textiles technology organization news

25th May 2022

Swiss textile machinery members will present their innovations at Techtextil, the international exhibition for technical textiles and nonwovens, in Germany, from June 21-24, 2022. They are known to offer the latest technology and great service for the sector, to produce textiles that are `technically´ perfect for a vast range of applications.

25th May 2022

Ontex, an international provider of personal care solutions, has announced the results of a study of its Orizon digital incontinence care solution in a German nursing home. Ontex conducted a field study of its Orizon service with the help of ten nursing home residents and 25 caregivers at the Palmscher Garten nursing home in the town of Deizisau,...

23rd May 2022

International technology group Andritz will present its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 21 to 24 in hall 12, booth B99. For Techtextil, the company’s special focus will be on technologies for textile recycling, needlepunch, airlay, wetlaid glass fibers and textile calendering.

23rd May 2022

One of America’s leading automotive technology companies in seating and e-systems, Lear, recently announced acquisition of Thagora Technology, a privately held company specialising in material utilisation hardware and software technologies based in Iasi, Romania. Thagora's solutions will complement Lear's sustainable manufacturing processes.

20th May 2022

Schweitzer-Mauduit (SWM) and Neenah, manufacturers of specialty materials, have announced the future executive leadership team for the combined company, effective upon completing their pending merger. US’ SWM develops adhesive tapes, foams, nets, nonwovens, and papers. Neenah is known for filtration media, specialty coatings, and engineered materials.

19th May 2022

Monadnock Non-Wovens (MNW), a manufacturer of meltblown synthetic media for automotive, surgical face masks and air and liquid filtration, has announced that James (Jim) Cree has joined the company as president. In his new role, Cree will lead the MNW team with a strategic and creative vision for the future. Cree will assume his role effective...

19th May 2022

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has called on the European Commission (EC) to fully understand the enormous sustainability benefits of geosynthetics when considering how to reduce microplastics in the environment. Geosynthetics are part of the solution. US’ IGS has submitted its response to the Commission’s public consultation on...

18th May 2022

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a member-owned trade association representing specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry, has chosen a new name – Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), which will be effective from June 1. The name change was approved in April with 85.6 per cent of association members casting their votes to do...

18th May 2022

Uster will present its quality assurance solutions for nonwovens, as well as spinners at the upcoming Techtextil Germany and ITM in Turkey in June. In medical, hygienic and cosmetic applications flawless end-products are essential. And that means contamination in the fibre raw material is not allowed. Uster Jossi Vision Shield N is the solution.