nylon news

5th Jan 2022

US researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of an ultra-long fibre that could be woven into fabrics. The battery can enable a wide variety of wearable electronic devices, can be used to make 3D-printed batteries in any shape and opens possibilities for self-powered communications, sensing and computational devices.

4th Jan 2022

US’ Seaman has launched a fire-retardant XR geomembrane. The XR-FR product is appropriate for use in secondary containment of aboveground flammable and combustible liquid tanks. It meets the requirements of ULC S668, the Standard for liners used for these applications. Seaman is a world leader of innovative, high performance coated fabrics.

4th Jan 2022

Israeli start-up Nemo Nanomaterials has launched game-changing nanomaterials that revolutionise the possibilities of industrial additives across virtually every market sector. The proprietary Nemo Nanomaterials dispersion technology creates and maintains versatile-function nanostructures. It ensures stable and even integration into any material.

4th Jan 2022

US’ Purple Innovation, a comfort innovation company, has named Robert T. DeMartini as acting chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately. DeMartini succeeds Joseph B. Megibow, who is stepping down as chief executive officer and a board member. Megibow will serve as an advisor to the new CEO for a smooth...

3rd Jan 2022

A light-weight material that traps thermal energy when dry, but opens a series of tiny vents to let heat escape when a person starts sweating has been developed by material scientists at Duke University in the United States. The vents close again to retain heat once they are dry. The approach was mentioned in a recent issue of the journal Science...

3rd Jan 2022

Sabic’s journey toward localising the production of hygiene and personal protection equipment reached an important milestone when a local medical products company applied its polymer solutions to produce N95 masks in Saudi Arabia for the first time. A leading petrochemicals manufacturer, Sabic is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

3rd Jan 2022

Year 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of American Hygienics Corporation (AHC). AHC is a specialist in contract manufacturing and private label of wet wipes, like baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, antibacterial wipes, healthcare wipes, medical wipes, personal care wipes, industrial wipes, automotive wipes, pet wipes and baby diapers.

3rd Jan 2022

Glatfelter, US-based supplier of engineered materials, and joint venture (JV) partner ALPLA Group, the packaging solutions and recycling specialist, have announced their partnership with Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), a startup based in Sweden, to develop innovative natural fibre-based closures and other moulded packaging products using dry-forming...

3rd Jan 2022

Soft-Tex, a leading innovation company and manufacturer of cutting-edge bedding and home comfort products which is headquartered in the US, has announced that it has been recognised as a top foam technology solution provider by Manufacturing Outlook. The recognition will be shown in The Manufacturing Outlook's upcoming Foam Technology Edition.