leather footwear technology news

6th Mar 2023

Roswell Textiles, alongside its sister company and commercial partner, PADM Medical, has announced the use of its plant-based nonwoven materials, Ecofuse, in Canada’s first plant based, medical grade procedural mask (Viraloc Eco). The Viraloc Eco face mask has a 65 per cent carbon footprint reduction, when compared to a traditional synthetic mask.

6th Mar 2023

Under the motto ‘Rethink Nonwovens’, Henkel will present breakthrough solutions to enhance the sustainability and efficiency in nonwovens manufacturing at Index23, held from April 18-21, at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. At stand 2255, Henkel will showcase Technomelt DM ECO, a new sustainability-focused adhesives grade for the nonwovens market.

3rd Mar 2023

International technology group Andritz will be presenting its nonwovens production and textile solutions at Index23 in Geneva, Switzerland, at booth 2114 from April 18–21, 2023. At the event, Andritz will highlight its sustainable products and solutions to produce nonwovens and will present them at the EDANA Sustainability panel on April 19, 2023.

3rd Mar 2023

Ontex, a leading manufacturer of personal hygiene products, has reported a 15 per cent like-for-like (LFL) increase in the revenue for core markets to €1,672 million in fiscal 2022. Increase in revenue was driven by 7 per cent growth in volume. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of €104 million for core markets, down 33 per cent from the previous...

3rd Mar 2023

Autoneum, a Swiss-based leading acoustic and thermal management supplier for vehicles, has posted a net result of Swiss franc (CHF) 10.9 million in fiscal 2022 (FY22). The company’s revenue in local currencies increased by 8.5 per cent (6.5 per cent in Swiss francs). However, the company's EBIT fell compared to the previous year, declining from 3.4 per ...

3rd Mar 2023

US’ Domtar, a part of the Paper Excellence group, and First Quality, have entered into an agreement to sell Domtar’s Dryden pulp mill to First Quality. The Dryden transaction, to close in the third quarter, is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and the closing of the Resolute Forest Products transaction.

2nd Mar 2023

Switzerland-based systems manufacturer Oerlikon Nonwoven will be presenting its product portfolio for nonwovens applications for numerous technical, hygiene, and medical solutions focusing on sustainability, quality, and efficiency at Index, the world’s leading nonwovens trade fair. The fair will be held in Geneva, Switzerland between April 18-21, 2023.

2nd Mar 2023

Germany’s Sandler is set to display high-performance quality nonwovens at nonwovens expo, Index 2023, from April 18-21, 2023, in booth 1530. The quality nonwovens pave the way for environmentally friendly product solutions, which are optimised from raw material selection to recycling. Sandler develops nonwoven roll goods for the hygiene and wipes...

2nd Mar 2023

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has welcomed six new members to its 2023 board of directors. The new board members are Ricardo Fasolo, Neil Johnson, Chris Roeder, Paul E Rollin, Jodi Russell, and Julie Schertell. The board of directors are responsible for contributing to INDA’s strategic focus in support of the industry.