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7th Dec 2021

Researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of Victoria (UVic) have discovered a method—using only visible light—to treat and safely sterilise nonwoven polypropylene-fabrics, the material used to fabricate personal protective equipment (PPE). Led by Tyler Cuthbert, a former SFU student, researchers tested a chemical insertion...

6th Dec 2021

Ensuring the safety of customers, partners and staff, GO Wipes Europe will be held virtually in 2021. The two-day international conference will take place online during December 13-14, 2021. It is an opportunity for the participants to be equipped with the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities within the nonwoven industry.

6th Dec 2021

Toray has developed Camifu, a polyester filament fabric that combines the softness, smoothness, and comfort of synthetic fibres with the natural feel and random unevenness of traditional Japanese paper. The multinational firm specialises in industrial products centred on technologies in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry.

6th Dec 2021

The 28th China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX), one of the largest global disposable hygiene exhibitions, has awarded and given recognition to American Hygienics Corporation (AHC) as one of the largest wet wipes manufacturers in China. AHC is one of the largest manufacturers of wet wipes in Asia with two manufacturing facilities.

4th Dec 2021

Victoria, the international designers, manufacturers and distributors of innovative flooring, will acquire the highly profitable and growing rugs division of Balta Group, the Belgium-based flooring company, along with its profitable UK polypropylene carpet and non-woven carpet businesses, together with the internationally-known brand, ‘Balta’.

3rd Dec 2021

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development and entertainment company, has signed a partnership with SPARC, to become the core licensee and operating partner for Reebok in the US. The addition of Reebok will increase SPARC’s store count to 1,600 doors, grow its e-commerce platform to more than $1 billion, and bring its retail sales to $5.5...

3rd Dec 2021

Aptar has announced that the company has joined the Nextloopp project. Nextloopp is a multimember project made up of a diverse group of companies with the common goal of creating a circular pathway for post-consumer Polypropylene (PP) packaging. Aptar is a United States-based global manufacturer of consumer dispensing packaging and drug delivery...

3rd Dec 2021

Nice-Pak has unveiled its new Nice ’N Clean SecureFLUSH technology flushable wipes. The new technology is a breakthrough flushable wet wipe that is strong and durable yet breaks apart five times faster than the leading brand of two-ply toilet paper. Nice-Pak is a US-based pioneer and leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pre-moistened wipes.

2nd Dec 2021

The Paper Excellence group, a US-based manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, has closed its acquisition of Domtar, a leading provider of fibre-based products. Domtar will operate as a stand-alone business entity within the Paper Excellence group, with Domtar’s current CEO and management team remaining in place.