19th Jul 2023
Piana Nonwovens has obtained ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. The certification, awarded by NSF-ISR, recognises the company's commitment to minimising environmental impacts, setting performance targets, and implementing proactive initiatives. The certification reflects their dedication to environmental integrity.
18th Jul 2023
Toray Industries plans to increase carbon fibre production capacity at its facilities in South Carolina, US, and Korea. The expansion aims to meet the rising demand for pressure vessel applications driven by the clean energy revolution. The expansion aligns with Toray's commitment to sustainability and its goal of contributing to a carbon-neutral...
14th Jul 2023
The 6th National Conclave on Standards for Technical Textiles, jointly organised by FICCI, MoT, and BIS, will take place on July 25, 2023, in New Delhi. The conclave, a forum for formulating the latest standards in technical textiles, will see addresses by key figures. Objectives include understanding the standardisation status of technical...
14th Jul 2023
Milliken & Company has appointed Patrick Keese as the executive VP and president of its Floor Covering Business. Keese, with extensive international business leadership experience, will oversee Milliken's global floor covering operations. His track record in product launches and operational excellence initiatives will contribute to their floor...
14th Jul 2023
The consortium of Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Fukui Tateami, and Teijin Limited has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for their surgical patch, Synfolium. The patch, used in the treatment of congenital heart disease, consists of bio-absorbable and non-absorbable yarns coated with cross-linked gelatin.
13th Jul 2023
OETI, a member of the Testex Group, has acquired ECS, a testing and certification company specialising in eye and face protection equipment. The acquisition expands OETI's service portfolio in the PPE sector. ECS will continue operating with its existing employees and location. The acquisition aligns with OETI's internationalisation strategy.
12th Jul 2023
US-based Conagen has developed a debondable textile adhesive made from sustainable and natural biomolecules. The adhesive allows for quick and efficient correction of errors during clothing production, reducing material waste and costs. It also enables efficient material separation during textile recycling, contributing to a circular economy.
12th Jul 2023
The TRA has initiated a scope review regarding countervailing measures on continuous filament glass fibre products imported from Egypt. GRP Solutions Ltd has applied for the removal of duties on mats made of glass fibre filaments from Egypt. The TRA has found sufficient evidence to warrant a scope review and will publish its recommendation.
11th Jul 2023
NUS researchers have created a new method for producing soft, reusable fibres for smart textiles, inspired by spider silk spinning. The fibres, generated through the Phase Separation-Enabled Ambient (PSEA) spinning approach, exhibit strength, stretchability, and electrical conductivity. Future uses include interactive gaming gloves and...