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22nd Oct 2024

Minna Rouru has been appointed as the chief people and communications officer at Suominen, effective February 2025. She joins from Kone Corporation, bringing extensive experience in HR management and change leadership across Asia, America, and Europe. President and CEO Tommi Björnman expressed confidence in Rouru's ability to enhance Suominen's...

22nd Oct 2024

The Advanced Textiles Expo 2024, hosted by the Advanced Textiles Association, attracted over 4,295 attendees and featured around 380 exhibitors. The event included educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the Textiles Challenge competition. Highlights included a focus on women in textiles, with leadership sessions and a networking walk.

18th Oct 2024

Gessner has introduced its Alphastar tribo-electric and NeenahPure meltblown nonwovens, featuring an activated carbon layer for pleatable and bag filters. These high-efficiency electrostatic filter media capture impurities like VOCs and odours, tailored to individual needs. The Alphastar offers superior filtration performance, while NeenahPure...

18th Oct 2024

Graphene-X has launched its performance tech shirt on Kickstarter, integrating HeiQ's skin care technology to nourish the skin with probiotics. Made from boron nitride-integrated polyester, the shirt offers advanced heat dissipation, breathability, and comfort. This innovation marks a significant step in wearable tech, seamlessly integrating health ...

17th Oct 2024

Prada and Axiom Space have formed a groundbreaking partnership to produce NASA's spacesuits for the Artemis III lunar mission, the first crewed moon landing since December 1972. Unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) represents a collaboration of technology and creativity.

17th Oct 2024

Henkel’s Düsseldorf site has received ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production, marking its third European facility to achieve this. This certification emphasises the use of bio-based raw materials and enhances product traceability, addressing customer sustainability demands. The mass balance model ensures transparency and supports a ...

16th Oct 2024

Integris Composites is showcasing advanced military armour at AUSA 2024, featuring composite armor kits and personal protection plates for defense contracts. Their portfolio includes solutions for land, sea, and air operations, addressing evolving threats like drones and explosives. Notably, Integris is the sole armour supplier for Bell Textron’s...

16th Oct 2024

The National Composites Centre (NCC), Bristol Composites Institute (BCI), and Vestas have formed a strategic partnership to advance wind blade technology and bolster the UK’s clean energy ambitions. This collaboration aims to enhance product development, reduce energy costs, and foster sustainability, targeting a £92 billion (≈$119.61 billion)...

15th Oct 2024

Hong Kong-based KnitWarm is showcasing its innovative smart textiles at Fashion World Tokyo 2024, featuring heat-conductive technology and sustainable materials like silver-coated yarn and recycled fibres. Their products provide customisable warmth while reducing energy consumption and waste. The collection incorporates the vibrant 'Benihi' colour.