textile technology

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.

2nd Feb 2024

Saalt introduces the Cotton Sleep Short, crafted from breathable, biodegradable cotton with an extended super-absorbent gusset. Offering waistband-to-waistband coverage, it replaces 6+ pads or 8+ tampons, catering to heavy flows for an uninterrupted night's sleep. Versatile for various activities, the Sleep Short ensures leakproof protection...

1st Feb 2024

Andritz collaborated with Softys Peru to introduce an innovative hybrid Yankee hood heating system, a groundbreaking industry-first. It offers a flexible blend of electric and natural gas heating, allowing Softys to choose based on emissions reduction and energy cost optimisation. Successful installation at Softys's Lima mill reflects a joint R&D...

31st Jan 2024

Toray Composite Materials America celebrates a $15 million upgrade to its Decatur, Alabama facility, doubling the TORAYCA T1100 carbon fibre production capacity and adding redundancy for defence applications. The crucial carbon fibre is integral to various United States Department of Defence weapons systems and the Future Vertical Lift programme.

31st Jan 2024

Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products Co in Taiwan has successfully initiated a new Andritz PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line at its Chingshui mill. This 3.65m-wide machine enhances both the quantity and quality of household paper production, aligning with Yuen Foong Yu's commitment to high quality and sustainable, low-emission practices.

30th Jan 2024

Guangdong Hengan Paper Co Ltd has commenced operations of two new Andritz PrimeLine tissue machines at its mill in China. With a design speed of 1,700 m/min and a working width of 3.65 m, the PrimeLineCompact M 1600 machines produce high-quality tissue for various applications. Hengan, in collaboration with Andritz, now operates 15 Andritz tissue...

30th Jan 2024

India’s textiles ministry and the Andhra Pradesh government hosted a National Conference on Technical Textiles in Vijayawada. It featured discussions on sustainability, circular economy, and infrastructure applications in agrotextiles and geotextiles. Attendees included industry leaders, scientists, and officials like Rajeev Saxena, G Amarnath and...

29th Jan 2024

Hexcel Corporation reported a 13.4 per cent sales increase in FY23, reaching $1,789 million. The company’s gross margin improved to 24.2 per cent, with adjusted operating income at $216.7 million in FY23. In the fourth quarter of FY23, sales were $457.5 million, with a gross margin of 22.5 per cent. Q4 adjusted operating income was $49.1 million.