world textiles research news

31st Mar 2022

US-based SWM and Neenah, two manufacturers of specialty materials, have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion. The combination is expected to accelerate long-term revenue growth, with numerous opportunities to cross-sell the extensive suite of specialty...

31st Mar 2022

PFNonwovens, a producer of customised nonwoven fabrics headquartered in Czech Republic, has again passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) audit this month for its Znojmo facility. The ISCC PLUS certification enables traceable supply chains for mass-balance solutions of sustainable raw materials (recycled and...

30th Mar 2022

Thailand’s petrochemicals producer, Indorama Ventures, has announced that its Hygiene Fibers Group is featuring a sustainability portfolio at the ongoing IDEA show in Miami. The portfolio comprises the launch of Deja carbon neutral polypropylene fibre range and advancements in its biotransformative polypropylene fibres and nonwovens technology.

30th Mar 2022

US’ Rayonier Advanced Materials, a leading pioneer in the production of fluff pulp, has announced that it qualifies as an ‘Inspected Raw Material’ by Nordic Swan Ecolabelling. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets strict environmental requirements in all phases of manufacturing, including requirements for eco-friendly chemicals used in eco-labelled products.

29th Mar 2022

Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjo, a fibre-based solution provider, has reported a record high of €3.1 bn of net sales in 2021 for the reporting cycle from January 1 to December 31, 2021. Europe accounted for 45 per cent of its overall net sales followed by the US at 41 per cent and Asia at 14 per cent. The company also reported an EBITDA at €398 million.

28th Mar 2022

The provider of innovative technologies and components for plastics extrusion, Reifenhauser Reicofil, will be presenting its portfolio of sustainable nonwovens under the slogan ‘Living Nonwovens’ at the ongoing premier event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics by IDEA 22 at Miami Beach Convention Centre, US. The IDEA 22 event will end on March 31,...

28th Mar 2022

Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT), a manufacturer of premium natural fibres, has named James Posa as president and chief executive officer. BFT co-founder and former CEO, Noel Hall, will now transition to executive chair focusing on the long-term strategic priorities for the company. Canada’s BFT is a triple-bottom-line cleantech fibre engineering firm.

25th Mar 2022

Belgium’s BontexGeo, a European industry leader in the production and sale of geosynthetics for civil engineering applications, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Minas de Riotinto, Huelva (ES) based company Geotexan, specialised in the production and sale of geosynthetics and fibres with a strong market position in Spain.

25th Mar 2022

Avgol, a leader in high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, and YanJan, the material supplier for disposable hygiene products, have announced a new partnership to deliver exclusive product offerings to the North American market. Avgol will be offering apertured spunbond products made exclusively by YanJan USA using its specific know-how and...