13th Jun 2022
More than 500 standards have been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for technical textiles and around 40 more are in the pipeline, Rajeev Sharma, BIS deputy director general (standardisation), recently told the 5th National Conclave on Standards for Technical Textiles in New Delhi. Its theme was ‘Building Standards for India@2047’.
11th Jun 2022
Edgewell Personal Care Company aims to reduce GHG emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, said the company in its sustainability report. Further, the company decreased GHG emissions across its global operations by 17 per cent since fiscal 2019. It has also announced its ambition to go beyond this to achieve carbon neutrality across its global operations.
10th Jun 2022
US’ P&G and Microsoft have entered into a multi-year co-innovation agreement. The collaboration will leverage the Microsoft Cloud, expand P&G’s digital manufacturing platform and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to bring some of the best products to consumers faster, increase customer satisfaction, and improve productivity to reduce...
10th Jun 2022
Groz-Beckert, known for producing and distributing industrial needles, precision parts, fine tools as well as systems for the textile industry, will be present with all its product areas at Techtextil and Texprocess from June 21-24. The extensive product portfolio will be presented to visitors through a mix of real models and augmented reality elements.
10th Jun 2022
Industry participants at the World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference will gain valuable insights from 23 recognised experts addressing key issues exclusively focused on the wipes industry. The leaders will tackle topics on wipes sustainability, supply chain, consumer trends, packaging, disinfection technologies and flushability from June 27-30.
10th Jun 2022
Germany’s leading textile manufacturer, Trutzschler, is set to display new and proven solutions for the nonwoven, card clothing, and man-made fibre sectors, at Techtextil, in Frankfurt from June 21-24, 2022, in booth D80, hall 12.0. Trutzschler Nonwovens, Trutzschler Card Clothing, and Trutzschler Man-Made Fibers will be participating in the expo.
10th Jun 2022
The rPET honeycomb material developed by EconCore, Belgium’s specialist provider of technology for cost efficient continuous production of honeycomb cores is being harnessed by the Formula Electric Belgium team for their Titan race car. EconCore’s rPET honeycomb technology demonstrates how mechanical properties and performance can be achieved...
9th Jun 2022
Crealet has a record of wise decision-making spanning 20 years. Now, the founders are preparing for challenges by handing over management duties to the next generation who will represent the company at Techtextil Frankfurt. The Crealet booth will be a one-stop choice for advanced customised warp yarn feeding systems and weaving preparation solutions.
9th Jun 2022
RH Capital, a leading women's health venture capital fund, has closed an investment in Planera's $9.5 million Seed round, led by Valo Ventures. Planera is developing the first certified flushable and 100 per cent biodegradable menstrual pad, addressing environmental concerns regarding microplastics, adhesives, and other chemicals which contribute to...