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US’ B&O showcases fluorine-free DWR at IFAI EXPO 2022

13th Oct 2022

Chemical manufacturer Bolger & O’Hearn, Inc Specialty Chemicals (B&O) has announced that it has introduced its new high performance, fluorine-free durable water repellent (DWR), Shell-Tech Free at the IFAI Expo 2022. The event will be held until October 14, 2022, at the Charlotte Convention Center in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, US.

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Yoona Digital Indonesia launches eco-friendly organic sanitary pads

13th Oct 2022

Yoona Digital, a female technology (femtech) company based in Indonesia, has launched Yoona All Night pads 36cm, adding to their three previous products: pantyliners, 24.5cm day pads, and 29cm night pads. Yoona uses 100 per cent organic materials that are chemical-free, thus ensuring comfort and health of women during their menstruation period.

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US’ DuPont launches new portfolio of Kevlar engineered yarns

11th Oct 2022

US-based DuPont Personal Protection has announced the launch of a new portfolio of patented DuPont Kevlar engineered yarns, which combine cut and heat-resistant soft-spun Kevlar materials, high-strength inorganic yarns, and elastic stretch-core yarns. These yarns can provide multi-hazard hand protection against cut, heat, flame, and electric arc...

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US’ 3M launches next-gen industrial wash reflective transfer films

10th Oct 2022

Retroreflective materials manufacturer 3M has introduced the next generation of 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Industrial Wash and Industrial Wash Flame Resistant Reflective Transfer Films, offering better wash durability. The new films are designed to increase longevity and reduce the cost of ownership for specifiers, certified to OEKO-TEX Standard ...

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US’ FRX, Sichuan develop 1st halogen-free flame-retardant fabric

7th Oct 2022

American chemicals company FRX Innovations Inc and China’s Sichuan EM Technology Co Ltd have collaborated to develop the world’s first halogen-free inherent flame-retardant upholstery fabric solution capable of meeting the stringent British Fire Standard BS 5852; part 1 for furniture. The solution is environmentally sustainable and permanent.

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US’ INDA lunches new site to showcase sustainability initiatives

6th Oct 2022

Nonwoven and engineered material companies have come together to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and advancing sustainability. To highlight the successes, INDA is showcasing these advances and has invited several other industry players to contribute their sustainability accomplishments on a new website.

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Europe’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo to go by the name Ahlstrom

5th Oct 2022

Ahlstrom-Munksjo has started to operate under the business name Ahlstrom as of October 3, 2022. The company has completed the ownership reorganisation of its decor business and thus proceeded with its plan to change its name to Ahlstrom. The divested decor business continues as an independent company under the well-recognised Munksjo name.

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Sri Lanka waives off tax on raw materials for sanitary napkins

4th Oct 2022

The Sri Lankan government recently initiated measures to waive off duties imposed on five imported raw materials for sanitary napkins produced in the country to make hygiene products more affordable for women and school girls, according to the Presidential Media Division. Tax concessions were announced for imported finished sanitary napkins as well.

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Japan’s Toray develops fabric using 100% plant-based polyester

4th Oct 2022

Japan-based textile industry company Toray Industries, Inc, has announced that it has developed a new variety of nonwoven material, Ultrasuede nu, which partially consists of 100 per cent plant-based polyester. All Nippon Airways Co, Ltd (ANA), will use the fabric for making the headrest covers of the ANA Green Jet from November this year.

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