carpets news

22nd Jul 2024

Avantium collaborates with Auping, Antex, and Monosuisse to develop PEF-based yarns for sustainable mattresses. Auping aims to integrate these yarns into mattresses as part of their circular business model. Avantium's tech, alongside textile expertise from Antex and Monosuisse, supports the transition towards eco-friendly textile solutions.

22nd Jul 2024

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India completes Phase III of its Kurkumbh facility near Pune, enhancing local production of Loctite adhesives and sealants. The expansion supports Henkel's strategy to meet India's demand with sustainable, high-performance solutions, leveraging advanced technologies like ASRS and aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.

19th Jul 2024

Trelleborg is investing in a new production facility in Rutherfordton, US, to bolster its position in engineered coated fabrics. The expansion targets key sectors such as aircraft escape slides, water infrastructure, healthcare, and outdoor products. The facility, slated to be LEED-certified and carbon-neutral, will commence operations in early...

19th Jul 2024

Soft N Dry Diapers Corp has launched tree-free disposable baby diapers across France, Germany, and the United Kingdom under white label arrangements. These eco-friendly products comply with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) era, effective from January 1, 2025, which is aimed at eliminating deforestation-related materials in diapers.

19th Jul 2024

Craig Slavtcheff has been appointed as the new chief research and development officer of Kimberly-Clark, succeeding Robert Long. Slavtcheff brings more than 30 years of R&D experience in the CPG industry, previously serving at Campbell Soup Company. Slavtcheff’s expertise includes driving innovation through consumer insights and technology.

19th Jul 2024

Hexcel Corporation reported H1 FY24 sales of $972.7 million, a 6.7 per cent increase from FY23. Gross margin was 25.2 per cent, down from 26.2 per cent. Adjusted operating income rose to $126.1 million. Commercial aerospace sales, 64 per cent of total, grew 13 per cent. Space and defence rose 5.4 per cent. Industrial sector sales fell 24.9...

16th Jul 2024

INDA and NWI have expanded their collaboration to offer comprehensive training courses for the nonwovens industry. Based at North Carolina State University, these courses combine classroom instruction with practical sessions in NWI’s labs. The partnership aims to meet evolving industry needs, focusing on topics like sustainability and tech...

16th Jul 2024

PureCycle has conducted successful trials with MiniFIBERS and Beverly Knits, using PureCycle resin derived from post-consumer recycled waste. This resin was used to create fibre packages, which were then used by Beverly Knits to produce high-quality textiles across various markets. These samples demonstrate that PureCycle resin maintains product...

15th Jul 2024

Registration opens for RISE 2024 (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics). Scheduled for October 1-2, 2024, at North Carolina State University, the RISE programme will cover disruptive innovation, natural fibres, sustainability in chemistry, and advanced recycling methods. Pre-event webinars highlight technological advancements.