technology announcement news

8th Feb 2024

The Indian government has approved a project focusing on researching the development of the world's strongest carbon fibre, essential in aerospace, civil engineering, and defence industries. Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting to greenlight technical textile projects, including carbon fibre research. India aims for self-reliance in technical textiles.

8th Feb 2024

UK-based Natracare's COSMOS organic certified cleansing makeup remover wipes have received the Environmental Working Group (EWG) certification, affirming their commitment to safe and eco-friendly products. Made with 100 per cent certified organic cotton and natural ingredients, these wipes are free from chemicals, fragrances, and additives.

8th Feb 2024

Knix launches new swim collections featuring vibrant colours and leakproof technology, aiming to revolutionise the swimwear experience. Addressing period-related challenges, their innovative Leakproof Swim technology offers maximum protection, empowering individuals to swim without worries. Knix aims to alleviate body anxiety and lack of confidence.

7th Feb 2024

Researchers from the UAB and the ICN2 have developed an innovative material to fight against the spread of pathogens, infections and antimicrobial resistance. Inspired by the substances secreted by mussels to adhere to rocks, it can be used as a coating to protect healthcare fabrics and provides an effective alternative to commonly used materials.

7th Feb 2024

The 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit, hosted by INDA and ISSA in Washington, will address key policy issues in the nonwovens industry. Attendees will engage in networking and meetings with Congress to advocate for innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. The event aims to amplify industry voices and foster collaboration for industry advancement.

6th Feb 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials to showcase its advanced nonwoven solutions for FRP components at JEC World from March 5-7. Their offerings include surfacing veils for abrasion resistance and Enka solutions for efficient resin infusion. These products enhance mechanical strength and promote faster production processes in composites manufacturing.

5th Feb 2024

Indian firm Garware Technical Fibres reported a 5 per cent increase in Q3 FY24 net sales to ?289.4 crore and an 18 per cent increase in net profit to ?43.3 crore. The company’s EPS grew by 20 per cent to ?21.23 in Q3 FY23. Despite a 1 per cent decline in 9M FY24 net sales, profits and EPS surged by 23 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.

3rd Feb 2024

Lovell Government Services has partnered with Incrediwear, known for its wearable anti-inflammatory products, to distribute through government healthcare systems like the veterans health administration and military health system. Lovell, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), aims to streamline federal acquisition processes.

2nd Feb 2024

Monadnock Non-Wovens (MNW) marks 25 years of producing meltblown media, originally for vacuum bags and now diversifying into automotive, filtration, and more. Adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, MNW began manufacturing meltblown for surgical masks. The company introduced high-temperature anti-corrosive composite media (HTAC) for various industries.