21st Feb 2024
Hexcel will showcase aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial solutions at JEC World 2024 in Paris, including a new carbon fibre, HexTow IM9 24K, and rapid-curing prepreg, HexPly M51. The company will exhibit aerospace parts, marine components, automotive technologies, and sustainability initiatives like skis made with bio-derived resins.
21st Feb 2024
Quantum Materials will reveal new developments for Innegra at JEC World, expanding its yarn range from 430 to 3800 deniers and introducing custom colours and coatings. Innegra, known for its lightweight and versatile properties, finds applications in diverse industries including aerospace, sports, and military. Quantum will exhibit at Booth #6P42A.
16th Feb 2024
RMIT University researchers utilise nanodiamonds to create smart textiles for faster cooling. Cotton fabric coated with nanodiamonds via electrospinning shows a 2-3°C reduction in cooling compared to untreated cotton. The fabric also boasts increased UV protection. Project lead Dr Shadi Houshyar envisions applications in sportswear and protective ...
16th Feb 2024
Rockline Industries pledges to cut scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50 per cent in a decade from a 2022 baseline, outlined in its 13th sustainability report. Rockline is poised to exceed the goal, having adopted green electricity at major sites. The report also addresses waste reduction, wastewater challenges, and celebrates team efforts towards...
15th Feb 2024
Technical Absorbents will showcase Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF), Fabrics, and Yarns at VIATT in Ho Chi Minh City which will be held from February 28 to March 1. They aim to tap into Vietnam's booming textile industry, offering versatile superabsorbent technologies for various applications including wound care, incontinence products, apparel, and more.
14th Feb 2024
Cobra International will showcase the iQFOiL 95 windsurf board, the official 2024 Olympic Windsurfing Class equipment, at JEC World 2024 which will begin from March 5. With strict adherence to dimensions and weight, Cobra supplies boards for Olympic sailors and future qualifiers. CEO Danu Chotikapanich highlights Cobra's commitment to quality...
14th Feb 2024
India's defence exports surged to ₹16,000 crore in 2023, marking a historic achievement and solidifying its position as a global defence player. Supported by initiatives like the NTTM, the country's technical textiles industry is poised for significant growth. With a focus on protective textiles, India aims to bolster its share in the global market.
13th Feb 2024
Collins Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone in NASA's design process, completing a fit and functionality test for a next-generation spacesuit intended for use on the international space station. This milestone, conducted in a microgravity-like environment, advances NASA's goal of developing a new spacesuit to replace current models.
13th Feb 2024
American company Columbia Sportswear and Intuitive Machines collaborate to apply Omni-Heat Infinity heat insulation, used in outdoor apparel, to a lunar lander for NASA's upcoming mission. The innovative material aims to protect against extreme lunar temperatures, showcasing the potential cross-industry impact of space technology on Earth.