world textile events news

11th Jul 2024

JG Summit Olefins Corporation (JGSOC) has partnered with the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the 'Spunlaid Nonwovens R&D' project. This collaboration aims to enhance local capabilities in producing sustainable meltblown and spunbonded nonwoven textiles using polymer materials.

10th Jul 2024

TenCate Protective Fabrics and PBI have jointly launched PBI Peak5, a groundbreaking outer shell designed for firefighters. It integrates PBI fibres with TenCate's Enforce tech, offering exceptional durability and thermal protection in an incredibly lightweight fabric. This product, aimed at European fire brigades, represents a pinnacle in their...

5th Jul 2024

The FTC unanimously voted to block Tempur Sealy's $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, citing concerns over suppressed competition and higher prices. The FTC alleges that the merger would allow Tempur Sealy to dominate the market. The FTC will file a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas to halt the transaction.

5th Jul 2024

Some combinations of three anti-microbial agents used in textile units—iodopropyl butylamine, zinc pyridyl sulfide and octyl isothiazolinone—elicit additive effects on both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, Chinese researchers say. They integrated a specific combination of these agents into nylon without reducing its whiteness or durability.

4th Jul 2024

Nottingham Trent University researchers have developed a 3D stretchable electronic strip for e-textiles, featuring a helical structure that allows it to bend in multiple directions and stretch up to half its size. Demonstrating LED and temperature sensing capabilities, it aims to enhance flexibility and durability in applications like healthcare and...

4th Jul 2024

Ansell has completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business, including the Kimtech and KleenGuard brands. This move enhances Ansell's global leadership in personal protection solutions, broadens its product portfolio, and integrates new capabilities like The RightCycle Programme for sustainable PPE disposal.

3rd Jul 2024

Ecolab has launched Disinfectant 1 Wipe, a 100 per cent plastic-free hospital disinfectant derived from wood pulp, addressing environmental concerns of traditional wipes. It offers 1-minute disinfection, a 36 per cent reduction in usage, and biodegrades 94.3 per cent in 15 days. It is effective against more than 40 organisms including SARS-CoV-2.

2nd Jul 2024

Dyper introduces its eco-friendly Smurftastic line exclusively at Walmart, featuring cotton-enhanced diapers and training pants adorned with Smurf characters. Clinically tested for safety and dermatologist-approved, these items are free from harmful chemicals and contribute to ocean plastic recovery. The launch aims to provide affordable, skin-safe ...

2nd Jul 2024

US researchers have developed a silk-based, ultrathin membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip models to better simulate the environment inside body cells and tissues. Silk fibroin, a protein created by silkworms, allowed a substantial reduction in membrane thickness. The technology may help better understand the mechanisms behind kidney...