15th Jun 2023
Toray Industries will participate in the Paris Air Show to discuss advancements in composite material technologies for the aerospace industry. The company's carbon fibre and thermoplastic composites are essential in enabling the adoption of composites in aviation. Toray remains committed to sustainability and providing innovative solutions.
14th Jun 2023
Andritz, Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles have partnered to launch an industrial-scale automatic textile sorting line in Amplepuis, France. The line ensures traceability throughout the supply chain, supporting circularity and environmental targets. Andritz acts as the integrator, facilitating project management and providing accessible...
14th Jun 2023
Teijin Frontier has developed Solotex Liberte, a functional fabric for sportswear and casual wear. Utilising polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibre with low-shrinkage technology, the fabric achieves softness, smoothness, and quick drying properties. Teijin Frontier plans to promote Solotex Liberte globally for autumn and winter 2024 collections.
14th Jun 2023
Freudenberg is launching Evolon Ultra Smooth, a new product designed for the technical industry's packaging needs. This material, used in reusable textile containers, offers superior surface protection and mechanical properties. The containers, ideal for packing and transporting heavy, sensitive parts, prevent damage and reduce the reject rate.
14th Jun 2023
International firm Andritz has installed a new spunlace pilot line at its competence centre in Montbonnot, France. It allows trials for creating nonwovens from recycled or natural fibres like hemp, flax, and cotton. The line features optimised web forming, entanglement, an innovative card set-up, and the integrated Andritz Metris digitalisation...
13th Jun 2023
Healthcare company Essity is divesting its operations in Russia, with a deal approved by Russian authorities set to finalise in Q2 2023. The move follows Essity's 2022 decision to exit the Russian market, resulting in an asset impairment of around SEK 1.7 billion. Russian operations constituted around 2 per cent of Essity's total net sales in 2022.
13th Jun 2023
Autoliv has unveiled a passenger airbag module based on Bernoulli's principle. The module efficiently inflates larger airbags, reducing development time and cost. By utilising pressure differences, Autoliv leverages surrounding air to inflate airbags in electric vehicles. The airbag generates less heat, is lighter and reduces customer development...
12th Jun 2023
Regal Lager is now distributing Terra's premium plant-based diapers and wipes in the US and Canada. Terra diapers are made from 85 per cent plant-based materials, offer 360-degree absorbency, and provide 12-plus hours of wetness protection. They are chlorine-free, fragrance-free and use natural fibres. The wipes are biodegradable and made from...
9th Jun 2023
India’s ministry of textiles has approved 20 R&D projects, valued at ?61.09 crore. Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised the need for research and innovation in technical textiles, which could offer alternatives in sectors like aviation and infrastructure. He also advocated for wider collaboration between various ministries to promote NTTM.