carpets news

14th Jul 2024

Blue Point Capital Partners and NSA have acquired TSG, NSA's 14th acquisition since 2012 and their first with Blue Point. TSG, known for high-quality personal protective apparel, serves automotive, foundry, fabrication, and glass industries. The partnership aims to leverage NSA's market leadership and Blue Point's sector expertise to enhance TSG's...

13th Jul 2024

First Quality has introduced Prevail Neutral, a new line of protective underwear available in sleek black. Designed with a focus on comfort and style, it features MaxSorb gel tech for up to 10 hrs of bladder protection and Omni-Odour Guard to prevent odours. The high-waisted, body-contouring design aims to provide discretion and eliminate panty...

11th Jul 2024

The iActive sportswear, developed by the researchers of PolyU's school of fashion and textiles, integrates nature-inspired technologies like an electrically activated perspiration system and root-like liquid transport to efficiently manage sweat. This innovative garment reduces weight and stickiness caused by sweat accumulation during exercise.

11th Jul 2024

JG Summit Olefins Corporation (JGSOC) has partnered with the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the 'Spunlaid Nonwovens R&D' project. This collaboration aims to enhance local capabilities in producing sustainable meltblown and spunbonded nonwoven textiles using polymer materials.

10th Jul 2024

TenCate Protective Fabrics and PBI have jointly launched PBI Peak5, a groundbreaking outer shell designed for firefighters. It integrates PBI fibres with TenCate's Enforce tech, offering exceptional durability and thermal protection in an incredibly lightweight fabric. This product, aimed at European fire brigades, represents a pinnacle in their...

6th Jul 2024

New research from the Universities of Bristol and Bath has introduced conductive threads in garment seams for electrical circuits that detect body movements via resistance changes. Presented at DIS conference in Copenhagen, this innovation enables advanced digital clothing for precise motion sensing, potentially enhancing exercise and rehabilitation.

5th Jul 2024

The FTC unanimously voted to block Tempur Sealy's $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, citing concerns over suppressed competition and higher prices. The FTC alleges that the merger would allow Tempur Sealy to dominate the market. The FTC will file a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas to halt the transaction.

5th Jul 2024

Some combinations of three anti-microbial agents used in textile units—iodopropyl butylamine, zinc pyridyl sulfide and octyl isothiazolinone—elicit additive effects on both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, Chinese researchers say. They integrated a specific combination of these agents into nylon without reducing its whiteness or durability.

4th Jul 2024

Nottingham Trent University researchers have developed a 3D stretchable electronic strip for e-textiles, featuring a helical structure that allows it to bend in multiple directions and stretch up to half its size. Demonstrating LED and temperature sensing capabilities, it aims to enhance flexibility and durability in applications like healthcare and...