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14th Oct 2024

Asahi Kasei and Italy's Aquafil have signed an MOU to develop a new 3D printing material combining Aquafil's recycled Econyl Polymer and Asahi Kasei's cellulose nanofibre (CNF). This compound offers superior formability and strength, ideal for automotive and aeronautical applications. Trial sales are set for the third quarter of 2025 in the EU, US, ...

14th Oct 2024

The inaugural Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2024) will be held from November 13-15 in Bangkok, showcasing Thailand’s leadership in sustainable nonwoven technologies. With a market share of 48 per cent in Southeast Asia, Thailand aims to strengthen its position as a production hub. The expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors.

8th Oct 2024

HealthyBaby has launched SmartyPants, the first EWG verified safe and plastic-neutral diapers. This initiative supports developmental health and safety; building on their 2020 achievement of the first EWG verified safe diaper. In partnership with RePurpose Global, HealthyBaby has prevented over 1 million pounds of plastic from entering the...

7th Oct 2024

The 2024 RISE Conference, co-hosted by INDA and The Nonwovens Institute, focused on sustainability in nonwovens, covering recycling, bio-based materials, and circular economy strategies. Hempitecture won the Innovation Award for PlantPanel insulation. Arnold Wilkie received the INDA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to fiber and...

5th Oct 2024

India’s Ministry of Textiles has issued new QCOs to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites by setting stringent standards for ropes, cordages, geotextiles, and industrial textiles. These materials are vital for lifting, soil stabilisation, and worker protection. The QCOs, effective from April 2025 with a three-month grace period for...

5th Oct 2024

Researchers at McMaster University's Injury Biomechanics Lab, led by Professor Cheryl Quenneville, are enhancing hockey safety by evaluating neck guards. They’ve partnered with Niko Apparel Systems to assess the AEGIS Impact Interceptor neck guard, designed for impact attenuation. Preliminary data shows it performs over 30 per cent better than...

5th Oct 2024

INDA has partnered with Good360 to enhance sustainability efforts. This collaboration will support INDA's sustainability initiatives by providing members with resources, including webinars and access to Good360’s network for donating surplus products. Both organisations are committed to driving transformative change and supporting communities in...

4th Oct 2024

Steve Bassetti, director of global marketing at Michelman, will present on fibre sizing at CompositesWorld’s Carbon Fibre 2024 conference, to be held from October 8-10. His session will cover the fundamentals of fibre sizing and current R&D efforts in the industry, including applications for thermoplastics and the emerging use of recycled carbon...

4th Oct 2024

IIT Delhi and the Indian Air Force's HQ Maintenance Command in Nagpur have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance aviation textiles through collaborative research and development. Key areas of focus include obsolescence management, digitisation, and the development of modern testing technologies for parachute and safety equipment.