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10th Apr 2023

Turkiye’s Lotus Teknik Tekstil A.S. has installed a state-of-the-art neXline wetlace CP line from tech group Andritz to produce biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes. The new line combines wetlaid and spunlace technologies. The sustainable wipe, which is called Newipe, has high strength, softness, low lint rate, and a lower carbon footprint.

7th Apr 2023

Sabic will be showcasing its Sabic Purecares and Trucircle materials for the healthcare and hygiene market at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland from April 18-21, 2023. The company will present its innovative material technology that is designed to enhance sustainability, optimise consumer comfort, and drive performance in the hygiene industry.

7th Apr 2023

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed electrospun nonwovens made of carbon and silicon-based ceramic with high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. The nonwovens can be manufactured cost-effectively on an industrial scale. The fibres are suitable for application areas including energy management and smart textiles.

6th Apr 2023

Nonwovens’ production in Greater Europe has returned to pre-pandemic levels despite the challenges posed by the economic and energy crisis and the ongoing war in Europe. It's also positive to note that there has been steady growth in this industry, with a 3.3 per cent increase in volume and a 9.1 per cent increase in surface area compared to data from ...

6th Apr 2023

Boris Illetschko has been appointed as senior VP and COO of Glatfelter Corporation, replacing Christopher Astley and Wolfgang Laures. Illetschko previously worked as a global group chief commercial officer for Voestalpine Rotec GmbH. Illetschko will join Glatfelter after completing his notice period with his current employer no later than October 1,...

6th Apr 2023

Airos Medical’s Airos 8P Sequential Compression Therapy device and garment system is a medical device designed to treat lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is a pneumatic compression device that delivers intermittent compression to the affected areas of the body through specialised garments that wrap around the limbs and trunk.

6th Apr 2023

United-States headquartered Glatfelter Corporation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Sontara brand, a trusted name in the nonwovens industry known for its consistent quality and innovation. Sontara offers a range of nonwoven fabrics for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, critical cleaning, and consumer goods.

5th Apr 2023

Toray has won the Chemical Society of Japan's award for technical development for its 'Development of Highly Functional Textiles by Precise Control of Fibre Cross-Section Morphology'. This award recognises the creation of NanoDesign, an innovative conjugate spinning technology that allows for precise control of the cross-sectional shape of composite...

4th Apr 2023

Toray Group, a Japanese integrated chemical industry group, has made an announcement that its chairman Akihiro Nikkaku will take charge as the new president and representative member of the board. At the same time, the current president Mitsuo Ohya will be appointed as the new executive vice president and representative member of the board.