world textile events news

18th Oct 2023

The P&G elected Brett Biggs, former Walmart executive, to its board of directors at the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. All 14 P&G director nominees, including Biggs, received strong shareholder support. The board features diverse members with varied backgrounds. Shareholders also approved board proposals, while rejecting three shareholder...

18th Oct 2023

Non-flushable wet wipes are found in sewer blockages, but they are not the primary cause of them, EDANA, an association of the non-wovens and related industries, has said reacting to a consultation published by the UK government on a proposal to ban plastic in some wet wipes. The primary cause is fats, oil and grease being incorrectly poured down the ...

14th Oct 2023

SailGP has partnered with Mover to create the world's first plastic-free technical sportswear, challenging the dominance of synthetic fibres in high-performance clothing. This project seeks to demonstrate that natural fibres can excel in demanding sports. Synthetic fibres, which contribute to plastic waste, make up a major portion of sportswear...

13th Oct 2023

The IEA reports that cooling systems consume 15 per cent of global electricity and produce 10 per cent of GHG emissions. Increasing demand for air conditioning necessitates energy-efficient solutions. Textile facades, like rohotex-Spectracool, offer a game-changing approach. These technical fabrics can cool buildings without using external energy...

12th Oct 2023

Germany’s BASF is supplying Asahi Kasei's Roica division with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to create sustainable stretch fibres. This collaboration supports Asahi Kasei's launch of a new sustainable apparel collection. BASF's THF BMB reduces the carbon footprint, with Asahi Kasei aiming for a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.

11th Oct 2023

Thomas Olsen, MBA, has been appointed as the senior vice president for the Americas business area at Suominen, effective November 1, 2023. He will report to Suominen’s president and CEO Tommi Bjornman and become a member of the company’s executive team. Suominen, a manufacturer of nonwovens used in wipes, reported net sales of €493.3 million in...

10th Oct 2023

The Hygienix Innovation Award finalists include Glatfelter with GlatPure, a bio-based absorbent hygiene product range; Mundao's Diap’Earth, an industrially compostable baby diaper; and Sequel's Spiral Tampon with an innovative design for enhanced absorption. The winner will be announced on the last day of the four-day event beginning from November 13.

9th Oct 2023

Rockline has reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its Arkansas plants by 36 per cent through a sustainability strategy, including participation in SWEPCO's Renewable Energy Choice programme, which provides renewable energy from wind farms in Oklahoma. In line with sustainability goals, Rockline aims to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent within a...

9th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its ECO range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings, including Colback ECO-R and Lutradur ECO-R, which contain 51-90 per cent recycled materials. These backings are designed for various carpet applications, helping reduce the carbon footprint by using recycled polyester instead of virgin materials.