27th Mar 2023
ExxonMobil will showcase its sustainable hygiene product portfolio, including polypropylene and Vistamaxx performance polymers, at Index23 in Geneva. The company will present a model baby diaper and nonwoven solution made of its products. The company hopes to help customers unlock business opportunities and meet their circularity goals with its...
25th Mar 2023
RadiciGroup has announced that Zeta Polimeri has become a full member of the group under the new name of Radici EcoMaterials. The company specialises in recovering worn-out materials and processing them into raw materials for other production cycles using cutting-edge technology to optimise high value-added sorting and recovery processes.
21st Mar 2023
Emtec will show its data-driven approach to measuring the feel and comfort of textile and nonwoven products at Techtextil NA. The TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer is an innovative tool that allows manufacturers to scientifically measure the subjective haptic parameters that define perception and consistently reproduce the desired haptic qualities from...
21st Mar 2023
Sandler will be exhibiting at BAU 2023, which is a trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems. The firm’s focus will be on its new brand, Bluefiber, which offers efficient sound insulation for various acoustics applications. Bluefiber combines a range of acoustically efficient materials, which are polyester-based and made in Germany.
21st Mar 2023
NASA has selected Axiom Space to develop modern spacesuits for the first astronauts to explore near the lunar South Pole. Called the AxEMU, the spacesuit builds on NASA’s spacesuit prototype developments and incorporates the latest technology and added protection. Axiom Space will design and develop flight training spacesuits for the Artemis III...
21st Mar 2023
The Honest Company has reported a 2 per cent decline in revenue to $314 million in FY22. However, retail channel revenue grew 7 per cent due to distribution gains and price increases. Gross margin decreased by 480 basis points to 29.4 per cent, mainly due to inflationary pressures. The company's Q4 FY22 revenue was $81.9 million, up 2 per cent YoY.
20th Mar 2023
Mativ Holdings, Inc has announced that Greg Weitzel will be the new global chief financial officer, succeeding Andrew Wamser. Weitzel will take on the role on April 2, 2023, and will lead the company's financial capabilities and services. Mativ Holdings is a global leader in specialty materials, manufacturing critical components and engineered...
20th Mar 2023
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) and Polymateria Limited have signed an exclusive 10-year partnership to bring biodegradable nonwoven hygiene products to the market through biotransformation technology. The collaboration aims to provide a new solution for dealing with essential items like facemasks and wipes once they have been used.
17th Mar 2023
Carrington Textiles has launched a new addition to its Defence Range of products called Spartan HT Flex Lite. The product is a military ripstop fabric that incorporates 2 per cent LYCRA, 37 per cent cotton, and 61 per cent Cordura military grade high tenacity nylon 6.6. It provides integrated stretch, outstanding wearer comfort, strength and...