textiles technology organization news

2nd May 2023

Essity, a global hygiene and health company, reported a net sales increase of 25.1 per cent to SEK 42,926 million ($4,936 million) in Q1 FY23. The sales growth was driven by an 18.6 per cent increase in price-mix and 1.2 per cent from acquisitions. Adjusted EBITA also increased to SEK 4,358 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITA margin of 10.2 per...

2nd May 2023

PulPac has announced its partnership with Curt G. Joa, a custom machine manufacturing company, to expand its capabilities and meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging in North America. Joa will provide PulPac with its Dry Molded Fibre production platform, called 'PulPac Modula', which has been customised for the United States market.

1st May 2023

With the acquisition of I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), Lear Corporation will be able to expand its range of in-vehicle comfort technologies and enhance its thermal comfort systems portfolio. IGB's expertise in automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, and other related technologies will be a valuable addition to Lear's existing capabilities.

29th Apr 2023

The addition of an elastic variant to Freudenberg's flexible superabsorbers for wound dressings is an excellent development that will enhance patient comfort and reduce the need for frequent dressing changes. The use of a new technology that does not perforate or slit the material is also noteworthy, as it achieves a high degree of consistent...

28th Apr 2023

Researchers at Canada’s Waterloo University have developed a smart material that responds to both heat and electricity. The material, made with polymer nano-composite fibres from recycled plastic, can change its colour and shape when stimulated. The material is activated by a low voltage of electricity, making it more energy-efficient and...

28th Apr 2023

China’s imports of natural and synthetic rubber during Q1 2023, decrease 13 per cent in value compared to the same period the previous year. However, the volume of imports increased by 10.7 per cent, according to the General Administration of Customs of China. In March 2023, the value of imported rubber was $1,082 million with a volume of 7,300,000 ...

28th Apr 2023

Lear Corporation has reported 12 per cent YoY increase in sales to $5.8 billion in Q1 FY23. Adjusted EPS increased 54 per cent YoY to $2.78, while net income was $144 million. For FY23, the company anticipates net sales ranging between $21.2 billion and $22.2billion, with an expected core operating earnings of $875 million to $1.075 billion.

28th Apr 2023

Researchers from universities around the world have developed a new metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable textiles that can self-repair, repel bacteria, and monitor heart signals. The conductive circuits created by liquid metal particles can transform wearable electronics and open doors for further development of human-machine interfaces.

28th Apr 2023

US researchers have created a wearable technology called KnitDema that massages swollen areas of a patient’s hand affected by hand oedema. It uses thread-like shape memory alloy springs woven into the knitted material that are activated by a circuit board to mobilise fluid out of the swollen area. The KnitDema device can be used at the patient’s...