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21st Mar 2023

NASA has selected Axiom Space to develop modern spacesuits for the first astronauts to explore near the lunar South Pole. Called the AxEMU, the spacesuit builds on NASA’s spacesuit prototype developments and incorporates the latest technology and added protection. Axiom Space will design and develop flight training spacesuits for the Artemis III...

21st Mar 2023

The Honest Company has reported a 2 per cent decline in revenue to $314 million in FY22. However, retail channel revenue grew 7 per cent due to distribution gains and price increases. Gross margin decreased by 480 basis points to 29.4 per cent, mainly due to inflationary pressures. The company's Q4 FY22 revenue was $81.9 million, up 2 per cent YoY.

20th Mar 2023

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) and Polymateria Limited have signed an exclusive 10-year partnership to bring biodegradable nonwoven hygiene products to the market through biotransformation technology. The collaboration aims to provide a new solution for dealing with essential items like facemasks and wipes once they have been used.

17th Mar 2023

Carrington Textiles has launched a new addition to its Defence Range of products called Spartan HT Flex Lite. The product is a military ripstop fabric that incorporates 2 per cent LYCRA, 37 per cent cotton, and 61 per cent Cordura military grade high tenacity nylon 6.6. It provides integrated stretch, outstanding wearer comfort, strength and...

17th Mar 2023

Kimberly-Clark has been named one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition honours the company's commitment to ethical business practices, including best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices. Kimberly-Clark is one of only four honourees in the consumer products industry.

17th Mar 2023

Refashion has developed a high-performance insulating nonwoven made from post-consumer clothing for the transport sector through its Transport Nonwovens WG. The WG has identified four key stages, including identifying feedstock sources, pre-feasibility tests, characterising resulting products, and technical-economic assessment, to develop the nonwoven.

17th Mar 2023

Tex-Tech Industries will create 49 new jobs and invest over $24.8m to build a 170k sq ft manufacturing centre in Winston-Salem. The move builds upon the company's 60-year success in Forsyth County, North Carolina, with the new jobs including managers, operators, technicians and sales personnel. Salaries will vary but overall average annual wage is...

16th Mar 2023

PADM Medical has received FDA clearance to market the world's first plant-based procedural mask for healthcare. The Precision Eco Compostable/Plant Based Procedural Mask with Earloops is made using Ecofuse plant-based materials. The mask generates carbon credits and reduces CO2 emissions by around 55 per cent compared to conventional petroleum-based...

15th Mar 2023

The World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference is an event focused on the wipes industry, covering topics such as supply chain transparency, advancements in wipes technology, and more. It is taking place from July 17-20, in Georgia. Leading firms such as Berry Global, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Bureau Veritas will be presenting at the event.