world textiles research news

10th May 2021

Andritz has successfully started up a new batt forming line at Romatex Home Textiles, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Romatex is one of the largest household textile manufacturers in South Africa. Andritz, which is headquartered in Austria, is an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries.

10th May 2021

Easy Composites has entered into a partnership with Eco-Technilin to become exclusive UK distributor of its products. The partnership will give customers the opportunity to buy environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional composite reinforcements such as glass fibre. Eco-Technilin is a leader in the technical use of natural...

7th May 2021

International technology Group Andritz has extended its weight profiling product range – comprising ProDyn and ProWid – by ProWin. This is one of the steps the company has taken towards optimisation of resource management, especially reducing the consumption of raw materials and other substances used and also keeping resources in use for as long as...

7th May 2021

Bruchsal-based composite equipment manufacturer Schmidt & Heinzmann has set up a second subsidiary in the US. The move will help it further target the American market. Despite low economic forecasts for Germany and Europe, the company continues to grow. Amidst the current economic scenario, American companies are preparing to gain a competitive...

7th May 2021

Glen Raven, a leading provider of innovative textiles and performance solutions, aims to increase diversity in leadership by 20 per cent and present of women in supervisory roles by 25 per cent by 2025, according to its first corporate sustainability report, which also talks about improving safety by targeting zero at-risk behaviours worldwide each...

6th May 2021

INDA has announced that nonwoven-based wipe products for sanitizing, cleaning, and beauty applications from Kimberly-Clark Professional, Lenzing, and SharkNinja are the finalists for the World of Wipes (WOW) Innovation award. INDA, the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry, serves companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry.

6th May 2021

Aqualung, a designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear, has launched the all new XSCAPE collection. Featuring a 100 per cent neoprene-free wetsuit and a rash guard made from sustainable materials, the XSCAPE line is designed for a variety of water activities and reflects Aqualung’s commitment to innovation, ocean discovery and...

6th May 2021

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, a US-based global leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and non-woven fabrics, has won awards for outstanding business and manufacturing practices from the Valley Industrial Association (VIA). VIA’s Excellence in Operations Award recognises leadership in operational strategic planning and implementation.

6th May 2021

Microtex Composites, specialised in producing advanced composites, has launched C-Block 160 - a composite block made of recycled carbon fibre and epoxy resin – which is suitable for structural, thermal and aesthetic uses. The whole block can be worked by the client to realise carbon moulds or carbon tools. It is especially suited for the motorsport...