Hometech Textiles

17th Oct 2024

Henkel’s Düsseldorf site has received ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production, marking its third European facility to achieve this. This certification emphasises the use of bio-based raw materials and enhances product traceability, addressing customer sustainability demands. The mass balance model ensures transparency and supports a ...

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.

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.

10th Jun 2024

Alison Keane, an environmental attorney with over 25 years of experience, succeeds Ryan Trainer as president of ISPA and MRC. Her background includes roles in industry associations and government, focusing on policy initiatives and product stewardship. She aims to advance the sleep products industry's interests and promote mattress recycling...

27th Oct 2023

Milliken & Company has made an investment in Orak, a Paris-based company specialising in carpet maintenance and flooring reuse. This partnership is focused on creating sustainable floor covering solutions and advancing the circular economy in the industry. It offers Milliken customers access to upcycled carpet tile that meets their sustainability...

13th Oct 2023

The IEA reports that cooling systems consume 15 per cent of global electricity and produce 10 per cent of GHG emissions. Increasing demand for air conditioning necessitates energy-efficient solutions. Textile facades, like rohotex-Spectracool, offer a game-changing approach. These technical fabrics can cool buildings without using external energy...

9th Oct 2023

Freudenberg Performance Materials is expanding its ECO range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings, including Colback ECO-R and Lutradur ECO-R, which contain 51-90 per cent recycled materials. These backings are designed for various carpet applications, helping reduce the carbon footprint by using recycled polyester instead of virgin materials.

31st Aug 2023

Matic will display its latest innovations at the Advanced Textiles Expo from November 1 to 3 in Orlando. Matic's cutting-edge machinery and technologies for sun protection textiles, including cutting, welding, sewing, and packaging solutions, will be showcased. The expo will offer attendees the chance to experience these innovations firsthand.

28th Aug 2023

Fabric company Herculite has partnered with Renegade Plastics to introduce eco-friendly barn curtains for livestock protection. These curtains utilise Renegade's recyclable polypropylene-based coated fabric, free from harmful chemicals and heavy metals. The fabric offers UV stability, thermal insulation, and reduced microplastic pollution.