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13th Oct 2017

The international textile group Chomarat has signed a distribution agreement with Velox, a European distributor for composite materials. The agreement covers distribution of Chomarat reinforcements for high-performance (carbon) composites, in France, Italy, and the US and distribution of Chomarat’s complete range of carbon and glass reinforcements in...

12th Oct 2017

Teijin Aramid has introduced Teijinconex Coolnex super wicking fabric, a lighter, softer and more comfortable flame resistant fabric. The outstanding feature of this new fabric is a quick dry absorption of perspiration without losing its flame resistance. The innovation will provide flame resistant protection while making work wear more comfortable.

12th Oct 2017

Protective apparel manufacturer Kappler has designed AntiFog Expanded-View Visor which means no more fogged-up face visors for gas-tight suit wearers. There have been many efforts to address this issue over the years, from wipes to sprays to homemade concoctions. But cost-effective solutions have eluded protective apparel manufacturers until now.

12th Oct 2017

Indonesia’s dependence on imports for specialty textiles for special purposes has led several big domestic firms to either start or boost production of such materials, according to the Indonesian Association of Synthetic Fiber Producers (APSyFI), which feels the government should lower gas prices and other costs as such textiles need higher investment.

11th Oct 2017

Nonwoven manufacturer Suominen will host a contest at TexHack, a two-day innovation event by Finnish Textile and Fashion organisation. Suominen will challenge the participating teams to explore what could be achieved by integrating smart technology into nonwoven products. The two-day event will kick-start from November 6 in Helsinki, Finland.

11th Oct 2017

Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of advanced materials including fibre sizing and resin modifiers used in the production of reinforced plastic composites, is displaying a number of new and improved Hydrosize fibre sizing solutions formulated for use with carbon fibre at GoCarbonFibre 2017. The three-day event is being held in Munich,...

11th Oct 2017

H.B. Fuller Company , a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products headquartered in the US, has hired Ruth Kimmelshue to the company’s board of directors, effective October 4, 2017. The company works for customers in medical, transportation, packaging, and other consumer...

11th Oct 2017

A spin out company from the University of Leeds has developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections – a textile that disinfects itself. Tests show it can reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent. The scientists have incorporated the specially-engineered textile in a device designed to be used on hospital doors.

11th Oct 2017

Autefa Solutions, Germany’s leading textile machinery company known for the development, engineering, and manufacturing of industrial logistics and automation solutions, is set to present its latest textile machinery in SINCE 2017, the 17th Shanghai internationals nonwovens conference and exhibition, to be held from November 8 to 10, 2017, in China.