nylon news

2nd Nov 2021

Germany’s RWTH alumnus and astronaut Martin Maurer to test self-cleaning stockings from Upper Hand and ITA in space via SpaceX Dragon. The antiviral technology of the ViruShield research project, funded by EIT Health, prevents viruses and bacteria transmission that cause unpleasant odours. The idea is to show that technology can also solve everyday...

2nd Nov 2021

Jokasafe, European vinyl glove manufacturer, has launched a new glove based on highly sustainable Biovyn PVC. Developed by Inovyn, a PVC producer, Biovyn is a next-generation PVC made using 100 per cent renewable feedstock. Biovyn has contributed to a wide range of industries, including textiles, to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

1st Nov 2021

Wearable, stitchable and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and carbon fibre bundles have been created by researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Like human skin, these respond to pressure, can measure body position and movement, and can be used to measure progress in Parkinson's disease, or sense joint movement in athletes.

1st Nov 2021

The entire supply chain of the wipes industry including representatives from raw materials & fibres, chemicals, machinery, nonwovens manufacturers, wipes converters and producers, regulatory consultants, retailers, and academia will participate at GO Wipes Europe 2021. The two-day international event beginning from December 6 will be held in Amsterdam.

1st Nov 2021

Essity is set to work on new business areas from January 1, 2022. The business areas will be health & medical, consumer goods, and professional hygiene. As a consequence of its higher growth ambitions, the Sweden-based company has also decided on a new sales growth target of more than 5 per cent, which includes both organic sales growth and...

1st Nov 2021

A delegation of four members led by British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson visited the Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited (BEXIMCO) Industrial Park and BEXIMCO PPE Park recently. The ambassador assured extending British cooperation to BEXIMCO to achieve and uphold international standards in PPE manufacturing.

30th Oct 2021

US’ Asensei and Virus International have launched a new line of smart apparel with Asensei motion capture technology to allow any Connected Fitness product to add form-tracking and real-time coaching. Asensei weaves motion capture into sports apparel and knowledge into software for fitness equipment, training apps and Connected Fitness products.

29th Oct 2021

Dabur India will enter the Indian diapers segment as part of its strategy to expand its baby care portfolio, which includes shampoo, soaps, oil and talc, according to the Ayurvedic company, which recently said its ‘Dabur Baby Super Pants’ with insta–absorb technology will help in 50 per cent more absorption compared to diapers of competitors.

29th Oct 2021

OrganoClick has been part of a Swedish-Finnish Bio-innovation project, funded by Vinnova and Business Finland, to develop biobased binders for nonwovens used for hygienic wipes. The project group includes nonwovens company, Sharpcell, and Finess Hygiene, which also manufactures wipes based on nonwoven for the healthcare sector and for consumers.