nylon news

11th Nov 2021

In the Fall Winter 2021-2022 collection, Lorpen, the domestic and international outdoor socks brand from the US, has renovated the Polartec T3+ range, designed for extreme cold. In the new model, Lorpen has put Primaloft in the toes into the entire sole and heel, which provides a lot more insulation than the previous version. It also has a trendier...

11th Nov 2021

Autoliv, a Swedish leader in automotive safety systems, and Piaggio, a manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, are set to develop an airbag for powered two-wheelers, for greater rider safety. A joint development agreement was signed for the purpose of developing airbags to provide greater protection for two-wheeler riders and enhance riding pleasure.

10th Nov 2021

GPMI, a manufacturing and marketing support company serving consumer packaged goods sectors, has expanded by opening a new wet wipes facility in Gilbert, Arizona. GPMI is a pioneer in packaged goods, nonwovens, and wet wipes. The company has experience in product development, production, and distribution to leading national retailers and their store...

10th Nov 2021

China’s Suntech textile machinery has developed a new generation of nonwoven equipment equipped with a PLC control system. The programming control system adopts a modular design idea. During debugging, problems are detected and have to be adjusted for a certain module. It reduces the workload of operation and is essential to realise automated operation.

10th Nov 2021

In the coming years, mass production of technical fabrics will come from India, according to Alex Zucchi, president of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers. A total of 70 Italian machinery manufacturers participated in INDEX—the reference trade fair for the nonwovens sector—that was recently held in Geneva, Switzerland.

9th Nov 2021

India’s expo in technical textiles, nonwovens, and composites, Techtextil India, will host its hybrid edition from November 25-27, 2021. Consisting of live product demonstrations, insightful knowledge sessions, and B2B networking opportunities, the show will provide a strong avenue for technical textile professionals to renovate their business...

9th Nov 2021

Armacell, a leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, has inaugurated two additional PET production lines at the PET Foams headquarters in Thimister-Clermont, Belgium. The company develops innovative and safe thermal, acoustic, and mechanical solutions that create sustainable value for...

8th Nov 2021

Hello Bello, premium baby and family care products firm, has opened its first US diaper factory in Waco, Texas. The factory represents Hello Bello’s multi-million-dollar investment in US manufacturing. The official opening establishes Hello Bello as the only independent diaper company in the US to manufacture their own diapers from design to delivery.

8th Nov 2021

Piana Technology, Italian textile company known for innovations within the fibre and nonwoven textiles markets, has achieved certification to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) in its Piana Nonwovens facilities. The RCS is an internationally recognised standard that verifies recycled content and tracks it throughout the supply chain to the final product.