leather footwear technology news

24th Aug 2022

Munich-based chemical group Wacker will introduce an additive masterbatch for polyethylene compounding at K 2022- the 22nd international trade fair for plastics and rubber will take place in Düsseldorf from October 19-26, 2022. Marketed as GENIOPLAST PE50S08, this silicone product makes it easier to manufacture ready-to-use polyethylene moulding...

24th Aug 2022

Technical textiles such as geotextiles hold tremendous opportunities for infrastructure projects in the north-eastern region, especially in Manipur, the state’s chief minister said at the recent Technical Textiles Conference held in Imphal. As north-eastern states are prone to floods, landslides, and soil erosion, there is ample scope for geotextiles...

23rd Aug 2022

Alkegen, a specialty materials platform that provides high performance materials used in advanced applications including filtration media, battery technologies, high temperature insulation and fire protection, has announced expansion efforts aimed at increasing its total micro-fine glass fibre (MFGF) manufacturing capacity by 30 per cent.

23rd Aug 2022

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be presenting Evolon eco-friendly microfibre reinforcement material for leather goods that is manufactured in Europe with no solvent and no chemical binder at the Lineapelle international trade show for the leather industry. The international exhibition will be held from September 20-22 in Italy.

20th Aug 2022

CHT USA has introduced a new approach for brands and retailers to incorporate high performance properties into performance apparel and outerwear designs. The new designs also meet the sustainability goals for today’s eco-conscious consumers. CHT provides a full suite of innovation effects that can be engineered to create unique performance textiles.

20th Aug 2022

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, Peak Rock, a leading middle-market private investment firm, has announced that it has completed an acquisition of The Tranzonic Companies. Tranzonic is a US-based, leading distributor of cleaning and hygiene products serving customers in a diverse set of end markets, including healthcare, and facility services.

19th Aug 2022

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named operations and development officer Ryan Ragan as its new director of membership and industry relations to retain and grow memberships and enhance member values. He brings 20 years of experience from various bio-medical and healthcare organisations, and has also worked for the ACHC.

19th Aug 2022

Barco Uniforms, a leader of design innovation in the premium professional apparel industry which is headquartered in the US, has unveiled its new collection, Barco Unify. Made to inspire optimism, hope, and unity, Barco Unify introduces a fresh approach to healthcare apparel, crystallising a new chapter in the Barco brand’s 93-year history.

18th Aug 2022

Michelman is set to showcase its Hydrosize and Hydrosize carbon fibre sizing solutions and its Unyte technologies for technical textiles at CAMX 2022, from October 17-20, 2022, at the Anaheim convention centre, in Anaheim, CA, in booth #X26. Michelman manufactures fibre sizing and surface modifiers used to produce reinforced plastic composites.