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22nd Jul 2022

Consistent with the world's enhanced climate action commitments coming out of COP26, Kimberly-Clark Corporation has made progress against ambitious targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for reducing our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 per cent and Scope 3 emissions by 20 per cent – all by 2030.

22nd Jul 2022

US’ First Quality has launched Boundless by Cuties, a size 8 youth diaper for children with special needs who have outgrown baby diapers, but who are not yet ready for adult incontinence products. The diaper provides the same protection as a baby diaper but is designed to fit the frame of children who are 58 lbs. or more and manage incontinence issues.

21st Jul 2022

Sage-ONF, a synthetic leather supplier boasting 29 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing and sales, launches serial production of silicone synthetic leather. The Sage-ONF plant has begun manufacturing the silicone synthetic leather in Shanghai, China. Sage Automotive is a US-based leading provider of automotive interior materials.

21st Jul 2022

US’ INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that online nominations are open for the Hygienix innovation award. The award recognises a new product or technology innovation in the absorbent hygiene and personal care sector that uses nonwoven fabrics in novel, technically sophisticated, uniquely creative and expansive ways.

21st Jul 2022

Ministry of textiles has developed guidelines for introduction of new degree courses in technical textile in engineering colleges. The ministry intends to provide financial assistance up to ₹15 crore to the educational institutes meeting the eligibility criteria as per guidelines. The intervention is part of the National Technical Textiles Mission...

21st Jul 2022

Thinx Inc., the leading period underwear brand headquartered in the United States (US), is making awkward period moments a thing of the past with the launch of Thinx Teens. The new line of reusable, affordable and sustainable period panties with built-in leak protection will be available for a price lower than its predecessor, Thinx BTWN.

20th Jul 2022

US’ AAwipes has announced a line of lint-free cleanroom wipes that are perfect for various contamination control needs. The wipes are made from high-quality materials and are certified to meet the most stringent cleanliness standards. As a result, they are perfect for use in critical environments such as cleanroom, hospitals, laboratories, and data...

20th Jul 2022

After the US ban on Xinjing cotton, European Union has slapped anti-dumping duty on import of glass fibre rovings yarn and fabrics from China and Egypt. According to a notification issued by Commission of Implementing Regulation (EU), glass fibre imported from China will attract up to 69 per cent Andi-Dumping Duty (ADD) from July 20, 2022.

20th Jul 2022

Reifenhauser Reicofil has delivered two nonwoven lines to Sinaatec Spa, a major player in the Algerian nonwoven industry. The company was established in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Madar Holding. The two lines, a 3.20 metres-wide single-beam meltblown line and 3.20 metres-wide Composite Bico line, will target the medical and hygiene sectors.