare under its HiDura brand. HiDura MED products meet ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 testing criteria and can be used in healthcare applications. The company makes high-performance materials for everyday essentials and new...

14th Oct 2022

BeBop Sensors, US’ leader in smart fabric sensor technologies, has unveiled the RoboSkin Robo-Finger humanoid robotic finger. The BeBop Sensors Robo-Finger evaluation system is a fabric-based sensor system that offers spatial resolution and sensitivity that far exceeds human abilities for a true partnership between humans and their robot helpers.

14th Oct 2022

Three new absorbent disposable hygiene products that provide users with greater protection, convenience and discretion are the finalists for the prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award that will be selected at Hygienix, the premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets, to be held from November 14-17, at The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel.

13th Oct 2022

Oros, the leading innovator of next-generation thermal materials, has been selected by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) to develop the next generation aerogel textiles for both extreme cold weather apparel and, in collaboration with Kostas Research Institute at North-Eastern University, tactical shelters.

13th Oct 2022

Thailand’s Toyobo Indorama Advanced Fibers (TIAF), a joint venture established in November 2020 with Indorama Polyester Industries PCL (IPI), has completed construction of a factory to manufacture high-performance nylon yarn for automobile airbags. Bangkok-based IPI is under the umbrella of Indorama Ventures Public, a global sustainable chemical...

13th Oct 2022

Chemical manufacturer Bolger & O’Hearn, Inc Specialty Chemicals (B&O) has announced that it has introduced its new high performance, fluorine-free durable water repellent (DWR), Shell-Tech Free at the IFAI Expo 2022. The event will be held until October 14, 2022, at the Charlotte Convention Center in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, US.

13th Oct 2022

Yoona Digital, a female technology (femtech) company based in Indonesia, has launched Yoona All Night pads 36cm, adding to their three previous products: pantyliners, 24.5cm day pads, and 29cm night pads. Yoona uses 100 per cent organic materials that are chemical-free, thus ensuring comfort and health of women during their menstruation period.

11th Oct 2022

Thailand-based Cobra Advanced Composites, the automotive business of composite products manufacturer Cobra International, has launched a range of production-ready, flax fibre-based, visual finish components for OEMs of automobiles. The new natural fibre composite solutions offer a sustainable option compared to traditional carbon look visual components.