world textiles research news

23rd Dec 2020

Scientists at Drexel University's College of Engineering have found that cotton or linen fabric, when coated with a conductive, two-dimensional material called MXene, become highly effective at blocking electromagnetic waves and potentially harmful radiation. Therefore, MXene can be used to protect wearable devices and electronic gadgets, and even...

23rd Dec 2020

HeiQ and Australian-based materials science and technology start-up, Xefco, have launched XViroblock, a thin-film antimicrobial copper surface treatment for textiles proven to exhibit significant viricidal activity against SARS-CoV-2 after only five minutes. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation, creating high-performance textile effects in the market.

22nd Dec 2020

Glatfelter Corp, a supplier of engineered materials, has received “Fine to Flush” certificate from Water UK for its improved nonwoven substrate used in dispersible wipes and moist toilet tissues. The product was independently tested by technical experts at the Water Research Center Limited (WRC), an independent centre of excellence for innovation and...

21st Dec 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö, a global manufacture of high-performance fibre-based solutions, supplying products to the flooring industry for over 40 years, has unveiled FibRoc Flooring product portfolio. The new portfolio brings together a wide range of high-performance products for flooring applications. It also has options for biodegradable binder solutions.

21st Dec 2020

MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys, has introduced three new Kimya ABS composite materials by Armor. These materials have been qualified for MakerBot Labs for the MakerBot Method X 3D printer. The new additions to MakerBot's materials portfolio bring the total number of materials available for Method customers to 23.

18th Dec 2020

The California-based aircraft company Joby Aviation will use Toray Advanced Composites’ carbon fibre composite materials to bring fast, affordable, and zero-emissions aerial ridesharing to global communities. The two have finalised a long-term supply agreement in this connection. Joby Aviation has spent more than a decade developing this electric...

18th Dec 2020

The Fibre Patch Placement specialist Cevotec has earned DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, which ensures manufacturers of high-performance composites that its FPP systems enable the quality-controlled automation of manual production. The accreditation covers the implementation of a quality management system that allows Cevotec to grow sustainably.

18th Dec 2020

Jacob Holm, an innovator of spunlace nonwoven fabrics, has announced that board of directors have approved a capability expansion of existing line at the Candler, NC, US facility. This comes in addition to the Project Boost capacity investment which is on track as scheduled, with waves of equipment installations currently progressing as planned at all...

17th Dec 2020

International technology Group Andritz has replaced and initiated the PM5 Yankee hood at Cascades Tissue Group’s tissue mill in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Andritz PrimeDry Hood has been specially constructed for low energy consumption and long durability. With this upgrade, production output of the PM5 has increased while energy consumption has...