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Net sales of Finnish firm Suominen Corporation at €106.4 mn in Q3 FY23

2nd Nov 2023

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen Corporation faced a 19 per cent drop in Q3 FY23 net sales, with overall nine-month sales down by 7 per cent, amidst lowered raw material costs and currency impacts. Despite these declines, the company's comparable EBITDA remained stable, and they maintain a positive outlook for increased EBITDA in FY23.

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Toray expands air filter business in India

2nd Nov 2023

Japan’s Toray Industries has begun production of air filters at its new facility in India, which is the first in the country to manufacture everything from nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filter media to filter assembly. The facility aims to meet the rising demand for high-quality air filters driven by worsening air pollution in India.

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Acteev experts to share trends in medical textiles at two expos in US

31st Oct 2023

Acteev experts, Cristina Acevedo and Nikki Huffman, will speak at the Advanced Textiles Expo and Functional Fabric Fair. Acevedo will address evolving healthcare textile needs and environmental considerations, while Huffman will discuss sustainable fabric choices for brands. Acteev has expanded its product line to include various textiles and soft...

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Madagascar initiates WTO safeguard investigation on sanitary napkins

31st Oct 2023

Madagascar has informed the WTO's Committee on Safeguards that it is launching an investigation into the imports of diapers and sanitary napkins. The move aims to assess if these imports are causing or threatening to cause harm to the nation's domestic sector. Madagascar is open to consulting with WTO members who are significant exporters of these...

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South Korean researchers develop graphene-based sensory e-textiles

31st Oct 2023

Korean researchers developed graphene-based e-textiles capable of exchanging information via sensory interfaces like sight and sound. The team used laser direct patterning technology to create laser-induced graphene, achieving electrical conductivity. This method avoids the use of toxic chemicals and optical masks, increasing design flexibility.

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Belgium company Ontex appoints Geert Peeters as CFO

30th Oct 2023

Ontex, a global provider of personal hygiene solutions, has appointed Geert Peeters as its chief financial officer (CFO), effective from December 1, 2023. Geert Peeters, formerly Group CFO at Greenyard, brings significant financial and business transformation experience from roles at companies like Metallo Group and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

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Bolger & O’Hearn to show PFAS-free durable water repellents at ATA

30th Oct 2023

Bolger & O’Hearn will present its PFAS-free durable water repellents at the Advanced Textiles Expo (ATA) in Orlando from November 1-3, 2023. The company's R&D department has developed a comprehensive line of PFAS-free repellents. Attendees can inquire about Shell-Tech Free, a sustainable PFAS-free repellent suitable for various end products.

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Germany’s Freudenberg launches low-level BPA thermal insulation items

30th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has introduced 2 advanced thermal insulation items, Down Feel WA 150LB and Fiberball WB 400LB, to their comfortemp range, offering sustainable alternatives to down for garments. These products use low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibres (rPET) and surpass strict Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I...

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Swedish company Essity’s net sales grow 16.1% in Q3 FY23

30th Oct 2023

In Q3 FY23, Swedish firm Essity saw a net sales increase of 16.1 per cent to SEK 130,372 million. Operating profit surged by 74 per cent and adjusted EBITA by 60 per cent, enhancing margins to 11 per cent. Profit for the period and operating cash flow also experienced significant uplifts, growing by 81 per cent and 75 per cent, respectively.

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