world textiles research news

21st Jan 2022

US’ Eastman has planned to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France. The facility would use Eastman's polyester renewal technology to recycle up to 160,000 metric tonnes annually of hard-to-recycle plastic waste that is currently being incinerated. Eastman is a global specialty materials company.

21st Jan 2022

US-based Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has launched an alternative to synthetic fabrics. It has made a performance cotton textile called Clarus that can be used for clothing. The fabric has been treated to partially break down the organic material and leave it stronger and denser. The result is cotton yarn that behaves more like synthetic fibres.

21st Jan 2022

French MedTech, Airxom, unveiled an active mask providing protection from the effects of air pollution, viruses and bacteria, at the recently held CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The process is possible by technological innovations incorporated into the mask, the result of 100 percent French-based R&D know-how. It is the first active protective respiratory...

21st Jan 2022

Following their successful line of officially licensed collegiate exercise mats, Fergo Apparel is debuting their featured items from their catalogue of new athletic apparel designs and equipment at the ongoing 2022 Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show in Las Vegas, at their 10’ x 20’ booth #1091. The sports show is being held from January 19-21, 2022.

20th Jan 2022

The US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity recently sought submissions on electronic components it can stitch into textiles that will adapt to changes in the external environment or user input. It is particularly interested in components integrated into an entire active smart textile system or proven to be flexible, stretchable or washable.

20th Jan 2022

Andritz, a supplier of plants, equipment, and services, has bagged an order from Ukrainian manufacturer of household and hygiene products, Biosphere, to deliver its first neXline spunlace line. The spunlace line will enable Biosphere to produce fabrics from 30 to 70 gsm, with an hourly output of up to 3,000 kg/hr after the second commissioning phase.

20th Jan 2022

The Ontario government is supporting a nearly $10 million investment by Empack Spraytech in a disinfectant wipe production facility in Barrie, with more than $1.2 million in support through the Ontario Together Fund. Empack is expanding its capacity through this newly built facility by producing disinfectant wipes under the Zytec Germ Buster brand.

20th Jan 2022

Pectiv, a growing e-commerce marketplace for innovative sanitary pads based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has been named as the most innovative sanitary pad for the year 2021 by MEA Business Awards. The upcoming brand is focused on delivering refined products that effectively address any problems that may arise during a menstrual period.

20th Jan 2022

Ascend Performance Materials has announced that it has signed an investment agreement to construct a new hexamethylene diamine and specialty chemicals plant in Lianyungang, China in the Xuwei New Area Park. The new plant will be Ascend's first chemical production facility and the largest investment the company has made outside of the United States.