nylon news

21st Jul 2022

Sage-ONF, a synthetic leather supplier boasting 29 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing and sales, launches serial production of silicone synthetic leather. The Sage-ONF plant has begun manufacturing the silicone synthetic leather in Shanghai, China. Sage Automotive is a US-based leading provider of automotive interior materials.

21st Jul 2022

US’ INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that online nominations are open for the Hygienix innovation award. The award recognises a new product or technology innovation in the absorbent hygiene and personal care sector that uses nonwoven fabrics in novel, technically sophisticated, uniquely creative and expansive ways.

21st Jul 2022

Thinx Inc., the leading period underwear brand headquartered in the United States (US), is making awkward period moments a thing of the past with the launch of Thinx Teens. The new line of reusable, affordable and sustainable period panties with built-in leak protection will be available for a price lower than its predecessor, Thinx BTWN.

20th Jul 2022

US’ AAwipes has announced a line of lint-free cleanroom wipes that are perfect for various contamination control needs. The wipes are made from high-quality materials and are certified to meet the most stringent cleanliness standards. As a result, they are perfect for use in critical environments such as cleanroom, hospitals, laboratories, and data...

20th Jul 2022

After the US ban on Xinjing cotton, European Union has slapped anti-dumping duty on import of glass fibre rovings yarn and fabrics from China and Egypt. According to a notification issued by Commission of Implementing Regulation (EU), glass fibre imported from China will attract up to 69 per cent Andi-Dumping Duty (ADD) from July 20, 2022.

20th Jul 2022

Reifenhauser Reicofil has delivered two nonwoven lines to Sinaatec Spa, a major player in the Algerian nonwoven industry. The company was established in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Madar Holding. The two lines, a 3.20 metres-wide single-beam meltblown line and 3.20 metres-wide Composite Bico line, will target the medical and hygiene sectors.

20th Jul 2022

Lavender Tessmer, a doctoral candidate in MIT’s department of architecture, has developed a new active fibre and designed a process that — combined with specific knit textile architecture — uses heat to activate a mask to conform to an individual’s face. With standard equipment and the new customisation process, any manufacturer can create a customised ...

19th Jul 2022

Leading chemical company, DuPont, has partnered with a UK fashion design university to develop Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that is fit for today’s changing workforce. The collaboration between Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design and DuPont Personal Protection will innovate protective clothing in line with evolving worker...

18th Jul 2022

Hypetex, UK’s manufacturer of coloured carbon fibre, has attracted £1.25 million in new equity investment and welcomes two experienced business leaders as investors and advisers to the company. The investment is the latest round of Hypetex’s seed funding, led by 24Haymarket, which will support ambitious growth plans and help scale the business'...